Ask Dr. Toy - March 2007

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ANTIQUE MONKEY 

I have a monkey, very old, metal rod from but its head, pushes head up and turns side to side. It has metal head and stuffed with straw through out. How old and who made him? and how much is he worth.Thanks Ruth

ANTIQUE SINGLE SHOT CAP PISTOL - OH BOY -  VALUE

The obvious, what would such an antiquity be worth today? Thank you very much

BABY BOLTS - IDEAL

Its a 1964 toy called Baby Bolts by Ideal Toy Corp.  It has nuts and bolts you put together and its head and arms screw out. Its ears are wing nuts that screw out.

BABY PLAYTIME VIDEOS

Can't find Baby Playtime videos anywhere, Do you know where I can get them?

BANK - ELEPHANT - 1960's

In the 1960's I had a plastic bank that was an elephant.  When you put a coin in his trunk and pushed his tail, his trunk would move to his back where the slot for the coin to go in was located.  I think the elephants name was Sylvester, but I am not sure.  There were about 4 different banks made, but I do not remember any of them except the elephant because that is the one that I had.  Can you please help me?  Thank you.

BATH TOY

During 1987-1989 I had a doll that had yellow hair with a star over her eye with sunglasses. She was as a bath toy, and I remember her name having something to do with "Hollywood." I was just curious to what this dolls name was.

BATH TOY - PARKER BROTHERS - 1983

I would like to know the name of an early 80's bath toy that I have made by Parker Brothers and looks like a devil, monster, dragon, gremlin (something like that) and has suction cups on hands, feet, and tail?

BEAN BAG DOG WITH TEAR DROPS

When I was 5 years old I got a stuffed bean bag dog, it was white with red ears and tail and had tear drops on it's face. I've always called it Sad Sack but I don't know the actual name. Mine was white, but I know there were other colors as well.

BIRD CLIMBS ON WALL - 1960's 

In the early 60's my sister & I had a toy that we are having trouble remembering, but loved playing with it. To the best of my knowledge, it was some type of bird, it had suction feet and a cord to pull. You placed the bird (I think it was a bird) on the wall and it walked up and it did stay on the wall pretty well. Any help remembering the name of this item or seeing a picture? would be so much appreciated. Hope I supplied enough correct info. Many thanks!

BLUE DOG - 1970's or 80's

do you know of a blue dog that wore clothes like Sherlock Holmes?  My husband used to call him McGregor.  I would give ANYTHING to find another one

BOARD GAME - CANDYLAND

Can you give me names of authors of the boardgame Candyland?

BOARD GAME - CRACKERS IN BED

Do they still sell it in stores?

BOARD GAME - GIRL PHONE/ DIALING UP A BOY

I am trying to find a game from the 90s, that involved girls playing a board game that included a telephone, and during certain turns each player would dial the phone and see if a boy would go on a date with them. The phone also might have been pink, and might have been popular during slumber parties.  I thought it was called "Girl Talk" but from what I can find that is not the same game.  I also believe there is a Simpson's TV episode where Homer is using the same type of girl-phone game. I hope you can help, and thanks for your wonderful and helpful site!!

BOARD GAME - GOLF

I played a golf game during the mid-to-late 1960s that consisted of a large, single-piece board perhaps 3' x 3', with cartoon-like depictions of 18 holes on a golf course. Each holes was depicted by 3 paths leading from tee to green, printed in three different colors (red for slice, yellow for fairway, blue for slice). Each path contained a number of dots representing 10 or 20 yard intervals of distance. To tee off, you announced what club you would use and turned over the top card in a deck. The card indicated which path (red, yellow, or blue) your ball traveled down, and how far. Players used pins with large white spherical heads to represent their balls. You stuck the pin on the black dot on the path that represented how far your drive carried. >From that point, you repeated the process for each shot, with special rules for putting and resolving bunker shots. I have never seen the game again, either online or in person, and I'd love just to find out it's name and perhaps find a photo. This might be a hopeless cause...  

BOARD GAME - HELICOPTER - MECHANICAL TYPE

Played in 1980.  Circular, mechanized game in which a helicopter(?) or plane flies and you have to bomb(?) by looking through a viewer(?).  That's all I remember, maybe some parachutes dropped instead of bombs

BOARD GAME  - WHEEL OF FORTUNE

In the mid 70s we owned a board game called Wheel of Fortune. You went to grammar school, high school then college; you purchased franchises...etc. I can't find this game and it's impossible to do a search because of the name. Please help!!

BOYS TOY - SPACE FIGHTER THEME - 1980's

There was a line of toys in the 80s and I can't remember the name of product they were like a kind of space fighter theme, and they had little magnets on the bottom of their feet.. they were the coolest little toys. I was just wondering if you could tell me the name of the toy so I might be able to find some...

BOY'S XMAS GIFT - MOTORCYCLE

All my son has asked for this year was a motorcycle. He's only 5, so that  was out of the question. I was interested if you can think of something that might spark his interest, knowing that all he wants is a motorcycle. He's already riding a two wheeler, so he's accomplished that already. He's extremely difficult to buy for this year. Thank you

CALIFORNIA RAISINS

How many different California raisins licensed characters were made? 

CERAMIC BANK

I recently purchases a Winnie the Pooh ceramic bank at a yard sale.  He is wearing blue overalls (not the signature red shirt) and on the honey pot he is holding, it reads "Miel" (which I think means "hunny" in French).  Can you tell me where this might have originated from or if it may be worth something? Thanks!

CHORUS HEAD PIANO KEYBOARD  - 1980's

I had a toy that I loved when I was little but it is gone and I want to find it for my daughter.  I don't know who made it, but it was played with by me in the 1980's (mid) and I know that it must have been battery operated.  It was a keyboard/piano that could sit in your lap. There were different colored round "balls"/heads with eyes (and I think that one had a top hat on) that would open their mouths when you pressed the keys. They sounded like a chorus instead of a piano note.  I have searched Ebay and can't find anything that might even be something like it.  I was wondering if you could help me out.  ANYTHING would be of great service.  Thank you so much!  

CLEAR BALL WITH BUTTERFLY INSIDE

I am looking for a toy that I had as a child in the 1980's that could have been left over from my sisters either in the 1970's or late 1960's but it was a clear ball that rolled and helped babies to learn to crawl. It had a butterfly inside that moved as the ball rolled.

CONSTRUCTION SET - LARGE PLASTIC SQUARES

I am looking for Large plastic squares that are about 14 to 24 inches in size and that piece together for kids to build forts and houses.  I am looking for the name of the squares or the Manufacture.  thank you

DIGGER DOG (STUFFED ANIMAL)

When I was a child (early to mid 70's) I had a stuffed dog, I'm sure his name was "Digger Dog".  He had on a plaid coat and old detective style hat (like Sherlock Holmes).  Any idea what company made this item or where I could find

DISNEY MINIATURES (PLASTIC)

Can you give me some information on a bag of Disney miniatures we have or give me a contact who might help (I've tried internet searches.. endless !!!). The figures are in plastic, about 1" or less (depending on the character) and some are marked with a "Walt Disney Productions" (C). The figures are Dumbo, the circus mouse, Alice, a sitting black cat, Bambi, Thumber, Tinker Bell, Jiminy Cricket, a crow with a green hat and what looks like a brown bird hanging from his arm and a fairy in a blue dress. Thank you for any help in identifying these little treasures. They are probably from the 1960's or 1970's..

DOG - BONES

When my daughter was young she had a little dog that ate plastic flat shaped bones. I'm unsure of the maker, the year would have been around 1979. I would like to find one for my new grandson. I hope you can help. Thanks so much, Candy

DOLL -   SCOOBY DOO - PLUSH 

Could you tell me where to find a 4ft plush Scooby Doo doll, I have seen there a fairs and carnivals, but can't find them any places.

DOLL - 1970's

I am looking for 1970's doll that came with a tree house?? I think Patches Magee please let me know the correct spelling and name.

DOLL - AMERICAN CHARACTER - BLACK TEENY TINY TEARS

The Book American Character Doll By Judith Izen page #47 of book, About Teeny tiny tears 1963 12" I have that doll, She is black, with black rooted hair and Amber sleep eyes all vinyl jointed the same and has bottle mouth , no hole in bottom for wetting, on back of head AM. CHAR. Round circle with C in middle, I have never seen this doll in black and can't find any information about it in black, I'm beginning to think I'm only person with black doll like this.  As belong to lot of doll collecting clubs on net.  But no one has ever seen one.  I got the book and was hopping to find out about her and no luck. Have you ever heard of Teeny tiny tears in black? any info. would help. Thanks C

DOLL - AMERICAN DOLL AND TOY CORP

I have a doll that is dated 1961 American Doll & Toy Corp on the back of his head. He looks like a real baby, his legs are shorter than his body. I think he might be a Toodle Loo doll. How can I tell for sure? Is there a site that would have more on this doll and pictures? also do you have any ideal of the value of this doll?

DOLL - BABY CRISSY EYELASH REPLACEMENTS

Is there anyway to replace missing eyelashes on the Baby Crissy Doll

DOLL - BABY TALK - GALOOB - 1985 

How can I get one

DOLL - BLUE TERRY CLOTH - 1980's

I'm trying to find a blue terry cloth doll I had in the early 1980's, lace around the neck and ruffled bonnet.  I'm not sure who made it the tag is worn.

DOLL - IDENTIFICATION

Looking for maker of a tall boy doll either porcelain or bisque. The mark on his neck is a circle inside stamped 1974 and marking looks like a small animal like a ram with a bee shaped body but no wings. Hard to explain. Would like to know who made this doll. Thanks Janice

DOLL - JEWEL TUMMY. 

I'm trying to find the name of a toy I had as a child. this would have been mid-late 80's early 90's. the toys were round jewels with clips on the back that you could wear as a necklace but when you opened the round part, the head and arms and legs folded out to reveal a play doll. Thanks so much!

DOLL - JILL - PLAYMATES

I have a Playmates Jill doll from 1987 and I was wondering how much is she worth?

DOLL - JOLLY TOT TINY TOT - 1960's - VALUE

Do you know any value on this doll??? I don't have one...is it rare?

DOLL - LIFE LIKE  - MADE IN MEXICO

I purchased a life like baby doll in Mexican Cancun in believe the company name started with the letter G but can't remember the name would very much like to get another as it was lost in a fire and has great sentimental value.

DOLL - MRS. BEASLEY

I bought a Mrs. Beasley doll at the Goodwill store for $2.99.She looks brand new. The tags on her says Childhelp USA. It also has a picture of Cheryl Ladd holding one. She's made by Collectable Concepts in Great Falls VA. I was wondering how I can tell how much she's worth?

DOLL - RAINBOW RABBIT

I have a plush doll that needs to be marketed properly. The potential for this doll is endless. Any advice on a good marketing company that can help me get the ball rolling?

DOLL - SKIRT - COVERED HOUSE - LATE 1970's EARLY 1980's

This doll stood about two inches high and had a huge skirt.  This skirt covered her house, which had about three or four rooms.  I would love to know what the name of this toy is and where I can find one.

DOLL - SOFT PLUSH BODY WITH PINK TERRY CLOTH - KMART CORPORATION

I am looking for a doll with a soft body in pink; she has a half plastic head with big eyes and pink lips. She wears a checkerboard pink and white bonnet. On her tag it reads made for Kmart Corporation. Kmart does not sell her anymore. I have a picture of her I can email if requested. Thank you.

DOLL - STUFFED CLOWN - 1980's

I bought a small stuffed clown in 1980s it has green yarn hair red round nose poked dotted shirt orange Capri pants poked dotted legs and red shoes with green laces.  His whole body is stuffed cloth.  Please help me find another!

DOLL - SUZY Q - 1960's

Where can I find a 1960's Suzy-Q blonde doll that had a school desk, chalk board and accessories? She also talked about school things. She had a long blonde ponytail and a plaid dress on. I'm not sure what toy company made her. I would love to get one. THANKS!!

DOLL - TAMMY - IDEAL 

I have a "TAMMY IDEAL" Doll he is a man wearing a white shirt he has plastic white hands he is a rubber bendable doll on his rear it is dated 1972 he has brown hair who is he and what is he worth about??

DOLL - TEARY DEARY or BABY TENDER LOVE - 1973? 

I bought a new doll in an Australian rural township for my little daughter in 1973? I thought it was called Teary Deary or Baby Tender Love, but haven't been able to find an example that matches it - Baby Tender Love is the most like it but from memory our dolly had a bare head (or perhaps fine white blonde - NOT Thick and/or long and/or shaggy). I don't remember original clothing/accessories at all so don't know if it had any. I made it a little fitted hooded dress that was sewn onto the doll, the hood fitted on its head perfectly smoothly and completely, which it wouldn't have if there was bulk of a lot of hair. The main details I remember are that it was only about 11 inches tall and with a quite cute face, proportional to a toddler and it didn't have any functions, e.g. walking, eating, crying etc. It was just a basic good old fashioned dolly. I would love to identify that doll but I'm having problems. Can you help at all?

DOLL HOUSE - MARX

I have a tin Mark dollhouse, with a tin soldier nursery and was told it is rare, do you have any idea of the value?

DOLL HOUSE - MODERN - 1970's

I had a green transparent modern doll house in the 70s, no walls, doors, or windows.  It had 3 stories and plastic family figures and furniture.  Do you know who made it and if a picture is available?

DOLL HOUSE FURNITURE MANUFACTURER LOGO

Hi - do you know which company's logo is of a triangle with two kids in it?  Thank you.  I appreciate your help.  Polly

DOLL RIDING PINK TRICYCLE -   1969 to 1970 

I'm looking for the name of this doll I had one as a little girl.  

DOLL TRICYCLE - DAISY DOLL ON TRICYCLE

I lost my favorite childhood doll a few years back, and I would love to replace her. My parents got her for me in the early 80's (I was born in 1983, so I would guess between 1985-1987). It was actually a tricycle that had a doll that attached to it. Her name was Daisy. Her head was hard and her body was soft. I hope you know where I can find another one, I know it is a shot in the dark!

DOLL WITH PLAYSET - 1960's

I am looking for the correct name for a doll I had in the 1960's.  The only thing I remember is play all six was in the title.  Her highchair convert to a swing, a playpen turned into something else.  It came out I think the same year as Hostess Buffet, because I got that at the same time. If you could tell me her name, what year was it and who made this.

DOLL  - 1950's

I have a doll from approximately 1950.  It is a baby doll with curly brown hair and eyes that close when the doll is laid down.  On the back of the head is Imperial Crown Doll Company. The doll is missing one leg.  Any idea if it has any value?

DOLL  - CINDY?

I had a doll in my childhood in the 80's . I think her name was Cindy it was like Barbie and sold at Boscov's they had bigger heads than Barbie. But they had a huge doll house, horse, etc. I can not find a hint of them anywhere can you help?

DOLLS - ANTIQUE

How do I find the identity of dolls that just have initials on the back of the neck?  For example I have a porcelain doll with jc ac2 79jl.  Another one has 1788ac Galy Paclem Ann

DOLLS - EARLY 1960's

Looking for Baby Hungry, Baby Grow-a-Tooth and a little Chef that tosses ham and eggs - these dolls were probably from the early to mid 1960's?

DOLLS - TWINS

I have a boy and girl doll about 8". They are dressed in denim and red check outfits with black shoes. I bought them from a drug store that has been closed for years. They are both blond headed and made of a very thin plastic. There are not any markings on them. They have blue eyes and a O shaped mouth. I want to know what the names are and when they were made. They came in plastic bags at the store. But, they had know information on them. I am 54 years old and can believe they were maybe made around the 1950-1960's perhaps. I have them on doll stands and would love to know how old and by whom they are made.They have patched on the clothes. The boy has a blouse and gold check shirt on. They girl has red check ruffle on her denim dress.Plus, a round white check scarf to match.

EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER TOY - 1980's

I was given a toy around 1986 or '87 that I do not recall the name of or brand, and am now trying to figure out.  It resembled a small computer.  I think it was grey or off-white and was about the size of a piece of construction paper, and a couple inches thick.  I THINK it had different plastic sheets that you put on it, as well as a number pad (?), and you were to answer questions about the various pictures.  I'm not too clear on that part, but what I do remember is that when you got something right, it would very distinctly say, "yes, you are right!" in a very computer-ish sounding "voice".  I cannot for the life of me find any information on this toy.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks!

EDUCATIONAL TOY - SPECIAL NEEDS

I am buying a toy for a child with muscular sclerosis.  He needs educational toys that will help him move his arms and legs, point with his fingers, basically anything that will help him move and gain muscle. Do  you have any recommendations on toys for challenged children?

EGG DECO

Do you still market Ruby's Egg Deco; if so where can it be bought? It's the best!!!

EGGS IN CARTON - FISHER PRICE

In the 1970s I used to have a Fisher Price toy of 12 eggs in a blue plastic carton. You could open the eggs in 2 and each one had a corresponding matching half which was matched up by numbers. I was looking to buy another one for my son but I cant seem to find it anywhere. Any hints?

ELECTRICAL - RADIO SHACK - TAUGHT LOGIC

In the early 1970's, Radio Shack had something that taught logic.  It was electric, NOT electronic.  It had a plastic frame a bit wider than a foot and about one foot deep.  You had to assemble it.  I remember that there were a lot of metal clips (that often fell out.  One programmed it with wires to connect columns that had sliders.  I can not remember what it was called.  I have tried Web searching a number of times, but I have never seen a reference to it.  What was it called?

FANNER - MATTEL - 1950's

What is the History of the Mattel Fanner 50

FAST 111 CAR - 1980 - 1983 - KENNER

I am trying to find anything to do with the Kenner Fast 111's.  They came out in 1980-1983.  I've tried Ebay and have found some thing, but I am looking for the race track set (Dyno-loop, Burnout Alley, and also the dealership/showroom)

FIRE TRUCK - AMF TEXACO

When were they made and what went in the hole on driver side front running board?

FLYING RING /GYROSCOPE  - 1960's 

I used to play with toy in the 60's that is almost exactly like this "X-Zylo.com" which is "the new big thing!". It was a cylinder about 4" x 4" that you could throw 50 to 100 yards. Wham-o? Mattel? Didn't the original have a patent? 

FOOTBALL GAME - LIGHT UP ARMBANDS

My fiancé had a game in the mid-to-late 1980's that consisted of a football and light up arm bands in order to play during the nighttime. Any idea what this product is? I'm looking to find it for a gift. Thanks

FURBY - BUTTON

How do I turn my Furby toy on? I cant find the on button

GAME -  1960s 

Do you know the name of the game which consisted of a large (approx 14" by 10") frog that the player would open up and lock in the open position.  Inside of the frog are two paddles that the players would toss either a red or a blue "bug" at, trying to spring close the frog

GAME - DICE

I am trying to find the name of a game played using a dice shaped multi-colored ball and colored wrist bands. Was kind of a cross between freeze tag and dodgeball. PLEASE HELP!!!

GAME - DON'T BLOW YOUR TOP

I am looking for the game Don't Blow Your Top. I played it as a kid in the mid 70's. You blew up a balloon and put a plastic top hat on it, then loaded it with marbles until the balloon popped. I think someone choked on a balloon so they took it off the market. It was great fun, and I'd love to have one for my child - with supervision.

GAME - TALL BIRD SHORT BIRD

Is this game still available, or just the instructions?  Jill

GLOBE MODEL AS - SXS 2000

Does any company offer a replacement "stylus" (the inkpen type attachment) for the globe model as_sxs_2000?

GREYHOUND WAGON   - VALUE - 1950'S 

I have a red greyhound full wagon. The words greyhound in white with a white greyhound dog on the side.  Can you tell me if this is worth anything and any other information on the item? Thank you.

HAND HELD TOY

I remember a game but cannot remember the name of it. It has to be around 1973 - 1975, it was a shotgun to rifle in which you would place a piece of film in the gun that would reflect on the ceiling, wall, etc. The film had animated characters of ghosts/monsters. You would aim at the illumination of the monster and try to "shoot" it. Do you have any idea of the name of this toy?

HANDHELD GAME - KISSING GAME

I am looking a toy that I had in the late 70's.  It was a small rectangular white plastic box that I called the kissing game.  You would push the button on the side and the faces would spin inside and you would either wait for it to stop on it's own or you could stop it, but you were trying to get the two faces to face each other and kiss.  There was a boy face and a girl face and you could either spin them at the same time or separately.  It was a just a small handheld manual toy that I would love to find.

HANGING FURRY HEAD - 1970's

In the 70's, my sister's had a furry "head" character that hung from the ceiling on a long spring. I believe that they were called "It" but I'm not sure. Can you give me any idea where I might be able to find info on these? Thanks very much.

HIGH CHAIR - REFINISHING

I'm refinishing my fathers highchair. it had a sticker or rub on the front, have any ideas where I can find a sticker like the one they used.

HORSE IN A SNOWGLOBE

In the mid to early 90s I remember a line of toys that resembled snow globes with horses in them, only the globes were fake (water and glitter between two layers of plastic) and you could take the top off and play with the horse, sometimes it had a little pen or hurdle inside too if memory serves me right. What was the name of these?

ITALIAN TOY MAKER - MERCURY ART 507 LIMA STEAM SHOVEL

Where can I find information on it?

JELLY BELLY DOLL -  1980 

How can I purchase this doll? find a seller? I'll pay $100.00

JELLY BELLY DOLL - 1980'S

Please help me find a link to purchase this doll. I've been searching this doll over 10 years. 

JEWEL - DOLL

This doll is small round whose head/arms/legs folded inside body to create a jewel to wear - necklace or watch etc.  Also came with a comb that turned into a bed and a brush that turned into a car etc. Do you have a picture of the 80's toy called 'Jewel'.

JUNGLE ANIMALS ADVENTURE SET

When I was young (mid-late 70's), I loved playing farm and jungle with small animals, trucks. etc. There was a set of larger-scale jungle animals that came out, with a jeep/rover type vehicle with a pull behind cage, a various assortment of jungle animals in fixed poses(with little wheels on the bottoms of their feet!) and a 'Hero' figure doll to pose and drive the jeep. I have looked on Ebay to no avail. I do not possess any more of these toys, I'm just curious if they're still out there and what they were called? 'Jungle Jim' ring a bell??

KIPPER THE DOG

I'm looking for Kipper the dog toys, anywhere but on Ebay. If you could help that would be great. Thanks!

KITCHEN - ORANGE AND YELLOW - BERCHET  

Is it possible to get replacement parts for this kitchen, sold in about 2002?

LAPTOP COMPUTER - RECOMMENDATION

Which laptop would you recommend for a girl turning 4 next week? I would prefer one that has a mouse.

LAPTOP COMPUTER - RECOMMENDATION - DR. TOY REPLY

Dr. Toy does not evaluate Laptops. Recommend  you look in a computer store or on line for advice that will best fit your criteria.

LARGE PLASTIC BARBIE SIZE TOY CAR 

It was 70-80s I had a black 12-16 inch convertible plastic car it had a hood that flipped in the middle and two canons laser guns popped open the wheels had sticker and it said tiger paw on them. I used to put my 6 million dollar man in it and I had a blast. I went to the service and my mom sold my footlocker with all my toys (all Star Wars mostly) at a swap meet. Ill never forgive her....unless you can help me find this car,I have 12 inch star wars doll collection now.

LEARNING - EDUCATIONAL FOR BABIES

Is there a similar product to Leap Frog in Italian?

LEFT HANDED TOYS

I am a pediatric physical therapist and I work with many children who have problems with their left arms/hands.  I need to encourage them to use the left arms to make them stronger.  Any suggestions for toys in which the child has to use their left arm/hand?  For example, the lever or control is only on the left side??  Any ideas are appreciated!

LIGHT BULB CAR - MADE IN JAPAN

Toy car I had received in the mid-1970's. It is in the likeness of a light bulb. It has a yellow bottom and a clear top (which is gone). It has a character w/ a green helmet and a mustache. I also had a Heinz ketchup car and I think a pickle jar car. I believe they were from the same company. Does anyone have information on these?

LITE BRITE - REFILL PAPER SHEETS

Lite-Brite was a toy from the 1980's, my box says copyright 1986. I have a Lite-Brite that my 4 kids loved.  It works perfectly, what I am looking for are refill paper sheets for this toy as I want to save it for my grandchildren.  Can I order the refills from you?

MAGNETIC SPACE ACTION - MID 1980's EARLY 1990's 

What was it called one ship was black and had small black triangle ships the men were 2" 3" tall magnetic feet to stick onto the ships if you pushed a button wings would open up exc. what was it called

MARBLE GAME

I remember a game I use to play in my math class, about 4 or 5 years ago. it was a game with a box like structure that you placed marbles on top of. there were sticks coming out of every side that you pulled to change the place where the marbles sat. it would open up holes when you pulled the sticks. the object of the game was to make sure your marbles did not fall in the holes and to get the opponents marbles to fall beneath. there were layers where the marbles sat, so sometimes when you pulled a stick, no marbles would fall, and sometimes all of them on that row would. I can not remember the name of this game, do you know?

METAL HORSE - A/C SPARKPLUG PRINTED ON THE SIDE

Do you know the vintage of this toy.

MILITARY MUSCLE MEN

I was just wondering how much these toys are worth as I have quite a few and an armored vehicle or two? Thanks Sam

MINIATURE FIGURE TOYS

I'm trying to find out more information on a set of toys my daughters were given. They are miniature plastic princess dolls and accessories that have (L.G.T.I. 1995) on the bottom of some of the figures.  The accessories are about 2-2 1/2 inches square "plates",and each one has a different theme, e.g.: princess bedroom, baby room (with cradle that rocks and is removable)with changing table, nursery theme (also with moving rocking horse that is removable), etc. all pieces have a octagon shape impression on them I figure to hold a doll on or so the "plates" can be attached to one another. I also have a horse drawn carriage that is pink, purple, and yellow I believe belong to this set. since the colors seem to match the different pieces. I really would like to find out more about these toys and if there is a book that shows them in it or a place to find more of them. Cant wait to hear back. Thanks Eileen

MOLDING DINOSAURS - MATTEL - 1960's 

I am looking for a toy that used to heat small plastic cubes(about 1 X 1) and make them into dinosaurs.  When heated you could put them into a press and they would become cubes again stamped with the Mattel seal.  Do you know what this toy was called?

MONKEY - YELLOW OVERALLS

I'm look for a monkey toy my mother had as a child sometime in the early 60's. It was quite big about 2ft tall, had a plastic molded face, ears and hands, white running shoes, Yellow overalls with a black fur upper body and head. She referred to him as "Chimpy" Although were not sure if that was the brand name of just his nickname.

MONSTER PUPPET IN A CAGE

This toy is from the mid to late 80's. It was a rubber monster puppet that came packaged in a cage.

MUSIC DOLL - INFANT - MID 1970's

Doll about 12" to 14". Each arm and leg played a different tune when squeezed, as well as the belly, when mashed.  The doll was dressed to a western type outfit.  It had reddish brown hair.  What was the name of the doll and who made it?  Thanks

MY LITTLE PONY

What are my "my little pony's" from the early 1980's worth?

NAUGHTY MONKEY

I went to the world's fair years ago, and bought this hilarious monkey, a little plastic monkey that you would squeeze and its pecker would pop out. I lost it years ago, but would love to find another one.  sounds strange I know, but the tour group I was with enjoyed it so much, and never heard so many people laugh.

NON ELECTRIC MICKEY MOUSE MAGICIAN TOY - DISNEY  - 1970's

I am looking for a Mickey Mouse magician toy that came out in 1970. It does standard magic tricks when you press buttons in the back. I am interested in buying this and want to know where I can find one and about what I could expect to pay? Its about 12 inches in height with a removable cape, an extendable magic wand, a magic box, and a top hat, not the Fantasia hat. thank you

PERISCOPE THAT DROPS BOMBS - 1970's EARLY 1980's

I'm trying to find the name of a toy I played with as a child in the late 70's to early 80's.  It was a game where you look through an overhead scope/periscope that looks down onto a rotating dish/platform that has different sized craters.  The object is to spot the craters through the scope and I believe pressing a button on the scope would drop a "bomb" which you try to get to land into the craters.  Anyone know what I'm talking about?

PINK AND WHITE LAMB STUFFED ANIMAL

In 2004, Sears had an Easter campaign where they sold little pink and white stuffed lambs approximately 4 inches in length and 4 inches in height. They had they again in 2005, but had ducks last year for their Easter campaign. Do you know where I could find these stuffed lambs? Thank you!

PINK BLANKEY  - SOLD AT TARGET

I am looking for a pink blanket, has stripped edging, has a butterfly tag on it.  It is by Tykes a division of Carter, was given to me about 2 and a half years ago, I want to say it was sold at Target

PINK BUNNY - NOUNOUR - BESTEVER

Looking for a pink bunny called a Nounours by Bestever.

PINK PANTHER - 1980's

What would a 4 foot stuffed Pink Panther from around 1980 be worth?

PLASTIC SHAPES PUZZLES - KOHNER

Between 1975 to about 1981 I purchased several puzzles made by Kohner. These were meant for early childhood, the pieces were molded plastic in the shapes of animals, household item, etc.  The molded shape was placed in a black plastic board that had the spot where the shape belonged. I need to know the correct name this toy was marketed under so I can try to find some replacement parts.

PLASTIC TOY - SMILEY FACE BIRD

In the early 70's I had a plastic toy that was in the shape of a bird that hung by a spring from the ceiling. When you would pull down on it, it would go up and down and the wings would flap. But, most importantly it had a SMILEY FACE on it, meaning it had the smiley face but a long pointed nose. What is this called and where can I get one?

PLUSH - CLOWN - 1960'S

I have a laughing stuffed clown doll form the mid 1960's it had a real loud manly laugh. The voice box is broken and I'm looking for another one.

PLUSH DOLL  - TONY THE TIGER

I have a 1970 Tony the tiger doll approx 12" do you know how much I could get if I decide to sell it?

PLUSH MICKEY MOUSE

I have a plush Mickey Mouse with vinyl face, hands & feet.  He has a blue bow tie, red suspender shorts with yellow buttons and brown vinyl feet.  He was made by the Applause division of the Wallace Berry & Co. #50.  Do you have any idea on the age of this toy and the value of it.  Thank You.  RJ

PLUSH MONKEY - MOLDED PLASTIC HANDS/FACE - 1960's

Where could I get one been searching for years.

PLUSH TOY - DEER

I have a plush toy deer from the mid 1960's that I was hoping you could identify. I am sending a link to a photo I took of it to help. Thank you!  http://jch66.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album10&id=deer

PLUSH TOYS  - KNICKERBOCKER 

I have 2 Knickerbocker plush toys with vinyl heads, Lassie and Rin Tin Tin with the original tags. Can you tell me when they were made and what they might be worth? Thank you.

POGS - BLANK

I noticed in your interview that you've found blank Pogs once before.  I've been trying to find blank 1"-diameter pogs to work as stand-in miniatures for my D&D game, just like the pogs that appeared in the D20 Star Wars rulebook.  Can you help me?

PRAYER DOLL - 1980's

I am looking for a prayer doll from the 1980's that had Velcro on her hands and heels and bottom so that she could kneel and pray. She had a hard face and a soft body. She had brown hair and brown eyes. She had on this pink and purple dress with the lord's prayer written all over it. I think it was made by precious moments. I know that there was also a boy version that was blonde with blue overalls.

PROPELLED FLYING BUTTERFLY

I'm trying to locate a distributor or company that makes flying butterflies that are propelled by an elastic band. They are paper and as far as I know Hallmark gets them in around July through August.  I would like to directly order them from the manufacturer but do not know who manufactures them.

PULL TOY SCHOOL BUS - WOODEN - FISHER PRICE

I am looking for a Fisher-Price Classic Wooden Pull-Toys School Bus #73060 1999.  I bought this above toy & cannot find any info on it. What did it sell for? And how many were produced? Thank you.

PUPPET - TIGER TOYS - BINGO BEAR

Bingo Bear has a trigger in his mouth that when pressed he will talk. But he also has two triggers in his tummy. Would you know these do please?

PURSE - SHAPED LIKE A HOUSE - MID 1970's

In the mid-seventies around Easter my mother would purchase me a "Easter purse"  It was vinyl (like a Barbie doll case)in the shape of a house.  The house had windows, a door and maybe flowers painted on it.  You opened it at the top or "roof".  My mother always bought it in a department store and I liked it so much, I got it at least three years in a row.  My mother has no recollection of this and no one I know does either.  I'd really like to find one & have searched Ebay and the internet.  I am hoping you might know who made this and maybe I will eventually find it. Thanks in advance for your response, Michele

QUESTION ABOUT LICENSING

How are products chosen for licensing?

RC TOY JEEP FAT WHEELS GALOOB? TOMY?

Do you know who used to make the early 80's RC Jeep, called "FAT WHEELS"? You needed a straw to inflate the tires, and the drivers head moved back and forth with the steering.  Thanks.

REMOTE CONTROL TOY

Can I get a replacement control for Mike Inc. Scare Scooter.

RIDE ON - OUTDOOR

From the mid 1970's a ride on toy that had four seats and by pushing the handle and pedals it would spin.  Is it still available, and if so where?

RIDE ON CAR  - 1950's EARLY 1960's

I am guessing at the time Woolworth stores were open in the late 50's and early 60's, it seems there was an electric car whose name on this car is "Kiddy Lane Electric Car". Is there any information you can give me about this car? It is possible to set in it and drive it. The lady I bought it from said she received it as a gift from a Woolworth door prize and has had it every since. Anything at all would be great. Thanks

RIDE ON OR PULL HORSE - MARX 

I found a Marx plastic horse on wheels, brown with black mane & bridle, white nose, red handles and a red pole coming out top of head that whistles. Measures 18 ½ high, 21 long. Can you provide any info on age or worth?

RIDE ON TOY

In the mid-80's I had a toy with a red seat and you put your feet on the handles that jutted out from the front. You swing the handles back and forth and it propels you forward.  What was the name of that toy?

RIDE ON TOY - CAR - LATE 1960's 

I had a yellow round car, with two large red wheels that you sat between. You turned the wheels using pegs on the wheels in order to go. Do you know the name of this? Its driving me nuts!!

RIDE ON TOY - COZY COUPE - LITTLE TYKES

Where can I find replacement wheels for the little tykes cozy coupe cars?

RIDE ON TOY - FROG

I am trying to identify a toy.  I received this toy in the early 80's, but it is likely a hand-me-down from the early to mid 70's.  It is a frog ride-on which had two settings, one which would allow the body to swing in a stationary position, and the other which allowed it to "hop" as you made the swinging gesture.  My memories are vague, but I believe there was metal in the construction of the body.  The only information I have is that it may have been made by WONDER, but this has not been confirmed.  Ebay and internet searches have been fruitless.  Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

RIDE ON TOY - PEDAL CAR - VINTAGE FLINTSTONE

Vintage Flintstone 3' petal type car by AMF

RIDE ON TOY - PEDAL POLICE CAR

In the 1970's I had a sit in metal police pedal car and cannot find one anywhere on the web. Could you help. Thanks Phil.

RIDE ON TOY - SPRING HORSE - MARX - VALUE

I have an original MARX Palomino spring operated ride on horse old any value.

RIDE ON TOY 

I am looking for a set of instructions for Tony the Pony. I am trying to rebuild for my granddaughter. I only have one black wire and can't seem to find where the other wire for the battery post goes/

RIDE ON TOY 

I had a riding toy in the late 60's that I believe preceded the Big Wheel. It had   two large plastic wheels on either side and the rider sat in the middle of the two wheels and powered it by turning handles on the inside of the wheels. I cannot remember the name of this toy and have looked all over trying to find a picture of one. Can you help me?

RIDE ON TOY 

Where can I get a replacement fork for a Fisher Price 2 in 1 trike?

RIFLE AND MOTORIZED TARGET BEAR 

In the late 1960's I was given as a gift a "rifle and motorized bear" that when the bear was shot at it would turn and go the other way. Any idea on who, when, and where it was produced. Thanks Joe

ROCKING HORSE

I have a wooden spring wonder horse from Collierville, Tennessee.  I am trying to identify what year it was made in. 

RUBBER BEAD FILLED ELEPHANT

I can't find a contact for Toy-Mate. They made a rubber elephant with reddish eyes that my son has fallen in love with. The elephant has been through a lot, and is falling apart. I'd love to get another, but can't find them anywhere. My son is crushed....and I have to admit I've grown kind of fond of the little fella. *smile* The info on the bottom says "Elephant" "Toy-Mate" "Made in China" "Reg No PA ...." with a few numbers that I can't really make out any more. Can you help? He's so sad. Thanks for any input. We bought him at a Dollar Tree (he did, with his own money...) about a year ago. Please help!

RUBY EGG DYE DECORATING KITS

Do you still handle the Ruby Egg Dye Decorating Kits for marbleized eggs?  It had a resin dye that floated on top of the water and a wire egg dipper that you put the egg onto and dipped it down through the floating dye and it made a beautiful, shiny, marbleized egg.  The only drawback was the long drying time.  Do you know if this type of egg dying kit is still manufactured, and if so, where can I find it? We used to use it 50 years ago, when I was a kid. Thanks, Jane

RUBY'S EASTER EGG DYE 

Where can I purchase Ruby's Easter Egg Dye?

SEE AND PLAY RECORD PLAYER AND VIEWER - 1967

I had this toy when I as was 6-7 years old (1967-68) It look like a small TV with a record player on top and had a cardboard strip of 4 or 5 pictures you would insert into it. It was a story book type toy, the record would play and the a picture would show on the screen and advance as the story played. I believe it was called "See & Play". I came across some of the records and picture strips at an antique show some years back but they didn't have the player/viewer. Do you know the toy I remember? 

SILLY PUTTY = REMOVAL

How do I remove silly putty from my fake shag fur blanket?

SLOTLESS RACING CARS

Sometime in the early seventies, I remember playing with a race car set that had plastic cars that wound up or somehow had spring type drive system. I have seen this set of race cars made by a German co. called Darda which looks remarkably like the set I remember. Can you help me out. Give me a clue could this be one and the same company and I somehow got a hold of a prototype. Any answers you have are appreciated.

SMURFS

Where can I find anything Smurf's?

SNOOPY PLUSH TOY - KNICKERBOCKER

I have a plush Snoopy that was made by the Knickerbocker Toy Company.  I am trying to find out what year this might have been made.  He is simple looking, and has a Red ribbon around his neck with "Snoopy" printed on the length of it in white lettering.

SOFT RUBBER SQUEAKY FROG

Do you know where I can find a very soft squeaky rubber frog that is about 2 inches tall with six yellow bumps on its back?  it also has yellow eyes and is smiling with pink lips.

SPLASH OUT - GALOOB - TIMER DOESN'T WORK

We received the Galoob splash out 4724607532 as a gift and the timer doesn't work. Our son lives in Florida and doesn't have the receipt.  Can this be replaced?  Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Barbara

SPRING PIPE 

Where I find string pipe, or string bottle pipe, or corn pipe

SQUEAKY TOYS - INVENTION

Who was the first person or company to invent squeaky toys

SQUEEZE TOY DOG

I would like to know who manufactured this dog.  It only says "Blue Ribbon".  He has moveable legs and head - similar in looks to Scamp in Lady and the Tramp.  I bought him in 1957 or 1958.

SQUEEZE TOY  - 1980's

In the mid 80's I purchased 2 dog squeeze toys.  They were made of a very thick (not thin latex) rubbery substance, and made a deep noise when squeezed (more like a farting noise than a squeak).  One is a clown in yellow, red and blue.  The other was a green caveman.  Does anyone know the company that made these and where they still might be available.  My dog loved them!  Thank you.

STEP ACTIVATED TOY

I am a pediatric physical therapist and am looking for a specific toy that I have used in the past, of which I do not know the name or brand.  It is a basic plastic toy, in which the child has to stand on one foot, while stepping with the other foot on a lever.  As the lever is depressed, a ball pops forward and up into the air. It is a great therapeutic toy, but I cannot find it!!  Any other similar suggestions would be helpful! Please help!

STICKS AND BRICKS

In the mid 1940's I was given a "Sticks and Bricks" building set for Christmas.  The set had a green perforated board where 1/8" sticks could be inserted into the holes.  Then bricks were threaded over the sticks to for walls.  The set also had floor and roof panels for different buildings and clear plastic windows and white door and window sills and headers.  The bricks came in (mostly) red whole and half bricks.  here were also a few gray bricks that could be used as foundations.  Any idea who made this building set and what it might be worth in used condition?

STRAW AND CONNECTORS SET - ROYLCO

We recently purchased a Roylco Straws & Connectors set for our kindergarten class at a teacher's convention.  Some of the straws in the set  were defective.  Is there someone we can contact from Roylco to obtain replacements?

STREET SWEEPER

I am looking for a toy for my aunts grandson.  She said it is a street sweeper color is orange and kind of big price is between 25 and 50 dollars.

STROLLER

My wife and I recently took all of the components off of a stroller to wash the material, and it ends up that the stroller now doesn't open and close properly.  Is there someone that we can take it to have it put together properly?  Thanks, Steve

STUFFED ANIMAL - DINOSAUR LIKE

I need to find it but I don't know were to go?  

STUFFED BEAR 

This bear was purchased at Toys R Us in 2002. Where can I find this bear?

STUFFED BUNNY

I bought my granddaughter a stuffed bunny 11-12 years ago from Finest supermarket in Ohio. It was white with a green striped jacket, green silk bowtie, pink silk ears, nose and bottom of feet. Can you tell me anything about it and where I can get another one?  Thank you, Cathy G

STUFFED BUNNY - MULTI COLORED - CARTER'S

Carter's multi-colored stuffed bunny wearing bunny slippers with rattle inside. My son is obsessed with the bunny described above. He received it upon his birth in July of 2002. It was new at the time but is not doing well now.  We have looked everywhere for a replacement.  Can you help us?

STUFFED DOG - BEANIE BAG STYLE -  TERRY CLOTH

I'm desperately seeking a 6" stuffed beanie baby style dog, the body was of terry cloth.  He has a white muzzle, floppy arms and the bottoms of the feet are white.  I think the tag on it said "King Toys" or "World Toys".

STUFFED DUCK - DAN DEE COLLECTION

I am looking for a stuffed duck made by Dan Dee Collections.  It is yellow with an orange beak.  I was originally purchased last year but I do not know where.  I can send a picture if needed.  It is my 10 month old favorite thing!!  It has been washed so many times that it needs to be replaced.  Thank You.

STUFFED LAMB

When I was born (1991) my mother got me a stuffed lamb from Dillards. It has pink flowered clothes, a large head with ears that stuck out, and I was wondering if you have seen anything like this? If so, where are they and where could I get one?

STUFFED MONKEY

I have a monkey that is about 16", arms jointed,eyes open/close, rust colored long hair, with a hat and pipe. The face and hands are plastic. Do you know who made it?

STUFFED WINNIE THE POOH BEAR - SEARS

My daughter got her first Sears Pooh Bear around 1991. It got lost but she has fond memories because it was special between her and her dad. He died 4 years ago and she will be graduating from High School this Spring. I am trying to find another 1990's Pooh...it was "normal" size (10-12" I guess) and had the red shirt with Pooh written across the front. What are the odds I can still locate one? It would be great to locate one. Thanks for listening. God Bless. Donna

STUFFED/PLUSH TOY

I was given a stuffed/plush elephant toy back in the 80's. My mother didn't like it because when you reached around back-out came a little tiny elephant baby! No one believes me so I must find another! Thanks!

T - REX SKELETON KIT - KENNER?

In the early 1970's I had a Styrofoam T-Rex skeleton kit "T-Rex King of the Dinosaurs" made by I believe "Kenner". When constructed it stood 4 1/2' tall and almost 6' long. Does anyone have any info or seen one available on this toy?

TALKING CHEF MAGIC KITCHEN  

How can I find replacement stickers/decals for this Fisher Price Toy? Talking Chef Magic Kitchen that was discontinued, I think, in 2001.

TEDDY BEAR - IDEAL

I was cleaning out and  found an old teddy from the 1950's. just curious. couldn't find anything about the ideal toy corp. thanks in advance. Any idea of value?

TEDDY BEAR - MUSICAL - EARLY 1950's

I am looking for this teddy bear. It has medium brown and lighter brown chest/pads played rock-a-bye baby Would you know the maker. It was a windup musical bear unusual for that time period?

TEDDY BEAR - RUBBER HUGGER BEAR -  1950s 

One of my favorite toys in the late 1950s was a rubber mama/daddy bear about 12" with outstretched arms to hold a baby bear about 4".  They both had squeakers and came in a cardboard box. Any info on real name of product, maker, or where I might purchase it today??? 

TEDDY BEAR - STORY TELLING ABOUT COOKIES - 1970's

In the late 1970's I had a large blue bear with brown bottomed feet.  He came with a story about stealing cookies from the cookie jar and being caught by his mother, hence the brown feet.  Do you know the maker of this bear?

TEDDY BEAR  - WIND UP

Ok well I'm looking for a Teddy Bear that ones belong to a friend of my when she was a little girl in the mid 80's. Her description of the bear is about 6 inch tall, brown fur, with a black suede nose, Glass eyes brown I believe she said, It was a wind-up bear, but it had the winder on its belly. And all she remembers that is was made in Taiwan, so if you can please help I will really appreciate as well and I know she will.

TEDDY  BEAR  1978 - 1980

He had a red and white striped cloth body, that gave the appearance of wearing striped long-johns (horizontal striped), and he had a regular tan teddybear face - and he had a removable brown fur coat that had a zipper in front.

TIGER JOE TANK - 1960's

My husband has a Tiger Joe Tank made in the 1960's by Deluxe Reading.  It is in mint condition and would like to get more information on it to see what it is worth.

TIN PETER COTTONTAIL RABBIT AND TIN EGG - 1953 

What is the name of the songs they play ? 1953 tin peter cotton tail rabbit and tin egg. both patented in Canada in 1951 and 1953. both say music arranged by Ted Duncan.

TODDLER SIMULATED DRIVING TOY

I'm trying to remember the name of a toy that may have come out in the late 80's, early 90's.  It was for toddlers and simulated driving.  It was red with a black steering wheel and black road with yellow lines (maybe lights too) and a small car. I'm not sure if the car moved or the road itself or a combination of both. Please help. It's driving me crazy!

TOOTSIE TOY CAR - YELLOW - MADE IN USA #745

What year and make is it

TOP TOYS OF THE 1920's

What where the most popular toys in the 1920

TOUCH ME BUNNY

In approximately. 1986-1987 my husband got a stuffed bunny, he was around 1 when he got it.  It is beige on it's body, white stomach, around his nose, inside it's ears and on the bottom of it's feet.  A small pink tongue is sticking out, a yellow nose and black eyes.  There is a heart on it's stomach with the words touch me inscribe on it.  When you used to squeeze it would say touch me I believe.  We would like to find one that still works to have for our children as the one we have now is falling apart. Thank you

TOY - COW MOOING - HEICO

I found a toy from my childhood and was wondering if you had any ideas on how I could determine it's worth. It is a round,container with a mural of cows encircling it and when you flip it upside down and the rightside up, the cow moo. On the bottom, the sticker reads "Heico, Western Germany". It still works and is in excellent condition. Any thoughts? Thank you!

TOY - GIRL BOUNCING BASKETBALL 

I find the toy that was used in the movie, The Heart of the Game.  The story that is shown several times is a little girl bouncing a basketball/ball

TOY BOATS - FLAT UNDERNEATH

This boat has sails and leeboards sold for six pence in early 1900's. Can you find me a picture?

TOY BOX /CHEST - MID 1970's

I had a plastic polka dot elephant toy chest. It was large, had pastel dots, and a large lid that came off. I have only seen 1 other, and sadly it wasn't for sale. I am wondering if you know anything about it? Where I may find one? Thanks so much for your time!

TOY CAR

What was the car toy called that you put the plastic zipper like strip into it and pulled it out to power it? Were they called SST's

TOY GUITAR - BLUE PLASTIC - LATE 1970's or 1980's

This guitar I'm looking for took batteries had a headphone jack and was blue green plastic, with strings and buttons up the neck, I don't know who made it. but if you could find out what it was called that would be awesome, I broke mine years ago

TOY GUN - SIX FINGER

When I was a kid in the mid to late sixties, I had a toy gun called Six Finger. I think it shot something out of it, but I'm not sure. I can still hear part of the song, for the TV commercial, in my head. Do you know what toy I am writing about and if you do, would you have any pictures of it? Thanks, Mark 

TOY MOVIE CAMERA - DISNEY

Late 1970 to 80's this Disney toy was a plastic camera and you put story cartridges in it and looked through the lens and turned the dial on the side and you were able to see the images like you were recording a movie.  The cartridge I have is The 3 Little Pigs.  I still have this toy and it is in great shape but I don't know the official name of it and not sure what I could sell it for??? Could you help me and point me in the right direction

TOY SHOTGUN - FIREBIRD

My son found what I'm guessing is a 60's or 70's vintage toy shotgun at a garage sale.  The shotgun has two metal barrels side by side and cocks when you separate the plastic stock from the barrels.  The name on the gun is "Fire Bird" with a stylized "Tm" trademark symbol between "Fire" and "Bird."  The gun spring fires from each barrel, one at a time and is in good working order.  Do you know when this was made, it's country of manufacture or whether there is any collectible value to it?  This item is not on Ebay as a "for sale" or "sold" item and Google returns no info either.  Thanks!

TOY SOLDIERS - BLUEBIRD

In late 80's early 90's I used to love 1:72 scale toy soldiers, I remember playing with a non-hobby grade toy soldier they weren't airfax or a company like that, I have only a few left but I remember they were all bright colors according to the faction they belonged to, on the bottom of them was stamped "bluebird" I find them on Ebay from time to time but I haven't been able to find what company manufactured them of the name of the toy line they belonged to. Any info you could dig up would be awesome.

TOY TOWN CONSTRUCTION KIT

In the late 70's my father bought me a toy (that was way to complex for a kid under 10), but I loved it and would like to find it again.  Here goes.  It was a build it yourself wild west town kit.  It came with enough supplies to build about 8 to 10 very detailed buildings.  Here's the catch.  You built everything from small 1" wide X 3" or 4" long balsa wood planks that were maybe 1/8" thick as well as 1/4 square sticks that were maybe 8" to 10" long.  The tool provided in the set was a big black and yellow (mainly yellow) hand powered all in one wood shop for working the thin planks.  It had a built in table saw, sander/grinder, and a scroll saw.  All the blades were incased in a thick, clear plastic.  There was a big black T-handle that was connected to an internal flywheel, and the child would "rev it up" so to speak.  Then you just cut and work the wood as needed to build your model buildings.  The sticks provided a super structure and the planks were formed into walls, floors, windows, roof tiles, etc.  All together there were maybe a couple of thousand planks and a huge bundle of sticks.  There was a big guide book on building and painting everything.  I was just 5 or 6 years old and of course never built anything with it.  I just cut up the wood and anything else I could get into the saw.  Now when I think back on it, I can see it for what it really was.  A major disaster for a kids toy.  Yes the saw was made for kids, but the projects were to complex for most adults.  Any info you could send to me on this would be great.  I'll do my own leg work if I could just get a company or toy name at least.  Nobody has ever been able to answer this for me.  Well, thanks in advance and I hope this question doesn't rack your brains.

TOY TRUCK

I bought a new bright toy truck. The motor from the truck is broken. Where can I buy a new motor in Toronto

TRACTOR TRAILER WITH HIDDEN SPY FEATURES

I had a toy truck cab that was at least a foot long, and had a hidden control room in the back of the cab, a spring loaded front bumper, and a passenger seat that would slide out the side of the truck.  Also the back wheels on the cab where a trailer may have gone can detach and become a small vehicle.  I still have this smaller vehicle, but the truck itself has been missing for a long time now.  The truck was all plastic and was a purple or maroon color.  Thanks for your help!

TRAIN SET

This was my first electric trainset I got it between 1957/1960 its now hard to remember exact year but the thing I do remember is it was powered by having to wind a handle on the dynamo to supply the current (hard work after a while)I have asked at toy fairs but have had luck to date. Kind regards Ken.  

TRANSFORMER

I bought a transformer that changes from a robot to a 6 car train, with an engines that sounds. I think it is Power Rangers, but I do not know what it is called or where to find another one. Can you help me?

TRUCK - FISHER PRICE

I am looking for a late 1970's Fisher Price truck, earth mover, etc. in original box that has young blond headed boy model on side playing with toy.  Model is a relative and I would be willing to pay well for the toy.  Any ideas where to begin search?  Tried Ebay and have been unsuccessful.

UNKNOWN TOY NAME

There was a toy I used to play with in the early 90's. They were little round guys and they had detachable bottoms and some had hats. They also came with houses that were shaped like a small fish bowl that could stack on top of each other. One thing that stood out was a green slide that you could attach from one house to the other. If I remember correctly the houses were yellow with blue tops. I wish I knew what these toys were called, I've been looking for them everywhere. Thanks for your help.

UNKNOWN TOY SET  -  STRING

I am trying to find more information about a toy set that revolved around string.  All the characters could suspend from it, all vehicles too!  Any ideas?

UNSTUFFED DISTRIBUTOR - PLUSH TOYS - CANADA

Do you know or have any contacts for distributors in Canada of unstuffed plush toys?  Thank you kindly.

VINTAGE MUSICAL PLUSH GIRAFFE - EDEN

I rescued this little plush from an estate sale and I have no idea what age it is.  I would just like more information on him.  He is yellow and white and is musical and has a white yarn type mane and tail.  He also has a white bow on the front of his neck.  when you wind him up, his head twists in little circles as he plays his music.  His tag reads Eden Toy Co. N.Y. N.Y. it also has Pa#4.  I have tried to find information and can not come up with any.  Any information would be greatly appreciated!!!!

VINTAGE TIN SPINNING PUSH FRICTION CHRISTMAS TREE

I  was wondering if you knew when this toy was made and what price it would go for today. I know it was made in Japan When you push it the Christmas tree opens to reveal Santa.

WAGON

I am looking for hubcaps for a Sav Way Wagon from the early 1950s.  They were black and attached to the wheel (Hub)with sheet metal screws.

WAGON - GREEN METAL - GLOBE RACER

I have a children's wagon with Globe Racer on the side.  It is green in color and made of metal with hard rubber tires.  This wagon appears to be quite old and I would like to get some history on it if possible.  Thank you in advance for any information you can give me.Laurie

WALT DISNEY GAMES

I'm looking for two games I played as a child in the late 70's early 80's I believe one was named "Scrooged".  There was a blue plastic money bag with large paper colored coins.  The other game, I believe, had Mickey and Goofy.  The pieces were cardboard squares with tracks on them and you had to build some kind of track.  I remember there were dead end pieces in the game.  I would appreciate any information on the games.  Thanks

WONDER HORSE

I have a wonderful rocking horse that I received as a child in the mid 1960's.  He is made of a softer type of material., mostly grey and black, and his body covers his inner workings.  He has "Wonder Horse" on both has sides, so I have tried to find him under this name, but I have not seen one like him around.  He is mounted on a cross style tubing with the cross part being used for mounting purposes.  His most special feature is that when he is rocked back and forth his legs move independently from his body.  Each leg is molded separately and mounted by a spring attached to his inner frame.  I love this horse and he has went down many trails over the years, and I would like to know some family history on him, but I have no idea where else I can try. I cannot find a serial number or company name anywhere on him, maybe it's there, but I don't know where to look. I have tried finding him under Hedstrom, Rich Industries, and Wonder Products Co., but they do not show any others with moving legs like him. Can you help?  Thanks in advance.

WONDER ROCKING BOUNCING HORSE

I have a vintage wonder bouncing rocking horse and I would like to know some information on it.  I have looked everywhere for this rocking horse without success.  It can be viewed on Ebay the last item under rocking horse on 10 day auction with a really high reserve

WOODEN TOY AIRPORT - 1940's

Do you know who the manufacturer of this toy Airport with 2 hangers and a control tower with a "National Airport" label on the tower and stenciled on the side of the hanger. The word "national" has art deco style wings around it. Thank you.

WOODY WOODPECKER

Was there a Woody Woodpecker stuffed animal made in 1950?

WORM IN APPLE PENNY BANK

As a child in the 1980's I had a toy penny bank in the shape of a red apple, there was a button on top and when pushed a worm would come out, open his mouth so you could put your penny inside. Then he would go back into his apple and the penny would go down to the bottom of the bank. I know I didn\'t imagine this it was my favorite toy as a child but I can't even find the memory of one anywhere. Have I lost my mind???