Rare and exquisite cast iron toys are coveted by collectors of all** ages. There are the best from leading American cast iron toy manufacturers, including Kenton, Dent, Hubley, Arcade, Kilgore, Vindex, and A. C. Williams, along with pieces by Champion, Globe, and Grey Iron, and more. Original catalog advertisements, signage, manufacturers' marks, and over 850 magnificent toys are displayed in over 880 color photos, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, farm and construction equipment, and aeronautics.

Over 1,500 toy buses are shown in full color, including early buses, transit and trolley buses, school buses, and modern luxury coaches. Featured are buses from 30 countries and over 250 toy makers, dating from 1905 to 2001. Also features a section on bus memorabilia and current values for all models shown. Hop aboard to experience a wonderful showcase of worldwide bus toys!

Rubber toy vehicles seemed to suddenly appear on the scene in dimestores in 1935 and almost as suddenly disappear in 1955, when American-made plastic toys became much more affordable. These fascinating rubber toys were produced by major companies Auburn Rubber Company and Sun Rubber Company, as well as smaller companies like the Judy Company, Gift Craft, Glolite, Viceroy, and Rubber Toys Unique. Author Dave Leopard, long-time collector of American-made toy cars and trucks who specializes in rubber toy vehicles, began researching this subject in 1987 and continues to obtain new items and information, which he has included in this collector's guide. Leopard presents a history of rubber toys and describes the American dimestore where these toys were first available. He points out model differences and uses a numbering system to identify the vehicles in the book. The Auburn and Sun Rubber Companies have complete reviews, and pre-war American manufacturers as well as toys produced overseas are given coverage. There are also original catalog pages from Auburn and Sun, and a complete list of rubber toys featured in the book by manufacturer and type. Current collector values are given for each item featured. 'Burn some rubber' on your way to the bookstore to get your copy of Rubber Toy Vehicles.

Presents thousands of hollow-cast figures, military and non-military, covering the period from 1893-1967. The book features a history of the figures, an A-Z of manufacturers, product inventories and a guide to rarity. British aluminium and composition products are also included.

What do the Bionic Woman, Captain Action, G.I. Joe, Thundercats, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have in common? They're action figures--and part of the hot new area of collectibles! COMPREHENSIVE. From the A-Team to the X-Men, Big Jim to the Little Mermaid, Desert Patrol to Waterworld, Marvel Superheroes to Masters of the Universe, The Official Price Guide to Action Figures lists more than 8,000 different figures from hundreds of series--with separate introductions to each series and its significance, history, and collectibility. SPECIAL SECTIONS. An on-target market review, a step-by-step look at how an action figure is created--from conception to sculpting to production, and a history of Kenner (a major manufacturer of action figures for the past twenty years). PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Helpful tips from the experts on starting, building, and maintaining an action figure collection. WRITTEN BY EXPERTS. Stuart Wells III is the former executive editor of Collectible Toys & Values and Triton: Comics, Cards, and Collectibles, monthly magazines covering all types of action figures. Jim Main is the editor and publisher of Action Figure Collector and Barracks: The G.I. Joe Collectors Magazine. FULLY ILLUSTRATED. The Official Price Guide to Action Figures is packed with more than 600 photographs for easy identification. HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES. Serving collectors for more than thirty-five years

THE PRICE GUIDE WITH ALL THE ACTION! MORE THAN 9,000 PRICES LISTED! It is estimated that 750 new action figures appear each year--that averages out to more than two per day! Now, to keep pace, The Official Price Guide to Action Figures has been completely revised and updated--including the newest characters from the epic blockbuster Star Wars: Episode 1. - COMPREHENSIVE. From Xena Warrior Princess to G.I. Joe, Batman to Spider-Man, the A-Team to VR Troopers, Captain Action to the Bionic Woman, Marvel Superheroes to Masters of the Universe, The Official Price Guide to Action Figures lists more than 9,000 different figures from hundreds of series--with separate introductions to each series and its significance, history, and collectibility. - SPECIAL SECTIONS. Information on new action figures through Toy Fair 1999, including direct-to-comic-shop exclusives, plus a company history and an interview with a renowned action figure designer. - PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Helpful tips from the experts on starting, building, and maintaining an action figure collection. - WRITTEN BY EXPERTS. Stuart Wells III is the former executive editor of Collectible Toys & Values and Triton: Comics, Cards, and Collectibles, monthly magazines covering all types of action figures. Jim Main is the editor and publisher of Action Figure Collector and Barracks: The G.I. Joe Collectors Magazine. - FULLY ILLUSTRATED. The Official Price Guide to Action Figures is packed with more than 700 photographs for easy identification.