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Bean Bag Plush Collectibles
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Bean Bag Plush Collectibles
By the Staff of Beckett Hot Toys Magazine. Beckett Publications, 1998. With the help of Beckett Hot Toys contributors, the Hot Toys staff have assembled a comprehensive guide that will answer your questions about everything plush under the sun. Whether you're a dedicated collector or just getting started, the goal of this book is to make your hobby as fun as you want it to be. Includes more than 300 colour pictures on all Ty Beanie Babies and Disney Mini Bean Bag Plush. 256 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 8" x 10½" (20cm x 25cm) ISBN: 1887432582
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Blast off! Rockets, Robots, Ray Guns and Rarities from the Golden Age of Space Toys
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Blast off! Rockets, Robots, Ray Guns and Rarities from the Golden Age of Space Toys
S. Mark Young, Steve Duin & Mike Richardson, introduction by Harlan Ellison. Dark Horse, September 2001. An exhaustive and fun exploration of those fascinating space toys of the 1950s from S. Mark Young, Steve Duin & Mike Richardson. Each new page reveals some new treasure or something you're sure you remember from when you were a child. Whilst concentrating on collectables available in America, there is a section devoted to Britain's Dan Dare, Pilot Of The Future. This is a fully illustrated, hardcover edition, with reference section and index. 256 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 9" x 12" (23cm x 30cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1569715769
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Cartoon Collectibles: 50 Years Of Dime-Store Memorabilia
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Cartoon Collectibles: 50 Years Of Dime-Store Memorabilia
Robert Heide & John Gilman. Dolphin Book, 1983. First Edition. Fine. Extensive history of American collectables, which concentrates on Mickey Mouse. Covering the period from the 1930s through 1950s, this soft cover edition comes with many pictures in B&W with several colour sections. Contains a bibliography and index at the rear. 1st edition, Minor edge scuffs & crease to rear cover, FN. (Originally $15.95.) 256 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour 8" x 11" (20cm x 28cm) ISBN: 0385191138 Minor edge scuffs and crease to rear cover.

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Diecast Toy Aircraft An International Guide
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Diecast Toy Aircraft An International Guide
Sue Richardson. New Cavendish Books, 1997. This book opens up toy aeroplane collecting to the enthusiastic beginner, but also informs the expert, covering all the major manufacturers of cast toy aeroplanes throughout the world. It describes the variations and dates of all the models in each range, thus demonstrating how diecast toys represent in miniature the history of aviation itself. Particular emphasis is given to Dinky Toys, reflecting their pre-eminence in the diecast field. Hundreds of diecast planes and helicopters from all around the world are photographed in plan view or side elevation so that readers can identify the unmarked toy. There are also comprehensive catalogue listings from the first penny toy to the latest production. 320 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 8½" x 12" (21cm x 30cm) £30.00 Save £5.00

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The Golden Years Of Tin Toy Trains, 1850 - 1909
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The Golden Years Of Tin Toy Trains, 1850 - 1909
Paul Klein Schiphorst. New Cavendish Books, 2002. This beautifully made reference undertakes to list the various manufacturers of tin toy trains that came out of Europe, from the middle of the 19th century until just before World War I. These are listed, photographed & detailed by author Paul Klein Schiphorst, a lifelong fan and leading authority. The book is divided into a history of these toys, followed by a listing of the major producers, including Plank, Schoenner, Kilbri & Marklin.

Designed to last a lifetime, this is a hardcover edition, with more than 1,000 illustrations, produced to the highest standards. It has a gold-embossed cloth cover, with illustrated cover-plate and comes complete with a fully illustrated slipcase. 360 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 12" (25cm x 30cm) ISBN: 187272759X
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Magic The Gathering The Official Encyclopedia Volume 2
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Magic The Gathering The Official Encyclopedia Volume 2
Carlton Books, 1997. From Mirage to Weatherlight this second volume has it all. Following from Volume 1, Volume 2 has 1,300 full colour card images. An essential book for all players and card collectors. 144 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour (ISBN: 1560251506)
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Marilyn Memorabilia Putting A Price On The Priceless Performer
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Marilyn Memorabilia Putting A Price On The Priceless Performer
Clark Kidder. Krause Publications, 2002. A definitive price and identification guide of the many collectables associated with the charismatic and much loved movie star Marilyn Monroe. Broken into sections, this reference includes in its many categories, Autographs, Books, Advertising, Dolls, Plaques, Recordings, Figures, Magazines, Newspapers & many other. This is a full colour softcover edition, featuring numerous photographed collectables, many previously unseen. 224 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm)

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The Movie Tie-In Book A Collector's Guide To Paperback Movie Editions
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The Movie Tie-In Book A Collector's Guide To Paperback Movie Editions
Moe Wadle. Nostalgia Books, 1994. Whether you are interested in collecting movie memorabilia or paperback books, this volume is a valuable addition to your library. If you are a dealer in motion picture related collectibles or used books, this reference is a must. With over 2800 items and numerous photos, this guide will enhance the knowledge necessary to be a more astute dealer or a better-informed collector. The author, a long-time movie buff and paperback collector, has compiled an informative list of virtually all pre-1981 mass-market paperback movie tie-ins published in the USA since 1939. 115 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 9" (15cm x 23cm) £9.99 Save £1.99

Our Price: £8.00 ($16.00) (€10,40)      


The Paperback Price Guide #1
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The Paperback Price Guide #1
Kevin B. Hancer. Overstreet Publications, 1980. First Edition. Out of Print. In this first & only edition of the Paperback Price Guide, author Kevin Hancer, lists all the classic US paperback series. These are indicated by publisher, with valuations, plus numerous B&W illustrations and 8-page full colour section. Also included, is a chapter on collecting, grading, storage, etc. This is the hardcover, 1st edition, which is offered in attractive & collectable condition. Hardcover 1st print, edge scuffs & minor bumping, FN-. 484 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 6" x 9" (15cm x 23cm) ISBN: 0517542250

Our Price: £22.50 ($45.00) (€29,25)      

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Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide 11th Edition
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Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide 11th Edition
Alan Petretti. Krause Publications, 2001. This is the one resource that legions of collectors have turned to as their definitive source of indentifying and valuing nearly a century of treasures. This expanded and updated edition is the best volume yet. In addition to current collector values, descriptions and photos for thousands of items, this edition contains more than twice as much colour as in the past - 160 colour plates in all, loaded with crisp clear photos of the most desirable collectibles. New and expanded colour sections feature trays, calendars, bottles, the 'Diamond Design' from the 1960s and much more. New guidelines for grading and evaluating items are included. 6,000+ b&w photos, 96 page full colour section. 680 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 8½" x 11" (21cm x 28cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0873492412
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Robots And Spaceships
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Robots And Spaceships
Teruhisa Kitahara, Yukio Shimizu. Taschen, 2002. Proprietor of seven museums of toys, Mr Kitahara is ideally suited for producing this loving assemblage of mechanical robots and spaceships. It will come as no surprise that most of the featured toys were made in Japan. 192 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 5½" x 7½" (14cm x 19cm)

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Robots Spaceships & Other Tin Toys
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Robots Spaceships & Other Tin Toys
Teruhisa Kitahara & Yukio Shimizu. Taschen, 2006. This book lovingly photographs the robots and tin toys produced largely by Japan, from the 1940s to date. The range and styling of these now expensive tin toys is a sheer joy. An important addition to Taschen's '25' series of books, it comes with a brief introduction from the photographer and the owner of the Japanese TV celebrity collector Teruhisa Kitahara. 352 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 6½" x 9" (164mm x 229mm) ISBN: 3822850624

Our Price: £7.99 ($15.98) (€10,39)      

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Tin Dream Machines German Tin Toy Cars And Motorcycles Of The 1950s And 1960s
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Tin Dream Machines German Tin Toy Cars And Motorcycles Of The 1950s And 1960s
Gerhard G. Walter. New Cavendish Books, 1996. This is a picture book, a price guide, and a history of one of the most popular collecting areas in the toy world. It is a parade of the finest racing cars, saloons, convertibles, motorcycles, track toys and filling stations made in the 1950s and 1960s. This book presents more than 500 toys, original packaging materials and historic advertisements, together with precise descriptions. In a historical survey, the historical and technical background is fully discussed for the first time. Current market prices, and histories of individual toymaking firms, make this book into an essential work of reference for collectors and dealers. 192 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 11½" x 11" (29cm x 28cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1872727131
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