Toy Cars of Japan and Hong Kong by Andrew G. Ralston

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764311964
ISBN-139780764311963
eBay Product ID (ePID)2225808

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish
TopicToys, Reference, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorAndrew G. Ralston
IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length11 In.
Item Height8.7 In.
Item Weight43.3 Oz
Item Width8.5 In.

Additional Product Features

LCCN00-104812
Book TitleToy Cars of Japan and Hong Kong
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal629.22/1
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThis unique selection of the most rare and collectible toy cars made in Japan and Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s, includes large-scale tinplate cars made for the American market; the early Japanese diecasts by Model Pet, Micro Pet and Cherryca Phenix; and plastic friction-drive cars made in Hong Kong. Many fascinating new insights into the history of the companies are presented, using long-forgotten trade journals, rare catalogs, and interviews with people who worked in the toy business at that time., This book presents a unique selection of the most rare and collectible toy cars made in Japan and Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s. Three particular groups of toys are covered: the magnificent large-scale tinplate cars made for the American market; the smaller but equally sought-after Japanese diecasts by Model Pet, Micro Pet, and Cherryca Phenix; and plastic friction-drive cars made in Hong Kong. Some of the toys pictured are so scarce that they are believed to be among a mere handful that survive in mint condition with their original boxes. This book provides many fascinating new insights to the history of the companies that made and distributed the toys, using long-forgotten trade journals, rare catalogs, and interview with people who worked in the toy business at that time.
Publication Year2000
FormatHardcover
Dewey Edition21
LC Classification NumberTL237.2.R38 2001
Number of Pages160 pages

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