[PDF] Britains Civilian Toy Figures eBook

Author : Norman Joplin
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 38,24 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764315206

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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
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,12 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764322266

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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 : James Opie
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 28,96 MB
Release : 2016-10-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1473885159

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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 : Norman Joplin
Publisher : Running Press Book Publishers
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 30,9 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781561384327

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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 : Norman Joplin
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,51 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Military miniatures
ISBN : 9780764330629

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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 : Norman Joplin
Publisher : P E I International
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 20,71 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :

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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 : Antique Collectors Club Limited
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 22,59 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781872727325

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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 : Luigi Toiati
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 1031 pages
File Size : 43,60 MB
Release : 2023-12-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1399005553

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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.