Matchbox cars are only second to Hot Wheels in popularity &break;&break;Features unique index to help you locate fellow Matchbox collectors &break;&break;Small package allows you access to information while you're on the got &break;&break;For a collector with a passion for pocket-sized racers, access to updated pricing and photos of your favorite "compact cars," along with the tools to make the most of every collecting opportunity is a collecting essential. Compact and organized, with listings for a variety of cars, this book allows you access to details while you're at a show, or in the hobby shop. With price listings for each car, collector advice, and contact information for hundreds of groups and associations, this small-size guide truly represents the idea that great things come in small packages.

This portable pocket-sized, take-anywhere, field guide is the perfect remedy for toy collectors suffering from purchasing duplicates, taking too long in deciding whether to purchase or not missing out on valuable deals, and especially those suffering from misidentification. &break;&break;Proven to ease the ailments of collectors, buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts alike, Warman's Toys Field Guide contains over 500 power-packed pages showcasing popular collectible brands from Barbie to Hot Wheels and G.I. Joe, as well as Die-Cast and Star Wars. After receiving a full dosage of expert advice and pricing information, collectors will confidently secure on-the-spot deals, knowing what to collect, how to collect, and where to collect. &break;&break;Correctly identifying everything from action figures to view masters becomes a snap at shows, antique shops, auctions, estate sales, as well as flea markets with this easy-to-use reference packing more than 500 full-color photographs.

This revised volume enhances the collecting and playing experience and contains a pictorial price guide for Hot Wheels cars from 2005-2009. Full color.

The new sixth edition of Tomart's Hot Wheels guide is being published in two volumes and is current up to 2008 vehicles available at the time of publication. Volume 1 covers Hot Wheels cars first produced from 1968 through 1996, plus variations of these castings manufactured up to 2008. Volume 2 updates Hot Wheels values and adds information for first edition castings introduced from 1997-2008.

The take-it-with-you collecting resource... At last, a guide you can really carry along to flea markets and garage sales, containing hundreds of illustrations and photos to make on-the-spot appraisals easy. • 725 photos and listings • The hottest Hot Wheels car colors • Breakdown: each year's best castings • Most collectible Hot Wheels cars

Collecting paper ephemers is one of the busiest and most popular areas of the antiques and collectables market. Affordable and accessible, its popularity spans many collecting categories. This all-in-one reference provides essential information for dealers, collectors, or anyone interested in paper antiques and collectables.

HOT WHEELS PROTOTYPES is an insightful new book for all ages. Readers will enjoy the narrative history of Hot Wheels prototypes from the moment Mattel founder, Elliot Handler first said, "Why not we try?" to the research and development department's lively competition to bring the coolest cars to the table! Adults and kids alike will love the beautiful, never before seen photos of Hot Wheels cars in the beginning, middle, and finished stages. Even the serious Hot Wheels collector will be fascinated by the rare interviews and never before seen internal photos and documentation. Hot Wheels experts, Bruce Pascal and Mike Zarnock have pooled their knowledge to showcase and explain the history of each prototype car in Bruce's amazing collection. However, their real intent is to inspire the reader to cherish Hot Wheels, whether they're just getting started or now want to add the word prototype to their existing collection!