Monthly Archives: January 2015

If you have always wonder about how the Trix rabbit came about, here is your answer. The Origin Of “The Trix Rabbit”

It has been nearly a year since I was in the hospital for my atrial fibrillation. Since that year I have kept my weight down from high of 345 pounds to my present weight of 255. I feel so much … Continue reading →

Looking through the collection, I found the Timmee pioneer on the right. It is a down size copy of the pioneer clubbing. First reaction is that the figure is from Timmee of Germany. That can be easily dismissed as the Timmee … Continue reading →

Checking around EBay, I found the following listing for the Marx Pack Mule. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARX-HORSE-PACK-MULE-WITH-ACCESSORIES-/321642451541?pt=Vintage_Antique_Toys_US&hash=item4ae3625255 This is an interesting combinations of pieces. The vendor added the Stuart packs and harness to the mule. To complete the set he added the Stuart … Continue reading →

Our very good friend Erwin Sell Found going through his collection the Durham Personnel Carrier Here is what he said.  I found the less know Durham industries #90009 vehicle, it resemble an 1950’s era NATO all terrain tractor artillery else … Continue reading →

Here is Mark Evanier’s remembrance of owning the Mattel Shootin’ Shell Buckle Gun. http://www.newsfromme.com/ Note you may have to scroll down as Mark keeps his posts one page

My cable company has added another retro channel called Grit.  It is combination of old shows and movies.  I have not been able to get a handle on their schedule. Heroes and Icons will be adding  Hill Street Blues and … Continue reading →

Our very good friend Brian Johnson sent this link for Kellogg’s Combat Equipped Toy soldiers.  The offering gave you ten different soldiers.  The figures were by Lido, who copied several Marx poses. The box is from the Canadian offering for these … Continue reading →