Schuco Classic Tin Toys

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A thoroughly "user friendly" collector's guide

Classic book about classic toys

Schuco Classic Tin Toys
Chris Knox
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0873495454

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A thoroughly "user friendly" collector's guide.......2004-01-14

Schuco Classic Tin Toys is a thoroughly "user friendly" collector's guide to the Schuco tin toy collection is packed from cover to cover with everything a toy collector could need ranging from histories of models of toys to technical features. Enhanced with color photos, prices and rarity ratings, Schuco Classic Tin Toys is an excellent and very highly recommended survey of classic tin toys produced by this famous German toy maker.

Classic book about classic toys.......2003-07-28

Chris Knox's book, "Schuco Classic Tin Toys", is wonderfully illustrated with stunning photography. He covers Schuco through the early years, it's rise as an innovative creator of toys, it's demise, and finally, it's resurrection.

What sets the book apart from other toy books is the beautiful photographs of Schuco toys. The photography is nothing short of spectacular.

Book Description

Tin toy mania! Now that computer games have come to stay, tin toys have become obsolete for today's children. For those of us who remember them from times past, these tin toys can transport us back to our childhoods; they call up a vision of a time we thought we had already forgotten. They also bear witness to history; they have survived wars and crises, and tell us something of the fashions, colors and tendencies of their times.

This book will be of special interest to anyone fascinated by early space travel and technology, those who simply want to wax nostalgic about a bygone era of their youth, and of course to collectors and fans of 50s and 60s tin toys. The roots of today's toys can be seen in these precursors, notably in the early transformer robots. Taken from collector Teruhisa Kitahara's vast collection, which is on display in many museums in Japan, the tin toys featured here are quite rare and give a wonderful overview of this era in the history of toys. A must for any toy lover!

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Imagination: The Last Frontier.......2006-04-20

Kitahara's world famous tin toy collection has been photographed many times, and featured in very small paperbacks and large coffee table spreads. This is probably the happy medium; a very inexpensive, large (nearly 350 pages) and visually inviting photoessay that lets the toys speak for themselves.

As many books as there are on tin toy robots, they nearly all feature the same collections, and so the photography and presentation become paramount. Taschen has often featured Kitahara's museum(s) but never to better effect than in this inexpensive volume. Kitahara's collection also includes non-space themed tin toys, but this book concentrates on the robots and space toys from the '50s and '60s when Japan brought unbridled creativity and unparalleled design to tin toys.

Collectors Encyclopedia Toys-Banks: Cast Iron, Tin Wind-Up, Autos & More With Prices

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A Virtual Encyclopedia For Toy and Bank Collectors

Collectors Encyclopedia Toys-Banks: Cast Iron, Tin Wind-Up, Autos & More With Prices
Don Cramer
Manufacturer: L-W
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0891452567

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2006 Values! This great toy & bank book is now in print again with 2006 Values! Toy & bank collectors will love the variety of toys shown in this title. Items are identified with a b/w photo and value of each item! Includes: Cast Iron, Tin Wind-up, Autos & more. Also: Still Banks of Yesterday and Mechanical Banks! You will see many toys that are not shown in other toy & bank books. There are also many original catalog pages that describe old toys in depth. Paperback, 216 Pages

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A Virtual Encyclopedia For Toy and Bank Collectors.......2000-08-07

The 208 page, 8 x 11" softbound book contains thousands of good black and white pictures and numerous old catalog pages with tons of interesting and useful information. Some catalogs go back to the early 1900s. Major topics include tin and heavy guage, cast iron, banks, boxed games, composition animals and bell toys. There is a complete index with prices ('94-'95). A very useful and interesting reference work.

The Big Book of Tin Toy Cars: Commercial And Racing Vehicles

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Excelent but????

The Big Book of Tin Toy Cars: Commercial And Racing Vehicles
Ron Smith , and William C. Gallagher
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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Excelent but????.......2006-11-05

excelent review of toys but need too much views and prices of other countrys toys, The book open my eyes about the collect and prices, Is complete and releable.

Modern Toys from Japan, 1940s-1980s (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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Nice lay out!
It's all right.....

Modern Toys from Japan, 1940s-1980s (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
William C. Gallagher
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 076432313X

Book Description

Known as the "Modern Toy" company from their trademark, the Masudaya Toy Company, Japan's oldest, was started in 1724 and is still in existence. The popular toys they have produced -- including aircraft, boats, cars, trucks, military vehicles, people, household appliances, space exploration, and much more -- depict real life events and have stimulated imaginations for centuries. This outstanding book is the first on Japan's leading toy maker and worldwide exporter. It features over 1200 photos of colorful and charismatic toys, most dating from the 1950s to the 1970s, the "Golden Age" of Japan's leading export. Toys produced into the early 1980s, including those for foreign markets, are included as well. Descriptions for over 1800 toys include their years of production, type of action, size, and current value. This essential reference guide will appeal to specialized and general toy collectors alike.

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Nice lay out!.......2005-12-06

I think this is a great book. A good selection of photos for the expert collector as well as for the beginner. Good to see reference material on items that you actually have a chance to find at a reasonable price.

It's all right............2005-11-19

As a long-time collector of Japanese tin toys, I'm always eager to acquire new reference works, especially where most of the illustrations are in color. This book is ok, taking into consideration that Modern Toys Company is more or less the Budweiser of the Japanese tin toy industry. The pictures are small but quite high quality. My main reservations lie with the overwhelming number of toys from the 1970s that are pictured. As far as I am concerned, this was the nadir of their industry and most Jap tin toys made in that period are at best mediocre. They incorporate inordinate amounts of plastic, pretty crude shapes and in general are reminiscent of modern Chinese tin.

I expect I'll keep the book mainly because I maintain an extensive reference library. But if you're expecting anything at all close to the superb Kitahara titles, be warned. There are a number of quality toys pictured, but not enough.

Why it was necessary (given the long history of Masudaya) to provide no fewer than 20 illustrations of the 1970s Overland Express or Hill Climber trains, which came in numerous slightly different shapes and colors, I cannot imagine. This toy and its versions may excite the totally clueless dealer who finds one and puts it on Ebay as "probably 50s", but it has zero appeal to collectors. Indeed, when one is searching for "Japan Trains" on Ebay one spends most of one's time skipping over the endless examples of the Overland/Hill Climber offered for sale; which incidentally hardly ever get any bids.

A large proportion of the toys in the book don't deserve coverage, I'm afraid to say. The Japanese made very few charmless toys up through the 60s, but they made up for lost time in the 70s.

Antique Tins: Identification & Values (Antique Tins)

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Just another collector
Very informative and a must for the tin collector.
An excellent source for all collectors of antique tins!!!
Great Book
Colorful antique tins value and identification guide

Antique Tins: Identification & Values (Antique Tins)
Fred Dodge
Manufacturer: Collector books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1574320998

Book Description

Over 1,600 full color photos not presented in books one and two. Includes a descriptive condition grading scale, values, sizes, companies, and makers and information for finding antique tins. Grouped according to the product which they originally contained or for which they were designed. 1999 values. AUTHORBIO: Fred Dodge has traveled abroad in his years of antique tin collecting. After countless hours of research and input from dealers, collectors, and tin owners, he authored a popular three-volume series, Antique Tins. REVIEW: Within this book readers will find tins from talented artists who have captured hundreds of colorful eye-catching graphics, many of which commemorate special historic events ranging from politics and sports, to famous people and places. Hundreds of tins are featured in full color.

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Just another collector.......2007-01-07

I borrowed this book and the other two in collection from library first to see if I wanted to purchase. I do not. The variety (you need all 3 books) and photos were wonderful. But NO DATES. You have absolutely no idea when any of these tins were made. I personally want some idea even if rounded out to decade or two. If this is not as important to you as it is me than great book.

Very informative and a must for the tin collector........1999-08-07

A book that every collector should have on hand. Helps identify, grade and value your tin. Great wish book. Would highly recommend to all.

An excellent source for all collectors of antique tins!!!.......1999-08-07

Great photography. Let's the collector have a source at his hand that helps identify, grade and value their tin. Would highly recommend to all collector's of tins as a great resource. The author's love of the hobby shines through with with this book.

Great Book.......1999-05-31

Great book for the tin collector. Nice pictures, acurate values, collecting tips, grading scale. Highly recommend!!! Cover of this book is different than what is showing here.

Colorful antique tins value and identification guide.......1999-04-02

Beautiful updated hardback book featuring more than 1,600 sharp full color photos of popular collectible tins. Many of these tins do not appear in other books. Items are in groups such as tobacco tins, baking powders, coffee, candy, oilers, etc. 17 major catagories are included. It provides grading examples, where to find tins, and evaluating their condition. The pictures are a pleasure to view.

Encyclopedia of Advertising Tins (Vol. 2)

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Advertising Tins Collectors Enjoy, Enjoy !!

Encyclopedia of Advertising Tins (Vol. 2)
David Zimmerman
Manufacturer: Collector Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Featuring over 1,400 full-color photographs, this book is much more than just a beautiful look at tins. It includes sizes, types, shapes, manufacturers, and current market values for every photograph featured. A complete index simplifies locating any tin. Plus there's great information on valuation, condition, age, care, and cleaning. The tins are divided into sections, such as automotive, cleaners, contraception, cosmetic, dental, guns, medical, fishing, sewing, polishes, samples, shaving, spices, soaps, and others. 1999 values. AUTHORBIO: David Zimmerman has collected advertising tins since 1978. His collection of tins is proudly displayed in his 1861 farm home. 'I won't collect anything I can't display,' he says. He lives in a small farming town just a few miles northeast of Cincinnati, Ohio. REVIEW: Preceding the hundreds of color photographs of advertising tins, this book gives information on manufacturers, samples, condition, value, and age of tins, as well as tips on care and cleaning of tins. There is even an informative section on warehouse finds.

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Advertising Tins Collectors Enjoy, Enjoy !!.......1999-09-28

Updated, 2nd edition of the beautiful guide offers 1400 full color, large, sharp photos. The 272 page library volume features beautiful laminated hard back covers. No duplicates from the previous edition. Contents include learning about tins, value, condition, age, tin makers, warehouse finds. Categories of tin collectibles range from automotive, contraceptive, cosmetic and hygenic, to phono needles, samples, typewriter and watch parts. Estimated values are shown. A handy index covers over 6,600 items. Very interesting and informative book that advertising tin collectors are sure to enjoy.

Tomart's Price Guide to Tin Litho Doll Houses and Plastic Doll House Furniture

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Tomart's Dollhouse Book
Great Reference Book
Beautiful, colorful, informative!
A Great Resource
An excellent reference to tin litho houses.

Tomart's Price Guide to Tin Litho Doll Houses and Plastic Doll House Furniture
Mary O. Brett , Rebecca Sue Trissel , and Tomart Publications (Firm)
Manufacturer: Tomart Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Tomart's Dollhouse Book.......2007-09-23

I was very satisfied with Amazon. My book was packaged extremely well so that the pages wouldn't get messed up. I was surprised at how fast I received it too.

Great Reference Book.......2006-05-23

Great reference book for collector of 40's and 50's plastic doll house furniture. Copyright in 1997 makes pricing guide a tad out of date . . . nevertheless a good starting reference price range. Great photos. Interesting information on producing companies.

Beautiful, colorful, informative!.......2006-04-19

This is a wonderful reference quide for baby boomers who want to collect dollhouses and furniture! What great memories this book brought back. I found doll houses and furniture I once had and some of the models my cousins and friends had in the 1950's! This is a trip down memory lane and the price is great for this publication. Amazon delivers quickly, too!

A Great Resource.......2001-11-29

I purchased three books on tin toys and dollhouses, and this one was the best by far to help me evaluate some tin/metal doll houses I was buying.

The book sections are by the doll house maker, with excellent photographs that help identify them, and estimated years that they were sold.

In addition there are photographs of the furniture that you would typically find in these houses. This helps alot if you have just purchased an empty doll house, and you want to furnish it with vintage items of the correct size and type.

Simply an excellent reference book for tin doll house collectors or just old-timers wanting a bit of nostalgia :)

An excellent reference to tin litho houses........1999-05-03

Mary Brett has written the Bibile of Tin Litho houses. Excellent pictures of the houses detail their interiors, exteriors and the furniture needed to make them cosy little homes. All major producers are covered, Marx, Cohn, Wolverine to mention just a few. Ms. Brett also includes a section on the more unusual items, such as the rare and unique Friendly Folks Motel. Better buy two copies, this book is destined to become dog-earred and worn before very long.

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Misleading Title On Cover
More than a tin soldier
More than a tin soldier

1000 Tin Toys (Klotz)
Teruhisa Kitahara
Manufacturer: Taschen
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Binding: Hardcover

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Misleading Title On Cover.......2003-02-22

While the quality of the book is fine, the printed title on the cover is deceptive ("1000 Robots, Spaceships, & Tin Toys"). Robots and spaceships are only a very small fraction of the "1000" pictures.
Apparently, the book was formerly titled, "1000 Tin Toys" which is much more accurate.

More than a tin soldier.......1997-04-12

More than a tin soldier. 1000 Tin Toys by Teruhisa Kitahara, photographed by Yuko Shimizu. Call this book the mother of all collecting books. It is a vast compendium of photographs of 1,000 tin toys collected by obsessive Japanese master collector Teruhisa Kitahara. A visual feast of full-color photos that gives one pause to consider Kitahara's life work of collecting. Truth be told, an inspiration for artists, designers, photographers, tin toy collectors, and children of any age. Why would anyone want to own this book? For the same reason that anyone would collect over 1000 tin toys- the sheer delight of it.

More than a tin soldier.......1997-01-28

1000 Tin Toys by Teruhisa Kitahara, photographed by Yuko Shimizu. Call this book the mother of all collecting books. It is a vast compendium of photographs of 1,000 tin toys collected by obsessive Japanese master collector Teruhisa Kitahara. A visual feast of full-color photos that gives one pause to consider Kitahara's life work of collecting. Truth be told, an inspiration for artists, designers, photographers, tin toy collectors, and children of any age. Why would anyone want to own this book? For the same reason that anyone would collect over 1000 tin toys- the sheer delight of it.

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Excellent resoure for beginning collector

Tobacco Tins: A Collector's Guide
Douglas Congdon-Martin
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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Collectors will cherish this full-color exploration of the tobacco tin. Over 1000 tobacco tins are illustrated in full color, revealing the designer's and the lithographer's art. The tobacco industry in America was at the forefront of modern advertising and among the first to try to instill brand identification and loyalty in their customers. Consequently many of these tins are eye catching and beautiful. This is one of the reasons they are such popular collectibles. This book is the first full color reference on tobacco tins, featuring clear photography and the highest quality reproduction. In addition, it contains advertising and other ephemera which help to give an overview of the industry's attempts to reach its customers. The size of the tin is given, as is the manufacturer when known. An up-to-date price guide is included.

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Excellent resoure for beginning collector.......1999-09-11

descriptions easy to find, index great help, Written so that a collector at any level can find the information he is looking for

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