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• General Custer (Marx)
• Geronimo (Marx)
• Johnny West (Marx)

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A Collectibles Primer – Die-cast Toy Trucks

By Chris Robertson

Collecting die-cast toy trucks is among the most popular hobbies for kids of all ages. For those who are considering starting a die-cast toy truck collection, or for those who are searching for a gift for a toy truck enthusiast, here are some points to consider.

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Collecting Barbie Dolls – Something for Everyone

By Terry Edwards

Barbie doll collecting has been around for quite a long time. Barbie has accomplished many things; she has been everything from a fashion model to an astronaut. It is safe to say that Barbie is so popular that almost every little girl owns at least one. But Barbie is not just for little girls — she is a highly collectible doll. There are Barbies made for play and there are Barbies made for collectors.

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Tags: barbie, mattel

Collecting Vintage Toy Cars for Fun and Profit

By Amanda Russell

If you cannot realize your dream of having a fleet of fully restored vintage cars, you can still have the next best thing, a collection of vintage car models. If you are a classic car enthusiast, these toys are a lot of fun, bringing you closer to and more familiar with the real thing.

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Tags: cars, Collecting, die-cast

Prehistoric to Playstation – A History of Children’s Toys

By Gary Clay

Traditional toys and games have been a part of society and culture all over the world for thousands of years, possibly since the beginning of time. As long ago as 6000 B.C., we know of the existence of games similar to modern day chess. Babylonians in 4000 B.C. also played a board game similar to traditional games of checkers and chess.

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Collecting Marx Toy Soldiers, Action Figures and Playsets – Classic Toys From Louis Marx and Company

By Jenni Kerala

Do an instant survey about things collectors usually collect, and for sure you’ll come up with a list that includes toy soldiers and playsets from toy manufacturer Louis Marx and Company. Collecting Marx action figures is a very popular hobby and pastime, especially among men who spent their childhood years playing with Marx toys.

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Tags: action figures, marx, toy soldiers

Restoring Classic Tin Toys

By Arturo Ronzon

Once upon a time, tin was the mainstay of the toy industry. Every conceivable toy was made from tin because tin is easy to mold into various shapes and sizes. Children played with tin toy trains, tin toy cars, tin drums and even tin toy pistols. Tin was the medium and toys were the products. Now everything is plastic. The fun factor of toys has not diminished, but the children who grew up with tin toys do fondly remember the good old days.

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How to Make a Fortune From Antique Toys

By Pat Higgins

Antique toys are becoming very rare and collectible, but due to their age, many have some slight imperfections. This is something you have to consider when buying them, as a toy which has an original part missing or broken is worth less in value than a perfect one; this will reflect in its sale price if you ever want to sell it at a later date.

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Tags: antique, business, ebay, vintage