by Joschik
on Jun 30, 2009
I only knew Toyway since they had bought some of the Timpo Toys forms and were continuing some limited production. So this announcement made me interested to find out more:
Following the appointment of Graham Wolloff of Elwell Watchorn & Saxton as Administrator, the business and assets of Toyway Limited are available for sale as a going concern. The business import and distribute toys, models and hobbies. Based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire the company was originally founded in 1979 and formed part of the Marmet Group. Toys sold range from pocket money items through to more expensive collectable models. Assets for sale include
by Joschik
on Feb 25, 2009
Our friends at the Bayko Collectors' Club are continously out there showing of their good stuff. Robin just told me that they presented at the Brighton Model World (looked like a good event and will have to go next year myself), here some photos of their display:
Large Bayko Mansion by Frank West
by Joschik
on Jan 12, 2009
I found some amazing Batman items on eBay and started chatting to the sller. The Retro Trader has collected extensively in the 60s and 70s and now is selling his whole collection. Must be sad (but financially rewarding). Find some 120 Batman items currently in his eBay store here with more coming.
Here some samples:
by Joschik
on Dec 14, 2008
One of LEGOLAND Windsor's most spectacular attractions is the Miniland London area. Over 13 million LEGO bricks have been used in the construction of the attraction and it took a staggering 24,000 hours creating this amazing skyline.
The London skyline features the following on an area of 330m²: City Hall, the Lloyd's Building, the three Canary Wharf towers, The Gherkin, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Oxford Street, Millennium Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the BT Tower, Docklands Light Railway, Piccadilly Circus and Waterloo Station.
by Joschik
on Nov 16, 2008
I just studied the auction catalogue of this Christie's sale from 2005, about 600 items! This was one of Hugo Marsh's auctions and would have gone a long way to fill up my collection!
Masudaya Radicon Robot
by Joschik
on Sep 15, 2008
Louis Marx was an experienced businessman with the mind of child; his ability to see into the minds of children around the world guided his toy creations and advertising efforts. Marx Toys became the "largest toy manufacturer in the world" and is now by far one of the most recognized, respected and popular names among today's antique toy collectors.