This new reference and price guide presents an informative “personal” history of the former Marx Toys Company plant at Glen Dale, West Virginia, where many of the fondly remembered Marx Playsets, doll houses, and toy figures of the “baby boomer” era were created and manufactured. More than just a catalog of these ever-popular and eminently affordable toys, this book provides Marx toy collectors with new insights into the planning and production processes employed by the original “king” of American toy makers. Included are insightful interviews with a Glen Dale plant model maker and with the son of a Marx artist, along with previously unpublished photos of a number of Marx toy and figure prototypes. With publication authorized by the current owner of the Marx Toys trademark, this book provides a unique and valuable behind-the-scenes look into the production of one of America’s premier toy manufacturers.

Reviewers Opinion (not Mar Toys Opinion)

Tom Heaton's book is an excellent resource for Marx collectors. It is packed with interesting and informative text, clear and colorful photos, and also doubles as a much-needed price guide.

Equally impressive is how thoroughly the author researched each figure. Extensive documentation includes detailed photos of figure, accessory, and packaging variations as well as intriguing information on rare prototypes. Even better, Heaton includes a list and usually a photo of all the accessories which originally came with each figure--a goldmine of information for collectors trying to complete their toys.

Hollywood's obsession with comic book characters and vintage toys - Superman Returns, Spider-Man series, Cars, and Transformers movies is driving interest in the hobby.

Offers the most complete and up-to-date coverage of post-World War II toys.

For toy collectors like you it's all about knowing what you have and what it's worth, and there's no better source for that essential information than Toys & Prices 2008. With expanded coverage of Hot Wheels and Spider-Man categories, and an overhaul of the Action Figures, Lunch Boxes, Marx Play sets, Star Wars, Sci-Fi and Space Toys chapters this new edition of the best-selling price guide for postwar baby boomer-era toys is as up-to-date as it gets. Packed with 32,000 toy listings, 95,000 values, insightful collecting trend reports, and a fantastic 8-page color section, this is a must-have reference when you're scoping out inventory at shows, shops and through online auctions.