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

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

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.

This book on British-produced Military Dinky Toys takes a detailed look at the popular Army, Naval and Aircraft models produced from 1933 until the closure of the Binns Road factory in 1977.

The Lion King roared into cinemas in 1994, where it instantly captured the hearts of millions across the world.

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

What can be said about what is probably 'the' fantasy adventure series of the sixties?

Commercial vehicles comprise delivery vans, trucks, articulated tractor-trailers, tankers and service vehicles.

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The Corgi model of James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 is the best-selling toy car ever produced and found a place in the hearts of children of all ages around the world.

The first diecast model buses date back more than sixty years, manufactured by well-known names like Lesney, Corgi and Dinky.

For more than a century the skies have been filled with aircraft, and thousands of these aircraft have been reproduced in model form, allowing collectors to assemble their own miniature air fleets.

The Jurassic Park dinosaurs were unleashed on the world in 1993.

Remember setting up your Scalextric set on the carpet?

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

Since his birth in 1902 the teddy bear has captured the hearts of young and old alike.

In 1961 the first Armoured Fighting Vehicles appeared in the ever-expanding range of Airfix kits.

Star Wars first debuted on movie screens in 1977 and over the past forty years has grown into a collecting phenomenon.

Disney/Pixar's Toy Story has been a magical part of our lives for over twenty years now.

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This is the story of Britain's model villages: miniature worlds that have captivated garden guests and paying public since the early twentieth century.

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

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

First appearing on our screens over fifty years ago, Doctor Who has not only been a television phenomenon but has also spawned more merchandise than any other British television programme in history.

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.

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?

Blue Light Models is a brief but comprehensive look at fire, police and ambulance models from around the world - and across the decades.

The film Ghostbusters was released in June 1984 and became a cultural phenomenon and an instant classic, reaching No.

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

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

This book covers the whole range of collectables from the Gerry Anderson shows, from the 1960s to the present day.

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

A guide blending the history behind a U.

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.

A fully illustrated guide to Germany's use of Panzer IV Tanks during the Normandy campaign, perfect for WWII buffs, modelers, and wargamers.

A guide blending the history behind a World War II German tank used on the Eastern Front with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts.

8 pages of full color illustrations depicting 14 different vehicles.

Take a look back at the Golden Era of wrestling with some of the spectacular merchandise from that awesome time.

Danger Man is possibly the show that started the whole sixties spy craze, first appearing a full two years before the first James Bond movie hit the big screen.

The Saint is a classic that continues to be reinvented for each generation.

The Console Chronicles will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms.

Entering service in early 1941, the Dornier Do 217 was designed as an improved version of the ‘Flying Pencil’, the Do 17 bomber.

Toys from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s capture the joy of play and the pure fun of being a kid.

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.

A visual history of one of childhoods most beloved iconsthe Little Red Wagontold through a rich collection of photos and stories that highlight its unique place in American culture.

The indie world is producing extraordinary toy characters but little is known about the designers creating them or the processes used to make them.

A Handheld History is a unique celebration of portable platforms and their iconic games.

A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.

A text-only version of the bestselling book.