TIMONIUM, Md. – Fine European antique toys and train stations, plus a fabulous array of still and mechanical banks are at the heart of RSL’s 621-lot auction to be held July 1, 2012 at Richard Opfer’s gallery in Timonium (suburban Baltimore), Maryland. Titled “Toys, Train Stations, Banks & Americana,” the auction’s wonderfully varied selections include the John Jirofsky architectural still bank collection, the late Dr. James Laster’s collection of train stations, and other carefully chosen additional consignments

VINELAND, N.J. – Bertoia’s March 23-24 ‘Made to Be Played’ auction, a 1,400-lot offering highlighted by the Grover Van Dexter European tin toy collection, closed the books at an impressive $1.3 million (inclusive of 15% buyer’s premium). An extensive variety of early toys crossed the auction block. A Hubley cast-iron Popeye Patrol depicting the popular cartoon sailor on a motorcycle had been estimated at $10,000-$12,000 and rode off as top lot after hammering $19,550.

40-year collection includes spectacular array of vintage firecrackers, pyrotechnic rarities

An update! The next generation of TC is almost here!

It's HERO TIME! Round 2 has your favourite Marvel Comics heroes! Now they're movie stars too. 

Dreweatts Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
Wednesday 25th April 2012, 2pm

With its front mounted supercharger, the 4.5 litre Bentley became the quintessential British sports car of the 1920s and 1930s. It was shaped from the earlier 4-cylinder 3 litre, but produced substantially more power with its blown engine.

The Chicago Toy Show steamrolls into the 39th year with SIX buildings packed with a huge selection of toys and dolls in excellent condition from the 1800’s to the present day.  

DENVER, Pa. – A remarkable cross-category collection of vintage toy airplanes, three outstanding train collections and more than 400 lots of dolls and accessories will join a widely varied array of other fine toys to form the core of Morphy’s May 11-12 auction. 

VINELAND, N.J. – If all the nautical toys in the world were lined up in a single fleet, their captain would surely be Dick Claus, whose magnificent 30-year collection of antique boats is being offered in two parts this year by Bertoia Auctions of Vineland, New Jersey. Part I of the Claus collection, a 220-lot array of ships and related toys, will be auctioned on Saturday, May 12. Part II will be sold in November.

OttOmobile have announced three more 2012 releases in their 1/18 range. The Ford Escort RS and Renault 16TX will appear in June, followed by the E30 BMW M3 Cabriolet in July. 

Dallara has a big surprise for IndyCar this 2012 racing season

Indianapolis, IN (March 2012) New Technology is unavoidable in this day and age. People of the world are more connected than ever and our lives are simplifying at an exponential pace. Don't think sports haven't seen benefits of new technology. I’m pretty sure you're aware of the new technology changes that are coming this year to the 2012 IndyCar race season.