Antiques, vintage and collectables: toys, games, dolls and models

In February 1996, two games were unleashed in Japan: Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green.

Dolls' houses have a long history, stretching from ancient Egypt to sixteenth-century Bavaria to modern global mass-production.

Many children spend hours enjoying their first train set - but imagine that the hobby never runs out of steam and the train set develops into a lifelong hobby.

My Little Pony came into our world in the 1980s.

Step back into the ring and recapture the golden days of wrestling as we look back on the legendary action figures from the early 1990s.

Want to photograph lions and elephants in Africa, Formula One cars at the Monaco Grand Prix, front-line military jets - or to step back in time and watch George Stephenson's locomotive Rocket make its first run on the Liverpool-Manchester railway line - all without leaving the comforts of home?

Would you like to own James Bond's Aston Martin, the Batmobile, the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard, or Luke Skywalker's X-Wing fighter?

Since he first appeared on the scene in Detective Comics No.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been a powerhouse franchise ever since the debut of the indie comic book back in 1984.

The Sdkfz 251 halftrack was one of the most versatile armored vehicles produced by either side in the Second World War.

This is the second of two volumes covering Royal Navy 6-inch cruisers of the 1930s and later, this one devoted to the 'second generation' designs armed with triple mountings.

In this companion book to Dolls Remembered, men reminisce about the boyhood toys and games that still hold a place in memory.

The consolidated PBY Catalina was probably the most versatile and successful flying boat/amphibian ever built, serving not just with the US Army, Navy and Coast Guard during the Second World War, but also with the air forces of Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with the Danes, Free French and Norwegians as well as in Brazil, Chile, Indonesia and elsewhere.

In this second volume detailing the service of the Fw 190, Chris Goss has assembled 190 photographs, many from the archive of the late Dr.

The consolidated PBY Catalina was probably the most versatile and successful flying boat/amphibian ever built, serving not just with the US Army, Navy and Coast Guard during the Second World War, but also with the air forces of Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with the Danes, Free French and Norwegians as well as in Brazil, Chile, Indonesia and elsewhere.

A detailed analysis of the organization, uniforms and weapons of the French Imperial Guard created by Napoleon I.

This is the second of two volumes covering Royal Navy 6-inch cruisers of the 1930s and later, this one devoted to the 'second generation' designs armed with triple mountings.

First published in 1888 for beginners, Model Engine-Making is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to building your first steam engine.

In this second volume detailing the service of the Fw 190, Chris Goss has assembled 190 photographs, many from the archive of the late Dr.

LEGO is fun.

Twenty of the coolest vehicles ever dreamed up, ready to come to life brick by brick!

Get ready to celebrate with more than 50 playful party build ideas!

Discover how to build your dream LEGO housesBe inspired by 30 incredible LEGO homes, from a cosy cottage and a modern apartment to a spooky haunted house and an underwater home.

Discover how to build your dream LEGO carsBe inspired by 30 awesome LEGO vehicles, from a speedy sports car and a yellow taxi to a monster truck and an ice-cream van.

You're never too young to change the world!

This vintage book contains an fantastic treatise on the dolls of the world, looking at these timeless children's toys as enjoyed in Russia, China, Great Britain, Switzerland, and many other countries.

The M60 was a second-generation American main battle tank, the last in the line of Patton tanks that had first been developed at the end of World War.

This vintage book contains detailed accounts of various hunting expeditions and experiences in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century England, with descriptions of notable participants, events, and packs.

This vintage book contains an fantastic treatise on puppets and marionettes of the world, looking at the history of puppets and puppet shows enjoyed in Europe, England, America and many other countries.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to dolls, exploring their history, popularity, and evolution the world over.

When the Allied armies landed on the Normandy beaches on 6 June 1944 the backbone of the armored reaction force awaiting them was made up of 758 Pzkpfw IV tanks, a number which represents almost half the fully-tracked vehicles available for the defence of the West.

From the wars of antiquity to the recent events in South West Asia, landing craft and amphibians have been an ever-present sea borne and battle space asset in one form or another for the commander wanting to get boots on the ground.

This vintage book contains comprehensive guide to collecting dolls, containing information on the history of dolls, buying and selling, restoration, and a much more.

In July 1943 the German army launched what was to be its last major offensive on Soviet soil.

8 pages of full color illustrations depicting 14 different vehicles.

Masaaki Hiroi is an extremely renowned craftsman, who earned his status to be recognized as an artist.

Masaaki Hiroi is an extremely renowned craftsman, who earned his status to be recognized as an artist.

Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world.

The 00 gauge train set was the ultimate 'boy's toy' of the 1950s and '60s.

The 00 gauge train set was the ultimate 'boy's toy' of the 1950s and '60s.

Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world.

Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool.

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.

Airfix is synonymous with plastic model kits.

Dinky Toys are a part of many people's childhood.

Garfield is one of the most beloved and iconic fictional cats in history.

The Sdkfz 251 halftrack was one of the most versatile armored vehicles produced by either side in the Second World War.

Although it was a global conflict, for many WW1 is synonymous with the war in the trenches of the Western Front.

Although it was a global conflict, for many WW1 is synonymous with the war in the trenches of the Western Front.