Tin Toys

Above: Marklin produced several variations of the Façade Station from 1904 to 1909. It is different from most of the Marklin stations, which are typically fully enclosed buildings, often with a [...]

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By Steve Butler NUMEROUS JAPANESE makers of tin toys issued an abundance of renditions of post WWII American vehicles by the mid-1960s. Many of those vehicles were excellent and have become [...]

WHILE AUSTRIA has had its own vehicle makes and models such as Steyr and is the birthplace of ingenious vehicle developers like Ferdinand Porsche, historical car miniatures from Austria have [...]

By Steve Butler THE TOY TRUCK available for purchase was still secured in its original box. Graphics used on boxes for Japanese tin toys do not always represent the actual contents. The “road [...]

By Richard T. Claus FROM THE TIME I first saw this toy over 30 years ago it was on my “must have” list. At that time, however, it was not for sale. Of all the toy boats I have owned throughout my [...]

By Louis Natenshon LIKE MOST COLLECTORS of early tin toys, I feel that Marklin’s reputation for quality and desirability is well deserved. The only thing I frequently don’t like about Marklin [...]

By Pasky The very first toymaker interested in the 1955 Cadillac Eldorado was Marusan. This all-tin car was widely and successfully exported to the United States. Subscribe now.

The family of Elmer Duellman has recently announced their 2022 Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum schedule, and it has been revealed that this season will be the 29th and last year operating the museum. [...]