Dolly Bureau is a pattern and fashion book for collectible fashion and ball-jointed dolls such as Misaki, Poppy Parker, Chip, Momoko, and 1:4 and 1:12 scale ball-jointed dolls. The book offers full color page photos of pattern designs, followed by to-scale patterns with instructions. Along with patterns for specific doll types, comparison photos of other dolls in these designs are offered, such as Betsy McCall, Pullip, and Limhwa To You Mari. Dolly Bureau also features a thorough photographic tutorial of one of the patterns.

This first definitive retrospective of the Easy-Bake(r) Oven celebrates its journey from children's toy to pop culture icon. The book explores the innovation, history, economics, commerce, advertising, and marketing behind the toy's 50 year histor

Fashion doll, Barbie(r) fan, and Steffie collector Alison Rasmussen shares her eclectic collection with untraditional color photographs in this fun reference book. While not a professional photographer, the author includes many candid photos of various dolls created between 1971 and 2011, as well as a reference list of Steffie-faced dolls manufactured by Mattel and its licensed affiliates. The Out of the Box series is a casual visual reference for doll collectors and fans of the Fashion Doll Review blog. An affordable paperback collection, this series examines specific doll styles, sculpts, and collections in color photographs and descriptions. Fashion dolls are styled and dressed according to the book's theme. Resources and references are include

Alice: Out of the Box is an eclectic scrapbook of Alice in Wonderland-themed dolls that have graced the author's collection over the years. Alice fans and doll collectors alike will enjoy this friendly showcase, including both traditional and contemporary dolls. From vinyl to resin, the editor of the Fashion Doll Review introduces both restyled, one-of-a-kind, and manufactured eye candy, from girlish befuddlement to Lolita-style ball-jointed beauties. While the author herself does not profess to be a photographer, she hopes to bring her passion for Lewis Carroll's timeless heroine to the page--in a tiny, redressable, posable art form. The Out of the Box series is a casual visual reference for doll collectors and fans of the Fashion Doll Review blog. An affordable paperback collection, this series examines specific doll styles, sculpts, and collections in pages filled with color photographs with descriptions. Fashion dolls are styled, dressed, and fashioned according to the book's theme. Resources and references are included.

My name is Jo Hammers and I live in a cabin in the Ozark Mountains with my dolls and depression days memories. This little homespun book is my way to share with you, my interest in dolls. Many of the stories were inspired by my childhood moments in play. Some are fantasy. Let the doll lover in you embrace the doll lover in me. It doesn't matter how old we get, we are always little girls at heart.

The My Little Pony 2009-2012 Collector's Inventory highlights some of the most exciting years in the history of the MLP brand. With the premiere of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, this popular Hasbro toy line received not one but two makeovers between 2009 and 2012 and it can be daunting for collectors to keep details like poses, trading cards and cutie marks straight. Summer Hayes has created the ultimate collector's resource with everything pony fans of any age need to organize their collection from the Core 7 to the Mane 6. With hundreds of full color photos of items both in and out of packaging as well as checklists to keep track of all the tiny accessories, Summer guides even the greenest newbie through fan favorite sets like Dress Up, So Soft, New Look, Newborn Cuties, Ponyville, Mermaids, Canterlot, Pony Friends Forever, Royal Wedding, Dolly Mix, Blind Bag miniatures and more. From unique exclusives and hard to find special editions to the ponies, playsets and plush widely available in retail stores, there's a reason Summer Hayes' My Little Pony Collector's Inventory series is considered the definitive reference guide by serious and casual collectors alike.

This catalog presents high quality photographs of all LEGO Figures released between 1970s and 2011. The 1200 plus Figures are organized by an innovative nomenclature that makes it easy to identify Figures, such as Duplo, Belville or Fabuland. The catalog contains a price guide that indicates the rarity of the Figure. This catalog is the essential guide for all Figure collectors and enthusiasts.

This catalog presents high quality photographs of all Harry Potter LEGO Minifigures. The 130 plus Minifigures are organized by an innovative nomenclature that makes it easy to identify Minifigures. Moreover, the catalog contains a price guide and detailed photographs of the Minifigures' heads. This catalog is the essential guide for all Harry Potter Minifigure collectors and enthusiasts.

Founder and editor of The Fashion Doll Review, Alison Rasmussen guides you through the world of ball-jointed dolls. These gorgeous works of art have risen in popularity since their introduction in 1999. While information about BJDs is available on the web, the author puts everything together in a humorous and user-friendly way. The dolls featured in the photos are created by Peak's Woods in Korea. The company granted permission to use them as models. In this book, you will learn: the history of the ball-jointed doll commonly used terms and abbreviations how to plan for and purchase your first BJD that staying up all night thinking about a doll isn't abnormal budgeting tips advice on navigating the secondary market how to care for your doll, including restringing, sueding and sanding advanced techniques, including a sewing project, body blushing, and more how to get connected to the growing BJD community

In this companion book to "Dolls Remembered," men reminisce about the boyhood toys and games that still hold a place in memory.

In 1971, my family of four left the bustle of the city for the suburbs of Long Island where we discovered the world of garage sales and flea markets. Before long we were a part of the action, creating "Happy Days," a 30-year family business entailing the buying and selling of antique and collectible toys.

We never thought that our middle class suburban family would traverse the United States and the globe encountering humorous and surprising situations wherever we went. After all, who would suspect that something as innocent as selling children's playthings would lead to dealing with mobsters, actors, dreamers, schemers and at least one murderer?!

HOT WHEELS PROTOTYPES is an insightful new book for all ages. Readers will enjoy the narrative history of Hot Wheels prototypes from the moment Mattel founder, Elliot Handler first said, "Why not we try?" to the research and development department's lively competition to bring the coolest cars to the table

Adults and kids alike will love the beautiful, never before seen photos of Hot Wheels cars in the beginning, middle, and finished stages. Even the serious Hot Wheels collector will be fascinated by the rare interviews and never before seen internal photos and documentation.

Hot Wheels experts, Bruce Pascal and Mike Zarnock have pooled their knowledge to showcase and explain the history of each prototype car in Bruce's amazing collection. However, their real intent is to inspire the reader to cherish Hot Wheels, whether they're just getting started or now want to add the word prototype to their existing collection

A book about scale model collectible toy car brands such as Matchbox, Dinky, Corgi, Lledo, Minichamps, Schuco, Schabak, Wiking, BUB-Premium Classixxs, Brekina, IXO-IST, Igra, Ertl, Franklin Mint, Tonka, Polistil, Yat-Ming, Marklin, Norev, Quiralu and Tekno. The illustrations in this book have the professional corporate endorsement of Mr. Martyn Weaver, the Corgi Toys Marketing Manager for Hornby Hobbies of the United Kingdom. Detailed year-by-year catalogue descriptions are included for Lesney Matchbox and Matchbox (1948-1992, 1997 and 2003), Corgi (1970, 1972, 1973, 1975-1977, 1985, 1987-1992 and 2005) and for Schuco (1967).

This illustrated treasury offers the reader a unique perspective - The Musical Collectibles of Raggedy Ann and Andy. Music has the power to convey emotional meaning and connect people to one another. Music makes us better by stimulating our minds, touching our hearts and helping us feel good about ourselves and the world. Raggedy Ann symbolizes love, kindness, generosity and goodness, touching our hearts in so many ways. Raggedy Ann also has the power to provoke emotions and connect people to one another. Raggedy Ann and music, what a magical union Johnny Gruelle recognized this connection in many of his literary works. Charming tales of fairies singing in the deep deep woods, guests squeaking out sweet tunes at Hootie Owls' party and Raggedy Ann playing the piano with her thumbs are just a few of the enchanting musical adventures we all love so much. Inside, you'll find a cache of musical collectibles ranging from 1922 sheet music to a 2006 musical doll. The wide array of toys, advertisements, artwork, music boxes, figurines, dolls, music mediums, sheet music, song books and music works titled Raggedy Ann are sure to delight.

As touchstones to the past, dolls validate childhood, a span of years that often seem like fragmented moments in time. With their life-like faces, blemished complexions, and snarled hair, vintage dolls hold sway with a magical power that rarely wanes, and often grows. In this collection, 60 contributors reminisce about their childhood dolls. Not all the dolls were pretty; not all were wanted; some were disappointing; not all became favorites, but each doll was memorable.

Finally, the guide that fans of Hasbro's My Little Pony have waited for is here With large, full color photos of every pony, playset and accessory released in the US in the 1980s and 1990s, this unofficial guide to the first generation of My Little Pony (commonly called MLP G1) from Summer Hayes provides everything a collector or collectibles seller needs to identify these toys and their accessories, understand their value, or build a collection. In addition to large photographs of each item, this illustrated price guide contains detailed checklists to help collectors or sellers identify and reunite each pony in their collection with the accessories that they were originally packed with, including brushes, ribbons, stickers and more. With in-depth coverage of playsets, Pony Wear, stickers, mail orders and other exclusive ponies as well as differences and variations in ponies and accessories, The My Little Pony G1 Collector's Inventory is the ultimate MLP resource. Collectors will also enjoy helpful sections on hard to find pony sets such as Petite Ponies, Dream Beauties, Li'l Litters, and stuffed plush. Whether you are a collector looking for a reliable price guide, an easy way to identify your ponies and keep track of accessories, an eBay or other collectibles seller looking for help valuing these items or just someone looking for the chance to remember these beloved toys from your childhood, you will find this to be the most comprehensive and complete guide to MLP available anywhere. With a foreword from Dream Valley's Kim Shriner.

Relive childhood excitement and celebrate more than 30 years of He-Man, She-Ra, Skeletor and all the Masters of the Universe! By the Power of Grayskull! The war for Eternia begins again in 2021! Officially licensed by Mattel, this stunning guide is a visual celebration of Masters of the Universe's enduring legacy, including artworks, sketches, posters and merchandise from the official archives. With the continuation of He-Man's epic story, and a new CGI animated series both scheduled to release on Netflix in 2021, it's the perfect time to familiarise yourself with all the heroes, villains, amazing battles and incredible locations from your childhood. Explore the full history of the toys, minicomics, TV series and movies. Meet characters including Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Teela, Battle Cat, Beast Man and She-Ra and track how they change through the decades, from 1982 to today. Go behind-the-scenes to discover what it took to create a franchise with phenomenal worldwide impact. There's also a sneak peak at the reboots, to find out how He-Man, one of the biggest icons of the 80s, is being restored to his former glory. (c) 2021 Mattel

Since his birth in 1902 the teddy bear has captured the hearts of young and old alike. He has survived revolutions, flown in jet fighters and taken part in land and water speed records and in times of great conflict he has stayed by his companion's side. Children everywhere adore him because he is patient with them and his universal appeal has inspired adult collectors from all over the globe to spend countless amounts of money. With a range of previously unpublished images, teddy bear historian and collector Lorraine Hitchings offers a wonderfully nostalgic look back at one of the true icons of the twentieth century.

Remember setting up your Scalextric set on the carpet? The excitement of trying to get the layout to fit the room, then seeing if it still worked when you plugged it in? You probably still have your set in the loft... This book will take you back in time, to the cars that you owned and loved, and probably smashed to pieces against the wall. It will show you how, without spending a lot of money, you can build a collection of the originals from whatever era - 60s, 70s, 80s etc - and you can obtain them in almost perfect condition, even in their original boxes. Of course, some cars are very rare - usually because they are in strange colours, often made by the factory in Calais. These are a lot more expensive, but you can enjoy seeing these too. This book tells you what to look out for when buying, and what is a reasonable price to pay.

Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world. Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors' toys, Matchbox models were also far more accurately modelled, but the company has nevertheless seen its own share of competition and challenging times over the years. In this beautifully illustrated book, Matchbox collector Nick Jones tells the story of Matchbox and its most famous toys, from the Coronation Coach to Hotwheels dragsters, and complements the story with beautiful, previously unpublished photographs.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. was American television at its best. In the sixties, spy series just didn't come any cooler than this. Almost a direct result of the success of Bond in the cinemas, this series spawned a whole wave of copycat TV shows and its influence is still being felt today. The recent Kingsman films and comics owe more than a passing nod to the show for inspiration. A remarkable array of different products was issued in connection with this series - everything from bubblegum to wristwatches. Few other shows at this time came close to the range of products issued. There were quite possibly more U.N.C.L.E. products issued in the US alone, during the sixties, than for any other TV series being produced at that time. In this book the reader will find a vast array of those items.

Dinky Toys are a part of many people's childhood. They were one of the many famous brands produced as part of the Meccano empire set up by Frank Hornby at his Binns Road factory in Liverpool. Although they began before the Second World War, it was the post-war ranges produced by Dinky that really caught the public's imagination and helped to make the period into the company's golden years. This colourfully illustrated book tells the story of Dinky Toys, including small Dinky Toys, the larger Dinky Supertoys, accessories and Dublo Dinky Toys. Author David Busfield also examines catalogues, marketing material and the unique Meccano Magazine as well as the collecting of Dinky Toys today. This book is part of the Britain's Heritage series, which provides definitive introductions to the riches of Britain's past, and is the perfect way to get acquainted with Dinky Toys in all their variety.