The "newer" items of Planters memorabilia, after the company was acquired by Standard Brands, are presented here, including those surrounding its involvement in auto racing and golf tournaments and the promotional items surrounding Mr. Peanut's 75th birthday in 1991.

The Cabbage Patch Kid craze started in the 1980s, and continued into the 1990s, where it is perpetuated by a strong community of collectors. This excellent book picks up the story at the start of the 1990s, where the authors' successful first book left off. It shows the full line of Kids produced by Hasbro from 1990-1994, including Birthday Kids, Kissin' Kids, and the 10th Anniversary dolls. All the Kids produced by Mattel between 1995-1998 are here as well, including OlympiKids, Snacktime Kids, and the Keepsake Collection. The book also features pets, with lots of valuable information about the adorable Koosas. The authors have included an excellent 85-photo reference for head molds used through both the '80s and '90s. Learn to recognize fakes and altered Kids in the marketplace, and see some creative ways to turn shabby flea market finds into beautiful Kids again.

Almost 100 years ago, in 1896, Amedeo Obici bought a peanut roaster from his uncle and went into business for himself. After ten years of selling peanuts to other shopkeepers from a small store and a horse-drawn cart, in 1906 Obici teamed up with Mario Peruzzi, to expand business, and form Planters Peanuts. The rest is history. Planters Peanuts is a part of American culture, and its innovative advertising has produced a large and vital group of Planters collectors. This new book is for them. In over 450 color photographs it documents the early years of Peanuts memorabilia. With descriptions and newly updated prices, it is a great and much needed guide for collectors.

In the collector's world, plastics are exploding! From household items to beautiful jewelry the infinite variety of designs and the rainbow of colors has captured the contemporary fancy. Once looked down upon as a "cheap" alternative, now it is being seen for what it really is, a medium that gives limitless possibilities for the designer's creativity. In this new book Jan Lindenberger turns her attention to the wonderful world of plastic jewelry. An easy to use handbook and price guide, it is designed to be taken into the field. It will be an invaluable aid at flea markets, yard sales, co-ops, and antique stores. Use it to evaluate new treasures and their values. Over 440 color photographs will guide the way, and prices will help you discover the best deals.

That happy-go-lucky cartoon dog is back--in a bigger and better edition of an already great collector's guide. Boy's best friend Snoopy*r is collected by people around the world. From his joyous dance to his brave conflict with the Red Baron, he embodies what is best in the human spirit, and it's no wonder that collectors hold these images dear. Snoopy has appeared on thousands of items in the half-century since he was created by Charles M. Schulz in 1950. Here is Snoopy on household items, school supplies, books, clothing, sports, games, electronics, and more, all illustrated with over 710 color photographs. Concise captions and a brand new price guide make this a perfect book for all Snoopy fans.

This new book explores liberating designs that the age of plastic has brought to kitchen items, toys, furniture, appliances, jewelry, and more. Over 350 items are illustrated in full color. They include a concise description and a value in today's marketplace. The passion for collecting plastic has continued to grow. What was once seen as commonplace is now looked at with nostalgia and an eye for its design. Besides, collecting plastics is fun. The colors, shapes, and design delight the eye and will add to one's personal appearance or to the decor of the home. The information and photographs on these pages will be a welcome addition to the collector's library.

For centuries, entertainers have strung their audiences along with these captivating characters. This author does the same, chronicling the global fascination with puppets over thousands of years. From Pinocchio to Kermit the Frog, from Indian stick figures to Jerry Mahoney puppets, these collectibles have entertained and educated generations. They are a perfect medium for telling stories, some quite serious and deeply meaningful and others meant simply for entertainment and laughter. Puppets and Marionettes will bring back memories of childhood, of the early days of television and the hours of delight these animated characters have brought into our lives. In this new book, Jan Lindenberger, with the help of her friend Joel Martone, offers a wide range of puppets and marionettes in more than 500 full-color photographs. Concisely captioned with current prices, this is the perfect book for the collector to take into the field.

Strawberry Shortcake is an ideal, a philosophy of life that may be looked down upon smugly by collectors of supposedly more "sophisticated" dolls. But Strawberry's charm is in her very lack of sophistication, her refusal to be forced into the grown-up shoes of somebody else's idea of fashion and desirability. Here are hundreds of items that spread the wonderful outlook of one of the "berry" sweetest dolls ever into the hearts and homes of little girls through the 1980s. As they grow up, many girls have continued to treasure this memorabilia that celebrates friendship, kindness, and goodwill, and these items are now resurfacing on the collectors' market--arts and crafts, personal care, porcelain, kitchen items, and much more. This conveniently-sized guide with up-to-date pricing information will help you on your search to learn more about the darling philosophy of Strawberry Shortcake!

An avid group of loyal collectors, spanning generations and races, cant get enough of these rare and quirky antiques. Now in its fourth edition, this indispensable field guide provides many additional objects and completely updated values for a culinary tour of popular kitchen collectibles featuring black characterizations. The captions and text contain information about the sizes and approximate dating of the hundreds of pieces shown, and give tips on avoiding the fraudulent reproductions that increasingly plague the market. Items illustrated and documented include cookie jars, cups and glasses, decanters, linens, salt and pepper sets, spoon rests, platters, string holders, wall pockets, hot pads, note holders, plaques, teapots, pitchers, cookbooks, and a host of other products and advertising. Additionally, an entire chapter is devoted to the ever-popular advertising icon Aunt Jemima.

Since 1958 the Smurfs have captivated the hearts and minds of children and adults alike. They were born in Brussels and came to the American market in 1979. From their mushroom houses in the medieval forest, they made their way into millions of homes worldwide through television and a myriad of products that bore their image. These objects instantly became collectible, and this new book by Jan Lindenberger, one of America's most prolific authors about twentieth century collectibles, catalogs many of them with color photographs, useful information, and current market values. It follows her much-praised earlier book, Smurf Collectibles. This new book includes jewelry, books, figurines, toys, games, puzzles, clothing, paper products, and many other Smurf items. They are all illustrated in wonderful color, with helpful descriptions and current market values. This book is a must for all serious Smurf collectors.

Almost 100 years ago, in 1896, Amedeo Obici bought a peanut roaster from his uncle and went into business for himself. After ten years of selling peanuts to other shopkeepers from a small store and a horse-drawn cart, in 1906 Obici teamed up with Mario Peruzzi, to expand business, and form Planters Peanuts. The rest is history.Planters Peanuts is a part of American culture, and its innovative advertising has produced a large and vital group of Planters collectors. This book is for them. In over 450 color photographs it documents the early years of Peanuts memorabilia. With descriptions and prices, it is a great and much needed guide for collectors.

The world of vintage clothing is a fun, exciting, rewarding area of collecting. This is particularly true of the fashions of 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Unlike earlier eras, these creations can be worn and enjoyed everyday. And there is something for every taste...from the formal to the whimsical and from the chic tailored suits of the 1940s to the free-style fashions of the late-1960s.

Collecting of black memorabilia continues as an area of growing interest, attracting new collectors every day. It includes everything from household figures to artifacts from slavery, and covers both the stereotype and the reality of the black experience in America. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Jeanette Carson, a pioneer of black memorabilia, estimated that "of the 30,000 collectors of black memorabilia, the majority are black. "This is a way of preserving a heritage and educating a new generation about how things were." In her second book on Black Memorabilia, one of America's foremost authorities explores the use of black images in advertising, home decoration, office decor, and restaurant themes. Nearly seven hundred items are illustrated in full color and prices are given which reflect current market values.

Not only is the kitchen the center of the home, it is also a place that encourages great designs and inventions. This is why it is such an exciting field for collectors. Some specialize in gadgets, some in ceramics, plastic, or cast iron. Others seek salt & pepper shakers, electric appliances, or aluminum ware. All will find this new book delightful and fun. Jan Lindenberger has gathered together an eclectic and excellent collection of kitchen objects dating from 1890 to the 1970s. All are illustrated in beautiful full-color photographs with vital information and current market values. This is an convenient and useful field guide that will fit nicely in pocket or purse. It is sure to be loved by all.

Raggedy Ann and Andy continue to be among the most treasured of all dolls. Children everywhere have fallen in love with these rag dolls and cherished them through adulthood. And avid collectors are found around the world. With 525 color photographs, this newly revised guide to Raggedy Ann and Andy collectibles documents the dolls themselves, as well as the books and other products that Johnny Gruelle's lovable creatures have inspired. For collectors this is a delightful and useful addition to their libraries. This guide includes historical and pricing information for the collector, and plenty of photographs for those who simply enjoy the doll's timeless appeal. Raggedy Ann and Andy will be a welcome addition to those who cherish their Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls...young and old, children and collectors alike.

Black memorabilia is still one of the hottest items being collected today, although it is growing harder and harder to find good pieces. This new book helps the collector see what is available in the market place, with full color illustrations of hundreds of items. They include kitchen items, like wall pockets, mammy memos, salt and peppers, cookie jars, and more, as well as advertising, household goods, and ephemera. Each is shown in full color and is accompanied by the current market price. Prices differ in from coast to coast and auction prices differ from shop prices. Prices are also affected by condition and availability. As this area of collecting continues to grow, more and more examples find their way into the market place. For the experienced collector or the novice, this is an invaluable reference. It definitely needs to be added to your black memorabilia library.

An updated 2nd edition of an indispensible handbook designed to help shoppers know what they are looking at and what it is worth. It has been compiled with collectors in mind, with nearly 500 color photos, concise descriptions, and an up-to-date value for each piece. In addition there are helpful tips on building a collection.

Ashtrays have always been popular as collectibles, as they are available in a endless variety of forms. Originally designed and manufactured to be purely functional, ashtrays soon found their way into the advertising world as both promotional items and souvenirs. This book provides an easy way to explore the collectible world of ashtrays. Over 460 beautiful color photos of unusual ashtrays and companion pieces are included to help the collectors identify and price their own finds. Filled with interesting facts, it gives insight to the evolution of ashtrays, and explains how they became such hot collectibles. The many materials used in the production of ashtrays, including glass, ceramics, and porcelain, are also discussed in the book.

The image of the horse is so popular and appears in so many forms that there are literally millions of fascinating equine collectibles to seek out, accumulate, and admire. Collecting them is a passion for thousands of people; this wonderful new second edition was put together with them in mind. With over 500 examples, it covers major toy manufacturers like Breyer, Hartland Plastics, Hagen-Renaker, Marx, Hasbro-My Little Pony, and North Lights, plus a wide range of horse collectibles in a variety of materials and forms, gathered from around the world. All of these have newly revised pricing information to reflect today's market. Horse collecting is a hobby suited to any budget. It's not hard to find horses to buy, and many of them are priced very reasonably, even in antique shops. With the wonderful color photographs and its current price guide, this book will be a useful delight for horse enthusiasts.

It is difficult to overestimate the impact of plastics on our modern way of living. A quick look at your surroundings will give you the idea. Almost everywhere you look you will see them. Kitchen items, jewelry, radios, flooring, car parts, toys, furniture: plastics can be used for almost anything, and they have been. It is not surprising, then, that plastics are a rapidly growing area of collecting. Here is a field guide for the collector; written by one of America's foremost dealers, it presents over 500 items illustrated in full color, with helpful background material, descriptions, and a comprehensive price guide. This is a collectible field that is still open to the new collector. The prices on these objects are reasonable, and the objects themselves bring color, beauty, and a touch of nostalgia to the homes of their owners. In addition, the price on these collectible plastics has risen in coming years, as reflected in the newly revised price guide. This is an essential tool in this burgeoning field.

Since 1991, the Rugrats (R) gang has trooped across our television screens on their hilarious adventures, entertaining anyone who knows just what an adventure "baby-hood" can be! In fact, the Rugrats have become the biggest babies on television, and their movie debut has lauched them into super-stardom. With their fame has come a colorful variety of toys and merchandise that Rugrats fans have been snatching up to build their collections, including dolls, action figures, school supplies, and promotional items. This full-color handbook and price guide is just in time for our favorite team of tykes to take their place on the collectibles market!

When science and post-war lighting designers married, the modern housewife of the 1950s suddenly had an incredible array of weird and wild fixtures to choose from. New materials and production techniques developed during World War II, and a new attitude following it, collided to create the lamps we hate to love. Revisit lamp patterns like amoeba, starburst, atomic, and, of course, the indomitable lava lamp. Page through great figural TV lamps and a generous sampling of floor lamps and table lamps of all shapes and sizes in brass, plaster, Lucite, and ceramics. Each lamp is illustrated in full color with newly updated market values to aid collectors.

Raggedy Ann and Andy continue to be among the most treasured of all dolls. Children everywhere have fallen in love with these rag dolls and cherished them through adulthood. And avid collectors are found around the world. With 525 color photographs, this newly revised guide to Raggedy Ann and Andy collectibles documents the dolls themselves, as well as the books and other products that Johnny Gruelle's lovable creatures have inspired. For collectors this is a delightful and useful addition to their libraries. This guide includes historical and pricing information for the collector, and plenty of photographs for those who simply enjoy the doll's timeless appeal. Raggedy Ann and Andy will be a welcome addition to those who cherish their Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls...young and old, children and collectors alike.

That happy go lucky, boy's best friend Snoopyr is recognized by people around the world. From his joyous dance to his brave conflict with the Red Baron he embodies what is best in the human spirit, making it easy to forget he is a beagle. The popularity of Snoopy is so widespread that his image has appeared on thousands of items in the half-century since he was created by Charles M. Shulz in 1950. Many of these items were included in Jan Lindenberger's Unauthorized Guide to Snoopy Collectibles, but the number was so great that they have overflowed into this second, even larger volume. Here are household items, school supplies, books, clothing, sports, games, electronics and more, all illustrated with over 710 color photographs. Concise captions and current prices make this a perfect book for the collector.

Trolls have been with us for years, bringing impish smiles, good luck, and wild hairdos into our hearts and homes. Their diverse shapes and sizes make troll toys popular to collect. Trolls can pop up just about anywhere, but they're not always easy to find if they're feeling playful! Current prices and almost 600 color photographs in this book give the collector a real edge on any troll-hunting adventure. It covers a wide assortment of trolls, including those made by several companies, and some surprising examples from overseas. So make a wish and get started--these trolls will certainly keep you busy!