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American Dimestore Toy Soldiers And Figures
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Book Synopsis American Dimestore Toy Soldiers and Figures by : Don Pielin
Download or read book American Dimestore Toy Soldiers and Figures written by Don Pielin and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the Five-and-Dime stores. Over 650 photographs, showing in excess of three thousand toy figures, are arranged in thematic style and cover military and non-military toys. Complete with price guide, terminology, index, and over 60 manufacturers products. Thematic/category chapters make it easy for experienced and new collectors to easily locate figures.
Book Synopsis Researching American-made Toy Soldiers by : Richard O'Brien
Download or read book Researching American-made Toy Soldiers written by Richard O'Brien and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, Richard O'Brien has collected hundreds of articles and features he wrote for various toy soldier collecting magazines in one compelling book. Filled with pictures and information on the best known -- and the most obscure -- toy soldiers of the past century.
Download or read book Toy Soldiers written by Norman Joplin and published by Running Press Book Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collector's guide to toy soldiers, discussing all types of soldiers, including early solid figures, hollow-casts, plastic figures, and new metal models; looking at the major brands; and offering advice on collecting, care, and storage.
Book Synopsis Collecting Toy Soldiers in the 21st Century by : James Opie
Download or read book Collecting Toy Soldiers in the 21st Century written by James Opie and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This serves as an update of the author's successful Collecting Toy Soldiers (Collins, 1987; pbk edition, New Cavendish, 1991). In it James Opie gives the collector the benefit of thirty years' experience as the world's leading authority on traditional toy soldiers (as opposed to model soldiers used in wargaming etc) and a lifetime as a collector himself.
Book Synopsis The History of Toy Soldiers by : Luigi Toiati
Download or read book The History of Toy Soldiers written by Luigi Toiati and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 1145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Amazing . . . A must-have must-read bible for lovers of toy history and in particular toy soldiers. Absolutely glorious!” —Books Monthly Humans have made and collected toy soldiers from time immemorial. They amuse and comfort us, awaken our curiosity, turn aggressiveness into creativity. In The History of Toy Soldiers, Luigi Toiati, himself an avid collector and manufacturer of toy soldiers, conveys and shares the pleasure of collecting and playing with them. Far from a dry encyclopedia, it leads the reader through the fascinating evolution of the toy soldier from ancient times to the early twenty-first century. The author, as a sociologist with an interest in semiotics (the study of signs), offers truly original insights into why different types of toy soldiers were born in a given period and country, or why in a given size and material. The author’s writing is packed with factual detail about the different types of toy (and model) soldiers and their manufacturers, but also with anecdotes, nostalgia, wit and his enduring passion for the subject. Six hundred beautiful color photographs, many depicting the author’s own collection, complete this delightful book. “Toiati creatively delivers exhaustive details, captivating anecdotes and a sense of nostalgia that exudes the fundamental childhood joy of playing with toy soldiers combined with adult collectors’ wonderment at their charms.” —Toy Soldier & Model Figure “A book that will enter the annals of Toy Soldier collections as one of the best and most complete books on this topic.” —IPMS/USA “A great journey of exploration.” —Miniature Wargaming
Download or read book Little Wars written by H. G. Wells and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2022-03-02 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite being a pacifist, Wells masterfully explains and gathers all the prerequisites for waging a war... with toy soldiers. ‘Little Wars’ can be said to be the original instruction manual for how to run a tabletop battle. Satire and pacifist views blend in this narrative that expresses Wells' idea that wars should be waged on the dining room floor rather than among the corpse-ridden trenches of Europe. The book’s influence on modern warfare manuals and board games is indisputable, as tabletop conflicts are conducted to this day. Wells portrays the harrowing nature of war, but his humour ensures the book remains an entertaining read. The whimsical writing and stunning sketches create a book that should be read by all fans of tabletop war games. H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.
Book Synopsis Collecting Toy Soldiers by : James Opie
Download or read book Collecting Toy Soldiers written by James Opie and published by P E I International. This book was released on 1992 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a short history of toy soldiers and a view of the current collecting scene. The author goes on to discuss topics like paintwork, clues to dating production, and finally building and organizing a collection. The author includes illustrations of his own acquisitions.
Book Synopsis Britains New Toy Soldiers, 1973 to the Present by : Norman Joplin
Download or read book Britains New Toy Soldiers, 1973 to the Present written by Norman Joplin and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1973 Britains introduced their New Toy Soldier line of gloss-painted metal figures. It has been highly successful and continues to the present day. This new book focuses on the traditional 54mm figures, illustrating nearly the complete range in nearly 1,100 photographs. Over 3,200 figures are shown with a strong emphasis on military items: British Ceremonial troops, American Civil War, Indian Army and Delhi Durbar, World War I, Knights, Zulu War, Rorkes Drift, Limited Editions, W Britains Collectors Club Membership products, Britains Centenary and Millennium issues. The book also features non-military sections on Home Farm and Circus. Special issues by the Britains Company and figures exclusive to Harrods' and Hamleys' department stores all are included. Each toy is identified in the text and captions, with a comprehensive index of all gloss-painted figures produced during the period covered. The book contains a valuation guide to each set or individual item. This reference book is the definitive work on the new Britains line.
Download or read book Toy Armies written by Peter Johnson and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1982 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows toy soldiers and figurines made around the world, traces the history of major manufacturers, and examines the way soldier production followed international events
Book Synopsis Collectible Toy Soldiers by : Dominique Pascal
Download or read book Collectible Toy Soldiers written by Dominique Pascal and published by Flammarion-Pere Castor. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mustered together here are over 400 soldiers from the armies of Napoleon, King Arthur, the Kaiser, Grant and Lee: knights, grenadiers and lancers, cavalry officers and foot soldiers-all reporting for peacetime duty as collectible toy soldiers. These heroic metal men wear colorful uniforms from the Age of Chivalry to the world wars, on parade again, reporting in with a caption that places each of them as figures in history. The adult war gamer and collector alike will instantly recall being a powerful general commanding a childhood army of valiant model soldiers like these.
Book Synopsis The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures by : Norman Joplin
Download or read book The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures written by Norman Joplin and published by P E I International. This book was released on 1993 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents thousands of hollow-cast figures, military and non-military, covering the period from 1893-1967. The book features a history of the figures, an A-Z of manufacturers, product inventories and a guide to rarity. British aluminium and composition products are also included.
Book Synopsis Toys and American Culture by : Sharon M. Scott
Download or read book Toys and American Culture written by Sharon M. Scott and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-12-09 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing developments in toy making and marketing across the evolving landscape of the 20th century, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference guide to America's most popular playthings and the culture to which they belong. From the origins of favorite playthings to their associations with events and activities, the study of a nation's toys reveals the hopes, goals, values, and priorities of its people. Toys have influenced the science, art, and religion of the United States, and have contributed to the development of business, politics, and medicine. Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia documents America's shifting cultural values as they are embedded within and transmitted by the nation's favorite playthings. Alphabetically arranged entries trace developments in toy making and toy marketing across the evolving landscape of 20th-century America. In addition to discussing the history of America's most influential toys, the book contains specific entries on the individuals, organizations, companies, and publications that gave shape to America's culture of play from 1900 to 2000. Toys from the two decades that frame the 20th century are also included, as bridges to the fascinating past—and the inspiring future—of American toys.
Book Synopsis The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by : Anne Fadiman
Download or read book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down written by Anne Fadiman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, this brilliantly reported and beautifully crafted book explores the clash between a medical center in California and a Laotian refugee family over their care of a child.
Book Synopsis Britains Civilian Toy Figures by : Norman Joplin
Download or read book Britains Civilian Toy Figures written by Norman Joplin and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive and in-depth study of the non-military and civilian toy figures made by Britains, covering the early mechanical toys of the 1880s through to the final hollow cast toys from 1966. During the inter-war period, the British toy-buying public rejected war-like/military toys, providing Britains with the opportunity to introduce their Farm, Zoo and Circus lines -- all of which in some way reflected the social history of the time in the United Kingdom. Prolific in their output, Britains were quick to realise the potential of the huge U.S. market and exported vast numbers of toys via a number of importers in the eastern and mid-western states. Included are 970 colour photographs of toys including Miniature Garden, Civilian Vehicles, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Salvation Army and Cowboys and Indians, etc., along with British Royalty figures. Together with Football/Soccer and Famous Horse Racing Colors and their Jockeys, this book provides colourful insight into the hobby of collecting these hollow cast lead toys. A guide to current values is included in the captions.
Book Synopsis Hollow-Cast Civilian Toy Figures by : Norman Joplin
Download or read book Hollow-Cast Civilian Toy Figures written by Norman Joplin and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new testament of hollow cast civilian figures, this book documents the products of over 75 toy companies (other than Britains) between 1900 and 1966. Organized by themes ranging from Art Work to Zoo figures, with Christmas, farm, garden, and many more. Over 1500 full color photos and examples from Argentina, France, Germany, Japan, the U.S.A., and England. A number of Britains civilian items are included for comparison.
Download or read book Barclay Toys written by Howard W. Melton and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors w. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Barclay Manufacturing Company of New Jersey produced wonderful, now highly collectible toy cars and car transports from 1932 through 1971. This book is the first to provide comprehensive catalog listings and prices for every known variation and color of all car transports and cars made by Barclay Manufacturing Company of New Jersey from 1932 through 1971. Over 75 beautiful, full color images display these cars and transports, allowing easy identification for the very first time. Includes a history of the company, identification and pricing guidelines, and fourteen identification charts. Values are found in the text.
Book Synopsis A Gentleman's War: Or Glossy Coats and Tin Bayonets by : Howard Whitehouse
Download or read book A Gentleman's War: Or Glossy Coats and Tin Bayonets written by Howard Whitehouse and published by Winged Hussar Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A Gentleman's War' is a simple game involving toy soldiers of the classic style. It is a relaxed and relaxing game, where enough depends on the turn of a card and the roll of a handful of dice to say that our disasters are pure chance, but enough cunning decision-making to claim our victories as acts of brilliant generalship. Our model soldiers are very brave, obedient, and generally do what we want them to. Players are expected to behave in a friendly manner, and conduct themselves as gentlemen (or ladies, as is appropriate). There are lots of six-sided dice, saving rolls, proper distances in inches, and a general sense that there ought to be salmon-and-cucumber sandwiches and tea, or beer.
