Britains Civilian Toy Figures

Author : Norman Joplin
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 076431520X

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Britains Civilian Toy Figures by Norman Joplin Pdf

An extensive and in-depth study of the non-military and civilian toy figures made by Britains, covering the early mechanical toys of the 1880s through to the final hollow cast toys from 1966. During the inter-war period, the British toy-buying public rejected war-like/military toys, providing Britains with the opportunity to introduce their Farm, Zoo and Circus lines -- all of which in some way reflected the social history of the time in the United Kingdom. Prolific in their output, Britains were quick to realise the potential of the huge U.S. market and exported vast numbers of toys via a number of importers in the eastern and mid-western states. Included are 970 colour photographs of toys including Miniature Garden, Civilian Vehicles, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Salvation Army and Cowboys and Indians, etc., along with British Royalty figures. Together with Football/Soccer and Famous Horse Racing Colors and their Jockeys, this book provides colourful insight into the hobby of collecting these hollow cast lead toys. A guide to current values is included in the captions.

Author : Norman Joplin,Philip Edward Dean
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764322265

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Hollow-Cast Civilian Toy Figures by Norman Joplin,Philip Edward Dean Pdf

The new testament of hollow cast civilian figures, this book documents the products of over 75 toy companies (other than Britains) between 1900 and 1966. Organized by themes ranging from Art Work to Zoo figures, with Christmas, farm, garden, and many more. Over 1500 full color photos and examples from Argentina, France, Germany, Japan, the U.S.A., and England. A number of Britains civilian items are included for comparison.

Author : Norman Joplin
Publisher : P E I International
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : CHI:42471863

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The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures by Norman Joplin Pdf

Presents thousands of hollow-cast figures, military and non-military, covering the period from 1893-1967. The book features a history of the figures, an A-Z of manufacturers, product inventories and a guide to rarity. British aluminium and composition products are also included.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781473885158

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Britains Toy Soldiers by James Opie Pdf

This is the first full-colour history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by German manufacturers and importers. Then came the fateful decision first to import, then to design and manufacture, toy soldiers, an area the German firms were particularly strong in. Britains Toy Soldiers were born and soon their boxes stamped with the slogan 'Best Quality English Make' were being eagerly opened by little boys across Britain and then around the world. The rest, as they say is history and it is all captured here by James Opie, the world's leading expert on the subject, as he lovingly traces the varying fortunes of arguably the most famous British toy company. Illustrated with lavish colour photographs, many of them featuring items from the author's own collection, the book includes feature sections such as collectors' favourites and prices, high-value and famous sets, artistic highlights, quirks and mysteries. It is without doubt the most authoritative book on the subject and will be welcomed by the thousands of devoted collectors world wide as well as many more with fond memories of childhood battles with these beautiful toys.

Author : Luigi Toiati
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 1145 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781473897311

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The History of Toy Soldiers by Luigi Toiati Pdf

“Amazing . . . A must-have must-read bible for lovers of toy history and in particular toy soldiers. Absolutely glorious!” —Books Monthly Humans have made and collected toy soldiers from time immemorial. They amuse and comfort us, awaken our curiosity, turn aggressiveness into creativity. In The History of Toy Soldiers, Luigi Toiati, himself an avid collector and manufacturer of toy soldiers, conveys and shares the pleasure of collecting and playing with them. Far from a dry encyclopedia, it leads the reader through the fascinating evolution of the toy soldier from ancient times to the early twenty-first century. The author, as a sociologist with an interest in semiotics (the study of signs), offers truly original insights into why different types of toy soldiers were born in a given period and country, or why in a given size and material. The author’s writing is packed with factual detail about the different types of toy (and model) soldiers and their manufacturers, but also with anecdotes, nostalgia, wit and his enduring passion for the subject. Six hundred beautiful color photographs, many depicting the author’s own collection, complete this delightful book. “Toiati creatively delivers exhaustive details, captivating anecdotes and a sense of nostalgia that exudes the fundamental childhood joy of playing with toy soldiers combined with adult collectors’ wonderment at their charms.” —Toy Soldier & Model Figure “A book that will enter the annals of Toy Soldier collections as one of the best and most complete books on this topic.” —IPMS/USA “A great journey of exploration.” —Miniature Wargaming

Author : Luigi Toiati
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781399005579

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The History of Science Fiction and Its Toy Figurines by Luigi Toiati Pdf

Science fiction, as the name suggests, is the combination of science and fantasy. In addition to a literary form, it also encompasses film, TV, comics, toys and our beloved toy astronauts, or other figures such as aliens, monsters and other playable genres. The term science fiction was coined by publisher Hugo Gernsbach around the first decades of the last century to refer to the predominantly 'space' adventures covered in his magazines. Space invaded radio, cinema, TV, and consequently for a long time toy figurines were predominantly space-related, later evolving into other themes. This lavishly illustrated book covers both the history of literary science fiction, following in the footsteps of contemporary official criticism, and toy figurines inspired by science fiction. You will also find several other themes, such as the link between science fiction figures and cinema, radio, TV, comics, and more. Luigi Toiati offers to both guide the reader on an often-nostalgic walk through science fiction in all its various forms, and to describe the figurines and brands associated with it.

Author : Norman Joplin
Publisher : Running Press Book Publishers
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1561384321

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Toy Soldiers by Norman Joplin Pdf

A collector's guide to toy soldiers, discussing all types of soldiers, including early solid figures, hollow-casts, plastic figures, and new metal models; looking at the major brands; and offering advice on collecting, care, and storage.

Author : Robert Newson,Peter Wade-Martin
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 1362 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781913618018

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Farming in Miniature 1 by Robert Newson,Peter Wade-Martin Pdf

Farming in Miniature is an essential guide for collectors of British toy models interested in farm tractors, farm horses and associated agricultural equipment. The manufacturers / brands are arranged alphabetically. Each manufacturer has its own chapter introduced by an account of its history. These introductions cross-refer to the captioned photographs that follow and which make up the bulk of the chapters. In their general introduction the authors say that they have attempted to illustrate all significant variations of colour and packaging, particularly of rare or unusual models, so as to make the book as comprehensive as possible. The three authors, all leading authorities, have drawn on their extensive past experience coupled with another five years to research, write and prepare photographs.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848843738

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Collecting Toy Soldiers in the 21st Century by James Opie Pdf

This serves as an update of the author's successful Collecting Toy Soldiers (Collins, 1987; pbk edition, New Cavendish, 1991). In it James Opie gives the collector the benefit of thirty years' experience as the world's leading authority on traditional toy soldiers (as opposed to model soldiers used in wargaming etc) and a lifetime as a collector himself.

Author : Norman Joplin,John T. Waterworth
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Military miniatures
ISBN : 0764330624

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Britains New Toy Soldiers, 1973 to the Present by Norman Joplin,John T. Waterworth Pdf

In 1973 Britains introduced their New Toy Soldier line of gloss-painted metal figures. It has been highly successful and continues to the present day. This new book focuses on the traditional 54mm figures, illustrating nearly the complete range in nearly 1,100 photographs. Over 3,200 figures are shown with a strong emphasis on military items: British Ceremonial troops, American Civil War, Indian Army and Delhi Durbar, World War I, Knights, Zulu War, Rorkes Drift, Limited Editions, W Britains Collectors Club Membership products, Britains Centenary and Millennium issues. The book also features non-military sections on Home Farm and Circus. Special issues by the Britains Company and figures exclusive to Harrods' and Hamleys' department stores all are included. Each toy is identified in the text and captions, with a comprehensive index of all gloss-painted figures produced during the period covered. The book contains a valuation guide to each set or individual item. This reference book is the definitive work on the new Britains line.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : Antique Collectors Club Limited
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1872727328

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The Great Book of Britains by James Opie Pdf

Produced to celebrate the centenary of Britains, the company which launched the first hollow-cast toy soldier sets in 1893. This book discusses production of the soldiers, and also includes extensive appendices, listing all Britains' non-military figures and giving a rarity rating.

Author : J. Mackay,D. Stirrup
Publisher : Springer
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137318817

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Tribal Fantasies by J. Mackay,D. Stirrup Pdf

This transnational collection discusses the use of Native American imagery in twentieth and twenty-first-century European culture. With examples ranging from Irish oral myth, through the pop image of Indians promulgated in pornography, to the philosophical appropriations of Ernst Bloch or the European far right, contributors illustrate the legend of "the Indian." Drawing on American Indian literary nationalism, postcolonialism, and transnational theories, essays demonstrate a complex nexus of power relations that seemingly allows European culture to build its own Native images, and ask what effect this has on the current treatment of indigenous peoples.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : P E I International
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 187272776X

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Collecting Toy Soldiers by James Opie Pdf

Contains a short history of toy soldiers and a view of the current collecting scene. The author goes on to discuss topics like paintwork, clues to dating production, and finally building and organizing a collection. The author includes illustrations of his own acquisitions.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : ART
ISBN : 1473885140

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Britains Toy Soldiers by James Opie Pdf

Author : Don Pielin,Norman Joplin,Verne Johnson
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764311891

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American Dimestore Toy Soldiers and Figures by Don Pielin,Norman Joplin,Verne Johnson Pdf

This is the first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the Five-and-Dime stores. Over 650 photographs, showing in excess of three thousand toy figures, are arranged in thematic style and cover military and non-military toys. Complete with price guide, terminology, index, and over 60 manufacturers products. Thematic/category chapters make it easy for experienced and new collectors to easily locate figures.