Toys

In this comprehensive guide, a 3-time World Domino Champion breaks down the fascinating history and culture of one of the world's most popular pastimes-and shares how-to instructions for playing 65 different domino games.Featuring step-by-step,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838147112Author David YoungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint InklingbricksPublisher InklingbricksWeight(grams) 404gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993578984Author David YoungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint InklingbricksPublisher InklingbricksWeight(grams) 216g

This book is an excellent course in a legendary art form; for less than its price, a reasonable model of a ship in a bottle can be made. Five projects of graduated difficulty are explained clearly step-by-step through drawings, black and white, and color...

Corgi Juniors and Husky Models brings together the story of these small-scale model cars and other toys into one book for the first time. Once the #3 brand in many markets, they competed head-to-head with Mattel's Hot Wheels cars and Lesney's Matchbox...

A love-letter to fun toys that broke real easy, Rack Toys chronicles decades of cheaply made toys found on the rack of discount stores, drug stores and anywhere in-between. What these toys lacked in quality, they made up for in charm and kitsch.Book...

The Hot Wheels*r 1/64th scale die-cast cars produced by Mattel from 1995 to 2001 are fully described and beautifully displayed in 560 color photographs. Included among the images of these fast moving, highly-sought vehicles are models from the Segment...

First appearing on our screens over fifty years ago, Doctor Who has not only been a television phenomenon but has also spawned more merchandise than any other British television programme in history. Literally thousands of products have been produced...

The Jurassic Park dinosaurs were unleashed on the world in 1993. Just like the flock of Gallimimus swarming over the plains of Isla Nublar, the film took the world by storm, making it the highest grossing of its time. A popular toy line by Kenner was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473372965Author Christopher BartneckFormat HardbackPage Count 580Imprint Minifigure.OrgPublisher Minifigure.Org

Bob Gordon gives a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers who pioneered the...

The first diecast model buses date back more than sixty years, manufactured by well-known names like Lesney, Corgi and Dinky. Few buses and coaches were initially produced, and early models were treated primarily as simple toys for children. The idea of...

Volkswagen (R) Beetle (R) toys and models from the late 1930s to today are all displayed in this lively book dedicated to this enduring, endearing automobile. Over 350 color images display tin, die cast, sheet metal, and plastic Beetles by major...

From the mid-1950s through to the late 1970s Sir Lew Grade's company ITC (Incorporated Television Company) were quite possibly the most dominant force in British television. The earliest series from this new company were predominantly swashbucklers or,...

An extensive and in-depth study of the non-military and civilian toy figures made by Britains, covering the early mechanical toys of the 1880s through to the final hollow cast toys from 1966. During the inter-war period, the British toy-buying public...

This revised 3rd Edition for Matchbox collectors by one of America's foremost authorities includes an updated price guide. The public's enthusiasm and the long-term interest of children as they grow into adulthood have provided the necessary ingredients...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993578960Author David YoungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 158Imprint InklingbricksPublisher InklingbricksWeight(grams) 508gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

They're back!! "My Little Pony (R)" figurines that bring so much joy to pony lovers and collectors alike, are presented here in a delightfully new volume. These popular toys were made by Hasbro from 1981 to 1991 and were released again from 1997 to 1999...

A fascinating collection of classic country toys. In Classic Country Toys, Bruce Wexler takes us all on a trip down memory lane, and beyond, by providing an illustrated history of playthings with a country theme from 1880 to the present day. Here in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781467136761Author Shawn PetersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 205Imprint Arcadia PublishingPublisher Arcadia PublishingWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 235mm...

Includes six Blizzard 30th Anniversary print portfolio pages (holds twelve 8" x 10" prints).Six portfolio pages for displaying and organizing your 8"x10" print collection.Pages fit any standard 3 ring binder!Collect and display your Blizzard prints!Book...

Why live in the box? Populate your world with any alien, superhero, historical, action, horror, or science-fiction figure you can "Just imagine." Minifigure Customization 2: Why Live in the Box? takes an advanced look at the hobby, introducing more...

You Can Build It is a new, ongoing series of instruction books on the art of LEGO custom building, from the producers of BrickJournal magazine! Spinning off from BrickJournal's popular "You Can Build It" column, these full-color books are loaded with...

The world of McDonald's*r Happy Meal*r collecting continues to grow! In this third volume devoted to McDonald's toys, you will find a complete listing and updated price guide for the thousands of toys, promotional items, and other McDonald's collectibles...

"What Brendan Powell Smith has done with LEGOs goes beyond remarkable; it borders on genius."-The Chicago TribuneBrendan Powell Smith has spent years using LEGO to illustrated scenes from The Bible. Here he shares over 1,000 LEGO "brick" photographs...

The most popular die cast toys in the world, Matchbox metal vehicles took on a new look in 1969 with the introduction of the Superfast line, and this new edition documents them all. The diversity of these tiny toys is truly amazing. Written as a sequel...

This book is the culmination of over thirty years researching the history, production, and identification of hollow lead civilian toys. It carefully documents the civilian toy figures produced by over 75 companies between 1900 and 1966. A number of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838147167Author David YoungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint InklingbricksPublisher InklingbricksWeight(grams) 216g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956501592Author Simon EptonFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Toy Price GuidePublisher Toy Price GuideWeight(grams) 150gDimensions(mm) 211mm * 147mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838147129Author David YoungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint InklingbricksPublisher InklingbricksWeight(grams) 216g

In 1973 Britains introduced their New Toy Soldier line of gloss-painted metal figures. It has been highly successful and continues to the present day. This new book focuses on the traditional 54mm figures, illustrating nearly the complete range in nearly...

Now with current prices, this book shows the big, flashy machines that have entertained and delighted us in taverns, arcades, and at home for half a century. Devoted fans are all around the world, and nearly everyone has a special memory of their...

When Carter Bryant began work on what would become the billion-dollar line of Bratz dolls, he was taking time off from his job at Mattel where he designed outfits for Barbie. Later, back at Mattel, he sold his concept for Bratz to rival company MGA. Orly...

Spanning some 350 years, the Thomson Collection of historic ship models contains examples of exquisite workmanship and some of the masterpieces of the genre. Pride of the collection are the rare British dockyard models made to scale for affluent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783749789856Author Kevin IddonFormat PaperbackPage Count 390Imprint Wfr PublicationsPublisher Wfr PublicationsWeight(grams) 930gDimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780873519274Author Kate RobertsFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Minnesota Historical Society PressPublisher Minnesota Historical Society...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989334471Author Gary ZenkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint White Lightning PublicationsPublisher White Lightning PublicationsWeight(grams)...

The very popular, high quality tinplate toys of the mid-20th century from Nuremberg, Germany, are discussed in a historical setting in this delightful book. The chapters include 300 color photographs, information about the manufacturers(especially Schuco...

Original book of photographs and text by the noted director/writer/producer Brian Levant, presenting his extraordinary collection of animated feature and comic toys, including hundreds of iconic characters represented in figures, banks, games,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781846831782Author Leonard Alston-Roberts-WestFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Woodfield PublishingPublisher Woodfield Publishing