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ACTION FIGURE: i am looking for the name of the action figure or toy line that featured an action figure that has a torso that is a human on one side and when you push a button in his stomach his torso will flip to show a blue side, the figure also had two faces on the head, i done have much info excepe i think the bad guys were a bug like beings.; Reply
action figure: In late 1970, i know early 1980, mom got me a toy it was a action figure white white male black suit muscled figure, he came with this like green with yellowish tint horse with huge yellow wings he could ride it. I knowit was before Gi joe and transformers and he man please help me find this.; Reply
ACTION FIGURE - 1980s: In the early 1980's there was an actin figure, a green man in a cage made of some sticky rubber that can be broken and stuck back together. It's an early memory of toys I had as a young boy. Any idea waht im taking about?; Reply
Action Figure - Robot: Alright, I'm pretty good at finding information. I've found everything on every toy or show I ever cared to look up from my childhood. There is however 1 figure I can't find any intel on. In 1993 I saw a cheap plastic white robot (with I believe a black head and silver face) figure that came with a complete set of removable battle armor(also white). The Box had a clear plastic cover so you could see the product, the robot was not in the armor, the armored suit was displayed beside the robot figure. I remember the primary color of the figure was white. I saw this figure in a Toys R Us I believe in Sahvannah Georga, while traveling with my parents. The year was 1993 because it was also the same year that the Alien and renegade Predator (by Kenner) combo set was released, those being popular toys, I was easily able to find the production date on them. I decided to buy that instead, as they were the most movie accurate figures of those 2 series.However, if I had known that I would have never seen that white toy robot with removable battle armor again, I would have gotten that instead. I never saw it again, in any toy store. I searched Toys R Us and Kay-Bee, but never saw it again. Prehaps it only released in certain states. I have tried searching Toys R Us records and 1993 Toy list, I have lost this battle and have come to the conclusion that I cannot find this product. I fear I will never know the name of that robot figure. I will donnate $100.00 if you can find the name of this 1993 action figure I saw in a Toys R Us.; Reply
Aircraft carrier: Around 1977 I had a plastic WWII aircraft carrier about 3 feet that launched propeller airplanes by 2 different methods (this was not hand held). One was by elastic and the other was by pulling back on a yellow stick shift that moved the plane down the middle of the carrier on a slide. When the slide hit the end of the deck the plane launched. Can't remember the name and where to find one. I have searched ebay and the internet with no luck. Any ideas?; Reply
Alien Dinosaur - 1970's (1978ish): Electronic, Multi - legged Alien Dinosaur with light sensor in its chest. I had this awesome toy when I was 6. It was a green alien reptile with 6 or 8 legs and would crawl towards you unless you shot it in the chest with a hand held light. It reminded me of Tundro from the Herculoids. I'm begging to know more... I'm going nuts!!! Thanks.; Reply
alphabet blocks - Mattel Tuff Stuff - 1970's: I have 59 Tuff Stuff alphabet blocks, multiples of some letters but am missing the letter Y. How much would these be worth today? I've seen a 26 letter set on Ebay for $70 and the auction hadn't closed yet. Are they more valuable because they aren't missing a letter? Mine are in used condition.; Reply
Alphabet Hand Puppet: I'm desperately searching for a red dog hand puppet with the big and lower case "D" in his outh (he has white ears with black spots) and a green alligator hand puppet with the upper and lower case "A" in his mouth. They were two of a set of 26 animal hand puppets, each with a different letter in the mouth. I purchased the set from FAO Schwartz 2002 Christmas catalog; in my search, I see that they were sold at Lilian Vernon but that they are no longer in stock.; Reply
Animated Action figure: I have a army man that was made in 1987 from a company called regency in that was in New York NY I don't know what the name of it is can you help me??; Reply
baby blanket: I'm looking for a baby blanket I had when I was little. It was blue with a single cow on it and had little flowers all over it with ruffled edges. It was sort of like a quilt but came in a crib set. It is from about 1989. I have a picture of the one I have that is very tatered and faded if that would help at all. I'm not sure who made it. possibly JcPenney. If I could figure this out that would help me in my search to locate one in better condition.; Reply
baby ring walker: how can I locate a 1970-1980 colorful ring baby walker; Reply
Barbie Grocery Store Playset from 2000: I would like to find replacement parts for a Barbie Grocery Store Playset for which the assembly manual is dated 2000. I do not know the actual name of the item.; Reply
battat clear plastic to see gears wind up car with key: Lost the key, where to find another one, battat doesn't keep old stock; Reply
Battery operated airplane: Hello, I have been searching for quite some time for a battery operated airplane I had as a young boy in the late 60's. I'm not sure of the manufacturer but it could be Marx. I think it was either a P40 or P47 WWII plane. It had 3 buttons on top and each one would operate the propeller, the wheels would go up and down, the guns would make noise.; Reply
Bizarre relative to hula hoop: What was a toy from the 60s that was a sort of a bizarre relative to the hula hoop....it was a pole with a big pair of plastic hands attached to each end--two people were supposed to put the hands on their stomachs and lean in and move around to make something attached to the middle of the pole spin around.; Reply
BLACK VINYL BABY DOLL: In the early 50's I was given a black rubber baby doll with painted face and hair. I am guessing she was about 8-10 inches long with movable arms and legs. I believe she was a drinking/wetting doll. I called her my 'amos sandra' doll because that was stamped on the back of her neck. I would love to find out anything about this doll.; Reply
board game: In the early 1970's, I played a castle marble game where you had to ascend to the top with the chance your marble might land in an open hole that would drop it somewhere else on the board. It was not king the hill, but the "board" was mountain shaped. Thank you:); Reply
BOARD GAME QUESTION - TWISTER: WAS THE GAME TWISTER INVENTED IN 1966 OR 1969?; Reply
Buzz Lightyear w/ Spinning Light - up Helmet: I saw a question about this same toy from your 2006 archives. I need the answer to the same question!; Reply
CAR - Matchbox - wheelies: My father has this little 1957 Chevy battery powered matchbox car. He has had it since I can remember and this evening I was toying with my daughters remote controlled car and he pulled the car out. It's battery contacts are corroded off the car from leaving the batteries in for years. The only thing I can say to desrcibe it is that its a 2-speed car with a pull lever on the back that makes it pull wheelies and that its a Matchbox car with copyright date of 1985. I am curious to find him another but he doesn't remember the name of it. Could you help me find some information on this vehicle?; Reply
CAR SET WITH BARREL AND FLAME JUMP: Around the mid 70's I had a game that came with little plastic cars that you pumped up with a little pump and you would aim them at ramps and there was a flame jump and also barrels to jump over anyone have any idea about what this is? i can't remember the name at all or who made it...; Reply
cascade wall hung arcade gaming machine made by bell fruit in 1970s: were can i buy one; Reply
Clown Doll Rushton: I'm trying to find out how much my Rushton Clancy The Clown Doll is worth. He about 18 inches tall with a hat and plastic face. Very good condition, hes wearing a poke a dot clown suit, he has big black feet. Thank you - Carol; Reply
crashable diecast car: What was the name, or brand of a serie of diecast cars that were on sale in the late 80's. These car had switching side or back pannel that would rotate on impact and show the car as damaged?; Reply
DanDee Collector's Choice 16" Porcelain Dolls: Recently, I purchased two DanDee 16" dolls for $2.00 each. I believe these dolls might be collectibles. One is blonde in green velvet with satin trim, the other is burnette in a brown silk with a rose collar with lace trim. Both have matching hats, white stockings and white leather tie shoes. Can anyone tell me about these dolls?; Reply
Doll: I have a doll that has a long red soft body. long legs with strips. the head looks like its made up of straw with a hard plastic? face sewn on the front. no hair or anything. my uncle bought it for me for my 1st birthday. thats been 44 years ago.; Reply
doll: I am looking for a doll made given to me at Christmas 1956 or 1957 she had a hard plastic head and soft plastic body, she was named Mary Ann, dressed in red and white eyelet dress, a little red jacket, a red cap. the was about 14 inches or more. I was raised in foster care and this was the only gift I ever had from my Daddy, she was lost, and I want to find another one, I have searched for many years and no sucess. She has a little red button shaped like a heart , like a lapel pin, golden blond hair, shoes, socks and under pants. Please try to help me find one or a picture, she would not have beenexpensive, since my Daddy was very poor. My Daddy lived in Seminary, Ms. The doll could have been purchased in Kansas City, Kansas at the Army base, Mississippi or Foley, Alabama where I was in foster care. Thank you for any help. I have searched for so long and have not found anything yet. Gladys; Reply
Doll: I'm looking for a Knickerbocker Sleepyhead doll circa 1960's . Mine had a rubber face and hands. I can only find rubber faced ones online. Do you know what year the rubber handed ones were made?; Reply
doll: I came across a 1964 mattel black drowsy doll with voice box (not pull string) in very good condition and would like to know the approximate value.; Reply
DOLL: Very similar construction to the Remco Beatle's soft figures. Has red guitar marked with "Rosebud" on front and "Made in England" just on the guitar. There is no other markings on the doll. It has brown hair brown eyes and red lips. The body is all flat black. What is this doll?; Reply
doll - 1971: I have a doll about 10 inches tall.It is marked Mattell Inc Mexico . It has a circle with a c inside it. Marked 1971 #14 . It is rubbery feeling and it's hair is molded .Just wondering if you know anytjing about this doll. Thank you Brenda.; Reply
DOLL - BEAR - DanDee Keepsake Memories: I have a doll described above, it is a bear face and hands with a purple dress, and a purple and green ribbon on her head. Doll/Bear made by DanDee, "Keepsake Memories", Bisque Hands and Face wearing Purple lace and a White Bust and Front of Dress with Purple Flowers. Mounted on Post, still within the box. I have looked EVERY where. Any ideas or hints would be greatly appreciated!! Can you please tell me if I have a chance of identifying this doll. I have a picture.; Reply
DOLL - football player - vintage: i found a doll at a garage sale. It is 16' tall, plastic hands, and head with a helmet.The tag says CHARM Originals Inc, Kansas City, MO I have tried to look it up on Google and I can't find anything. i would like to know the age and if it is a Green Bay Packer or not.; Reply
DOLL - KMART: Kmart doll with dark curls,and blue eyed porcelain face. She came in a navy blue hat box, with old fashioned tennis outfit, an apron that has "play" embroidered on it, and a grey coat.; Reply
doll - Playtown - Wooden Toy: I recently founda minature wooden bakery ( shelves and counter) labeled "Playtown Bakery". It looks to be from the 1930's, but I'm not sure. Could not find any info on the web about an old company called Playtown. Do you have any info about this toy?; Reply
Doll - sticker dispenser: A friend of mine is trying to find a doll that she always wanted as a child, but her parents would never buy her. All se can remember is that stickers came out of the doll's belly. This item would have been out in the 1990's. Do you have any idea what the name of the doll is so I can find one for her?; Reply
Doll - Stuffed Max (Little Mermaid): My stuffed Max, the sheep dog from the Little Mermaid is very worn out. It was purchased in Macy's in 1989. I was wondering if it is still sold anywhere? Thanks.; Reply
Dozzzy doll: How much is a Dozzzy Doll worth. I have one that was in great shape but was damaged and need to know how much it would be to replace it.; Reply
Fisher Price Backyard Treehouse: Where can I find replacement parts for the above outdoor playhouse product # 75972?; Reply
German Teddy Bear 1950's: I am looking for the maker of a 1950's German made teddy bear with mohair, stuffed with straw, jointed, growler, and had a cloth tag on the back that read "teddy". I got it in 1957 in Germany. I would like to know the maker. It was a Large Bear, over 20 inches, maybe 30 inches. Thank you! Mary Jo; Reply
Girlhood journey Shannon: how to purchase?; Reply
Goofy Doll - "I'm Goofy": I'm looking for a stuffed plush Disney Goofy doll that says "I'm Goofy" on Goofy's shirt. My husband had one when he was little (born in 1978) and I wanted to try and find one for a birthday present. Do you have any idea where I could find one? I've looked all over online and have had no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!; Reply
Hair Dryer: Can you tell me the value of an old hair dryer that I have from Sears and Roebuck? It is a standing model with a pick metal hood and chrome stand. It is still in working condition.; Reply
HAPPY FACED DOLL DRESSED IN RED AND WHITE STRIPED NIGHTSHIRT AND CAP: During the early 60's my brother was given a vinyl doll with painted hair dressed in a red & white striped nightshirt and cap. His face was freckled and he had a huge grin reminiscent of Alfred E. Newman from MAD magazine. I appreciate your time and help.; Reply
holly hobbie china tea set 1988: how much is it worth?; Reply
horsehead doll: What can you tell me about a vinyl barbie like doll with a horse head, brown body with molded on clothing?; Reply
Horsman 1961 musical doll: My doll is marked Horsman Doll Co 1961 on the back. It has a round wood knob on the back and when you wind it, the doll plays Brahm's lullaby. It has molded hair and a soft vinyl body and is 11 inches in length. It has holes on the tummy for the sound to come from the music box inside. The eyes open and shut when you lay her down. It no longer has clothes. I can't find any information about this doll on the internet, and would appreciate any information you can give me. My father died three months after he picked this out for me and my mother recently found the doll and gave it to me. Thank you in advance for your help.; Reply
JC Penney Three - Way sewing machine: How much is this product worth?; Reply
Large Scale Toy Stage Coach: Hello Sir,I am trying to find a needle in a very large haystack it seems. I would be greatful for any assistance you may be kind enough to offer me. I had a neighbour who in Circa 1968/1971/2/3 was given quite a large plastic Stage Coach and approximately 4 Horses. The coach its self was approximately 8/9 cm in length and approximately 8cm standing on its wheels.Approximately 7/7 cm wide and was pale in colour almost caramel, wheels were dark. It was a solid object, excellent quality, heavey plastic, opening doors with solid hinges and coloured seats . The quality of finnish was superb as I remember, it had a working suspension. We were a very poor family at that time and anything of such quality was a pipe dream for me. After some months he loaned it to me for a week and intrusted it to my care. For a whole week, aware of a limited time in my site, I stayed awake all night long almost the whole week and claimed to be sick for 2 days just to allow me time to take in and enjoy something so amazing ane beautiful , you see for one week, it was mine.I have searched website after website and followed evey option to seach for .... Collectable Stage Coach 1960s.... Large Plastic Staqe coach 1960s/1970s... ect, in the hope that somewhere out there may be a surviving example as I am sure many were made. I have no idea what make it was or if his grandmother bought it from the United States on her travels or bought in London at that time. could you please help a young boy, deep inside who once dreamed of one day owning a coach such as this. it has haunted me for over 30 years as I was approximately 7/8 at that time and am now 46 years old.; Reply
Late 1980's Pink Teddy Bear and Pink Elephant With Squeaker (bear does NOT have a squeaker): I have a bear and an elephant who were both most likely sold in the mid to late 1980's. They are cotton candy pink and the bear has half moon shaped ears and a half moon shaped tail that stuck out from the body. She sits upright and her legs are straight, but move outward towards the outer sides of her body to form feet (this is slight. it is much the same way as some cloth dolls who have painted on shoes.) I think her body may be slightly pear shaped. She has a hot pink heart that is velvety to the touch (it is plastic and I can feel a peg-like back to it through the fabric. It is the same as the noses on some other stuffed animals: it is covered with a fine layer of...flocking?...like similar to the so soft my little ponies. lol) on the left side of her chest. The material she is made of is light pink plush, and it is not super short, but not long either. She has fake black eyes that have light brown or brownish grey irises. Her nose and mouth are made of black yarn. Her tag is not on the butt, rather it is on the outermost side of one of her legs. There are several pieces of fabric that were stitched together to create this bear: four for the abdomen { call this her abdomen: (l). the middle line is the stitching. It's the same on her back. Of course, she was stitched up the sides too. Her head appears to be comprised of two separate pieces of fabric that were sewn together and then added to the body. The stitching goes around her neck in a circle. The same is true of the arms and legs [they are two pieces of fabric that were stitched together and then added to the body]. This description matches that of the elephant as well. However, she had white ear insides and white feet that folded up against her body (the backs of both the ears and feet were pink though, so they were not white all over). Also I'm not sure what her stitching was like. Whenever you shook the elephant she would squeak, via a hard box like mechanism inside her abdomen. She has an elastic loop on her head. Also, she did NOT have the heart on her chest that the bear has. She also does not have colored irises (just small black eyes) The bear measures to be about 16 inches and the elephant measures to be about 6 inches, give or take a little. I do not know the maker of either the bear or elephant because the tags are worn and completely white from washing. I would be extremely appreciate if anyone could give me any information if they know of similar sounding toys. I am desperate to find out the maker (I am pretty sure it was the same one for both of them).; Reply
LIL SWEETEZ LAMB/SHEEP STUFFED ANIMAL!!: DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THIS SHEEP/LAMB? IT IS WHITE WITH PINK PAWS IT IS MY DAUGHTER'S FAVORITE TOY! PLEASE HELP!!! THIS LAMB/SHEEP IS MADE BY LIL SWEETEZ I BOUGHT IT AT J.C. PENNY'S; Reply
little boy blue: i have a ty made by rushton company out of atlanta georgia it is a little boy blue doll with a music box inside it has a sash that says little by blue it is very cute wuld like t find out mre abut it found it in a basement. thank you very much.; Reply
Magic drawing board helpers.: Accessories to the magic drawing board for childrens parties.; Reply
marx rc frankenstein /mr mercury robot: Why is it that the brown show frankenstein is concidered rare and does it effect the price as to the black shoe verion ? same question for the gold verion of mr mercury.; Reply
Mattel's Shrinking Violet doll: I had one of these when I was young,and would be interested in having one again...I believe Shrinking Violet was a character on "The Funny Company" cartoon show (I watched this on WGN Chicago, in the early 60's. Could you verify if this is correct. If not, where DID she come from? Thanks!; Reply
Mellotone childs piano: Where can i get parts or who needs the parts I have?; Reply
mid 80s jewel doll: Could you tell me the name of and who made the doll in the mid 80s that could fold it's arms/legs/head into it's body that was shaped like a gem? Any info would be great. thanks, andrea.; Reply
miniture hand held drumset miniture hand held drum set: some time between 1990 and 2005 i bought a miniture battery operated drum set that fit in the palm of my hand cant remimber where i got it or the name of it would love to get another one can any one tell me what it was called or who made it?; Reply
Model of human heart: In the 1960s, my friend's brother had a model of human heart. It had a pump mechanism and you had to add some food coloring to some liquid (resembling blood). Looking for the name of the manufacturer and perhaps the name of this "smart toy" in the 1960s.; Reply
monkey controled by knobs: I am looking for a toy from about late 60' early 70's. It looked like a picture frame similar to etch r sketch but inside it had a soft pink foam rubber thing that looked like a monkey and you could move it with knobs and stretch it and smush it together and move it all around inside the frame, the size of the box was about 8 X 10.....i wanted to show it ot my kids and i can't find it for anything online. and i can't remember the maker or name of it. Does anyone else remember this toy? Thanks.; Reply
mr. potato head: How much is a 1966 mr. potato head worth?; Reply
mrs beasley doll: I have a mrs. beasley doll older than the sixties version I think, the worn out tag say the rushton company, I recall it saying 195?. The doll is a little different than the other versions that I have several of, but still the polka dot blue dress. Do you know anything about this doll? Value if any?; Reply
MRS. BEASLEY TALKING DOLL: My Mom has a 1967 Mrs. Beasley doll that no longer talks. Is there any self repair tips you could give me?; Reply
Music Box - Baby In a Crib: When I was in preschool in the early 90s I had a music box that I haven't seen in years. It was a white crib with a baby sitting up in it, and had next to it sat some stacking circles and a teddy bear. The material that the baby sat on was pink and white plaid, and I think I remember some lace. The turnkey was on the bottom of the crib, and there was a little metal plug on one of the crib ends that would stop the music if you pushed it in. The baby in the crib would 'bounce' up and down with the music (very slowly, as I remember). All the components of this music box were wooden and appeared hand painted. I'm sure it was given to me by an older family member, because even when I had it, it looked a bit worn. Perhaps the 70s?; Reply
Musical crank - "Sing a Song of Sixpence": In the early 50's I had a toy shaped like a metal pie. when I turned the crank it played "Sing a Song of Sixpence". At the end of the song, metal black crows popped up through the pie top. What is the name of this toy, the maker and any ideas how I look for it again? Probably not real safe now, but I have a real fondness for this toy. Thank you for any information.; Reply
Musical moving screen toy: I found this old toy of mine. It says on the front Blue Box. The front is white, witha small clock it the top right hand corner. You wind it up it plays its a small world and whe the screen moves it shows dalmatian puppies playing. The handle is blue and the back is yellow.; Reply
Novelty toy for making face outlines: Hi I am looking for a toy that was all the rage in the 90's it consisted of lots of retractable soft metal spikes that stick up out of a square area. You would retract the spikes and then stick them on your face or hand and when you pulled them away the toy would show the outline of your face or hand.; Reply
Old Rubber Faced Stuffed Panda: I'm looking for a stuffed panda that my mother received as a gift around 1950. It had a rubber nose and mouth. I believe orignally it had plastic eyes. Short little arms and legs, that were black, and a white stomach. She thinks her uncles may have won it at a carnival. I've found similar looking Teddy Bears, but no Pandas. Do you happen to know where I might find something close to that on a limited budget?; Reply
Orange and purple bear with reversible head from 1992 - 1994 (somewhere in there): I had a bear he was orange and purple (i think) and his head flipped back (it was reversible) into a scary bear. I know there were tv commercials for them, my mom told there were anyway. And I know it was purchased between 1992 and 1994. I also that they paid twelve dollars for it. It also had claws that were coved by a piece of cloth that folded back. It basically transformed from a cut bear to a scary bear with claws and teeth. It was a stuffed animal. Do you have any idea what it was?; Reply
Orphan Annie Doll Outfits: I am searching for outfits for little orphan annie dolls. Would you know how to find them? I've Googled this topic but without any luck. Thank you.; Reply
Outdoor large plastic toy: 1960's/70's toy. Multicolored three piece plastic wheel that you could sit in and ride down a hill (It wasn't hi tech.When you rode down a hill you did somersaults right along with the wheel.) It came apart and then could be re configured to make a slide, or a teeter totter. The three pieces were curved and were similar to tongue and groove in the way they connected. As I recall the tongue portion was shaped like the tip of an arrow. When assembled as a wheel, it stood probably 3 to 3.5 feet tall (Diameter.) It was maybe 18 to 24 inches wide, and the thickness of the pieces were probably around 4 to 5 inches. My sisters used to call it the rolly polly but they are sure that wasn't the real name. I have searched it about a thousand ways and find nothing. The more I think about it, it may have been four pieces not three.; Reply
Paper Flower Grows in Water: In the late 60s, early 70s, there was a toy - a paper flower that expanded and grew when placed in water. Do you recall what these were called and if they are still available? Thank you!; Reply
Pin - Head Toy: What is the name of the toy made up of a bunch of dull metal pins that keeps the shape of your hand or whatever object you put in to it? It was in that movie "Vice Versa" with Fred Savage and I have one sitting on my desk, but have no idea what it's called. I've just been referring to it as the Pin-Head toy.; Reply
Plastic hand squeeze toy.: What is the name of the little plastic yellow squeeze toy that when you squeeze it, the ears pop out. I think it has large round eyes and a big nose also.; Reply
Plastic Puzzle Cube: In about 1957-58 I bought a plastic translucent puzzle box which asked the player to drop the little black ball in the top and to twist and turn the three-dimensional box until you removed the ball from the bottom, having found the secret pathway through the maze. I loved the game dearly, and was dismayed when the box melted too much on a radiator where someone (not me!) had placed it. I don't remember the manufacturer's name. We might guess Mattel, Hasbro, or Milton Bradley. Any ideas about the name of this toy, or where I might look to purchase a vintage toy like this?; Reply
Play set with figurine: I think the set was out late 80's or 90's the action figure with the set was a man that had a gray hat, brown hair, dark blue torso, exposed muscular arms with brown gloves on the hands. The hands had small holes in order to hold items, neither the hat or the gloves were removable. The legs were light blue and had boots covering the feet, I think they were brown in color and did not come off. The arms moved and the legs bent at the waist. Please help find character or play set that contains this figure.; Reply
Playskool Good Humor Ride on Truck: WHERE in the world can I find the classic Good Humor ride on toy from the 70's? Thank you!; Reply
Playskool Landscape Peg Set: Where could I find a set made in 1950's in Chicago, Ill; Reply
PLUSH - Teddy Bear - Snuggle - 1986: Teddy Bear - 1986 Snuggle bear from the Snuggles fabric softner company how much is the bear worth today?; Reply
plush toys: I am looking for the Kids II blue sleeping praying Elephant named Ernie. He has a stripped green night cap and a pull string on his bottom that plays the lords prayer. My son has one that got ripped and I want to get another. Any idea where to find on? Thanks Paul.; Reply
Plush/Stuffed animal: Perhaps from the mid to late 1980s. A stuffed small toy that was a cat and then you would pull something like a hood over the face and it would become a rabbit. I believe toys r us sold them and perhaps mcdonalds.; Reply
Pop - up play family treehouse circa 1978 - 82: I am searching for the maker and whereabouts of a pop-up play family treehouse from around 1978-1982. I cannot remember if it was "Little people," or weebles. It was approx. 16-18" high and when you popped-up the treetop there were four rooms on level for the play family set. It may have been just regular action figures I can't quite remeber. I am hoping you can point me in the right direction so I can find one. Thank you, thank you. Sincerely, Sandra; Reply
Pre 1900 black male advertising doll: We do not know much about this piece, please help. Pre-1900 Black Male Advertising Doll. It has a key wind on back of wood flat head. His face hands and feet are like a papier mache. Molded hair. Painted teeth. When you wind it (it sounds like a clock and his eyes move back and forth and hands move. It has a piece of paper on the back that says to display different items for sale in his hands. Original clothes and hat. Stands 23" tall on wood block. Was in our customers fathers store window and in their family for years. Any ideas, as to a value or what it is?; Reply
Rag Dolls: Do you know where I can find small (approximately 4" to 5") rag dolls with no clothes, etc. I can buy bulk, if necessary. I am looking to use then in a craft project.; Reply
RIDE ON - Rocking Horse - 1950s: I have a rocking horse from the 1950's that I would like to fix. It has a big crack on the seat and I currently have it duct taped. It is also missing a chunk of the front legs. I believe it it made out of some type of resin. It stands on wood and is attached with springs. I would love to fix it for my new twin grandchildren. My husband is very handy if anyone has any ideas on how to repair it. I also would be willing to have someone fix it if it didn't cost too much. Please help!; Reply
Riding Toy - 19070's Chopper style trike: I'm trying to remember the name of an early to mid-seventies chopper style trike that I had as a kid in northern Ohio. It was metal frame, possibly painted with a flame job. It had a high backed black bucket seat, large solid rubber on metal spoked front wheel with the pedals on the front wheel, and as I mentioned "chopper" style front forks. I seem to remember a "3" on the front of the neck, but I could be wrong on that.; Reply
Robot, or possibly motorized car?: I had this toy - I believe it was in the early 1980's. It was a robot man of some kind along with a car/vehicle.; Reply
rocking horse: I have a todays kids rocking horse and the rubber that makes the horse go up and down is very old and nees to be replace the horse its in very good shape but I would like to keepit for my other grand babies to use I have a 1-800 258 -toys number but I can not seems to get thru to todays kids that's where this rocking horse is made at .. If you can help me with any info on how to buy just the rubber I would greatly appericate it .; Reply
Rope and Cup Toy: I played with (circa 1966) that I put around my ankle, had a rope and some sort of cup on the end of the rope that I would have to jump over with my opposite foot, can you tell me what that was, has been forever bothering me to have forgotten it!; Reply
Rushton Star Creation Monkey: I got this monkey from my Great Grandma ALONG time ago and cant find any info on it and was wondering if you could help!!!?? Its not Tippy or Zippy. I do have a pic if thatll help!; Reply
saw mill: in the mid 70's i was given a small "saw mill" as a gift. it was plastic with a small table saw, sander, i think drill and a lot of balsa wood. i believe the box a an old cowboy fort on it that you could replicate. it was like my first shopsmith. any ideas who made it and is it still availible somewhere?; Reply
Sesame street big bird and cookie monster chair: I had a cookie monster chair when i was a child.It was made in 1979 by knickbocker. Any ideas on where i would find another one and also searching for the big bird chair also made in 1979. they both have the 2 yellow legs in the back; Reply
Singing Typewriter Toy, 1970's: I'm looking for a toy I had as a kid in the 1970's. It was a singing typewriter, that had little plastic muppet like characters. You would hit the key and they would open their mouth and sing a note. I seem to remember the "typewriter" was like an orange color, maybe yellow keys, and the muppets were all different colors.It was a toddler/preschool toy. Any idea what this was called? I really loved that toy and want to track another one down. Thanks!; Reply
Single AA Battery Monster trucks: In the mid-eighties I had many small 10-15cm trucks/cars, the chassis was largely the same, had a simple switch and a place to slot in a single aa battery. The top would clip on and where from memort largly monster trucks and the like. They would drive in a straight line and climb stuff. Really happy memories of playing with them but I can't remember what they were called, any idea?; Reply
slot cars: When i was young lad my parents bought for me a slot car set, i think it had piste de la racecourse written on the box, I was a 4 slot set plastic cars wth drivers top and bottom and went round in like a figure of 8,battery powered,not sure who made it ,please help with the real name, also had something speedway written on it.thanks Phill; Reply
Soft Plastic Squeeze Gun?: It was from the mid 1970's. I do not know the maker. It was a soft-plastic, pliable, hollow hand-held and the size of 10-14 year-olds hand red gun. You would put inside the red gun a yellow ping pong size ball, though it could really be any color, it just came with yellow ones. When you squeezed the base the balls shot out. They were great to play with. My cousins and I played with them at my grandparents house and are now trying to locate them, but we have no idea what they are called. Please let me know if you can help or need any more information. Thanks.; Reply
spinning ballerina and magnetic mirror - very small, possibly made in china, circa 1950's or 60.s: When I was small, I had a simple toy. It was a small mirror about two inches and it came with a little ballerina. When you moved the mirror near the ballerina, it would spin. I recently saw one in the movie DOUBT. It was a toy that the priest gave to a student. Can you tell me about it and can I still buy one.; Reply
stuffed dog: In the 1960's I had several stuffed dogs---I called tthem Jingles---but not sure if that's the real name---they came in all colors, and for the mouth it was a white fuzz. They had a cylinder in the belly with xylaphone like chimes that a ball would hit the different notes when shaken. What were these called??; Reply
stuffed giraffe: im looking for pull string giraffe we bought around 9 years ago i dont know the manufacturer but it plays if i could talk with animals brown and white.; Reply
Stuffed toy - Flower the skunk stuffed toy holding a flower with wind - up flower: I would appreciate anyone information on anyone having this toy for sale. I remember it as stuffed toy holding a flower and the flower would rotate after you wound it up. Phil.; Reply
swing and slide set hedstrom saturn: have you the assembly instructions for the above please.; Reply
talking pee wee herman: when I pull the string, his voice is garbled.; Reply
Tammy and Pepper Dolls and accessories: what is the value of a tammy doll jukebox, and near mint pepper doll with some clothing ?; Reply
teeter tot rocker with black swans: I believe it is from the 5o's an its an original teeter tot with black swans and the name teeter tot over the top of the swans. Mfg by Delphos Bending co, the pat. design number is 171458. It has 3 large blue beads in the front. I was wondering about how much it is worth? Thank you, Joy; Reply
tile board - 1960's: My grandparents had a blue tile board, about 12"x14" with holes where you could design with small square and triangle tiles. The tiles were white, yellow and red. Any idea the name of this set? I am trying to buy this somewhere.; Reply
toy bench - " Shirt Tales": I have a "shirt Tales" toy bench that I'm trying to find out what it's worth. Can you please help me find out or direct me to where I can find out? Thanks; Reply
TOY SKILLET OR FRYING PAN THAT MAKES SIZZLING SOUNDS: I'M LOOKING FOR A TOY SKILLET OR FRYING PAN FROM THE LATE 50'S OR EARLY 60'S THAT MAKES SIZZLING SOUNDS. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS ITEM IS BATTERY OPERATED OR WIND-UP. WHEN YOU WOULD PUT BACON OR EGGS IN IT IT WOULD MAKE SIZZLING SOUNDS. THIS WAS A TOY MY WIFE HAD AS A CHILD, I'M NOT SURE IF IT WAS PART OF A PLAY SET OR SOLD ALONE. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR YEARS, AND WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME. THANKS.; Reply
toy submarine: In the early 70s I had a toy sub that worked in the water and was operated through tubes and a little hand held control.Do you know the name and maker of this toy? thank you.; Reply
TOY VALUES: Judith Pregnant doll value and 1965 blonde Ken, and Matchbox Cars, Lincoln Continential, Old.; Reply
TRACING DISC - CARTOON: During the 1970s, my aunt had a set of (I think) 6 plastic discs, about 4 inches across. You would tack this disc through some drawing paper into a piece of cardboard. You would make a mark at the top of the paper and turn the disc to position 1 and trace the cutout marked "1." Then you would rotate the disc to position 2 and trace cutout 2 and so on. At the end you would remove the tack and disc. Underneath there would be a completed drawing/cartoon. It was the coolest thing ever!!! But no one seems to have heard of it. What was this called? Is there anyplace I could obtain a set of these that you know of?; Reply
tricycle - mattel - varoom - 1964: I was wondering if you could help me find information about this tricycle I have,or pictures.; Reply
Tricycle - Strawberry Shortcake - 1981: I'm trying to find a value on this tricycle for a co-worker of mine. It is made by Hedstrom on 10/12/81 and is model number 91092. I have a picture but I don't see where I can attach one on your site. Here is a link that will take you to the picture...I hope. Thanks for your help. Image; Reply
TRUCK - MULTIPLE WHEEL CRAWLER - 1980's: During the mid 1980s I had a toy that was battery operated and had approx 8-10 wheels. It has reminds me of a caterpillar with 8-12 wheels. The engine was at the back of the vehicle and you turned it on by pushing a large gear shift lever on the motor. That thing would crawler over anything! Can you help me?; Reply
Trying to identify doll by Drei M Puppen: Sorry, having trouble with your data entry form. Hope you can help me identify a doll I found at a yard sale last week. Seller said doll had belonged to her grandmother. Still in "new" condition, doll is just over 12" tall; has rooted brown hair; blue sleep eyes and is fully dressed in cotton panties; sheer yellow dress/white flocked flowers/shoes and socks . . . and still has her Drei M Puppen hang tag attached. Thanks to the internet, I probably have enough background on both the company and Marta Maar, but am trying to identify the doll (by name) . . . year of production and type of material. Display box (if she had one) was not available, but she did have her original cardboard carton, wih slits and one remaining piece of ribbon that might have held her in place. Markings on the doll included 3M logo and 1400-32. (Box is imprinted: Made in W. Germany 4888/84.) Original sale tag shows she was offered for $3.49 but later reduced to $2.49. . . Can't tell if her torso and limbs are hard plastic or celluloid. Because of seam down he outside of leg I thought she might be the latter, until I read that celluloid were banned around the 1950s. . . Any thoughts on what I might have here and her current value?; Reply
Uncle Wiggily Game Contents: I have two Uncle Wiggiley games (the 1967 version I think) but the cards are all mixed together. Can you tell me what cards belong in a game so I can sort them out. I have white ones and red ones. Some of the white ones don't have numbers on them. Can you give me a list of what I need for one whole game?; Reply
various wood toy figures made in spain: We have a variety of wood toy figures from our childhood (Late 60's early 70's). There are Three little pigs and the big bad wolf that have springs for the neck and wrists that make the heads and hands move like a bobble head. There are also wooden owls, storks, dogs, cats, antelope, kangaroos, elephants, turtles and donkeys. They are all have the same stamp on the bottom. The stamp appears to say "Vila Made in Spain Patentada" (might be Patentaga or Patentaqa). Some are painted wood and some are natural wood. We are trying to get more information on them and would like to know if they are worth anything. We have looked on the internet with no luck so far. Thank you!; Reply
WAGON - Radio Flyer - Blue: I have a Blue Radio Flyer Wagon that I recieved arround 1973, I have never seen another, is this somthing that would be a colector piece?; Reply
WAGON - REPAIR: Is it safe to refurbish a rusted toy wagon? If so how would I do so? Is spray paint safe? chemicals to use to take rust off?; Reply
wallace berrie cars: Hi, found three of these vehicles at a garage sale today. They each say '76 on the bottom, so I bought them thinking they might be older. I have a "move it" truck, a garbage truck, and a police car. Any idea where these came from and if they have any value? Thanks!; Reply
Walt Disney Prod Acyrlic Figurine: I have 15 yellow acyrlic Disney figurnes. I believe they are acyrlic. I would like to know how much they are worth.; Reply
What the name of this toy where triangle and square could be clipped together to make rigid 3D shapes?: I'm trying to find out the name of a building set that consisted of plastic geometric shapes (squares and triangles) that would clip together on the edges. once connected, you could join them back onto themsleves to create elaborate 3D shapes that were rigid. For example a square with four triangles of each edge could be brough together to make a rigis pyrimid. I lived in England during the 80's and 90's as a kid. I have the feeling my parents bought the toy from Selfridges in London.; Reply
wooden full size wagon: i stumbled upon an old wooden wagon in some stuff my dad had stored away in the old barn. the only thing i can find to identify it is "paws coaster" on each side.the letters are about 2" tall hand painted. the wagon is natural finish with red painted wheels. it appears to be all original with slight wear from use and one corner has the nails popping. i'm looking for the maker and date of manufacture as well as value for insurance. any help would be great!; Reply
Wooden Toys from Kentucky I think.: There was a company called Woodkins Toys that made a number of wooden toys--I remember a VW Bug, some animals. I believe the company was in Kentuck or Tennessee in the 60s. The only Woodkins I find when I search is a recent foreign import. Do you have any suggestions of how I might find more information?; Reply
Yano: Where can I find more stories for YANO?; Reply
Yo yo Ball: My son's Yo yo Ball is broke. The string inside is jammed. Is there anyway to open the ball and sort out the string? Or, do I just have to buy another Yo Yo Ball for my son?; Reply

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