Toys

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...

When Mattel's Hotwheels toy cars exploded onto the market in 1968, venerable Matchbox Toys met the challenge with its Superfast line. The successful result is now presented in the largest book on Matchbox Toys ever produced - so big it is two volumes...

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

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838147105Author David YoungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint InklingbricksPublisher InklingbricksWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 7mm

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...

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 *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910525494Author Cathy HerronFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Warners Group PublicationsPublisher Warners Group Publications

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...

For more than a century the skies have been filled with aircraft, and thousands of these aircraft have been reproduced in model form, allowing collectors to assemble their own miniature air fleets. Die-cast models come ready-assembled and attractively...

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...

My Little Pony came into our world in the 1980s. Now, more than thirty-five years later, the brand is still going strong as children and adults alike all enjoy these colourful ponies. Over the years, the ponies have grown and evolved along with their...

"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...

An essential addition to any transportation toy library, this is the book that bus lovers have been waiting for! Over 1,500 toy buses are shown in full color, from early buses to transit and trolley buses to school buses and modern luxury coaches. They...

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...

The 3. Kompanie of the 1st Panzergrenadier Regiment, 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler were formed in the summer of 1933. This work looks briefly at their pre-war activities as part of Hitler's showpiece protection squad. The main focus...

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) 318gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 7mm

Hop in for a complete tour of the tiny world this British toy maker created. Explore four decades of diecast production, following the route the industry took as it shed outdated techniques for state-of-the-art cars James Bond would have been proud of...

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) 313gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 7mm

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...

When Mattel's Hotwheels toy cars exploded onto the market in 1968, venerable Matchbox Toys met the challenge with its Superfast line. The successful result is now presented in the largest book on Matchbox Toys ever produced - so big it is two volumes...

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...

Matchbox vehicles, from cars and trucks to tractors and trailers, produced in series 1 through 75 from 1953 to 1969, are presented here in both detailed text listings and over 370 color images. Variations of each vehicle manufactured are detailed,...

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...