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Collecting Toys Magazine 1996 August Pedal cars on Puget Sound Cereal Toys Match
Collecting Toys Magazine 1996 August Pedal cars on Puget Sound
Collecting Toys Magazine is published bimonthly.
Contents
COVER STORY
42Pedal cars on Puget Sound by Suzanne Axland and George Hall
Gordon Apker's Puget Sound estate is home to a master's collection of automobilia, from full-size race cars to ride-on toys and rare pedal cars.
Cover photo: Great lawn ornament, Gordon, we love the spokes.
This "Italian Racer," made by Britain's Triang, is actually an unlicensed
Maserati replica. The pedal car features pneumatic tires and a device
that emulates the sound of an engine when the car is pedaled.
27Good, clean funby Edward S. Balian
Ideal's clever car wash offered hours of fun and clean cars, too.
30 The greatest show on wheels!by Doug Sadecky
In the 1960s Corgi created an action-packed line based on a popular British Circus. Today, the original Chipperfields Circus remains the greatest die-cast show on Earth.
38Matchbox's King Size Opportunityby Dana Johnson
Since its creation in 1960, Matchbox's King Size line has been overshadowed by its famous sibling, the 1-75 line. Today collectors are rediscovering King Size models, escalating demandand values.
48Toys for breakfastby Heidi LaFleche
Relive with us one of the greatest joys of childhoodbreakfast!
Sit down, grab a bowl, and stuff your arm to the bottom of the box.
56 The Dodgeby Steve Butler
It's a kind of car and a kind of trickery. Sometimes it's both.
58Paper cuts made funby Eric Peterson
World War II soldiers based in England whiled away the hours crafting tiny paper Micromodels. Today a worldwide collectors' network cherishes them for their history and their challenge to the builder's skill.
64 Johnny Herothe All-American toyby Earl Shores
In 1965 sports figure Johnny Hero challenged G.I. Joe in a brief skirmish for market share. The contest was over before it began.
82Stop feeding that thing!by Bill Warner
Betsy the Hungry Bug was one windup that was always ready to eat.
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