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Eustis Toy show 2021
Well in spite of all that is going on, the Florida Toy Show was a sell out and a success this 2021. The event was open air with appropriate spacing, safeguards, and amazing toys. Below we have some toy photos to share and quick details. You will likely see a favorite toy hidden among all…
Read MoreMachine Robo Collection aka GoBotsWanted- New Antiques and Hot Collectibles
We see a strong trend to note- The 1980’s “GoBots” and their Japanese counterparts “Machine Robos” are a hot commodity. Generation X collectors still love these toys and we will have a future hot antique. We placed a collection of them around 2009 and noted some recent strong trends. If you didn’t know, Gobots were…
Read MoreFlorida Toy Show this February
Check out the toy and advertising show flyer below. It will be held in Eustis, FL.
Read MoreLes Jouets C.R. book and Historic Millitary Tank-Truck
We note that the latest toy trends in America are far away from he distant shores of France. Our U.S. buyers seems to be wrapped up in Pennsylvania Steel as well as American metal toy builds. In this atmosphere of Amercian toys, ‘Merica!’, we have an interesting find that is far off the radar. We…
Read MoreCast Iron Tow Trucks and Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The toys are smiling back at you this tough 2020, and we love our cast iron tow trucks. Off to the far left we can see the giant Arcade Mack truck with steel wheels. As we go one right, we see another Arcade, a Red Baby Tow in…
Read MoreSmith Miller Gulf L-Mack Private Label Tandem
Smith Miller Gulf L-Mack Private Label Tandem Our Smith Miller represents an area we didn’t know well– private labels by the 1950’s maker. We have a private label Gulf tandem truck to show from the original family. We expect there to be other labels out there and would like to reach out to our readers…
Read MoreDecember Florida Toy Show 2020!
We are excited to support an open air toy show in Florida this November! the Toy, Train, and Doll event will be held in an open air warehouse and on the adjoining outdoor grounds. The event will follow all Covid regulations. Taglines include “Having Fun” and it will be a mix of dealers. Our experience…
Read MoreAtom Jet Tin Race Car by Yonezawa Japan
We get to share some great photos of a challenging to find Japanese tin toy– The Atom Jet tin race car. Swooping lines on this toy had to be pressed in an incredibly challenging process where the tin was stretched in many directions. Don’t forget the size– around 25″ in length! Add to the…
Read MoreSpace Toys, Robots, and Rocket Collecting. Buying Robots and Space toys
Space Toys and Robot Toy History Toy styles mimic history and define generations. Trains dominated the 1890’s, as railroads connected worldwide citizens. Lighter than air travel enthralled the public and kids in the early 1900’s; toys copied life. Cars defined the early 20th century. War toys dominated minds in the 30’s and 40s; manufacturers marched…
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