General Collecting
Buddy L Toy Trucks for Sale. Buddy L Buying
Buddy L Toy Trucks for Sale. Buddy L Buying Buddy L trucks, and Keystone trucks, and Steelcraft, Kelmet, etc had been at the very top of collectors lists for decades. Then in the early 2000’s things eroded. Possibly stock market changes cut spending, possibly mini-recessions, investment issues, deaths; one never knows the largest contributing factor.…
Read MoreChicago Toy Fair 2018
Well we survived and thrived after another Chicago Toy show! It was a treat and the main show attendance was great! As a start we waded through the Sprit Airlines gauntlet. Suffice it to say, we do not recommend Spirit. Up-charges, non-adjustable seats, and service were sub-par. Getting back to toy discussions though, the hotel…
Read MorePalm Beach and Miami Toy shows & Recap
Writing to you in the shadow of another three cases worth of toys, it occurs to me that we don’t have time for the article. This is precisely why we need to do a recap, to explain how many great toys are out there at shows! The new Miami venue was a pleasure and the…
Read MoreWindup toy boats, Mahogany Boats, and Tin Goodness
Windup toy boats, Mahogany Boats, and Tin Goodness. In the spirit of the New Year, we are reflecting on some of our favorite inventory that sailed away. There is such a shelf presence with toy boats! We’ve enjoyed being curators to some and look forward to new purchases and consignments. We are also noting our…
Read MoreToys for Christmas & Year End Thoughts
Toys for Christmas & Year End Thoughts Thank You As we approach (and pass) Christmas I’m inclined to reflect on your year of 2017 and think about Christmas Toys. What a year it has been and what beautiful toys have come and gone! There are some trends to share, and I’d like to express my…
Read MoreHubley Cast Iron Motorcycles
What a great opportunity to show off some Harley and cop motorcycle toys by Hubley. These solid cast iron toys were made in the 1930’s and help showcase the prowess of the tool makers at Hubley. Each of these castings was done by artists and in each you can see the strong points. I happen…
Read MoreRenninger’s in Mt. Dora, Florida Antique and Toy Show
How many of you have heard of the Renninger’s “Extravaganza” (and Mini- Toy Show inside)? Many around Pennsylvania have, as it is a legendary marketplace for Antiques. Dealers have for sure, as it is a pilgrimage. -But the public? Yes, for some, many, no. Renninger’s actually has two locations. One is in Pennsylvania,…
Read MoreAllentown, PA Show and Toy Collecting Fun!
The Allentown, PA toy show was a hit for us! We had an incredible time meeting new people. We also enjoyed meeting those we’ve done business with in person! What a treat. As billed, the show is an old school production where toys are not new goods, but old toys. Toys that have some dirt and…
Read MoreThe Steve McQueen Collection-Throwback Post to 1997-
Movie star / Race Car Driver – “Put Steve McQueen behind the wheel of anything and you’ve got a movie,” one Car Place reader wrote in voting Bullitt the best car movie ever made. By a sizable margin, Car Place readers selected Bullitt as the best car movie. In this famous movie, detective Frank Bullitt…
Read MoreTry to Imagine your Toy Collection in the Path of a Hurricane…..
Try to Imagine your Toy Collection in the Path of a Hurricane….. Now try to imagine you are on a sand bar, a peninsula, a lower plot of land, and now the Hurricane is a Category 5. As I write, the “odds” are favorable for a near miss, but one never knows. Hurricane Irma is…
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