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Resolved! Halls Lifetime Canopy Doll bed

Wondering if there is a market for an original Halls Canopy doll bed. It was a present given to me in 1950 and it is in perfect condition. There are some stains on the original mattress.

Resolved! Old metal toy car

I'm looking for help to identify this car body. It is signed but I can't read it. Says made in united states and has patent number. Any help is appreciated. Thanks for looking!

Resolved! Old plastic question / Who knows cows?

Hello all. I found these at an estate sale, thought they were cute. When I got home, curious about what I had, I found an active listing for one similar to #1 asking over $65 with 18 watchers! So I did some more research and I think it's Auburn Rubbe...

IN WHICH LANGUAGE IS THIS "TINTIN" BOOK PLEASE?

Help identify these two HO cast iron engines

Bought these two engine at an estate sale. Can anyone identify the brand?

Resolved! wwll tank models 1970-80s already built

WWll tank models 1970-80s already built. NEED HELP...My late husband built some WWll auth model tank kits in the 70-80slooking for someone to help me in what they would be worth, is therea market for them, and general info...these are greatly detaile...

HMK Lic. July 2013 Talking Penguin Ice Car Toy ID HELP

Hi, I need help identifying this cute little penguin toy. He talks when the button on the car is pressed.He wears a beanie, he says several phrases, the car headlights light up. About 4" long.He is marked "HMK Lic" and"July 2013".I can't find anythin...

Vintage Mechanical Toy Help ID

Any information would be appreciated. Marked with DRGM on brass plate.

Broken Athearn Diesel Axle Tubes - Inexpensive Repairs

Tues 1-23-18 12:31 a.m. Athearn axles have a tendency to crack, the wheels loosen in axle tubes, and the locomotive can fail to run properly. The root cause of the failure is that Delrin (axle material) is not annealed. Over time, the Delrin shrinks ...

Theory on How HO Locos are Damaged During Shipping

There are a variety of reasons that HO Locomotives are damaged during shipment via USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc. : 1) Shipping in the Upright Position - Plastic, die cast or brass locomotives can be shipped in the upright position. Items may be placed in th...

HO Train Packaging Failures from ebay Sellers

Re: Revised General Information on Packaging Damage to HO LocomotivesHO Locomotive Packaging Techniques to avoid pilot (cow catcher), drawbar and coupler damage.1) Splint packaging - Bubble pack / tape with HO track or 1-1/4-inch wide paint stick spl...

Need assistance in locating the correct transformer......

I purchased the FWI-4M Metallic JetWing Upgrade Kit for Optimus Prime and i thought that i had the correct figure that this upgrade would fit but i dont, i need to know which edition of Optimus Prime the upgrade kit goes with and if anyone has the fi...

looking for a specific transformer figure and need assistance....

3D Prints

I've noticed several undecorated HO scale locomotive shells for sale that look like they may be 3D printed. There was one seller who actually statedf that the item for sale was 3D printed. Has anyone had any experience, bad or good, with a 3D printed...

Teddy Bear ID

Can anyone tell me the name of this teddy bear? ...and the company if you know it... apparently it's quite hard to find and I can't find it anywhere... The heart lights up and it records a few seconds and then plays it back. ...from the 1980's... The...