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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 [...]

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 [...]

Vintage Tin Racecar

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 [...]

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 [...]