|
Collecting Toys Magazine 1997 February Star Wars Forever Hot Wheel sizzlers Six
Collecting Toys Magazine 1997 February Star Wars Forever
Collecting Toys Magazine is published bimonthly.
Contents
COVER STORY
34Star Wars foreverby John Michlig
When space toy and robot collector Stephen J. Sansweet discovered Star Wars, he embarked on a journey into obsession. Fortunately for this former Wall Street Journal bureau chief, that fascination produced not only one of the world's premier Star Wars collections, it also gave rise to a wonderful book and a fabulous new career with Lucasfilm. Sometimes dreams do come true.
Cover photo: A dream date with Darth. Kenner's current-issue 5" Darth Vader action figure provides the basis for this photo. Photographer Jim Forbes used digital effects to lend this image a more cinematic "touch of evil."
28Shows: Atlantique City collector's fairby Tom Hammel
Twice each year this collectors' Brigadoon appears by the ocean. For two days, collectors of every discipline flow across the floor in search of treasures buried in display cases. The finds are amazing.
32Auctions: Breakfast at Christie'sby Tom Hammel
This recent pair of morning auctions at Christie's South Kensington galleries in London served up delectable toy delicacies.
42Sizzlin' Hot!by Mike Grove
Once upon a time in the 1970s, Hot Wheels decided it could do slot
cars one better. Sizzlers combined classic Hot Wheels styling with
rechargeable battery power to create fly-off-the-track excitement.
50Profile: The Classic Toy Soldier Company by Dan Gagliasso Dave Payne and Jim McGough have molded their Classic Toy Soldier Company into the leader of the vintage playset field. Now they're taking aim at the new playset market. Lock and load, gentlemen!
56 Bionically enhanced: Six Million Dollar Man toys
by Mike Van Plew From Steve Austin's high tech pit stop to Jaime Sommers' low tech shower, these 1970s toys extracted as much fun from two hit TV series as the shows did from their "bionic" stars.
62Investing in Dinkyby Tom Sanchirico
Collecting Dinky toys can be as costly or as inexpensive as you wish.
82January kidby Mike Olson
In this story a father's love, a little glue, and a Cox stunt plane prove that having your birthday right after the holidays isn't always a crash landing.
All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.
Shipping charges
US Shipments: When you add multiple items to your cart, the reduced shipping charges will automatically be calculated. For direct postage rates to other countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight.
Terms and conditions
All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us before making a return. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding or buying.
Thanks for looking at our items.
| 
