Ask Dr. Toy - November 2006

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ACTION FIGURE - ERTL: I found one of a series of 3.5 inch action figures put out by the ERTL toy company in the early 90's. They were originally packaged in a group of one believe 8 or 10, but I can only find one. The concept was that each figure had removable parts: head, body, arms, and legs that were interchangeable with each other. Some of the ones I remember were a dinosaur, robot, quarterback, cop, and some kind of green monster. I'm trying to figure out what the line was called so I can try to track some of them down.
ACTION FIGURE - BUZZ LIGHTYEAR: I need parts to repair Buzz Light-year's wings?
ACTION FIGURE - BUZZ LIGHTYEAR HOW TO CHANGE BATTERIES: How do I change the batteries in a talking buzz light year action figure?
ACTION FIGURE - GUMBY AND POKEY: I was wondering what the manufacturing history of Gumby and Pokey? The name of the manufacturer, and the time table that they made them, and location (city, state, or country). I live in Prescott Wisconsin and in the late 60's early 70's my older brother went to this building in our neighborhood and out side this window they would though out these deformed Gumby's wires poking out and no arms or legs and he would come home with these. Is there any record of them made there and what would the company's name be at that time of manufacturing? I hope you can help me out with this, Thanks for getting back about this. Wayne
ACTION FIGURE - KENNER - SUPER HERO TOY: I have a toy from Kenner, copyrighted 1998 with a DC stamp on it. It is an action figure of a male with a gunmetal blue outfit. It has a bright yellow condor/falcon stretching across his chest and a bright yellow falcon/condor on his head surrounding a silver v-shaped viewing area in his mask. He has yellow on the back of his gloves as well.on the back, he has what looks like a backpack with another condor/bird on it and what could be black hair or a drape coming out of the back of his helmet going to the top of the backpack. I've had this toy for years, I found it while on the job and I've affectionately referred to him as Captain Condor but can't seem to find out who he actually is. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
ACTION FIGURE - SMALL SOLDIERS: I am looking to buy new small soldier 12 inch talking action figures from anywhere in the world. Do you know where I can find them?
ACTION FIGURE - UNKNOWN - 1990's: I was hoping you could help me find the name of a certain toy that came out in the mid 90's. It was this weird looking figure with a long neck that when you shook it, it made this weird noise from its head. The head had two places, on the sides where the ears should be, where the sound came out of. . .sort of a back and forth motion that resembled the "Moo" in a tube sound when turned upside down. The toy actually resembles an enlarged Lemmining with a long neck. Any help would be great, I know the question is vague at best. Thanks for your time.
ACTION FIGURES - HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TURN INTO MACHINES: I am looking for the name of some toys I use to have as a child. They came with a video to watch. They basically were megabyte characters that turned household products such as a clock, flashlight. etc. into machines to use for battle against computer viruses. My memory is very vague on the items, but I was wondering if I could still find them around.
ACTION TOY MIUSHI: There is a toy by Miushi where balls use air force in a dome to fight each other with little weapons. What is it called?
AFRICAN AMERICAN DOLL - 1980's: Around 1980 I bought a baby doll that I would love to purchase, this one was destroyed. It had hair and was about olive in skin. Size, estimated about 12-14 inches. I purchased it from JC Penney catalog. Thanks a lot, I hope you can help. Loretta
AIRCRAFT CARRIER LAUNCHES PLANE INFORMATION WANTED: Christmas of 1977 I received a Aircraft Carrier that was approximately 4 feet long. It came with the flexible foam rubber type WWII fighter planes. You would launch the plane by pulling down on a handle that would cause the plane to slide along the deck of the carrier until it hit the end and then it would fly through the air. You could also launch from a sitting position on the side by pushing a button which was attached to a rubber band. Any idea the name of the manufacture and the name of the Aircraft Carrier. I have tried EBAY with no luck. I wonder if I was the only kid to have one of these.
AIRPLANE - BATTERY OPERATED 60'S WANTED: My brother during the 60's had a toy airplane that was battery operated and a plastic top showing the passenger seating area and the pilots. There was a stewardess that moved up and down the aisle. The airplane could move in several directions and was operated with a battery box that was connected to the airplane. Could you please tell us what the name of the plane was and if you have any idea where this could be found? Thank you, BCarabajal
ALAPHBOTS & NUMBERBOTS: My son has wanted alphabots for years. Our neighbor had them, nearly 5-6 years ago. Can you tell me where I could possibly get these? I just found your site, and wish I had tried years ago, but I do have 2 younger sons that would still get a kick out of these toys. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
ALPHABOTS: Do you know who made them, when were they made, and where can I get a set, or even a partial set? Thank you, Michael
ALPHABOTS & NUMBERBOTS: I also would love to get a set of these "robot" letters and numbers. Our neighbor had a set about 6 or 7 years ago, and I believe she had ordered them from a mail order catalog of children's toys. I tried ordering them that year, but found they had gone out of business and have never been able to find them from another distributor. Are they still being made anywhere out there?
ANIMAL BOOK - DOLLY TOY COMPANY: I have come across a copy of the Dolly Animal Book by Dolly Toy Company. I have spent hours surfing trying to find a value. This book is in mint condition. I believe they were made in the late 60s through early 70s. Does anyone have any suggestions on either the value or a good place to look.Thanks
ANIMATED FIGURE WITH MOVING RUBBER FACE: In the early 80's, my father had a plastic figure of what I seem to remember as a miner (maybe holding a pick-axe?). The face was made of soft rubber and attached to small plastic pegs underneath that made the face squish and contort. It was battery operated and the face looked sort of like a troll or gnome. Could you maybe give me the name of the manufacturer or some clue as to what this toy is?
ANNETTE FUNICELLO MOUSEKEBEAR (BOY AND GIRL): I have a Mousekebear girl and Mousekebear boy purchased from QVC during 1986 and 1990. The ticket on the back of the bear says "The Walt Disney Company" Made in Korea Knickerbocker Creations, LTD. Can you give me any information about the value of these bears. I have the original box and numbered certificates of authenticity. I cannot find anything like them on EBAY or Google. Thanks.
ANTIQUE SCREW NAILS: Where do I look to find out how old this antique screw nail I have is?
AVON BEANBAG MONKEY: I am looking for a blue beanbag monkey that was sold by Avon in the mid to late 80's or early 90's. he had numbers and letter and stars and moons all over his blue cloth body, with beanbags in his hands and feet. He had a yellow face. I believe his name was Andy. I am looking desperately for one or two of these. Can you help me? I have searched until I am exhausted.
BABY DOLLS: In the late 1980's, I had a talking baby doll. Can you tell me her name?
BABY MOBILE - 1970's: I have a celluloid baby mobile from the early 1970's. It is musical and in the original box. I can't seem to find any info on the value. It was made by Minelon hanging merry go round with cradle song. Any ideas?
BABY V - SMILE OR LITTLE LEAPS: Which of these products is a better buy? Baby V-Smile or Little Leaps (2006)
BANK - SYLVESTER AND TWEETY - 1972: I have a Sylvester & Tweety bank that feels like it's made out of hard plastic or vinyl, the back is stamped with "Tweety & Sylvester" (c) Warner Bros. Inc. 1972, N.Y. Vinyl Prod. Corp. On the bottom a stamp reads (c) Homecraft Prod. It's full color and Tweety is sitting on a blue combination safe that reads "Tweety's Bank" in red letters. Any idea what it's worth?
BARBIE B - BOOK: I bought my daughter this Barbie Laptop for Christmas last year. She played with it for about 2 weeks then her younger siblings got a hold of it and pulled out most of the keys. Needless to say now some of them are missing and I can't find any information about how to replace them. It is rather disappointing considering this is a pretty pricey gift for a 6 year old. Maybe you could help. I sure hope so.
BARBIE DOLL HOUSE: I'm looking for a 3 section doll house it yellow and red/orange, made in the 80's.
BARBIE HORSE: I recently bought a 1998 Barbie horse on EBay. It whinnies and kisses. How do I make it walk?
BATTERY OPERATED SPELLING TOY: In the late 70's there was a toy for spelling, I think it was spelling bee, it did talk, it was red and I believe a small 'bee' somewhere on the panel. Who made it, what is a good equivalent today?
BATTERY OPERATED TRAIN 1976: I am looking for a Battery operated toy train like the one my son had for his first birthday in 1976 it had several plastic records when you put the record in train it would whistle the song on the record. The records as I recalled had small bumps on them.
BAZOOKA - 1960 - 1970: I would like to know what the exact name of the toy. It shot out cannon balls and it was a bazooka. Where possibly I could find one?
BC BLASTER PADDLEBALL: I would like to purchase (2) BC Blaster paddleball games. Are they available online? Thank you, Jeff
BENDABLE CONNECTABLE? SOMETHING'S?: I used to play with some toys around the mid '80s that bent like the elbows on bendable straws. I'm not sure what they were called but I'm pretty sure they also connected together somehow. Any inkling what they might be?
BEST DANCE MAT: What dance mat do you like best? looking at Hasbro Twister Dance DVD and Bella Hip Hop.
BINGO TALKING TEDDY BEAR: In the early 80's I had a grey stuffed teddy bear, he had a brown talking box that was inside a zipper in his back, you put your hands inside and pushed his mouth together to make him talk. He had a yellow scarf around his neck with his name Bingo. . .one of the quotes I remember were. . .
BIRD TOY - MID - 1980s: As a child I remember having a toy bird, much like a My Little Pony, that had a foot that could clamp on to your finger. I think it came with a little brush, just like a My Little Pony did, but I cannot remember the name of that toy. I'm pretty sure it was made of the same kind of plastic as the MLPs were. Do you have any ideas?
BLACK AND WHITE CAT - GANZ - 2003: Would you happen to know the name of this retired stuffed toy cat?
BLOCKS/LEGO SET TO BUILD A HOUSE - EARLY 1980's: I am searching for the name of set of blocks I had growing up. It could have been Lego except it was all white/cream colored blocks ( the size of regular 4 years + Lego) and had doors, windows and other accessories that were all chocolate brown. It was supposed to make a house. It came in an odd shaped rectangular like box. If you had it lying flat, the bottom was diamond like where the sides were pointed. The box was made over very thick card board which you had to lie down flat in order to slide off the cover. I was living in Montreal, Canada at the time, perhaps this might help. I really hope to find this, I would love to get another set for my kids. Sonia
BOARD /TABLE FOOTBALL GAME - 1970's: I am looking for info on a football game played with offense/defense cards, spring-loaded ball would determine yardage on each play. Mid-1970's, possibly as early as 1974. Play cards may be clear plastic?
BOARD GAME - AFRICA TRADING GAME: In the late 60's, I remember playing some kind of board game where we moved around a map of Africa, probably trading goods while subconsciously learning African geography (oh our sneaky parents!). Pretty much like Game of the States, but set in Africa - I particularly remember that collecting Gold in Pretoria was a very good thing. We kids were ages 6-11 at the time. Any help on what this game might be?
BOARD GAME - DIVING BOARD 1920'2: My Mom has been telling me about a board game she played as a young girl in lat 1920's that consisted of flipping little wooden figures from a meta diving board into cups into a box that looked like a swimming pool. I have not been able to find any information on the name of this game. Have you ever heard of this game? Thanks.
BOARD GAME - JENGA: Who invented Giant Jenga?
BOARD GAME - LEGO CREATOR: Where can I buy the creator Lego board game? I live in England.
BOARD GAME - LITTLEST PET SHOP: I am looking for the directions for the littlest pet shop board game. My five year old opened it and threw the instructions away.
BOARD GAME - SUBBUTEO: Where can I buy the game "Subbuteo" in the U.S. ? England will not ship to U.S. Thank you! Kathy
BOARD GAME - THE BOSS GAME - 1972: I have the game but no instructions. Where can I get the instructions only?
BOARD GAME - WORD - SCOPE: I'm looking for a board word game called Scope. It was around during the early 1970's. Do you know who made it and if I can find one?
BOARD GAME - BUG ON THE RUN: Where can I find the game bug on the run. A game with 4 tracks with bugs racing up,down, and around blue tracks.
BOARD GAME - HEADACHE - PIECES NEEDED GABRIEL INDUSTRIES - 1970 - 80's: I need a set of cones (playing pieces) for Headache by Gabriel industries
BUILDING TOY - PLASTIC PIPES - 1990's: In the early 90's there was a toy that I had. I was a bunch of plastic pipes, which looked like PVC pipes they were all different sizes and had small holes at the ends and buttons to put in the holes to attach the pipes together. There were also the colorful joints that you attached to the pipes to build things. I always built a lemonade stand with them and it came with a plastic board to be the surface. I absolutely loved this toy but can not remember its name.
BUMPALOW BUILDINGS - MILTON BRADLEY - 1931VALUE: I have some of these toy buildings in original boxes what would be an approximate value if they are considered to be in good condition?
BUSY BRIDGE - MARX: Can you tell me how to replace the string on a Marx Busy Bridge?
BUTTERFLY BALL: In the early 1960's, I had a Butterfly Ball, A clear pink plastic ball with a butterfly spinning in the middle. Where can I find one?
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR - ACTION FIGURE - REPLACEMENT PARTS: Buzz lightyear action figure I need a new right hand. Where can I buy one?
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR FIGURE: How do you change the batteries ?
CALIFORNIA RAISIN MEN FROM HARDEES: How Much are they worth?
CAR - NERF: I am looking for a Nerf Toy Car for my grandson. We bought one for our son somewhere around 1975. The wheels and body were all made of Nerf foam. It was pushed around the floor and was very safe.
CAR - PLASTIC - FIX IT TOOLS - OPERATING LIGHTS AND HORN: It appears to be modeled after a GM concept car from the fifties maybe. I'm trying to remove some of the corrosion from the battery tray, when I removed the tray it had old, corroded Ray-O-Vac batteries in it. The label on the tray says that the lights work and the horn honks. I also have some tools, but not all of them. It has chrome plated plastic trim on the sides, front and back. I'm looking for more information about it, When was it made? How much is it worth? (no box), I haven't seen another one like it on eBay.
CAR TOY: I am looking for a car toy such as a toy dashboard or interactive toy for a two year old boy. Any suggestions. Thanks
CARD GAME - PARKER BROTHERS - SIR HINKLE FUNNY - DUSTER: Where can I get game instructions?
CASTLE AND SKYSCRAPER BUILDING SETS: I was looking for a building set that could build castles and skyscrapers. I had one when I was younger and would like to have another. It was so much fun to build different buildings and castles. Can you help?
CHATTER MATTERS: Could you please provide me with finding Chatter Matters? Thank you.
CHILD SIZE ROBOTIC ACTION TOY: Do you know the name of the game from early to mid 70's that was like a cardboard western character with one robotic arm that did a "quick draw" move. You had to shoot at the cowboy before he shot you and I think that's basically how you won the game. I cannot remember the name, but would love to see one of these again. Any ideas what this game was?
CHILDREN'S LAPTOP: I am looking for a learning laptop for my 4 year old. There are so many out there and a wide range of prices, yet all offering similar things. Is there one that is better than others??
CHILDREN'S TABLE AND CHAIR SET - FISHER PRICE - 1985 - 1990: Do you know of anywhere that I can purchase this item?
CHILDREN'S TOOLSET: In the early 1930s USA, was there a popular children's toolset available? I see BB guns and radio flyers were popular, was there a particular toolset? Thanks, Geoff
CHRISTMAS BEAR - KMART 1994: Did Kmart have a White 1994 Christmas Bear?
CLOTH BABY RATTLE: I have a cloth baby rattle. It is 6" tall and shaped like a little boy. He is all blue with a oval face and orange hair. He has a train square logo on the font of his body. I would like to find out how the toy manufacturer is and if I can get another one. He was purchased new around 1979. There were two other characters in his series - one was a yellow girl and the other one was a brown outfitted boy.
CLOTH DOLL: My daughter received a doll in 1995 when she was born. It had a dress and bonnet that was green with yellow and red flowers on it. The dolls facial features were painted on. She had brown cloth feet and her hands were round with a thumb. She had yellow hair which was made of yarn.
CLOUD TOY FOR THE BATH 1970'S: I grew up in Houston in the mid 70s to early 80s. My sisters and I had this plastic cloud that you took in the bath. One side the cloud had a happy face, pink cheeks, white cloud, and on the other side it was a sad face with a dark cloud. There was an opening at the top where you fill it with water and many holes on the bottom for the water to come out like rain. I would LOVE to locate one of these for my son! Thanks!
COMFY KEYBOARD: I lost the startup CD can you help
COMIC BOOK RIFLES FOR IRONMAN AND CAPTAIN AMERICA: In the late 70's me and my brother had riffles that would shoot out matchbox cars his was Iron-man and I had Captain America. I was wondering if you remember the name of these toys and where I might be able to find them no one seems to remember them in any old toy stores. Thank you very much.
COMQUEST: Comquest Smart Station. Have a web site or operator papers
CONNECTING TOY SET - MATTEL - 1975: I have found a toy town that connects together, animals that move with a crank that connects all the houses. The animals wear clothes like people and move their heads and arms with the crank at the bottom of the houses. It is made by Mattel and date on the bottom is 1975
CONSTRUCTION TOY - BLOCKS - 1950's: Looking up info:red,white,blue slide together blocks from the 50's; any ideas?
CONSTRUCTION TOY - FUTURISTIC PLASTIC ROD CITY WITH COLORWHEEL BASE 1970'S: I had a very unique toy in the early 1970s that I have never seen again. It was approximately a 2 feet square plastic box that contained a colorwheel and light inside. The top of the box had a grid of holes (about 1/4" each) that you inserted clear plastic (acrylic?) rods in various shapes and sizes - each about the thickness of a straw. The rods interconnected as well so you could build a futuristic looking city. Think tinkertoys meets Habitrail meets LiteBrite. The colored light would shine up from the box and illuminate your creation with different colored lights provided by the colorwheel which turned slowly. I would love ANY information on this - I have never met anyone who has any idea what I am talking about so if you've ever even seen one please let me know so my family doesn't think I am crazy and imagined the whole thing. Thanks!!!!
CRIB TOY - MATTEL: I'm looking for the name of Mattel crib toy from the late 70's where there was animals that came out of a gate. The animals were a tough but soft plastic. Thanks
CURIOUS GEORGE - KNICKERBOCKER TOYS: I am searching for any information on the original Curious George Doll with the lead in the lettering on his shirt. I know they were recalled. I still have mine and I have a picture of myself holding it Christmas 1977. Can you help me find out the value of him? Thank you.
CURIOUS GEORGE PLUSH MONKEY WITH WINDUP MUSIC BOX - 1970s: 30 years later I am a new father and I've been searching for signs of a "music box" I once had. It's a 1970's Curious George Plush that had a wind up music box inside it. I have searched everywhere. Could you help point me in the right direction or at least who made it? Thank you.
DESIGNING A TOY - RIDING TOY: I have a new toy idea and was looking for help in the designing area. Do you have any toy designers that can help me design it down or around Brooklyn NY?
DIE CAST CAR: I am looking for a replica MG Midget for a Christmas present.
DIECAST MOTORCYCLE: How old and what do you think it is worth ?
DISNEY GAME - 1970's: I remember my mother giving me a game during the 70's - it had all the Disney characters, quite small, made of cardboard with magnets on the back, and came with backgrounds which the characters stuck to I don't think there was any "point" to the game, just to make up stories as kids do! Does this ring any bells with you? have looked on eBay and retro sites, and no mention of it anywhere.thanks Tracy
DJ JAZZ N JAM AND OTHER PRODUCTS FOR DISABLED BOY: My wife is a nurse for a 9 year old disabled boy. We know that DJ Jazz N Jam is a great toy. It's his favorite. He plays with it by the hour!!. We use to make it work. Worried about losing that toy. Is there any company that helps to buy toys for the handicapped children?
DOLL: I have a Woody Woodpecker hand puppet that my dad bought for my son when he was 5 years old. You pull a string and its says 10 different sayings, but it doesn't work. I was wondering if you could direct me to the right place to have it fixed. My son has a little boy that would love to play with it if we could find someone to fix it. Thank you. Lorraine
DOLL - MISS BEASLEY: Do you know where I can get a new voice box for Miss Beasley doll?
DOLL - TROLL - 1960's: Troll dolls were 4-6" tall, had straight fiber-optic hair & were sold naked. Unable to find any trace of dolls or maker. None on e-bay or any sites.
DOLL - 1970's: When I was a kid (I was around 9 years old), my neighbor's daughter had a Barbie-like doll. I don't know the name but I do know that when you rotated one of her arms, her chest would grow. When rotated opposite, the chest would shrink. Again, I do not know the name of this doll but I do remember what would happen when the arm would rotate. I was amazed at this, as again, I was about 9 years old. I'd never seen anything like that. Would you have any idea what kind of doll this is? I remember telling my best friend (and still is) about it and we still can't figure it out. Thank you very much.
DOLL - AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS VALUE: I have 2 American girl dolls by pleasant co. The Samantha doll has no body tag. What age does this make her and her value? The other doll is a retired blonde hair, hazel eyes doll # 20 argot Would this make her value increase
DOLL - BABY - 1990's: I had a doll in the nineties that when you told the diaper off the diaper told you whether it was a boy or girl. I want to get one for my daughter and was wondering if you knew what it is called?
DOLL - BABY - ROCK A BYE CHOU CHOU: Why have I seen the same doll new in box with different outfits on? Is it each year a different outfit
DOLL - BABY WITH PILLOW ATTACHED: In the 1980's, I carried a baby doll who's body was stuffed and covered in a pink sleeper. She had a pillow attached sewn on to the side of her head and I could wind her up and she played rock-a-bye baby. I would love to find her and give her to my daughter. Please help me. Thank you so much, Jacque
DOLL - BALLERINA: I'm looking for the name of a ballerina doll that I received around 1979 for Christmas. She was 10-12 inches high, wore white tights and a bright pink tutu from what I can remember. She had dark brown/black hair and a pink tiara on her head which had some sort of pump in the middle that would make the doll spin around when you pumped it. It has always stayed w/ me as being one of my favorite dolls as a child. Please help me with the name of this doll. Thanks!
DOLL - BLACK BUDDY: I cannot seem to find any information regarding a vinyl black doll approx. 7" tall (similar in looks to Al Jolson). Do you have any idea who manufactured it or the name of it? I have a picture of myself with it mid-1960's. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Nancy
DOLL - BRIGHT EYES: I had a baby doll that I received for Christmas anywhere from 1970 to 1973. She was very pretty with short curly blonde hair. Her body was cloth and it looked like a blue sleeper with stars and moons on it. Her hands were vinyl and the fingers were able to curl around yours. Her blue eyes would light up when you pressed the palms of her hands. She ran on either C or D batteries that were located in her lower back, I believe. I had to throw the doll away after we moved because the batteries corroded and leaked all over her. Please help me find another one like her. Thanks!
DOLL - CABBAGE PATCH - KAREN EMILIA - 1984: What is 1984 Cabbage Patch Doll named Karen Emilia worth? She is in the original package, birth certificate included, never removed from box and purchased from the factory when made.
DOLL - CASSETTE PLAYER - MICKEY MOUSE: Where can I find a battery cover for the story telling cassette player Mickey Mouse from about 1988?
"DOLL - CAT: I have a gray cat doll apparently made by R. Dakin & Co. It is about 8"" long and it lays flat with it's face down. It has triangular felt ears of same color, and blue eyes with black pupils. It has very non-descript arms and legs, pretty much buds. The tag reads (c) R. Dakin & Co. - 1981 San Francisco, CA. Product of Korea (15) PA Reg. No. 118 All New Materials Contents: Shredded Clippings/ Ground Nutshell. I am unable to identify this toy, which I've had for a long time. I've looked for it on eBay, but have not found anything like it, despite the countless entries for Dakin dolls. Can you help me identify it so that I might have a better chance of finding it out there?
"DOLL - COOCHY COO BABY - ERTL COMPANY: Do you know where these can be purchased in Australia?
DOLL - COROLLE DOLL: I am trying to find a "duplicate" of a baby doll which may be a infant Corolle doll (purchased about 2000). I have had no luck on Ebay. Any suggestions?
DOLL - DOZEY/ BEAR: I used to own a dozey doll in the mid to late 80's they also did a bear. You used to put a tape in the back and it used to talk and sing when it's hand was pressed. His cheeks used to glow up as well, it had a big head and a night cap on. I really want one again for my children but not sure it's correct name and where I can get one from.
DOLL - DRINK AND WET: Where can I find non-glass bottles for a (1950-60's) 11" drink and wet doll?
DOLL - GERMAN - RECORD SINGING: I have a doll that was given to me when I was 4 years old. It was sent from Germany. She has a place in her back where a record of her singing and talking once was. I've lost this and would like to get another. Her belly button starts her talking and singing. Do you have any information about her? perhaps I could send you a picture if needed. I hope you can help me. She is in good shape.
DOLL - HASBRO 9" Back says HONG KONG, HASBRO, U.S. PAT PEND: I have searched eBay and other sites and am having trouble identifying this doll. I believe she is from the 70's. I have a picture. Her feet are not perfectly flat, but are not super pointy like alot of the Barbie feet are. She has a screw through her pelvis. She has bendy knees and a twistable waist. She has eyelashes and blue eyes that are looking to her right. Appears to have wider/bigger eyes than typical Barbie's do. Curls in her blondish hair. Any thoughts?
DOLL - HULA HOOP WIND-UP - WEST GERMAN: I'm trying to ID this toy. she's about 10" tall, rubber face w/molded hair and a red cloth ribbon tied to a ponytail, plastic hands, cardboard legs covered in red cloth pants, blue and white striped turtleneck, black tin feet, glued-on eyes. She has a swiveled waist, and when you wind her up, there is a plastic hula hoop at her waist that turns as her hips sway. There is a sticker on her shirt, a green oval with an M 1 and West Germany Original, and a red monkey face in the center of a white C. I can take pics if needed. Any help you can give would be appreciated!
DOLL - IDEAL: I was given a doll about 5 years ago and haven't able to find anything about the value of this doll. I would like information on the doll, how old is it or any other information you can give me. It is an ideal doll with the # 17 stamped on the back. I hope you can help me with this.
DOLL - JAMMIE PIE: I have a Jammie pie she is a little girl in yellow polka dot pajamas and, I was recently blessed with two new babies in my family this will be the first Christmas for both of my nieces. I know how much I loved and still love my Jammie and I would love if I could get both of them one so they would have something special to cherish just as I do with my Jammie Pie if anyone knows where I can find some. I looked on e bay but there is only one there right now and I fully intend on placing a bid on that one but I would love it if I could find another one if anyone knows where I can find one PLEASE let me know
DOLL - JAMMIE PIES - VALUE: How much is a Jammie Pie doll worth?
DOLL - JILL TYPE OF BATTERIES NEEDED: What type of batteries does she use?
DOLL - KENNER PARKER - 1987: I have some dolls made by Kenner Parker toys. They are dolls about 3 inches in height and have with them a bed that changes into a playground, a chair that turns into a car and a fireplace that turns into a barbeque. They have tiny silver keys with each item. Do you know what they are called.
DOLL - MARY MAG POWER DOLL HOUSE AND FAMILY - 1966: Do you have any idea where or how I may locate one for sale? Thank you so much!
DOLL - MATTEL: I am looking for more information on a Mattel doll #2091HL. This is the # on the tag it also said 200 Mattel. inc. What was the name on the box and where can I get another on.
DOLL - MORTIMER SNERD - IDEAL: I have the Bronze Mold for the Mortimer Snerd Head from Ideal Toys. How Much Can It Be Worth?
DOLL - MY BABY VELVET DOLL: What company made this doll? How do I find one?
DOLL - OVERSIZED HEAD - 1970's: In the Seventies when my sister and I were young there was this doll thing with an oversized head. You pulled it's body away from the head and it said things as it traveled back up together like: 'Here come my body!' I would love to know what this was called as I'd like to buy one for my sister for Christmas.
DOLL - PEBBLES FLINTSTONE: There was a Pebbles Flintstone doll in a stroller, the stroller had a wind up key, I am trying to find out who made the toy. It was about 1965-1968 that I had the toy.
DOLL - PINK BALLERINA: I am looking for a pink ballerina doll. pink hair and pink tutu mid to late 1950's. I have a picture of my sister holding the doll. If needed I can email it to you. Thanks Kris
DOLL - PLAYDATE WALKER - JUST KIDZ: I have a doll that was given to me which it is still in its box. I would like to know the year and information about her. She is called the Playdate Walker from Just Kidz. This doll was made for K-Mart Corporation.
DOLL - POCKETS ON DRESS / CHARM - 1960s: I am wondering if you know of a doll from the early 1960s, that was stuffed, yellow yarn hair, I think light blue gingham dress with maybe 5 or 6 pockets on the skirt containing little charms. Do you know her name?
DOLL - SLEEPING BABY GIRL - TERRY CLOTH DOLL - EDEN: This doll was purchased in 1987. Where can I find one of these?
DOLL - SNUGGLE ARM: During the 50's I watched the Milt Grant dance show on TV. They used to have a doll that wrapped around your arm and it was called Snuggles. I used to have one also. I can't seem to find any information about them. Patsy
DOLL - SPARKLE PLENTY: Did the Ideal's Sparkle Plenty doll have both nurser and closed and showing teeth mouth? What year did the different versions come out?
DOLL - STRAW FILLED WITH PLASTIC FACE: I just bought this doll at an antique shop in Missouri. She was on top of a shelf and I fell in love with her. I'm so curious to know what year she is from and what name she has if any? She has a plastic face with eyes closed. She is wearing red pajamas with bunnie slippers. Her hat looks like an elf's hat. She is kneeling and I believe she is praying. Thank you if you can answer and if you would like a photo I can send one. Thank you again.
DOLL - TEA TIME TRACY - KENNER - 1970s: What do you know about this doll? Do you know where can she be repaired? Any ideas on where I can find accessories?
DOLL - TINY TEARS: I would like to know if there ever was an African American Tiny Tears Doll? If so would you know what year they were sold? Thank You
DOLL - UNEEDA DOLL COMPANY - 1967: I am looking for Plum Pees rubber dolls. Where can I find a price listing of what they would be worth today?
DOLL - YOUR DREAM BRIDE: I received a "your dream bride doll" from my grandmother after her death. It is still in the original box. It has never been out. On the bottom it is stamped 1971. On the back it says Eugene Doll Co. Inc Fifth Ave, New York. Is this doll worth anything or can my daughter play with it?
DOLL HOUSE - CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS - 1970's: I am looking for a vintage Creative Playthings Dollhouse from the 70's. Any idea if they are still available or where to look?
DOLL HOUSE - TREASURE CHEST IN ATTIC 1970'S: There was a doll set and house that had an attic with a treasure chest in it. I believe the chest opened and had a little person in it. This toy I believe would've been sold in the 70's. Does anyone remember what this set was called? There was a TV commercial advertising it and I think the song ended. . . "and best of all, your secret friend"
DOLL WITH A CAPSULE - 1990's: I had this doll from the early 90s, and it came with a capsule. When you put the capsule in water, it magically turns into a plastic bag filled with an outfit for the doll and a birth certificate. I find this to be quite mysterious and intriguing. Please let me know what doll is this, and how this works. I am quite perplexed. Thank you, Dr. Toy. Have a nice day!
DOLL: What is the name of a stuffed toy that looks like a person with long arms, tiny feet, big orange ears, a belly button and striped sleeping cap?
DOLL - FASHION: What was the name of an alternative doll that came out in the 80's or 90's that was supposed to be correctly proportioned? Whatever happened to the doll? I assume it didn't sell well enough to stay on the market. It was also supposed to be easier to dress.
DOLL - SHRINKING VIOLET: I had a 1963 shrinking violet doll (it was given to me by my parents when I was four years old) When you pulled the string she talked, I'm trying to remember what she said. What was the reasoning behind creating shrinking violet? She was quite unique!
DOLL - TALKING DUCK WANTED: In the late 80's/early 90's I was given a hard plastic talking duck that went in the bath tub/swimming pool with you. It stopped talking and my mom returned it to Toys R Us and never got me another one. I was trying to look it up and I can't find it anywhere. I don't know the name or who makes it. Can you help me?
DOLLHOUSE - COUNTRY MOUSE HOUSE: I received this as a gift around 1972. I believe it came from FAO Schwartz. I was wondering exactly how old it is and what its value is. Mine has the complete set of mice and furniture and there is a sticker on top that reads "Western Germany". Thank you!
DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE - PLAYSKOOL: I have old PlaySkool wooden dollhouse furniture that I cannot find anywhere online. There is a bathroom set with tub, toilet and sink in white. The rest is unfinished wood except for the refrigerator which is white with painted lines to resemble doors. There is a dark thin piece of wood laminated into the refrigerator to resemble the door seals. Its is kind of like block furniture. It has Playskool stamped in blue ink on some of the pieces. I would like to find out more about it such as when it was made and maybe a site with pictures that match what I have. Thanks
DOLLS - ANTIQUE - PRAM: I have an old dolls pram with a small plaque on the front saying "BREHM". It is cane with a movable hood. It is a cream color with wooden base and metal handle. I have Goggled 'brehm prams' but found nothing. I want to find out what year it is from and its approx value. Can you help? Thank you.
DOLLS - FLINTSTONES - VALUE: I have a set of 3 early Flintstone dolls. I have Fred, Barney and Dino. They are all between 5.75 and 6.5 inches tall. They are made of velvet and have felt features. (clothing, hair, hand pads) They are stuffed with sawdust The tags on the feet say they are from Montgomery Ward and Co. I have searched everywhere, but I can't come up with a value for them. I have figured out they are from either 1960 or 1961. My Dino doll is blue. Dino changed to purple full time by the third season. And I doubt he would have been made blue after that. Here is a link to a picture. They are in good condition, but they need to be cleaned and Barney has a small hole in his leg. They should clean up well and the hole would sew un-noticed. I really would like to know the value of them. I have had an offer of $50 for the trio, but I'm not sure what to do with them. I want to sell them, but I want to get a reasonable price. If I sell them, would it be better to sell them as a group or by themselves? Thank you for your time.
DOLLS MATTEL BABY BEAN WANTED: Does Mattel still make "BABY BEAN". I see ones that are old that you can buy on e-bay but I wanted to purchase a new one.
DOMINOES - TYPE TOY: In the late 1970s or early 1980s, I had a toy that was a set of blocks designed to be set up and toppled like dominoes. They had no numbers like dominoes - they were each a solid color, red, white, or blue. They were dimpled with indentations like golf balls to make one end heavier than the other. I'd like to get some again. There may be some on eBay, but for the life of me I can't remember what they were called. Do these sound familiar to you?
DONALD DUCK MUSICAL POP - UP: I have a 1970 Ideal Walt Disney's Donald Duck Musical Pop-Up toy in the original box. It is in working condition. Is it worth anything?
DUSTIN THE DUMP TRUCK: The truck needs repair - do you do this or can you recommend someone? We live in Michigan. The programmable part works fine, it just won't move - axle broke??
EASEL: What is the best child's easel on the market. . .i.e. - chalkboard that actually works. . .
EDEN TEDDY BEAR: Do you know where I can find an small Eden teddy bear. The bear was purchased three years ago--2003. I would love to find a used or new one. My son lost his at the beach, and he keeps asking when he can go back and get baby
EDUCATIONAL GAME: How distinguishable are game pieces in The Touch Game?
ELECTRIC AIR FORCED TOY - VEHICLE GLOW IN THE DARK - 1980 - 85: This toy I played with from 80-85. It is clear plastic that can be put together in different ways to create a loop, where a man in a vehicle placed inside these almost rectangular pieces flows through this like a roller coaster. It glows in the dark and is electrical. It kind looked space age for its time. It goes in circles or can even flow straight up and hover in the tubes by use of forced air. Hope you can find it by this description.
ELECTRIC TOY TIN OVEN - EMPIRE -: Could you tell me if my vintage tin electric oven is worth anything can't see date but is a lime green color and says Empire The MetalWare Corp. Two River,Wis made in USA. Looks to be 1950's.
ELECTRONIC BATTLESHIP - INSTRUCTIONS: We bought a used electronic battleship game with no directions on set-up. Do you have access to these? Thanks
ELECTRONIC BOOK - SMART READER - TOYMAX: I am trying to find additional books for my child's Think Works Smart Reader made by Toymax. It is electronic in which a cartridge is placed in it and there is a book which has color codes to enable the child to hear the words that they are unable to read. Please let me know where I can find the books and cartridges. Thank you
ELECTRONIC METAL TOY KEYS - PLAYSKOOL: I saw these keys at my daughter's pre-school. I want them for my son. I looked on the back of the electronic part and it said copyright 1996. I can't find these keys anywhere. They look newer than 1996. My son will only play with the metal ones like my own. Any other suggestions is I can't find the Playskool one's? Thanks, Catherine
ELECTRONIC TOY - GAME BOY - HISTORY: What is the history of the GameBoy?
ELECTRONIC WILLIAM PRINCE CAR - 1970's: I have an electric toy car which was about 1970 era. It is about 30 inches long. Name on tires is Ping Fan 66 Name on side of car is William Prince Car. Can you provide info?? Thanks, Bob
ELEPHANT TOY CONTAINER - 1970's: I am looking for a large elephant toy container with lid with plastic (white with big color dots). I received it as a gift in early 1974. It was for toy storage.
ERTL PLAYGROUND KIDS - VALUE: I have 17 dolls and lots of equipment. Is it worth anything ?
FISHER PRICE HOME MOVIE THEATER - 1977: Where can I find a replacement bulb?
FLOOR FOOTBALL: My brother has told me about a football game he had in the late 60's, early 70's. There was a floor mat approx 4' x 6'. players were on wheels. the main player (QB or RB) was on a motorized cart. You tackled the motorized cart by ramming it with your players. Players were approximately 6 inches. Sorry for the limited info, but that's all I have to go on. Thanks.
FLYING BIRD: Do you still sell the Schylling Tim Flying Bird ?
FLYING TOY - OLDEST: Which is the oldest flying toy?
FOAM FIGHTER JETS - MADE OF FOAM/ RUBBERBAND - 1975: About 1975 I had a toy jet set that included 2 fighter jets made of foam that were used with a handheld launcher that was blue with a gray handle. It used rubberbands to launch the jets. I believe you could also buy an aircraft carrier to launch them off of. Thanks
FOLDING PLASTIC DOLL HOUSE: I was given a doll house (circa 1990's) - sign on it says My Dream House. I don't know the manufacturer and I would like to buy furniture for this house for my granddaughters. Can you help? thanks.
FOLK TOYS - CUP AND BALL GAME: I know a little about this toy; that it's origin can be traced back to ancient Greece and early India. By the late 16th century it had become very fashionable among children and adults alike. What I am trying to learn now is the real name of this folk-toy. Can you help? Thanks rjdnc
FUN TOYS: What will an 11 year old girl want for Christmas?
GAME - BOARD: I have an old board game that was given to me. And I was wondering if you have any information. I'm trying to rebuild another game and any information would help. The game is an old wood board game that folds open. It is set up, I think, like a Parchizzi board. It has a French word on it saying "DEVORE". It has 4 plastic different color horse heads for each person. And 4 dice. Any info would sure help Thank You.
GAME - BOARD: Where can I find the game flags a matching game, with flag around the world, where you flip over the flag and match with the correct country e.g. . Canada and Canada. We played this game between 1976-1980's. Thank you CB
GAME - BOARD: I would like to know if you knew the name of a game that may have been from the 70's or early 80s? All I remember was a garbage can that was placed in the center of the players and the object was to flip pieces of plastic garbage into the can. I sort of remember it being played like Mr. . mouth, but the pieces that you would flip the garbage from were not connected to the garbage can as in Mr. Mouth. The only piece of plastic garbage I remember was a fishbone. Can you help?
GAME - BOARD - ES LOWE CHESS SET: I have two 1959 ES Lowe Chess Sets. One set has black pieces and the other has dark brown pieces. Is one more valuable than the other?
GAME - BOARD - FAT CHANCE: I am trying to remember a board game I played when I was a child. It would be from the 70's. I thought it was called "Fat Chance" It consisted of 4 little fat men that twisted apart and had openings for their mouths. Each one sat in his own store (ex- a bakery etc) the object was to make your opponent eat as many little round wooden yellow chips until he was stuffed and then that meant you lost. Have you ever heard of this game?
GAME - BOARD - GREED GAME SHOW: I was wondering if you can buy the game of greed. It was a game show back in 1999 and Chuck Woolrey hosted it. Each member of the team has a multiple choice question to answer. The object of Greed was to complete a climb up the "Tower of Greed", which consisted of eight multiple-choice questions, with the value of each question increasing with the level of difficulty.
GAME - BOARD - ISOLATION: We played the game isolation 1978-1980's. you have 2 players. The players have to isolate each other by pushing the yellow squares in. isolating the other player where he can't move, you win. where can I find this game? Thank you CB
GAME - BOARD GAME - MONEYCENTS: I need instruction/rules for MONEYCENT$ game by Steve LePage, Kid Games Ltd Oakville BAR CODE# 7 7130900100 4 YEAR 1995. Can you help me to get rule/instructions as I can't find anywhere. Thanks
GAME - BOARD GAME WITH MARBLES - 1970's: I am looking for a board game that has four levels and marbles that you must get four in a row with using a level or levels. I had it in the early 1970s and we played it so much it wore out. I am looking not only for the name of it, but also if it is still around somewhere. It was like playing four level tic tac toe except you have to get four marbles in a row.
GAME - CARD - SLEEPING QUEENS - INSTRUCTIONS: We have a game but lost the instructions. Can you send them to us or is there a website that we can download the instructions from? Please get back us because there are 3 young boys that want to play it. Thanks,
GAME - CHICKEN IN THE MIDDLE - HISTORY: What is the history of the shoes?
GAME - COMPUTER - PEANUTS: I have Where's the blanket Charlie Brown for computer. Do you have any more peanuts games?
GAME - ELECTRONIC - 1970's: When I was a kid I vaguely remember playing with an electronic toy that was red and resembled a telephone but it was electronic and I think it had games on it. This was probably in the late 70's. Please help.
GAME - ELECTRONIC - EXPLORE TOY: 1 or 2 players, uses little spiral quiz books. Do you know where I can purchase additional books for this game? I currently have two Geography books, but would like whatever books there are. Thanks.
GAME - ELECTRONIC BATTLESHIP GAME WITH PERISCOPE - 1960's: Looking for the name/maker of an electronic battleship game which was 3D. The game was the size of a box and you flipped up green plastic grids to place your ships in the box, then your opponent would move an "x" around the grid to select a position to strike. He pushed down on a button and if your ship was under it you would hear an explosion and see a red flash. The game has periscopes you could look through to see if your opponent was close to your ships. Unusual game that I've not seen since. Anyone else remember this?
GAME - ELECTRONIC BOARD BATTLESHIP: I have a battery operated game of Battleship and I no longer have the instructions on how to play the game. I am not able to get the game going with the sounds of hitting the ships. I was wondering if you know where I might be able to get a copy of the instructions of the game. The game I have is a 1980 or 1983 version. The game has the (4 AA) batteries and it has the sound and lights. I was wondering if you may be able to help me. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
GAME - FACE OF CLOWN: In the early 80's, I had a toy that was the face of a clown. You pushed it's face down, and you were timed. You had to place the face parts on the clown before the time ran out. If you ran out of time, the face shot up and everything popped up. Does anyone remember the name of this toy?
GAME - HANDHELD WATER GAME: Having difficulty finding an old toy- it is handheld and you put water in it and you press a button in the bottom and air pushes either the basketball or rings in the hoops. I only find it now in SpongeBob but I am looking for the traditional game I used to have when I was younger. Please help.
GAME - IDEAL HIT 'N RUN PINBALL: I am missing a part from this game -- where can I get replacement parts without buying the entire game?
GAME - MR. GAME SHOW: Is the Mr. Game Show game still made? I am only able to find it on EBay.
GAME - TROUBLE BUBBLE: I am looking for anyone that can give me information about this toy. I still can sing the jingle in my head from the commercial so I know it actually did exist but nowhere on the net can I find anything close to is. I recall it being called Trouble Bubble and it was a version of Trouble but it came in a sphere shape with 3 ball inside that you had to pop ontop of 3 pegs. Any information regarding this would be helpful.
GAME MILTON BRADLEY MR. BUCKET: I'm looking for a working copy of "Mr. Bucket," a Milton-Bradley game that was produced from 1992 through 2005. Would you happen to know who might carry one of these?
GAME WANTED HOME RUN BASEBALL: I am looking for a game I used to play that I think was called Hank Aaron's Home Run Baseball. Have you heard of it? and Where could I find it?
GAMES - SPARKLE AND SHINE: How can I purchase Sparkle & Shine Games & Activities (for ages 4 to 7)
GENIE BOTTLE TOY: Back in the late 60's or early 70's I had a green plastic genie bottle, battery operated that told fortunes and puffs of smoke would come out of the top. I can't remember the name of the toy nor can I find it anywhere? Can you help me with suggestions on finding one? Thank you.
GERMAN WIND UP TIN TOYS: I am selling 4 different German U.S. Zone tin wind up elephant toys for a friend of mine. Before I make a big mistake, how can you tell if something is a reproduction or the original, over and above wear. One of the toys I have found on line is out there as a exact reproduction of the original. Thanks John
GIRAFFE - YELLOW WITH KNOTTED HORNS: I am looking for a 7 inch giraffe "just first years" yellow with knotted horns, tanish feet to replace a lost one for my grandson. Very important!!! It was purchased in Target approximately 1 year ago. They don't seem to be able to help.
GLOWWORM - PLAYSKOOL - ORIGINAL DATE: I need to know the original manufacture date of the very first glowworm. My husband says he never had one, his father says he did. He was born in 1972
GNOMADS: Where can I get gnomads in Germany?
GOGETTER: I would like to purchase your GoGetter 3 expert game and I know there are three what are the other two called?
GRANDPA'S NEWS CAR JAPANESE MADE WIND UP TOY VALUE: When was the toy made, by whom, and what is the approximate value.
GRAY BOARD - COLORFUL TILES - 1968 and 1970: I had a toy it was a gray board it looked like a Lego board only the bumps were smaller and it had small colorful tiles there were squares that snapped over one peg, rectangles that snapped over two and triangles that snapped over three I can't remember if there were round ones. You made pictures with it. when you were done you could give the board a slight twist to pop them off and start over. I can't remember what it was called, I just remember I loved to play with it.
HAND HELD ELECTRONIC - MAN CATCHES FISH - 1980's: This was a battery powered game where you directed the man to run around with a fishbowl trying to catch the fish that kept jumping out. I don't know what the game was called.
HAND BAND: We can't find the DC adapter or the Audio cable for our hand band. Can you help us?
HELICOPTER - ARMY VERSION FROM 1980'S OR 1990'S: I am looking to replace a helicopter that my boyfriend played with as a kid. It is olive green, with white rotor blades and has clear plastic in the widows and green wings off each side. On his two of the four blades are broken and one wing is broken off. I don't know who made it but it's only a plastic child's toy. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas.
HOLLY HOBBY PHONE SET: I am looking for a Holly Hobby phone set that was made in the mid 70's. The set consists of two phones that buzz for the ringer and can be talked through on a toy phone cord. They are made of hard plastic and I believe that they are blue with a red buzzer. Do you have any idea where I might be able to find a set?
IDEAL ARMY SOLDIERS 1965: I'm at a total lost. About two years ago I won five 4" plastic army soldiers with removable hear gear, ammo belts, back pack with green plastic shovels that have markings underneath their base dated "IDEAL 1965" I have yet to find anything close to this swapped type of plastic toy. The faces and hands are painted a flesh color but the uniforms are a olive dab color with very colorful gear. Very cool pieces and I would to get more or find some kind of info. Thank you kindly, stomped in San Jose!!
INFANT FLASH CARDS WITH CASE: I am looking for this toy that a friends child had (it was given to her as a gift) it's a set of flash cards on a ring with very large colorful things on one side and black and white on the other side. It's on a ring and then there are extra cards in a square case which is also attached to the ring with a Velcro closing clasp. They are squares and laminated and I can't seem to find them anywhere can you help?
INFANT TOY - STUFFED GIRAFFE: My daughter lost a stuffed giraffe about 1 year old. She took it with her everywhere and I have not been able to locate another one. It was made out of a very soft cloth with silk like feet. It may have been made by Playskool but not sure. Any idea on where to locate one?
ITZA FOOTBALL 1970'S: Do you know who made Itza football's? They were in MN in the late 1970's early 1980's
JUMP ROPE GAME: I found a game that gives you several options for jumping rope and increase the skill level of the child and now I can't find where it was. Can you help me out?
KID'S SCIENCE / ENTOMOLOGY BUG VACCUUM: Where can I find a "bug vacuum gun"?
KITCHEN - KUSAN ZOODLELAND - 1970s - 1980s: I am looking for a toy kitchen set from the late 70s early 80s. I believe it was made by Kusan and called the Zoodleland kitchen set. It was 3 separate pieces (each about 3 ft. high): Green turtle stove, Blue penguin refrigerator, and pink hippo sink. Do you know of where I could get a set. . .or at least see a picture. I've looked online and can't even find a picture. Thanks.
KITCHEN - ORIGINAL SAN FRANCISCO TOY COMPANY: How can I buy more toys in this collection? I would like to add to my collection or even have two of some of the pieces including the small food and pots/pans etc. . Are they still made? Did they make other items besides the kitchen?
KITCHEN PLAYSET - TIN - SIGNATURE JR.: I am trying to research this item. I am 28 years old and have had this item for my entire life. It was given to me when I was about 3 years old and at that time it was at 20 years old. I still have this 3 piece, Signature Jr. , kitchen set, which includes the refrigerator, stove and sink. I have two boys and would like to find out the value of this set and then go from there. If you could help me, I would be very grateful. Thank you
KNICKERBOCKER - BABY SANTA - 1955: I have a Baby Santa by Knickerbocker which is in very good condition. It is marked copyright 1955. How long was it produced and any idea as to its value?
LAMP IMPRINT ON DOLLS BACK: Would you please help me identify the branding on several vintage dolls I have acquired with a lamp branding on their back? Some look newer than the others. Thank you!
LARGE STYROFOAM T - REX SKELTON - LATE 60's EARLY 70's: When I was a Kid my brother had a Large Styrofoam T-Rex Skeleton, have you ever seen one? If so where can I find one now? Please HELP
LEARNING TOY PLAYSKOOL 1997 VALUE: I'm looking for the name of a Playskool toy dated 1997 on the bottom with item #497. It's a car the has keys each key has a shape at the end. When a shape key is used on the car it opens something on the car, such as door, hood, lights etc. The car also came with a boy to sit in the front seat. I'm trying to get a replacement set of keys and another boy. Thank you! Stacy
LITE BRITE STYLE TOY: I'm trying to locate a toy made in either the late 60's or early 70's. It was like a Lite Brite only it laid flat and had clear plastic poles, circles and cups. My brother thinks it was called Astro-Lite, but I can't find a history of it. Any ideas? Thanks!
MAGIC KITS: My fiancé and I have been trying to find the name of the 1990's kits that came in a purple and black box. It may have been marble looking design, I am not sure. They had a vanishing mummy trick, a rope trick, a pirate map trick and a tie through a cartoon looking mans tongue. He hopes someone will remember to get some help to find this item.
MAGNET MEN: Where can I find info on magnet men?
MAGNETIC BOARD - CITYSCAPE: In the early 1960's there was a board on four short legs that had a cityscape on one side, with roads and buildings. There were cars and people with little magnets on the bottom of them. You would use a long wand with a magnet on the end, and going under the car on top of the board, you would connect magnets and move the car around the board. the people would do the same and be able to go in and out of the buildings. The name of it was "something" city. I would like to know the name and any other information about it. We lived in NJ at the time. It was my favorite thing to play with as a kid. Thanks for your help. I can't find it anywhere!
MAKIT & BAKIT: What temperature do you bake and for how long??
Matchbox Cars: How did Matchbox cars get their name.
MATTEL BABY FIRST STEP - 1964 MINT: What would the value of a mint in the box Baby First Step sell for? I have one that still has the plastic around her head, skates still in plastic and never removed from box until today, when I took some pictures of her. She has all original paperwork and is perfect! Thank you, Lynn
MECHANICAL OWL - 1950's: My brother in the 1950's had a fur covered mechanical wind up owl that was a music conductor- the owl had a metal beak that moved. The owl made a squawking sound, and he had a baton in his hand. Do you have any info on who made this, and if it can be gotten. Thank you.
MEDICAL CART BY CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYTHINGS: Can you help me find medical cart
METAL TIN CIRCUS CAR - TRADE MARK MODERN TOYS - BATTERY OPERATED VALUE: I have found a Big Ring Circus Metal Truck that is battery operated that is made by Trade Mark Modern Toys. I think it is from the late 60's. I am looking for the value of this item. It is in MINT condition. Runs on 3 C size batteries and "drives" until it hits something, then backs up and on it goes again. It plays music and is driven by a clown. Any info would be great. . THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
METAL TIN TOY CAR - MANUFACTURER: Who is the manufacturer of a metal/tin toy car from the 50's or 60's. Car was metal with nice colors orange/brown. on back said Meat Market or Fresh Meat Market. Had car and reluctantly sold it several years ago and now am trying to replace.
MICKEY MOUSE - SOFT TOY: The toy in question looks like an old Mickey Mouse. He has white eyes with black pupils and a maroon nose. His mouth is a black felt line with a small red tongue. Their are 'No' gloves on his hands, they're black stubs. His shorts are red with yellow trim. On one side off the makers tag, you can just make out Walt Disney. The other side is clearer and reads. CONTENTS ALL NEW MATERIAL SYNTHETIC FIBERS California Stuffed Toys 611 So? Or Se? (Not sure which one) Anderson St. Los Angeles. Co. 90023 PENN 173 OHIO PA173 MASS T111 MAINE 56. I hope you can help me find out the age? Where he might off been purchased? And if this is a genuine Mickey Mouse? He does have slight differences to the normal one you would see.
MICKEY MOUSE SQUEAKY TOY - 1955: My mother has an old Mickey Mouse squeaky toy that belonged to my brother. He is wearing black gloves instead of the white gloves we see today. Is he valuable? His condition is ok. . .worn but squeaks.
MICKEY MOUSE TALKING CLUBHOUSE: Where can I find Mickey Mouse Talking Clubhouse? Who is the manufacturer?
MICRO MACHINE: I am looking for a micro machine toy for my grandson. I live on Vancouver Island Canada and am having no such luck in finding one. Any store in the Nanaimo area would be much appreciated. He loves them but seems they're not to be found. Thanks Joan
MICRO MACHINES STAR WARS DEATH STAR - GALOOB TOYS, Inc: I have the above item, but do not have all the pieces and figurines. It is a miniature Star Wars city, grounds and ship that opens up from a ball. Would like to find the missing pieces or see if anyone would be interested in purchasing?
MICRO POWER RANGERS: I see some mini micro Power Rangers on E-Bay, but does any shop still sell them?
MINI TOY KEYBOARD: I am looking for a mini toy keyboard that was purchased in 1983-1985. I believe it was a Casio, possibly for kids under 8. It had lighted keys and two insertable music cartridges, one with a red label and the other blue, each with about ten songs each. Two of the songs that I can remember are Ode to Joy and When the Saints Come Marching. Keyboard itself was sky blue and I believe there was also a pink one. Keyboard would play songs by itself or require you to hit keys when lit for song to proceed.
MINIATURE DOLL FIGURES: I am wondering what the name of a specific product is that I am trying to locate. During the early 1990s, miniature teenage girl figures were sold in toy stores, usually in a 4 pack. They were also sold with octagonal box backdrops that could connect with each other. I believe they were called something like "tiny teens" or "teeny teens," but am uncertain and have not been able to locate anything by that name. I have two of the backdrops, and they are copyrighted by Tara Toy Corp. , and made in china.
MISTY AND TAMMY DOLL CASE: I have a leather Misty and Tammy doll case and I have been searching on the internet and cannot find another one like it. I was wondering how much it would be worth today? I'm not sure what year it is from.
MODEL GUN CLUB: I have two Galoob model guns from 1989 and would like to know how many DIFFERENT models were made, quantity made of each, and names of the models. Thank you for any info.
MONSTER TRUCK,THE ANIMAL: I'm looking for a toy truck made in the early 1990's called the Animal made by Mattel. Any idea where I can find one. At least a picture of one would be great. Thanks.
MOTORCYCLE /DUNE BUGGY TOYS - 1980's: I was wondering if you knew the name of these toys from the early 80's. One was a motorcycle/chopper and another was a dune buggy. Both had a rider and you had to put the vehicles on a launching platform with this crank. You would turn the crank and the vehicle would take off and do stunts.
MR MACHINE INFORMATION: I have a Mr. Machine that I believe was my daughters she was born in 1970. It could have been my son's in 1979. Can you give me some history on it and what it would be worth now?
Mr. POTATO HEAD: What was the name of the TV show that Mr. Potato Head first advertised on ?
MUSIC BOX - MATTEL CREATIONS: I have a hand crank music box with a cardboard Christmas tree on top. It has Mattel Creations Culver City, California pat.nos. 2,504,666 2,504,632. If you can please give me some info. on this. I can not find nothing . Please let me know either way. Thank you so much for your time.
MUSIC BOX / BANK - WIND UP: In the late 1940's or 1950's, I had a music box/bank wind-up toy that played music from the little cylinder with small spikes. Can you help me know where to find one? Simply nostalgia for me but a treasure for my grandchildren. Michelle
MUSIC BOX: I'm trying to find out any information on a Sankyo plastic cube music box. It has day-glo butterflies inside and plays the Beatles " Michelle".
MUSICAL - STUFFED DUCK - SAILOR SUIT: My 5 year old grandson had a musical stuffed toy in the form of a duck in a sailor suit about twelve inches tall, I think. He inherited it from his older brother who received it as a baby gift in 1998. Last year, my grandson lost the duck that went everywhere with him somewhere between Seattle and Oakland where they live. I would love to replace it for him. Any ideas who made the toy or how I could replace it?
MUSICAL PLUSH RACCOON: I am trying to find a plush (stuffed animal) Musical Raccoon that was from either the 80's or early 90's. It has a windup music box in the back the tail was more white and black. Any help would be greatly appreciated especially info on how to obtain one!
MY DAD'S GARAGE: Do you know who made the My Dad's Garage with battery operated door, 90's
MYSTERY SPACE SHIP: In the early 80's there was a white space ship which came apart into at least 3 pieces: a cockpit, a long crew compartment, and an engine. I was wondering what series this particular spaceship came from.
NERF SWORD: Where can I find a Nerf sword
NUTCRACKER: Do you know any shops that produce Made in USA Nutcrackers? Like the German ones but made here.
ODYSSEY: I have the Odyssey atlassphere and my stylus is broken. How can I get that replaced?
ODYSSEY 3: My pen stopped working, but everything else works. Is it fixable?
OLD CHILD'S RECORD PLAYER: Approximately what is its value? It still works, it has 3 records dated 1977 & 78 they are Walt Disney, Snow White, and Wizard of Oz
ORIGINAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 3 PIECE PLAY KITCHEN - VALUE: I have a 1980(?) 3 pc. Strawberry Shortcake kitchen. I got it for Christmas in 1980, it may be older than that. It stands about 3 ft. tall and when all three pieces are beside each other it is about 4 ft. wide. I have been searching for a couple of years now to find out any information on this piece and have yet to find any. I especially would like to know the possible value. Thank you!!
OSH KOSH B'GOSH EDEN PLUSH STUFFED PUPPY DOG WANTED: My 2 year old son received a little Osh Kosh stuffed puppy in 2004, before he was born. It became his lovey, and we lost it today. It has floppy ears. I have a picture if necessary, but I definitely need to try to find another one.
OUTDOOR TOY -: In the early to mid 70's there was a toy with 2 ropes running through a hard plastic football shape with handles on either end of the ropes. Players held the handles at either end and "flung" the hard plastic object down to the other end by moving the rope handles in and out. Please help to identify this toy!!! thanks
OVEN - VINTAGE ELECTRIC: During 2004 I bought a vintage electric toy stove, it is green and ivory in color, has a mini oven and three open coal burners it looks a lot like an Empire vintage stove, but I am unsure as to if it really is. There are no tags to be located on it. The image on the back panel is very similar but features three people around a round table eating. I could not find it on eBay or Yahoo auctions. I am sincerely in need of your help. Thanks!
OWL - STUFFED TOY: I have this stuffed owl that has seen a lot of wear and tear. I would like to purchase another one, but the tag is beyond reading. The only part of the company name I can make out is "BATION". Here's a pic, do you know this owl? http://home.comcast.net/~ybedia/owl.jpg
PADDLE BALL GAME: Was the paddle ball game called Hi-Ligh or Highlight in the 1950's
PADDLE GAME: Does anybody remember what the name of a game is called? It was square, had 4 different colored paddles, 1 in each corner and the idea was to put a ball into the opponents' pocket.
PAPER DOLL ALTERNATIVE: I am looking for a toy that is very similar to the Woodkins dolls of today. I have a vague memory of a plastic frame that uses fabric swatches to create outfits on the outline of a doll. I'm thinking it must have been around in the 1970s, maybe 1980s. Just looking for the name and possibly manufacturer. Thanks!
PILLOW PEOPLE - 1980s: Do you know where I can buy 1980s Pillow People? Specifically Sandman or Punky characters. Also, who manufactured them? and are they still in production?
PLASTIC BUILDING MODEL OF WHITE HOUSE - 1950's: I recall putting together a very complicated (for me at the time) plastic model of the White House. Much of it snapped together; some of it was very intricate and I enjoyed the accomplishment of finishing the construction. Can anyone tell me its name and the name of the manufacturer? Thanks, Kathy
PLASTIC HIPPO PIANO / XYLOPHONE: Looking to buy musical hippo toy from late 70's or early 80's. Its mouth opened to reveal metal musical keys for teeth. It was hard plastic. . .purple in color, I believe. Do you know the manufacturer?
PLASTIC POTS AND PANS WITH FACES: I am looking to find a set of plastic pots and pans with faces from the 70's. Do you know where I can find this set?
PLASTIC PRETEND KITCHEN TOY BOX: I am looking for an all in one kitchen. It looks like a large plastic storage box. The top has an all in one kitchen: sink stove, etc. The front of the box has a picture of an oven door. The lid lifts off like a storage box where the dishes and play food can be stored. I saw this in an office where they had toys for kids. I would love to find one for my granddaughter. Where can I find one? Thanks.
PLASTIC ROBOT TOY: In the early to mid 1980's I had a black plastic robot, that stood about 4-6 inches tall, and had a cylindrical head that might have moved up and down. Possible that it came with another, or was part of toy line that battled each other.
PLAYSET: During the early eighties, I played with a magic set that was like a box of about 18"x18"x4" or so. It had four square openings on the front (three along the bottom: yellow, red and blue) and one in the middle top, I think. ) it had a number of tricks that could be done with it. there was a magic wand, which when twisted produced a silk flower. a small red foam ball was used in one of the trick where the performer behind the box would manipulate a sliding door thing between the three doors facing the crowd.
PLUSH - ANIMAL - PURPLE HOODED: When I was young mid-late 1980's I had a small stocky brown looking stuffed animal. It was not a bear, it was like a little flat faced big bellied round thing. The main clothing on it was a purple, eggplant colored hood/robe. It was like a monks robe. The hood stayed over the head. And I believe the eyes were small bulb type lights that glowed green or something. And I believe it made some kind of a purring noise or something when activated. It was maybe a foot tall or less. Little short legs and arms. No stitching on the robe/hood or anything. Just brown animal with purple hood/robe.
PLUSH - BEAR WITH PLASTIC BUBBLE NOSE: In the late 1980s maybe early 1990s I had a stuffed bear that had a plastic nose. You squeezed his stomach, and little figurines would move inside the nose. I had one with a jack in the box that opened up when I squeezed it. There were several at major toy stores with different figurines. What is the name of this brand of bears?
PLUSH - CATERPILLAR: I am trying to find a plush purple caterpillar that I bought for my daughter around 1985. It was approximately 3 foot log and was made from the same kind of material like a puff-a-lump. Can you tell me the name of it or where I can locate one? My daughters was destroyed and now she's 22 years old. She really wants one for Christmas. She loved it dearly as a child and took it everywhere with her. Please help me
PLUSH - DOG: I used to have a toy dog in the late 1990's he was upright, like any teddybear you'd see, there were a few to choose from, mine was a spaniel, he had mottled white fur with beige spots over his face and body. He had a silken tummy patch and leather like paws. his ears were long and curly dusky brown, when you pressed his nose he whined and whimpered, I also think he barked. . . his manufactured name was floppy. I cannot remember the name or the company that produced these toys, I would dearly love to have another one as they were gorgeous. I think they were approximately 15 inches high. I hope I've given you enough information! many thanks
PLUSH - DOG - EYES LIGHT UP WHEN YOU HIT THE BRAKES: My grandfather owned a stuffed dog which sat in the back window of his car. When he would hit the brakes, the dogs eyes(which were red in color) would also light up. The dog has since fallen apart and my dad really wants another one as my grandfather has passed away. I would assume the dog is probably 20 to 20 years old. I sure hope you can help. Thank you. Jolene

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