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Gorgeous Photos of Unique Collection
This book has stunning pictures of this whole unique doll clothes collection. Beautiful book to enjoy looking through. Has interest especially for fashion history from the 1920-1930s France.
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Superb Black Doll Collecting Guide
Debbie Garrett's "The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls" is a magnificent combination of beauty, knowledge, and cultural celebration!It was wonderful learning about the history of antique and vintage black dolls, as well as the current artists and their creations.This guide provides a fabulous array of delightful pictures denoting the significance of black doll collecting, that is both informative and inspiring!

A Black Doll Collector's Dream Come True
It is the answer to allBlack dollcollector's dreams!I have a number of "doll" books and magazines but none of them have ALL colorBlack doll photos in additon to valuable collectinginformationsuch as that found in this book. I must confess that initially, Ilooked through it four times on the day it arrived.It's fun seeing how many of the pictured dolls I have in my own collection!

Educational, Gained Knowledge and Breathtaking
This book epitomizes true Black Dollizing (New Word).It is truly thorough and precise that even the beginning novice can follow,understand and gain immediate knowledge, as well as adding to the understanding and knowledge of the seasoned Black Doll collector. I have now gained a better understanding to my own knowledge of Black Dolls, so much so that I now have a renewed energy and drive to learn more and more. The pictures and layouts are outstanding and beautiful.I physicallyfeel the energy, and especially the love that each layout and picture was given. This book definitely continues and updates the two Black Doll books by Myla Perkins and is a deffinate asset to any Black Doll Collector.Can't wait for Book II, III and IV.I know the author has that much more knowledge to give us and I shall wait patiently.Thanks Debbie and keep up the excellent work. Rose Hawkins, Connecticut ... Read more

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Excellent book!
A "must have" for Lionel Train enthusiasts. I'm not sure who enjoys it the most, my 60 year old husband or our three year old grandson! Ours is getting so dog-eared from hours of enjoyment that we might need to think about a repalacement!

A peek to an era when advertising art was lively yet simple
Officially licensed by Lionel itself, The Art Of Lionel Trains: Toy Trains And American Dreams by Roger Carp is more than just a simple showcase of promotional art that the Lionel company used to advertise their classic model locomotives; its informed and informative text follows the journey and evolution of the internationally famous model railroading company and its various products that inspired hobbies and dreams in households across America. Illustrated throughout in full color and a highly recommended addition to any personal or community library Railroading History collection, The Art Of Lionel Trains is as much a trip down memory lane for model train buffs as it is a peek to an era when advertising art was lively yet simple.

A little bit disapointed
The book is a beauty (as a graphic arts product) but as the review title reads I am a little bit disapointed. Don�t get me wrong. I like Roger Carp and his writting. In fact, he is almost the only reason I am suscriber to TCC magazine. However the book, in my humble opinion, falls short in the two aspects one could possible focus on: the Lionel art and the information about it. The illustations though as nice as we expect from Lionel history are pretty much common for Lionel enthusiasts and very well known from long ago. One could think that being this a book about Lionel art something special would appear.Read more

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Great photos!
This book has a lot of great photos, mostly in color. The information is pretty good, but there are some areas that seem to have gaps in the narrative. I also would have liked more in-depth information relating to Hasbro instead of mostly the kind of information that you can get from a list. The book tells you when everything was released, what year, who did what, etc. But it lacks any human warmth, and there are really no warm stories of the original creators sitting together and working on GI Joe. Sadly, most of the GI Joe books totally ignore the human factor, aside from giving credit to the names of the people who designed, invented, patented, painted, funded, etc. The book is great for photos, and lots of interesting information. Sadly, it is not a warm, fuzzy book about a children's toy!

Terrific G. I. Joe photos
Plenty of useful and interesting information here, but the real appeal is the generous collection of photographs of vintage Joes and equipment in their natural element : on bivouac, at sea, ready to roll. These are the kind of set-ups that used to make me salivate as a kid and it's fun to revisit via this book.

My husband enjoyed it...
I bought this book as a gift for my husband, who recently began collecting GI Joes. He was very pleased with the book and you can frequently find him browsing it, especially after he receives his catalogs/magazines. ... Read more

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Hot Wheels Textbook!
This is the very finest volume on the subject -- bar none.Each and every car has a one- or two-page listing, complete with description, history, variations, and values by color. Photos are large and lavish. Hot Wheels playsets, accessories, and collateral merchandise are covered as well.Plus, the book is published in a sturdy library binding.It's well worth the price.You will not need another book about Hot Wheels Redlines.

This is THE ultimate guide!
This book is huge! About 400 pages in full colour.Where do you start? Every model and every colour variation is shown in this book and it just brings your memories flooding back.I dont even remember half of these toys.Its all in here.Each model,each variation,gift sets and so much more.
Ultimate Redline Guide Volume 2
Finally!!! An accurate price guide for Redlines. Don't waste your money on Tomarts. This is the book you need! ... Read more

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Worth the money
I don't collect Tyler Wentworth dolls but still loved the book. Lots of good pictures.

The essential reference for the Tyler (et al) collector
I find this book indispensible when trolling eBay for Tyler and family outfits and accessories.There are wonderful detail pictures of the outfits and dolls and special editions.The pictures show you what should have come with the doll or outfit originally.It provides edition sizes too and has saved me money by preventing me from bidding on partial outfits or dolls that are incomplete or have been modified.I have worn this hardback just about limp but it has such a strong binding and good quality paper that it is still stout.I wish Tonner would do a similar book for the Brenda Starr series when she has her 5th anniversary with Tonner.

A must have for any fashion doll collector!!!!
As a collector of Robert Tonner dolls, this book is a must have as a wonderful reference and history of his dolls. Photographs are gorgeous and wonderful details. I highly recommend this book and Amazon has a wonderful deal on it. This book is first class just like the Robert Tonner doll company!!! A++++++++++ ... Read more

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Wonderful New Book on Boys' & Girls' Book Series
Brand new, year 2002 volume dedicated to these series collectibles.It contains 176 pages, filled with more than 325 excellent full color photos.Prices are 2002.There's sufficient text to answer many collector questions.Major chapters include: pricing, intro, publishers, identifying first editions, glossary, abbreviations, resources, and more.Descriptions are complete.This is an exciting collectible, that brings back many childhood memories for collectors.A very nice collector's reference. ... Read more

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Great photo resource!
I consider this book more a photo history of squeaky toys rather than a price guide or historical reference guide.The author has a great collection of large color photos with manufacturer information listed where available.The weakness I found (and the author acknowledges it in the intro) is that there is little history on the companies that made these toys.As someone new to the field, I would like to know more about the Edward Mobley Co. and Arrow Rubber & Plastics who made one of my favorite childhood toys!A plus, I have found the prices listed to be on the high side based on recent purchases off EBay or in local antique shops.If you are new to collecting toys of this type (like me) and interested in seeing the types of squeaky toys available, you'll find this book helpful. ... Read more

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Beanie Book blastin with Information
Looking for a good book to give you information on your collection? I know this book sure helps me! This guide with it's color-filled pictures, andacurate Ty prices is the perfect book to help you with your collection. Italso has bonus ways on how to tell a counterfeit from an original. I almostbought a counterfeit Pincess and Doby, if this guide didn't help me. Itincludes a time line of all Ty Beanie Baby events, plus information on howto tell which Beanie Baby will be expenisive in a year. I bought one for(sadly) $20 and it was $40 two months later. And don't forget, this book itgood for all different stages of Beanie collecting! If you're a collector,this Beanie book is the book for you! :-)

Beanie Book blastin with Information
Looking for a good book to give you information on your collection? I know this book sure helps me! This guide with it's color-filled pictures, andacurate Ty prices is the perfect book to help you with your collection. Italso has bonus ways on how to tell a counterfeit from an original. I almostbought a counterfeit Pincess and Doby, if this guide didn't help me. Itincludes a time line of all Ty Beanie Baby events, plus information on howto tell which Beanie Baby will be expenisive in a year. I bought one for(sadly) $20 and it was $40 two months later. And don't forget, this book itgood for all different stages of Beanie collecting! If you're a collector,this Beanie book is the book for you! :-)

BEST OF THE BEST!
as a 'novice' beanie collector, this book has been the MOST helpful in learning to recognize all the beanies/teenies/et al; don't waste your money on any others, as I have... the pics alone are great; i would be totallylost without this guide! ... Read more

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Not Half Bad
Quite useful for a quick check.Very useful for on line auctions to see if more investigation needed.

Great compact reference
This guide has everything in it that a collector of Lionel's postwar trains might desire - descriptions, values and best of all color PHOTOS!Though not as detailed as the Standard Catalog of Lionel trains upon which it is based, it non the less includes locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, accessories, sets and catalogs - it even lists Lionel HO production.
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The inexpensive big book on Corgi Toys.
This isnt the biggest book on Corgi Toys but its better than most and affordable.This book is superb.High quality colour photos throughout of a wide variety of many Corgi Toys and accessories.The photos show various toys from a good angle not the side on view as per the wide short type books printed by the publisher.A very enjoyable book,high quality and inexpensive. ... Read more

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Memories and great information for collectors
After my grandmother passed away, we found a shoebox full of cracker jack toys.It was her special treat for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.We took them and mounted them for memory reasons, but this book brought our love of the little toys to a reality of why we loved them as children and the precious value that they have for us today.A great part of our childhood in a great book!

A Wonderful Collection of Cracker Jack Prizes!
This is an amazingly comprehensive collection of Cracker Jack prizes, with HUNDREDS of detailed photos showing THOUSANDS of prizes. While this book is a must-have for the serious collector of Cracker Jack prizes, it willdelight anyone with pleasant memories of those special prizes.Read more

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super book
This is the ultimate book must have for all cabbage patch collectors.It gives pictures, commentary, and is an overall sum up for collectors and people wishing to know more about cabbage patch kids.Thank goodness collectors have this resource!

Very pleased
It was put together very well, and stunned with how good it was. ... Read more

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SOLID METAL TOY REPRESENTATION
OK...for some Un-Godly reason Amazon has all four of Judith Miller's Pocket collectible guides from DK books linked together.If you review one of the four, it shows up on all the other three.Very Strange...
A Stunning Collection of Handbags
"A survey has found that an American woman owns an average of six handbags." ~Judith Miller
Paris and Perfumes
"There is nothing better than remembering specific moments, like the first time you kissed, through a fragrance. I love that feeling of nostalgia a fragrance can conjure." ~Tommy Hilfiger
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Matchbox collecting supplement, not a necessity
I collect superfast Matchbox from 1969-present.This book only lists 1-75 (1/64th scale) Matchbox cars which is fine for my use.It is good becasue it lists all models in alphabetical order so you can cross-reference the number (1-75) of the model - most model numbers are not imprinted on late model cars so it is helpful in that respect.However, I found it lacking in the number of variations it listed.There is no consistent differentiation between wheel type (other than RW and SF), interior color, stickers/decals or other minor variations.This guide does not use the same numbering system as Charlie Mack's Encyclopedia (e.g. 14 A 3) making it difficult to have the references compliment each other.This guide does list more recent models where as Charlie Mack's guide is typically long overdue when a new edition comes out.But again, this one is not as complete regarding model variation so you may not know if you are collecting all the variations of a particular model you want in your collection.Another positive point of this book though is that not all pictures are of perfect cars -- the cars in the photos have a little play wear and is more reflective a practical collectors cars rather than some ideal collection most of us will never have. Lastly, in comparison to Charlie Mack's guide, I find it nice becasue most of this book does dedicate it's picture space to the 1-75 models.One of the dissappointments I have found with Mr. Mack's guide is that it lists a lot of subtle variation (i.e. light blue, mid blue and dark blue Soopa Coopa) but does not show pictures on how to tell the difference (neither does this one -- it doesn't even try to differentiate).Also, much of the picture space in Mr. Mack's guide is with models that no one I know really collects (i.e. NOT 1-75 series, super kings and models of yesteryear).I'm still not sure where 1/2 of the pics in Charlie Macks book come from (I've been collecting MB superfast for 20 years) -- perhaps thats why it is called an encyclopedia.Dana Johnson's book simplifies things but does not take it to the next level by any means.
everything covered
It is amazing to see every single matchbox diecast ever made into production grouped under one title. You can easily assess the value of your cars and hit the road to find precious collectables with this very usefull guide.

Collectors Book
Interesting book with a bias in its pictures towards Matchbox models released in the last 10 years. Great that it concentrates almost wholly on the 1-75 series Matchbox models which is all I collect. Very useful if combined with other books as a model identification guide, especially as this one is in alphabetical order and up to 2003 year. I would rate it as less than useful in terms its value to me as a price guide. There are better and more accurate books around reflecting international prices especially of the 1953 to 1969 series issues. ... Read more

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