3 comments about Classic Plastic Model Kits: Identification & Value Guide.

1. Just recieved my copy of Classic Plastic, an excellent color review of plastic kits from the past. Lots of good color photographs with descriptions and prices of each kit shown. This book has a major emphasis on figures, space, and miscellaneous models. Only 40 of the 284 pages are devoted to cars with no listings for aircraft, armor or ships. It's an excellent book for avid Aurora fans and those of us who grew up with them.



2. This beautiful softbound book contains over 600 full color, large, sharp, life-like photos in its 352 pages. Many super photos of the boxes are shown. A brief introduction to the topic is provided. Values are included (1996). Topics range from Monsters, Space, Historical Figures, Television, to Freaks, Wild Kingdom, Dinosaurs, Hot Wheels and Gizmos and Gadgets. The "Spare Parts" Chapter covers misc. model kits. Collectors will delight with the wide-range of kits shown. Brings back many memories. Enjoy, enjoy.



3. This book really takes me back to my childhood. Seeing the prices, my only wish is that I had kept some of these pristine in the box rather than building, trading and ultimately losing track of them.

   The emphasis here is on figure, theme and specialty modles rather than the standard cars and military models. Covering the '50's-'70's; Sci-Fi, horror, movie, TV and hot rods are the popular subjects here.

   For each model there is a color photo of the box and sometimes a built model, manufacturer, date, scale and estimated value boxed or built. There is also a brief history of model manufacturing.

   There are nearly 1000 models here including my favorites, those wacky cars of George Barris and Ed Roth. This is a great guide for the serious collector or someone who just wants to reminisce about those hours of model building fun.

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3 comments about Mego Toys: An Illustrated Value Guide.

1. This book has alot of detailed color photos and is a good quick reference book to walk around with at flea markets,toy shows and garage sales. Its a great book for new collectors and dealers. The book has color photos of most but not all of Mego's action figures and dolls that Mego made. But i found that the book was worth the money.



2. A very early book, it could have prospered from more research and a better selection of photos.

   Most of the shots are from Mego catalogs themselves which doesn't give you an idea of packaging.

   But, if you're just getting into the hobby then it's not a bad starting point either.




3. I didn't enjoy this book as much as Mego Action Figure Toys with Prices by John Bonavita. I bought this book thinking that it would have some larger pictures of the little mego guys. It did but there aren't that many pictures or conttent

1 comments about Matchbox Toys: A Collectors Guide.

1. This is a very good book for the "average" collector to read about how Matchbox toys began and to rekindle their interest in this hobby. There are plenty of pictures and the reading is easy. I would recommend this book for anyone who has either played with or collected these toys. I also, like the fact that it is hardbound.

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