This book is jam-packed with historical information and photographs about the development, production, and collectibility of celluloid dolls, toys, and playthings. Written by the author of the Celluloid Collector's Reference & Value Guide, this book features detailed information about manufacturers and designers that will help collectors identify the origin of their toys and understand more thoroughly the value of their collections. Two informative chapters, Caring for Your Collection and Repairing Damaged Toys, include detailed descriptions of the unique properties of celluloid and step-by-step illustrated instructions on the cleaning and repair of damaged toys, including restringing limbs, repairing split seams, and fixing dents. Celluloid Dolls, Toys & Playthings has a wide variety of color illustrations from the finest collections around the globe. It gives current market values based on supply and demand, taking into account the influence of the Internet in today's collecting market. 2006 values.

The author of our bestselling Nippon Porcelain series, with the expert help of author Linda Lau, has compiled an all-new book celebrating Nippon porcelain in a different light: through dolls and toys. With over 800 full-color photographs and almost 200 catalog pages and vintage ads, Nippon Dolls & Playthings will become the guide for your newest hobby. Collectors will be amazed at the amount of information contained within these pages. Valuable historical information is provided, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, and backstamps information. Handy doll and plaything inventory sheets are an added bonus, and accurate pricing information assures collectors that they have correct values. In addition, facts on deciphering Nippon bisque head doll marks are included. The hundreds of photos showcase not only all-bisque dolls, but composition dolls, children's porcelain items, bisque head dolls, and celluloid dolls and toys. Collectors can't help but enjoy this testimonial to the beauty of items produced by Nippon, "the Land of the Rising Sun".

The hobby of doll collecting is attracting increasing interest the world over. Along with this surge in popularity comes a growing desire for more information concerning the origins and approximate ages of the rarer dolls which fetch extremely high prices at auctions and exhibitions. Celluloid dolls are now being spoken of in the doll world as the next 'sleeper' to awaken. The most recent celluloid dolls are more than forty-five years old, and the the oldest are true antiques, having been made at the end of the last century. Presented alphabetically by country, "Celluloid Dolls of the World" is Marjory Fainges's third doll encyclopaedia (following "The Encyclopaedia of Regional Dolls" and the "Encyclopaedia of Australian Dolls)" and presents new up-to-date information gleaned over many years of research, which will be of interest to toy and doll collectors, historians and enthusiasts alike. It is now well over a decade since any definitive book has been written on the celluloid dolls that were manufactured in their millions by countries as diverse as China, Czechoslovakia, England, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and the United States. Besides the companies that manufactured complete dolls in celluloid, other companies throughout the world imported celluloid components which were assembled into dolls bearing their own respective company's identification. This comprehensive work showcases many of the manufacturers around the world, which were making celluloid dolls from the very early years of this century until the late 1950's. Also Included are examples of the logos used and historical notes on each company. There is a special section devoted to'Personality Dolls' such as Shirley Temple, Charley Chaplin and Popeye, and over 450 photographs of celluloid dolls made and sold around the world in the first half of the twentieth century.

Antique bisque dolls and circus toys -- World War II figures -- Shirley Temple dolls -- Star Wars and Harry Potter.

A reference for toy collectors, this volume contains full-color photographs of more than 700 vintage toys.