Where can I get really good Nightmare Before Christmas toys / collectibles?

I'm on the hunt for what I want from this year Sandy Claws! This cap10hook72 years (which has been good all year macabre) would love some Nightmare Before Christmas toys / collectibles. Preferably Jack Skellington, but I love surprises! The price can be whatever, but keep it in reason! Web pages and links are most kindly welcome. Thanks for your time and effort. Merry Christmas and a Scary Haunting holiday season!

The Disney Store is a great place to get them. The Disney store is located in the mall almost everyone I know! It has lots of great collectibles and shirts. Here is the direct liaison with the Department of Nightmare Before Christmas: The http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10007&storeId=10601&categoryId=21095&langId=-1&N=0&Ntk=p_categoryID&Ntt = 21,095 & Nu = p_productID Fantasies Come True Online Stores I tis an online store with great, trust me, a lot of fine goods TNBC. Here's the direct link the Nightmare Before Christmas Section: http://www.fantasiescometrue.com/category/tim_burtons_the_nightmare_before_christmas/ account Bam's Collectibles A great site with a NBC lot of things! Direct link: Wickedcoolstuff.com http://www.billbam.com/nightmare-before-christmas-merchandise.html Wicked Cool Stuff is a Halloween store that has a large NBC quantity of merchandise and souvenirs. Direct link: Got http://www.wickedcoolstuff.com/nigbefchris1.html 2 Is a lot of great new things! Direct link: http://www.got2haveit.com/nbc.htm Star Lots store and NBC a lot of things can be found here! Direct Link: Entertainment Earth http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/Starstore_Catalogue_NIGHTMARE_BEFORE_CHRISTMAS_COLLECTIBLES_543.html great site with lots of merchandise! Direct Link: today only http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?theme=Nightmare+Before+Christmas Collectibles NBC has a point, but it's really cool and a great price! NBC is a village and includes figures of almost all the characters! Http: / / www.collectiblestoday.com/ct/product/prdid-48200.jsp If you need more, just ask! I could go on forever! I hope this has helped you! Have a nice day!-Science Tigger

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Kovels' Know Your Collectibles $14.48 Ralph and Terry Kovel, America's foremost antiques experts, have written a book with a difference about our most popular pastime -- collecting. Whether it is a shelf lined with old toys or a houseful of Art Deco furniture, everyone has a favorite collection. Kovels' Know Your Collectibles is the ultimate guide to "young antiques" -- collectibles less than one hundred years old.With hundreds of photographs and line drawings, in-depth text, several glossaries, and an extensive subject-by-subject bibliography, this book provides important information you can't find anywhere else. Each chapter of Kovels' Know Your Collectibles begins with general advice on how to locate, preserve, and protect your collectibles. The chapters cover a wide variety of objects, including ceramics, dinnerware and art pottery, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, lamps, clocks, toys, paper, tins, advertising material, and old store collectibles.The Kovels tell you how to recognize the value and improve the condition of your collectibles. They provide a wealth of information about individual manufacturers and designers, patterns, styles, artists' marks, and historic curiosities. Whether they are talking about common household objects or rare pieces of recognized value, the Kovels tell both beginning and experienced collectors what they want to know about their most cherished collectibles.

Today's Hottest Collectibles $14.98 This must-have reference for collecting offers the perfect introduction to the novice, and is a valuable tool to experienced collectors. Updated with 50 new chapters to reflect todays hottest trends, the book offers introductory histories of many collecting specialties, along with general collecting guidelines. Focusing on both perennial favorites and whats hot right now, this reference includes current values for representative collectibles in over 90 categories, including toys and games, glass, and many other popular collectible items. Also includes names of clubs, newsletters and periodicals for the collector seeking specialty information. -Values for 10,000 representative collectibles in many categories. -Tips on buying and selling collectibles on the Internet.

Miller's Collectibles Handbook 2010-2011 $17.41 For the 21st-anniversary issue of one of the world''s bestselling collectibles price guides, more than 4,000 items have been photographed. This year''s guide includes sections on advertising, books, ceramics, character collectibles, dolls, film and television memorabilia, sporting memorabilia, toys and games, vintage fashion, and special features that explain why one piece is worth more than another.

Baseball Collectibles $6.98 The interest in America's favorite pastime is at an all-time high, especially among collectors. From children collecting the latest baseball cards, to adults who seek any object related to baseball. In this book Peter Capano explores the great variety of objects that are being sought after. Hartland statues, noddlers, toys, dolls, silks and leather, pennants, coin, and many more items being sought after by today's collector are illustrated in full color with explanatory material and a price guide. An excellent overview of this growing field of collecting. Available in the spring of 1989...in time for the baseball season!

House of Collectibles Price Guide to Star Wars Collectibles $7.98 MORE THAN 3,500 PRICES LISTED!A long time ago, in a toy store far, far away, a Star Wars action figure could be found on sale for ninety-nine cents. But today, anything associated with the Star Wars phenomenon is big business and big bucks. When the first film dazzled viewers and critics the world over in 1977, an incredible area of collecting made its quantum leap into hyperspace. * COMPREHENSIVE. From toys, costumes, and stuffed creatures to videos, posters, and trading cards, House of Collectibles Price Guide To Star Wars®  Collectibles lists more than 3,500 prices that span the classic trilogy: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi (including those hot promotional items that were emblazoned with the original title, Revenge of the Jedi).* WRITTEN BY EXPERTS. Sue Cornwell and Mike Kott are founders of Intergalactic Trading Company, Inc., which specializes in Star Wars collectibles. They have attended hundreds of conventions as dealers. Intergalactic is one of the most active companies in the country dealing with Star Wars memorabilia.* PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Helpful tips on building a collection and important information on the condition and care of your investment.* SPECIAL SECTIONS. An on-target market review features important information for determining authenticity--plus updated material on dealers, clubs, conventions, and fanzines.* FULLY ILLUSTRATED. House of Collectibles Price Guide To Star Wars®  Collectibles is packed with photographs for easy identification, including an eight-page color insert.

Warman's John Deere Collectibles $16.93 Delve into the history and collectible-rich legacy of the Green tractors that draw devotion from farmers and non-farmers alike. All John Deere collectibles, from the most rare to the common are identified, priced and described in this book, to aid in your collecting endeavors and historical appreciation. Featured items include dealer signs and displays, paper products/ephemeral items, petroleum pieces, toys and models, and tools.

Toys Go to War $28.45 Filled with toys and propoganda that bring back memories of times past. Matthews offers a history of toys in WWII, plus chapters on the home front, punch and stock, box tops and dimes, scrapbook collectibles, plus a whole lot more. Dynamic war-era playthings for every toy collector and enthusiast. Includes a value guide.

Kiddie Meal Collectibles $3.48 Here's the most comprehensive and up-to-date price guide available for the fast-growing field of fast-food collectibles. Includes more than thirty restaurant chains, from Arby's to White Castle, that provide toys as premiums and promotional giveaways to entice youngsters and their parents. Often tied to contemporary film releases, notable sports figures or events, or popular cartoon and comics characters, these promotional giveaways already number in the thousands. In recent years these items, given away “free” when first introduced, have become much sought after, and often valuable, collectibles. Co-authors Robert Sodaro and Alex Malloy, both experts in the contemporary collectibles field, have combined forces to accurately document this increasingly popular collectibles category. -More than 500 photographs of the most sought after premiums, past and present. -Up-to-date values for mint in package, mint out of package, individual items, and complete sets. -Profiles the fast food restaurant franchises and their premium programs. -Provides tips for locating, collecting, and grading items.

Saturday Morning TV Collectibles $4.98 Zoinks! Toys and other collectibles from Saturday morning kids programs are as yummy as a couple of fresh Scooby Snacks! This encyclopedia of 1960s to 1980s kids show collectibles will be a hot seller among Baby Boomer and Generation X collectorsthe two age groups who are most actively buying and selling these hot pop-culture items today. This encyclopedia will become a must-have reference book for these hobbyists libraries. It features memorabilia from such classic toons as Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Taz, The Roadrunner, H.R. Pufnstuf, Josie and the Pussycats, Yogi Bear, The Archies and Hong Kong Phooey. If the show was on Saturday morning, youll find it here, complete with great photos and accurate, current values. -Boomer and Generation X collectors. -Hot hobby area. -First guide to cover subject. -Nearly 1,000 photos and more than 3,500 listings.

Warman's Coca Cola Collectibles $19.48 -Full-color definitive resource to "The Real Thing" collectibles -Rooted in previous editions of Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide, which has netted sales of $300,000+ -Speaks to novice and expert Coca-Cola collectors -- an estimated 500,000 in the U.S. One of the world's most recognizable brands is one a wildly popular category among collectors. Passionate collectors will discover tools to maintain and enhance collections, and learn more about the company's 120 year-old history, in this exciting book. Warman's Coca-Cola Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide features countless chapters of Coca-Cola's broad range of collectible items, and offers readers: -1,500 vivid color photos to help identify and assess items before purchasing or selling -Reliable market prices and detailed descriptions -Tips on spotting fakes and reproductions -- a potentially huge cost benefit to collectors In all, this exhaustive Coca-Cola reference features items from 1880s to 1960s including calendars, toys, serving trays, bottles and coolers.

Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide $31.1 Chapter by colorful chapter of Coca-Cola calendars, serving trays, bottles, signs, vintage advertisements, toys, coolers, dispensers and countless other items representing the foremost name in soda pop collectibles await you, in this new edition of the superior Coca-Cola collectibles identification and values reference.

Antique Golf Collectibles $22.48 In the world of sports, golf stands unique. Its memorabilia goes back over two centuries and it offers collectors an enormous breadth of items to accumulate, much at very affordable prices. The 750 color photographs in this volume provide an introduction to the different categories of golf collectibles. Antique golf clubs and balls, the heart of the game, are covered in detail. Books about golf, comics, old photographs, postage stamps, postcards, jewelry, ceramics, silverware, and toys from the United States and Britain show how golf themes have been incorporated into the form of everyday items for over a century. Museum quality pieces are presented along with items still available at flea markets and swap meets. This book guides the collector on a tour of the many facets of golf and demonstrates that there is still plenty of opportunity to develop a collection of golf items.

Smurf*r Collectibles $15.98 The Smurfs, those blue creatures that so captivated the hearts and minds of children and adults alike, have been around since 1958. 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 the world wide through television and a myriad of products that bore their image. These objects instantly became collectible, and this new book, by one of America's most prolific authors about twentieth century collectibles, catalogs many of them with color photographs, useful information, and current market values. The Smurf items offer a rich treasure trove to collectors. They include books, movies, figurines, toys, games, puzzles, clothing paper products and many other Smurf items. They are gathered here in a useful and long-awaited book for collectors.

Ask the Experts Guide to Collectibles $19.48 Ask the Experts Guide to Collectibles aims to provide collectors with the most accessible guide to identifying and assessing collectible pieces in the most popular categories of items, including ceramics, glass, toys and games, household accessories, and entertainment and sports. The book offers an instant visual guide to which pieces are the most sought after and valuable, the "What's Hot?" pieces, which items are worth considering for adding to or keeping in your collection, the "Core Collection" pieces, and which items are likely to be easy to find and cheaper to start off a collection, the "Starter Buys." In addition, supporting devices give the reader key information on how to recognize good and bad pieces and answer the questions that are commonly asked about the category. The book also points you in the right direction for expanding your interest by drawing your attention to other pieces of interest.

Antique Golf Collectibles $20.3 In the world of sports, golf stands unique. Its memorabilia goes back over two centuries and it offers collectors an enormous breadth of items to accumulate, much at very affordable prices. The 750 color photographs in this volume provide an introduction to the different categories of golf collectibles. Antique golf clubs and balls, the heart of the game, are covered in detail. Books about golf, comics, old photographs, postage stamps, postcards, jewelry, ceramics, silverware, and toys from the United States and Britain show how golf themes have been incorporated into the form of everyday items for over a century. Museum quality pieces are presented along with items still available at flea markets and swap meets. This book guides the collector on a tour of the many facets of golf and demonstrates that there is still plenty of opportunity to develop a collection of golf items.

Star Trek and Star Wars Collectibles $3.48 Explore the galaxy with this guide to Star Trek and Star Wars collectibles. Over 10,000 up-to-the-minute prices are listed for props, pewter, dolls, toys, models, ceramics, soundtracks, books, die-cast ships, and more. Inside are detailed descriptions of hundreds of promotional and anniversary commemoratives, an on-target market review features important information on determining authenticity, with updated materials on dealers, clubs, and fanzines. With over 150 new photographs, including 100 photographs for each section, and a special eight-page color insert, this unique and complete STAR TREK and STAR WARS collectibles guide is the only one you'll ever need.

Handbags (POCKET COLLECTIBLES) $12.48 The perfect pocket guide to buying, valuing, and collecting, this new series by international antiques expert Judith Miller launches with Handbags, Metal Toys, Perfume Bottles, and Sixties Style. Each volume includes over 450 items, beautifully photographed-both iconic and novelty items.

Sixties Style (POCKET COLLECTIBLES) $12.48 The perfect pocket guide to buying, valuing, and collecting, this new series by international antiques expert Judith Miller launches with Handbags, Metal Toys, Perfume Bottles, and Sixties Style. Each volume includes over 450 items, beautifully photographed-both iconic and novelty items.

Perfume Bottles (POCKET COLLECTIBLES) $12.48 The perfect pocket guide to buying, valuing, and collecting, this new series by international antiques expert Judith Miller launches with Handbags, Metal Toys, Perfume Bottles, and Sixties Style. Each volume includes over 450 items, beautifully photographed-both iconic and novelty items.

Miller's Collectibles Price Guide 2008 $19.48 In the world of collectibles, there’s something to suit every budget, and this is the definitive guide to pricing it all—from games, toys, tools, comics, and posters to the more traditional ceramics, silver, and glass. Edited by one of the experts from the British Antiques Roadshow, it pictures each item with the actual price paid or asked for it over the last year at more than 350 auction houses and dealers around the world. This year’s special features include telephone cards, handheld computers, TV and film toys, Pez, Carnival glass, and more. Additional collecting information is provided on factories, makers, care, restorations, fakes and alterations, market assessments, and buying tips, and there’s a thorough cross-section of the current international market. Further reading is also highlighted, along with lists of collectors’ clubs, auctioneers, and specialist dealers.

Antiques Roadshow Collectibles $4.48 Thanks to Antiques Roadshow, the highest rated, long running prime-time series on PBS®, with millions of viewers a week, we are a nation seeking fortune in our attics. And thanks to Antiques Roadshow Primer, with 572,000 copies in print, we are highly antiques-literate. But there's another audience out there, too, showing up ever more frequently on Antiques Roadshow--those obsessive, bitten-by-the-bug collectors. Bring on the Maltese Falcon posters! Celebrating the collectible--that 20th-century object that brings with it less monetary value than passion, nostalgia, quirky appeal, and just plain pleasure--Antiques Roadshow Collectibles focuses on 12 major areas that inspire both the thrill of the chase and the thrill of discovery: furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising memorabilia, sports, glass and pottery, and more. A guide to value rather than price, it is packed with a wealth of information that will help turn any interested flea market fiend into a first-class collector. From the innovative design of Bertoia chairs to the high-quality crafting of costume jewely to the surprising variety of PEZ dispensers, here are 416 pages brimming with information. Bound into the book is a 32-page full-color section, while hundreds of black-and-white photographs illustrate every chapter. There are Antiques Roadshow discoveries, tips from experts and appraisers, the steps to becoming a focused collector--even how to use pieces without compromising their value. After all, isn't it more fun to eat off the Fiestaware?

Antiques Roadshow Collectibles $5.48 Thanks to Antiques RoadshowÍ, the highest rated, long running prime-time series on PBS½, with millions of viewers a week, we are a nation seeking fortune in our attics. And thanks to Antiques Roadshow Primer, with 572,000 copies in print, we are highly antiques-literate. But there's another audience out there, too, showing up ever more frequently on Antiques Roadshow--those obsessive, bitten-by-the-bug collectors. Bring on the "Maltese Falcon" posters!Celebrating the collectible--that 20th-century object that brings with it less monetary value than passion, nostalgia, quirky appeal, and just plain pleasure--ANTIQUES ROADSHOW COLLECTIBLES focuses on 12 major areas that inspire both the thrill of the chase and the thrill of discovery: furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising memorabilia, sports, glass and pottery, and more. A guide to value rather than price, it is packed with a wealth of information that will help turn any interested flea market fiend into a first-class collector. From the innovative design of Bertoia chairs to the high-quality crafting of costume jewely to the surprising variety of PEZ dispensers, here are 416 pages brimming with information. Bound into the book is a 32-page full-color section, while hundreds of black-and-white photographs illustrate every chapter. There are Antiques Roadshow discoveries, tips from experts and appraisers, the steps to becoming a focused collector--even how to use pieces without compromising their value. After all, isn't it more fun to eat off the Fiesta ware?

Antiques Roadshow Collectibles $13.3 From the Publisher: Thanks to Antiques Roadshow(tm), the highest rated, long running prime-time series on PBS(r), with millions of viewers a week, we are a nation seeking fortune in our attics. And thanks to Antiques Roadshow Primer, with 572,000 copies in print, we are highly antiques-literate. But there's another audience out there, too, showing up ever more frequently on Antiques Roadshow-those obsessive, bitten-by-the-bug collectors. Bring on the Maltese Falcon posters! Celebrating the collectible-that 20th-century object that brings with it less monetary value than passion, nostalgia, quirky appeal, and just plain pleasure-Antiques Roadshow Collectibles focuses on 12 major areas that inspire both the thrill of the chase and the thrill of discovery: furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising memorabilia, sports, glass and pottery, and more. A guide to value rather than price, it is packed with a wealth of information that will help turn any interested flea market fiend into a first-class collector. From the innovative design of Bertoia chairs to the high-quality crafting of costume jewelry to the surprising variety of PEZ dispensers, here are 416 pages brimming with information. Bound into the book is a 32-page full-color section, while hundreds of black-and-white photographs illustrate every chapter. There are Antiques Roadshow discoveries, tips from experts and appraisers, the steps to becoming a focused collector-even how to use pieces without compromising their value. After all, isn't it more fun to eat off the Fiesta ware?

Petretti`s Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide $31.18 Identification and assessment information on a range of the popular Coca-Cola collectibles is presented in this richly illustrated reference tool with more than two thousand color and three thousand black & white photos of bottles, signs, toys, coolers, and more.

Petretti`s Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide $27.68 Identification and assessment information on a range of the popular Coca-Cola collectibles is presented in this richly illustrated reference tool with more than two thousand color and three thousand black & white photos of bottles, signs, toys, coolers, and more.

Petretti`s Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide $32.36 Identification and assessment information on a range of the popular Coca-Cola collectibles is presented in this richly illustrated reference tool with more than two thousand color and three thousand black & white photos of bottles, signs, toys, coolers, and more.

Encyclopedia Of Children''s Sewing Collectibles $22.4 This unique book outlines the history of children''s sewing and features over 700 full-color photographs of sewing sets, dolls, toys, books, and patterns...

Warman's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide (Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide) $4.48 Brilliant color photographs and reliable information, that's what antique and collectibles enthusiasts will find in this updated edition. America's longest running price guide now features 2,000 detailed, full-color photos of American Indian artifacts, Depression glass, lamps and lighting, paper ephemera, silver, toys, mourning art, silver flatware and other items in 500 collectible categories. More than just line listings, collectors will enjoy information on fakes and forgeries, reproduction alerts, updated references, collector clubs, collecting advice, and other essential information. Detailed descriptions and up-to-date prices for more than 50,000 items will make their task of evaluating pieces easy and educational. -More than 2,000 photographs - now in full color -Features information on fakes and reproductions -50,000+ items, accurately priced, with detailed descriptions

Warman's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide (Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide) $3.98 Brilliant color photographs and reliable information, that's what antique and collectibles enthusiasts will find in this updated edition. America's longest running price guide now features 2,000 detailed, full-color photos of American Indian artifacts, Depression glass, lamps and lighting, paper ephemera, silver, toys, mourning art, silver flatware and other items in 500 collectible categories. More than just line listings, collectors will enjoy information on fakes and forgeries, reproduction alerts, updated references, collector clubs, collecting advice, and other essential information. Detailed descriptions and up-to-date prices for more than 50,000 items will make their task of evaluating pieces easy and educational. -More than 2,000 photographs - now in full color -Features information on fakes and reproductions -50,000+ items, accurately priced, with detailed descriptions

Official Price Guide to Country Antiques and Collectibles $4.98 "I'm delighted to see this fantastic title being published by House of Collectibles. The previous editions, published by Warman's, were excellent, and now their fine tradition is being carried on in this newly updated fourth edition."--Harry L. Rinker- COMPREHENSIVE. Country decorating never goes out of fashion. In The Official Price Guide to Country Antiques and Collectibles you'll find the most up-to-date information on thousands of antiques and collectibles from nineteenth-and twentieth-century rural life. From folk art to furniture, tools to pottery, textiles to glassware, vehicles to toys, and much more, this authoritative guide spans many categories and features a complete array of collectibles from each. - SPECIAL SECTIONS. Exclusive information on the history and background of the pieces, references, collectors' clubs, museums, and reproduction alerts.- FULLY ILLUSTRATED. More than four hundred photographs help identify the precise items you want for your collection.

Matchbox Toys 1947-2007 $15.52 Collectors will be racing to the stores to get a copy of the fifth edition of Matchbox Toys(R), 1947 to 2007. The easiest way to find a Matchbox model that matches yours is to find a book that lists them alphabetically. This latest edition does just that by incorporating all the Matchbox lines in alphabetical order by model description and cross references for models with multiple names. Featured are over 2,000 full color photos and prices representing current market values. Besides the Matchbox 1-75 series and its various spin-offs, the book also includes early Lesney models, Matchbox Major Packs, Kingsize, Models of Yesteryear, The Dinky Collection from Matchbox, Convoy, Battle Kings, Sea Kings, Skybusters, Matchbox Collectibles, Premiere Series, World Class, and much more. Also provided are product listings for many other toys marketed under the Matchbox brand name. 2008 values.

Star Wars:1000 Collectibles (Paperback) $21.54 Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles takes the reader on a journey through cool and kitsch, from toys and costumes to life-size statues made of LEGO bricks to consumer goods such as candy, clothing, toothpaste--and much more. Drawn from the largest private Star Wars collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector. Since the first Star Wars film opened in 1977, George Lucas`s epic space fantasy has become not only one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time, but also an obsession for collectors around the globe, who have spent more than $15 billion on Star Wars merchandise. These collectibles range from the offbeat--C-3PO tape dispensers, fan-made bantha pinatas, and Darth Vader popcorn poppers--to the everyday--Boba Fett cake pans, Yoda PEZ dispensers, and "Cream of Jawa" soup. Here for the first time is a chronicle of the constantly expanding, all-encompassing, often-surreal lifestyle of collecting Star Wars--filled with incredible stranger-than-fiction stories from the galaxy`s foremost collector.

Star Wars:1000 Collectibles (Paperback) $19.13 Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles takes the reader on a journey through cool and kitsch, from toys and costumes to life-size statues made of LEGO bricks to consumer goods such as candy, clothing, toothpaste--and much more. Drawn from the largest private Star Wars collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector. Since the first Star Wars film opened in 1977, George Lucas`s epic space fantasy has become not only one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time, but also an obsession for collectors around the globe, who have spent more than $15 billion on Star Wars merchandise. These collectibles range from the offbeat--C-3PO tape dispensers, fan-made bantha pinatas, and Darth Vader popcorn poppers--to the everyday--Boba Fett cake pans, Yoda PEZ dispensers, and "Cream of Jawa" soup. Here for the first time is a chronicle of the constantly expanding, all-encompassing, often-surreal lifestyle of collecting Star Wars--filled with incredible stranger-than-fiction stories from the galaxy`s foremost collector.

Star Wars:1000 Collectibles (Paperback) $22.36 Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles takes the reader on a journey through cool and kitsch, from toys and costumes to life-size statues made of LEGO bricks to consumer goods such as candy, clothing, toothpaste--and much more. Drawn from the largest private Star Wars collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector. Since the first Star Wars film opened in 1977, George Lucas`s epic space fantasy has become not only one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time, but also an obsession for collectors around the globe, who have spent more than $15 billion on Star Wars merchandise. These collectibles range from the offbeat--C-3PO tape dispensers, fan-made bantha pinatas, and Darth Vader popcorn poppers--to the everyday--Boba Fett cake pans, Yoda PEZ dispensers, and "Cream of Jawa" soup. Here for the first time is a chronicle of the constantly expanding, all-encompassing, often-surreal lifestyle of collecting Star Wars--filled with incredible stranger-than-fiction stories from the galaxy`s foremost collector.

Rinker on Collectibles Second Edition (Official Rinker Price Guide to Collectibles) $3.98 THE UNRIVALED REFERENCE BOOK FOR COLLECTORSCollecting has entered a renaissance. With the end of the century fast approaching, people are scrambling for collectibles of all kinds--and since your tastes differ from those of your grandparents, you deserve a guide designed specifically with your interests in mind. Written by a man who knows the business inside out, Harry L. Rinker The Official Price Guide to Collectibles is the only book you'll ever need when hunting for those lost treasures from childhood--the toys you played with, the objects you grew up with--plus new, cutting-edge items that won't be covered in other price guides for years![ ] AUTHORITATIVE. Harry L. Rinker The Official Price Guide to Collectibles covers more than 425 major collecting categories, from Abingdon Pottery to Yellow Ware. Those categories appearing for the first time feature Beanie Babies, CDs, David Winter Cottages, Howard Holt, Kemple Glass, Motion Lamps, Scandinavian Glass, Tonka, and Warner Brothers--plus dozens of categories found exclusively in this sourcebook, including Hallmark ornaments, hi-fi equipment, and paint-by-numbers sets.[ ] COMPREHENSIVE. Each category includes a brief history, collecting tips, reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, and vital information on reproductions.[ ] UP-TO-DATE with all the latest collecting trends and hottest market information. [ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED with nearly five hundred photographs--plus a beautiful eight-page color insert.

Cabbage Patch Kids Collectibles $21.48 In 1983, Cabbage Patch Kids*r inspired a nationwide craze unlike any toy before them, inviting children to "adopt" their very own Kid. Of course, parenthood is a real responsibility--a new baby needs toys, clothing, diapers, and countless other items! Coleco and a host of other toy companies were happy to supply a massive assortment of merchandise for these child "parents" that created a multi-million dollar market apart from the dolls themselves. Now this merchandise is part of a new Cabbage Patch craze among collectors. Here is a guide devoted entirely to the thousands of items surrounding the dolls, including doll furniture and clothing, jewelry, games, miniatures, and school supplies. The book includes almost 600 color photos and up-to-date pricing information.

Thanksgiving and Turkey Collectibles Then and Now $22.48 Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, is a time to rethink the values on which the United States was founded. Here it is presented through nearly 900 photos depicting 3,400 diverse images. Ranging from the nineteenth century to the present day, this comprehensive assortment includes platters, plates, decorations, postcards, candy containers, decanters, toys, turkey calls, and more. The turkey itself is exhaustively portrayed in ceramic, glass, pottery, paper, and wood. Also featured are items related to special Thanksgiving Day events, such as football games, parades, and "turkey trots." Informative captions serve as miniature history lessons and also provide current values. This book is the first of its kind and will be the ultimate reference for all who treasure the deep traditions of this cherished holiday. 8 1/2" x 11" 892 color photos Price Guide

Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2009 Price Guide (Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide) $19.48 There's more than a kernel of truth to the fact that many things only improve with age. Just like the antiques and collectibles it identifies, the world's longest-running antiques price guide continues to get better with time. Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2009 Price Guide boasts a feast of 2,400 color photos, an easy-to-use color-coded catalog format, tens of thousands of detailed listings for furniture, glass, ceramics and toys, a chapter on fakes and reproductions, and exclusive market trend reports written by expert appraisers and collectors.

Collectible Miniature Cars (Collectibles) $13.98 You can't tell the men from the boys by the size of their toys after all. The miniature car is one of the most popular and enduring toys, almost as old as the machines that inspired them. Some are veritable miracles of technology in miniature, with functioning headlamps and front-wheel drive; others are lovingly crafted to a fine level of detail, with real leather seats and handpainted finishes. Some rare older models are today literally worth their weight in gold, especially if the packaging is intact. Collectible Miniature Cars is a charming trip through the world of the toy car, featuring over five hundred photographs of cars, trucks, and utility vehicles, both vintage and modern, from all the leading toy car producers, such as Dinky, Marklin, Bing, Schuco and Meccano. The book is divided into themed chapters covering family cars, sport coupes, racing cars, and utility vehicles. Each photograph is accompanied by a brief yet informative text giving the key features of every toy, and the volume is completed by a buyer's guide. This attractively designed book is the perfect choice for all toy car collectors, and those who have never quite forgotten the joy of owning a brand-new, shiny miniature car, and imagining the hours of pleasure it will bring. * Over 500 items reproduced life-sized in color in each title* Features both rare and frequently found models* Includes bibliographies and useful addresses to find out more

Matchbox Toys 1947-2003 $19.48 Our fourth edition promises to be the most user-friendly Matchbox collector's guide ever produced. While most publications on this subject are organized by model number or year of introduction, this book is arranged alphabetically by model name and description. Well over a thousand photographs are included in this latest edition, with multiple variations pictured of selected models, all incorporated into a cohesive guide to early Lesney models, the Matchbox basic (1 - 75) series, Two-Packs, Matchbox Collectibles, 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Dana Johnson is an authority on collectible toy cars, including Matchbox, Hot Wheels, and many diecast models. His extensive personal collection includes mostly diecast models from all over the world. He has written several books: Matchbox Toys, 1947 to 2003, Toy Car Collector's Guide, and Collector's Guide to Diecast Toys Scale Models. REVIEW: This book will have collectors racing to the bookstores. It is an all-new revised edition, this time organized alphabetically by model name and description for ease in identification. Well over 1,000 photographs are included.

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Corgi Toys (Schiffer Book for Collectors) $14.48 Little Corgi cars, trucks, and planes are big collectibles worldwide. Production of these wonderful toys began in England in 1934, and continues today. This unique book shows every model issued to date in full color. The history and 128 color photographs are supplemented by detailed descriptions of all the models and their known variations. Even the non-collector will become an enthusiast after reading this lighthearted yet informative source book. They will especially like the newly updated price guide.

Miller`s Collectibles Price Guide 2010-2011 (Paperback) $18.29 The 21st anniversary issue of the world`s best-selling collectibles price guide.More than 4,000 items are photographed to make each edition of MILLER`S COLLECTIBLES PRICE GUIDE the most comprehensive, informative, colorful and up-to-date price guide on the market. Now, back for its 21st year, this year`s guide includes sections on advertising, books, ceramics, character collectibles, dolls, film and television memorabilia, glass, Inuit art, pens and writing equipment, plastics and Bakelite, posters, rock and pop, sporting memorabilia, toys and games, vintage fashion, and much, much more.Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another and show how to value an item and teach you how to be your own expert. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects.Whether you`re buying or selling on eBay, at dealers and shops, or at flea markets and garage sales, this book is indispensible.

Miller`s Collectibles Price Guide 2010-2011 (Paperback) $16.23 The 21st anniversary issue of the world`s best-selling collectibles price guide.More than 4,000 items are photographed to make each edition of MILLER`S COLLECTIBLES PRICE GUIDE the most comprehensive, informative, colorful and up-to-date price guide on the market. Now, back for its 21st year, this year`s guide includes sections on advertising, books, ceramics, character collectibles, dolls, film and television memorabilia, glass, Inuit art, pens and writing equipment, plastics and Bakelite, posters, rock and pop, sporting memorabilia, toys and games, vintage fashion, and much, much more.Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another and show how to value an item and teach you how to be your own expert. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects.Whether you`re buying or selling on eBay, at dealers and shops, or at flea markets and garage sales, this book is indispensible.

Miller`s Collectibles Price Guide 2010-2011 (Paperback) $18.98 The 21st anniversary issue of the world`s best-selling collectibles price guide.More than 4,000 items are photographed to make each edition of MILLER`S COLLECTIBLES PRICE GUIDE the most comprehensive, informative, colorful and up-to-date price guide on the market. Now, back for its 21st year, this year`s guide includes sections on advertising, books, ceramics, character collectibles, dolls, film and television memorabilia, glass, Inuit art, pens and writing equipment, plastics and Bakelite, posters, rock and pop, sporting memorabilia, toys and games, vintage fashion, and much, much more.Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another and show how to value an item and teach you how to be your own expert. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects.Whether you`re buying or selling on eBay, at dealers and shops, or at flea markets and garage sales, this book is indispensible.

Comic Character Metal Sand Toys $28.98 Metal toys decorated with comic characters like Betty Boop, Felix the Cat, Popeye, and Disney characters have been produced for over 70 years and continue to be collected and manufactured today. Among the most popular are those for the beach and sand box, including pails, watering cans, sieves, shovels, and rakes. The older toys have become valuable collectibles. Organized by the characters, this unusual new book includes the Katzenjammer Kids and Barney Google from the 1920s, and Disney characters from the 1930s, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck, Pinnochio, Snow White, and more. Other characters bring the toys through the decades to the present day: Baby Snooks, Bonzo, Charlie Chaplin, Davy Crockett, Kewpie, Oswald, Punch and Judy, Raggedy Ann, Hanna-Barbera characters, and TV characters such as Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants. Toymakers, include Ohio Art, J. Chein, T. Cohn, EGDA, Happynak, Alex Harvey, R.S.-La Isla, ASAM, Willow, and other international firms. The book is amply illustrated with 400 color photos. This is a reference guide for all collectors of toys, bringing the authors' years of expertise and understanding of the marketplace to their readers. A value guide is included.

Collecting Star Wars Toys 1977-Present $22.48 Presented here in lively text and over 650 color photographs are the toys that have been played with and collected by ardent fans of George Lucas' Star Wars trilogy for twenty years. The action figures, accessories, playsets, and spacecraft of the Rebellion and the Empire are displayed in a colorful and easily referenced format. The gaming equipment, model kits, playthings, promotional items, puzzles, and weapons produced from 1977 through 1997 are examined as well. Not stopping there, this sweeping survey includes an overview of the most popular items from the rest of the ever-expanding Star Wars collectibles universe. Newly revised prices are included in the captions; listings for toys both loose and mint-in-the-package are provided whenever appropriate. Rounding out this practical guide are a short history of science fiction films, an examination of action figures, and a bibliography.

Toys $8.48 Toys : Antique and Collectible by David Longest Published in 1990 by Collector Books

Toys $16.84 Find out who made the first teddy bear, what fossil fuels have to do with toys. Learn about toys and how they are manufactured.

Schroeder's Collectible Toys Antique to Modern Price Guide (Schroeder's Collectible Toys) $5.48 This book contains values for over 20,000 toys in every category imaginable action figures, cast-iron and paper lithographed toys, wind-ups, Barbie dolls, model kits, diecast banks, games, playsets, character toys, and many other categories of children's playthings dating from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first. Backing the editors is a fantastic team of researchers and advisors who carefully check every line for up-to-the-minute accuracy. Though primarily a price guide, the book also contains coded dealer listings devised to help the reader track down and purchase those hard-to-find items. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: After writing their first book, The Story of Fiesta, published in 1974, the Huxfords became pottery editors for Collector Books and in that capacity wrote several other books on various Ohio potteries: Roseville Pottery, McCoy Pottery, Brush-McCoy Pottery, Weller Pottery, and Roseville Pottery, Volume II. Since 1982 they have been editors of Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide; Schroeder's Collectible Toys; Antique to Modern; Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual; and Wanted to Buy. REVIEW: This book is the #1 toy guide the field has to offer. Of the many toy books on the market today, only one tackles this enormous and varied field head-on - Schroeder's Collectible Toys, Antique to Modern. The book contains values for 20,000 toys in every category imaginable. It's easy to use and is compiled by the editors of the #1 antiques & collectibles price guide in the country. Their team of advisors carefully checks each category for accuracy.

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Toys $8.8 {$Barry Levinson} directed this cautionary fantasy fable--a triumph of production design--concerning the clash between benevolent, funny toys and malevolent, violent war toys and video games. {$Donald O'Connor} is the kindly, gentle Kenneth Zevo, founder

Harry L. Rinker The Official Price Guide to Collectibles (Official Rinker Price Guide to Collectibles) $3.98 THE DEFINITIVE SOURCEBOOK FOR COLLECTORSCollecting is in the midst of the greatest revolution in history--and since your tastes differ from those of your grandparents, you deserve a guide designed specifically with your interests in mind. Written by a man who knows the business inside out, The Official Harry L. Rinker Price Guide to Collectibles is the only book you'll ever need when hunting for those lost treasures from childhood--the toys you played with, the objects you grew up with--plus new, cutting-edge items that won't be covered in other price guides for years!AUTHORITATIVE. The Official Harry L. Rinker Price Guide to Collectibles covers more than four hundred categories, including many not found in the competition: art pottery, barware, Chintz china, crackle glass, Hallmark ornaments, hi-fi equipment, keychains, paint-by-number sets, Pez containers, Vietnam war memorabilia, Walgreen collectibles, and dozens more!COMPREHENSIVE. Each category includes a brief history, collecting tips, reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, museums, and vital information on reproductions.UP-TO-DATE with all the latest collecting trends and hottest market information. FULLY ILLUSTRATED with nearly six hundred photographs--plus a beautiful eight-page color insert.

Toys $6.6 Young children describe how they like to play with their wagons, crayons, dolls, blocks, bath toys, and teddy bears

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Schroeder's Collectible Toys, Antique to Modern Price Guide $12.41 Readers have responded with many letters telling how they really enjoy Schroeder''s Collectible Toys since we have added color and many more photos. It still boasts values for over 20,000 toys in every category imaginable, action figures, banks, books, character collectibles, Disney, Fisher Price, Matchbox, trains, and many other categories of children''s playthings dating from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first. Schroeder''s Collectible Toys has been highly acclaimed and enthusiastically accepted by toy collectors and dealers all over the country for more than 13 years! Backing the editors is a fantastic team of researchers and advisors who carefully check every line for up-to-the-minute accuracy. This easy-to-use guide also lists reference books, clubs, and newsletters that cover specific fields of collector interest. That''s why Schroeder''s Collectible Toys is the #1 book the toy field has to offer.

Petretti''s Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide $36.29 Chapter by colorful chapter of Coca-Cola calendars, serving trays, bottles, signs, vintage advertisements, toys, coolers, dispensers and countless other items representing the foremost name in ...

Toys $3.98 Toys : A Very First Picture Book (Very First Picture Books (Lorenz Hardcover)) by Tuxworth, and Nicola Published in 1998 by Lorenz Books

Toys! $13.36 Offers readers an array of interesting historical facts about a number of popular toys, such as Lego, Mr. Potato Head, the Slinky, and others. By the illustrator of The Scrambled States of America.

Toys! $13.87 Offers readers an array of interesting historical facts about a number of popular toys, such as Lego, Mr. Potato Head, the Slinky, and others. By the illustrator of The Scrambled States of America.

Toys! $11.86 Offers readers an array of interesting historical facts about a number of popular toys, such as Lego, Mr. Potato Head, the Slinky, and others. By the illustrator of The Scrambled States of America.

TV and Film Toys (Crowood Collectors' Series) $31.98 Since before World War II, toy and game manufacturers have sought to cash in on the popularity of children's films, radio, and TV programs by producing toys related to them. This survey offers both collectors and potential collectors a guide to what is out there, from Pinky and Perky puppets and Thunderbirds spaceships to the huge number of toys and games that have been spawned by the James Bond and Star Wars films. Arranged in chronological order by decade, the chapters outline the great collectibles from the 1960's, 70's, 80's, and even predictions for the future.

Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide (Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, 36th ed) $3.48 For more than 40 years, Warman's® has served as the "bible" for collectors. This indispensable 36th edition was compiled by tracking thousands of prices for items sold during the past year at auctions, shows, antique shops, and on the Internet. Listings in this comprehensive guide include everything from American Indian artifacts, carnival glass, and furniture to breweriana, lamps, silver, and toys. New chapters feature the jewelry of Lea Stein and trade signs. An all-new 8-page color section, more than 600 black and white photographs, accurate descriptions, and updated prices will help collectors confidently identify and value their antiques and collectibles. Also features more information on fakes and reproductions—so collectors can be the experts. Ellen T. Schroy is a well-known and highly respected expert in the antiques and collectibles field. She is also the author of Warman's® Pattern Glass, and Warman's® American Furniture. • More than 50,000 items, accurately priced, with detailed descriptions • New categories include Lea Stein jewelry and trade signs • Bonus information on detecting fakes and reproductions

Toys $6.98 Synopsis: Childish toy-factory heirs oppose their Army-general uncle's sinister production of war toys. Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: PG-13 Genre: Comedy Runtime: 121 Year: 1992 Director: Barry Levinson

Toys $13.29 1996's {^Toys} continues {$Uri Caine}'s integration of disparate styles into jazz. The opening track, {&"Time Will Tell,"} references {$Gustav Mahler}'s {&"First Symphony,"} and while other pieces on the album may not quote {$Caine}'s classical background

Toys $5.99 With intricately designed die-cuts, foil placement, and removable pieces, Little Scholastic: Toys is a book that thinks outside of the box. Not only does Yoon''s colorful art figuratively leap off the page, but it can literally be pulled off the page as each spread is designed to nest a removable flash card. Full color. Consumable.

The Big Book of Superfast Matchbox Toys $22.48 When Mattel's Hotwheels toy cars exploded onto the market in 1968, venerable Matchbox Toys met the challenge with its Superfast line. The successful result is now presented in the largest book on Matchbox Toys ever produced - so big it is two volumes that celebrate 35 years of Matchbox Superfast production with over 7000 color photos and over 10,000 listed variations! The detailed, beautiful photographs are a great assistance to collectors for identification and color reference. The Variation Listings, found in Volume 1, are arranged alphanumerically by product numbers, making location and cross-referencing easy. Photos are arranged by major product lines, with Basic Models in Volume 1, and everything else from Adventure Pack to White Rose Collectibles arranged alphabetically in Volume 2. Superfast models from late 2004 and early 2005 also appear in Volume 2. Each photo includes the product number and name for easy reference to the Variation Listings. To further aid in identification there are helpful indexes by MAN number and model names (actual base names), as well as a general alphabetical index. The model variations have current market prices for each variation. Taken together, these two great books are a must for Matchbox collectors everywhere, a monumental effort by one of the world's greatest authorities! Volume 1: Over 2050 Color Photos of Basic Models Illustrated ¥ Promotionals ¥ Miniature 1-75 Basic Listing ¥ Variations Listing with Values Volume 2: Over 5000 Color Photos of Adventure Packs & Action System to World Class Models with late 2004 Models ¥ Alphabetical Index ¥ Index to Annual Basic Range Listings 1998-2004 by Issue Numbers (MW numbers) ¥ MAN Number (frame number) Listing ¥ Alphabetical Index by Actual Base Names

The Bigger Book of John Deere Tractors: The Complete Model-by-model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles $26.5 No Synopsis Available

The Big Book of Farmall Tractors: The Complete Model-by-Model Encyclopedia...Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles $19.86 No Synopsis Available

The Big Book of John Deere Tractors: The Complete Model-By-Model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles $17.3 9 x 12 256 pgs 650 color photos index bibliography

The Curious Collector: A Lively Little Tour of 101 Favorite Collectibles $6.99 Prospective collectors will be able to find their passion — whatever it may be — with this visually appealing look at more than 100 popular collectibles. With everything from glassware and toys to jewelry and textiles shown and explained with a wealth of information, even the most intimidated novice will feel ready to tackle antique stores, flea markets, and yard sales with confidence. Every item is highlighted with gorgeous color photography, concise descriptions, historical tidbits, and value information — all in easy-to-follow, reader-friendly text. Find your personal treasure as you pore through pictures of Lusterware, inkwells, quilts, vintage perfume bottles, and a bevy of antique metal toys. For anyone eager for a little more knowledge about what’s out there, this guide will educate and entertain.

Toys $21.29 Move over James Bond--you''ve just met your match! Hays Baker and his wife Lizbeth possess super-human strength, exceptional intelligence, stunning looks, a sex life to die for, and two beautiful children. Of course they do--they''re Elites, endowed at birth with the most advanced genetic enhancements available. Elites are the pinnacle of evolution; the triumph of man''s ambitions. The only problem in their perfect world--are the humans! And their toys! Now comes the most unbelievable shock of Hays Baker''s life. Suddenly he''s on the other side of the gun, experiencing a life he''d never dreamed possible--and fighting to save humans everywhere from extinction. Not only that, Hays and Lizbeth just might lose their perfect family. James Patterson''s Toys is a thriller on a hyper plane--with a hero to rival both Bond and Jason Bourne.

Toys $17.03 Move over James Bond--you''ve just met your match! Hays Baker and his wife Lizbeth possess super-human strength, exceptional intelligence, stunning looks, a sex life to die for, and two beautiful children. Of course they do--they''re Elites, endowed at birth with the most advanced genetic enhancements available. Elites are the pinnacle of evolution; the triumph of man''s ambitions. The only problem in their perfect world--are the humans! And their toys! Now comes the most unbelievable shock of Hays Baker''s life. Suddenly he''s on the other side of the gun, experiencing a life he''d never dreamed possible--and fighting to save humans everywhere from extinction. Not only that, Hays and Lizbeth just might lose their perfect family. James Patterson''s Toys is a thriller on a hyper plane--with a hero to rival both Bond and Jason Bourne.

Toys! $11.99 Did you know that ...-- Each year, Lionel Trains produces more than a million engines, cabooses, and other railroad cars? (If hitched together, they would make a toy train about fifty miles long.)-- King Louis XIV, Napoleon, and Queen Victoria all had collections of wind-up toys?-- In late nineteenth-century France, more than five million tin soldiers were made from discarded sardine containers?-- The youngest international champion in table tennis was eight-year-old Joy Foster of Jamaica?-- Play-Doh originally came only in white? (There's a good reason for this: it started out as a product for cleaning wallpaper!)

Warman's Disney Collectibles Field Guide: Values and Identification $4.99 At last, a guide you can really carry along to flea markets and antique stores, containing hundreds of color photographs to make on-the-spot appraisals easy. More than 500 color photos and price listings. Includes everything from Mickey Mouse banks and Snow White figurines to Donald Duck toys and rare Disney comic books. Interesting historical notes give insight into the world of Disney.

Toys $9.48 Toys are no longer just for kids—they are at the heart of a new pop culture movement. The new toy scene emerged in 1997 when designer Michael Lau exhibited G.I. Joes he'd customized into hip-hop street figures at a Hong Kong toy show. Artists from Hong Kong and Japan followed suit, creating their own limited edition vinyl figures. The vinyl toy movement soon went global, invading the US and Europe with a vengeance and spawning an intense, worldwide collector's culture.Toys documents the amazing variety and mesmerizing detail of these unique, highly collectible figures from the top artists in Hong Kong, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia, including James Jarvis, Gary Baseman, Frank Kozik, Jim Woodring, Ugly Dolls, and Todd Schorr. With dazzling imagery and interviews with the artists, this detailed collection is the perfect source for inspiration and information for designers, graphic designers, and collectors alike.