Antique Arcade Toys Fordson Tractor
A fine example of this early Arcade toy, this Fordson tractor dates to approximately 1928. The Arcade Manufacturing Company began producing cast-iron toys in Freeport, Illinois around the turn of the 19th century. Insisting on quality and authenticity under the slogan “They Look Real”, Arcade Toys became one of America’s leading toy producers. But the coming of World War II turned its manufacturing focus to the war effort. In 1941, the company ended toy production to begin producing armor plating. After the war, times and tastes were changing. Aluminum and plastics would become the materials of choice for toys. In 1945, Arcade was bought out by the Rockwell Manufacturing Company of Buffalo, New York, and would never produce toys again. Truly the end of an era.
$120
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Circe 1928. 35/8” x 23/8” x 21/4”. Cast iron. No breaks, repairs, missing parts, or repainting. Tractor retains approximately 75-80% of original red paint. Original white Arcade rubber balloon tires with light blue hubs, aged and playworn but intact,
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Antique Arcade Toys McCormick-Deering Horse Drawn Weber Farm Wagon
$325A fine example of this early Arcade toy, this McCormick-Deering wagon dates to approximately 1925. Consistent with Arcade’s slogan, “They Look Real”, the company’s wagon faithfully cast the original’s drop tongue, 12-ft. box, and spring seat. The Arcade Manufacturing Company began producing cast-iron toys in Freeport, Illinois around the turn of the 19th century. Arcade Toys became one of America’s leading toy producers. But the coming of World War II turned its manufacturing focus to the war effort. In 1941, Arcade ended toy production to begin producing armor plating. After the war, times and tastes were changing. Aluminum and plastics would become the materials of choice for toys. In 1945, Arcade was bought out by the Rockwell Manufacturing Company of Buffalo, New York, and would never produce toys again. Truly the end of an era.
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1979 Mego Walt Disney Productions The Black Hole V.I.N.Cent Figure
$225A Christmas 1979 science fiction film from Walt Disney Productions, The Black Hole featured this robotic member in a prominent role. Vincent (whose full name is V.I.N.Cent (“Vital Information Necessary, Centralized”) L.F. 396) used artificial intelligence, anti-gravity propulsion, and built-in laser guns to advise and defend a crew of brave human explorers aboard the U.S. S. Palomino: Captain Dan Holland (Robert Forster), Lieutenant Charlie Pizer (Joseph Bottoms), Dr. Alex Durant (Anthony Perkins), Dr. Kate McCrae (Yvette Mimieux) along with journalist Harry Booth (Ernest Borgnine). Their epic encounter with the U.S.S. Cygnus and its commander Dr. Hans Reinhardt (Maximillian Schell) at the far edges of space was not a box office success, but the toys inspired by the film are rare and highly prized.
Completely poseable, V.I.N.Cent is in excellent unrestored condition. The figure is unpackaged but otherwise near new with only slight scratches on the rare genuine supporting base stand. All laser guns, retractable arms, and retractable legs are fully intact. The head raises and lowers. Ready for your own adventures into the future.
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Dinky Toys Volkswagen No. 181
$46First issued in 1956, Dinky’s No. 181 Volkswagen Saloon was made in England by Meccano Ltd. until 1970. This is a second series version of the venerable Beetle in good original slate blue paintwork with silver painted trim and red painted taillights. Original rubber tires on aluminum spun wheels. Axles roll freely. rolling axles. Minor chipping. Spots of wear and scratches on black painted tin baseplate.
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Vintage Hornby Clockwork LMS Locomotive
$150Made by Meccano Ltd., Hornby released its first clockwork O gauge train in 1920. Despite introducing a reliable electric model train in 1930, clockwork motors remained the mainstay of Hornby trains until 1937. The meticulously crafted wind-up mechanisms powered locomotives that appealed to the railroad enthusiasts and young engineers alike. A fine addition to Hornby or tinplate train collections.
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