Tag Archives: Marx

Odds and Ends April 2016

Odds and Ends  April 2016 Odds and Ends  April 2016 I am finally getting a chance to catch up on things. The weather is nice now so we will see what turns up. I lost one show this month due … Continue reading

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Take Them

Our very good friend is back with a new conversion and a offer. To all Garrison Commanders –   The Legion’s hospital is prepared to release 4 men for further service to France. They have been pronounced fit for duty and I … Continue reading

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Allentown Garage Sale

Allentown Garage Sale The Allentown Garage Sale is held twice a year at our local fairgrounds.  I have been going since it started and it has been a hit or miss situation in finding items.  This year I had an … Continue reading

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Odds and Ends April

Odds and Ends April  Odds and Ends April starts with a look at  a recent Playset Magazine. It was noted on the passing of Charles “Chuck” Rastelli. Chuck had passed away in 2015 and they were just reporting it now as they … Continue reading

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Comment Time 26

Paul,    A short issue due to how close the last issue was to this one. Only a week. I’m working on the next one already, which is a really good one….Bill COMMENT TIME  # 26 MAY 1990   This list … Continue reading

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Matt Dillon

Our friend Denitz from Russia got this figure.  It is collector painted and it has Matt Dillon on the bottom. This is Marx Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke playset.  It is cream. The question is it mismolded  or has it … Continue reading

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Peter Evans Roman Conversions

Peter Evans Roman Conversions We have heard from our very good friend Peter Evans and he has some Roman figure conversions he has done.  I consider Peter one of the best in our hobby for conversions and I have been honored … Continue reading

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Comment Time May 1990

Bill Nevins send this blast from the past  high lights from one of my old lists and  comment time. My thoughts are at the end. Comment Time May 1990    List # 25 A big list containing 15 pages. Spotlight:  1, … Continue reading

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Plastimarx Ben Hur Playset

  Plastimarx Ben Hur Playset We received an email today from Edgar Lomeli from Mexico about a Plastimarx Ben Hur Playset he had purchased.  He acquired it from a person who had it from the 60’s.  He knew that it … Continue reading

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Marx Caisson Reissue Question

Marx Caisson Reissue Question Bill Nevins  sent a question on the Marx Caisson reissue.  The Marx Caisson was one of most exciting part of the Civil War playset that did. With its four horse team and  shell shooting cannon it … Continue reading

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