Tin Toys

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. [...]

By Louis Natenshon CITROEN TOYS Best known for the car company he founded, Andre Citroen actually made his fortune earlier. He obtained the patent for helical cut gears and manufactured them. [...]

Subscribe now. By Louis Natenshon IF YOU COLLECT antique toys which were not made in America, it is likely that most of your collection came from Germany, Japan, or England. As was the case in [...]