The federal government has strict rules about toys with tin parts that might cut a child–which is one reason so many contemporary toys have plastic parts. Many toy collectors, however, prefer those ...

My parents bought this sand pail for my younger brother in 1956. The outside and bottom are in good condition, but there is some rust on the inside and on the outside around the bottom. How old do you ...

Gaily painted or printed up-vehicles, characters and creatures in tin-plated steel, were the mainstay of toy making for over a century. Available in commercial form since the 1850s, vintage tin-plate ...

Don't worry about having to memorize the phrase, "Klaatu barada nikto," in Kevin Hardy's house, because Gort isn't there. Not that Hardy wouldn't pounce on the chance to place a bid if Gort ever ...

When Joe Freeman woke up Christmas mornings, no shiny bicycle, toy truck or baseball glove awaited him under the tree. One memorable Christmas there was a toy train, but his brothers got to it first, ...

Old Tin Toys Before plastic dominated the toy market, tin toys were all the rage. These intricately designed toys are now coveted collector’s items. Brands like Marx and Schuco produced some of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You might already own a vintage beaded bag, but the market is trending toward more retro offerings as ...

In the world of collectible figures, Marvin Chan stands out for his love of mechanical tin toys — a passion that is a compelling reminder of China's baby steps to becoming a manufacturing giant. Born ...

A million pounds might be under your bed. Or in your parent’s cupboard. Or your kids are throwing it around. Well it WAS a million pounds - until they dropped it. With Star Wars toys worth more than ...

Think of it as Antique Roadshow meets vintage Barbie. Toy and doll memorabilia is big business, and the organizers of the Savannah Antique Toy & Doll Buying Show, which runs today through Saturday, ...

The creative team has made a wide array of artistic projects ranging from miniature steam boats to children’s pinwheels. Marc (aka ‘Tinplate Dad”) began working in this medium about 15 years ago, ...