Turning lead into gold
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Miniature soldiers were not always toy figures. In ancient Egypt, they were buried with the dead to serve them in the hereafter. In Roman times, these miniatures were used to teach military strategy. Today's prized collectibles come from the 18th century and are called Zinnfiguren.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
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Born to be wild!
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German factories sold huge numbers of lithographed tin toys from 1890 to 1910, profiting from the advent of motor vehicles, which became popular model subjects. American metal toys were locally made and less successful, but signified the beginning of the US toy industry.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
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To push or to pull - that is the question
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Pull and push toys date to ancient times, and could be almost any object mounted on wheels. Pull toys from the 18th century on are still around, but the manufacturers are often unidentifiable. Fisher-Price pull toys from the 1930s on are also sought after items.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
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