The History of Toys

The History of Toys

Author: Deborah Jaffé

Publisher: Sutton Pub Limited

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9780750938495

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An illustrated chronicle of toy history includes coverage of objects that have remained popular throughout the ages whose designs have been shaped by progressive technologies, new materials, and the advent of mass production.


Toys with Nine Lives

Toys with Nine Lives

Author: Andrew McClary

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780208023865

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Considers how toys changed over the centuries in America as a rural society was gradually urbanized.


Ingenious Women

Ingenious Women

Author: Deborah Jaffé

Publisher: Sutton Pub Limited

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9780750930307

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This illustrated work examines inventions and discoveries made by women, beginning with the first patent application made in 1637 and ending with the outbreak of war in 1914. Accounts of the stories of the inventions are placed into the context in which their discoveries were made.


The History of Toys

The History of Toys

Author: Helen Cox Cannons

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-02

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 147479260X

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How did teddies get their name? When were yo-yos first made? What were the Teletubbies? From toy cars to Barbies, Rubik's cubes to Fortnite, the toys children play with have changed a lot over the past century. But some of the toys that your grandparents played with in their youth may not be that different to the ones you play with now! Find out all about the history of toys, what has changed and what hasn't, and what children have loved to play with through the decades.


Marx Toys Sampler

Marx Toys Sampler

Author: Michelle L. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873418942

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This new reference and price guide presents an informative 'personal' history of the former Marx Toys Company plant at Glen Dale, West Virginia, where many of the fondly remembered Marx Playsets, doll houses, and toy figures of the 'baby boomer' era were created and manufactured. More than just a catalogue of these ever-popular and eminently affordable toys, this book provides Marx toy collectors with new insights into the planning and production processes employed by the original 'king' of American toy makers. Included are insightful interviews with Glen Dale plant model maker and with the son of a Marx artist, along with previously unpublished photos of a number of Marx toy and figure prototypes. With publication authorised by the current owner of the Marx Toys trademark, this book provides a unique and valuable behind-the-scenes look into the production of one of America's premier toy manufacturers.


Lost in the Toy Museum

Lost in the Toy Museum

Author: David Lucas

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781406332063

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Join the adventure when the lights go out in the toy museum!One night, when the lights go out at the toy museum, everyone runs off and hides. Left all on his own, Bunting, the sensible old toy cat, sets out to look for them. As he follows the trail of clues through the museum, the normally reserved Bunting learns how to have fun in this affectionate picture book from one of Britain's brightest new talents.


Automata and Mechanical Toys

Automata and Mechanical Toys

Author: Mary Hillier

Publisher: Landmark Books International

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781870630276

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This book deals with the evolution of mechanical toys following on the history of automata from very early times.


Spy Toys

Spy Toys

Author: Cramer Burks

Publisher: Windmill Press

Published: 1998-10-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781887790048

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Spy toys are among the hottest Baby Boomer collectibles today. For those nostalgic for the 1965 James Bond 007 attache case, Gilbert's 007 road race set, Aurora models, exploding pens and cigarette lighters, board games, and even the Big Ear, a plastic radar dish enabling a person to listen in on a conversation far away, this book is jam packed with information on amazing toys dating from 1962 to today. Also includes advertisements from the era, manufacturer information, year of release, an overview of the genre, and current values on the collectible market.