Collecting Monster Toys (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Paperback]

John Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999 | Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors

Monsters of all shapes and sizes stalk the pages of this entertaining and informative "creature-feature." Over 600 color photos capture the incarnations of all the ghouls, mutants, and vampires that ever sent chills up your spine at the theater or in the den, from Alien r to Z-Ton r. Monstrous banks, board games, costumes, fiendish figures, model kits, and wind-ups are included! The collectibles covered in this book range from the early 1960s, when monster toys were first introduced, through the decade of the 1980s and touch upon the recent fare of the 1990s. Whether you prefer monsters from Hollywood or Japan, the silver screen or the small screen, there is something in this book for you. Prices for every item displayed are found in the captions, often with loose and mint-in-package prices.

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About the Author

John Marshall is a collectibles expert who has been quoted in a variety of diverse publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Sports Illustrated. John has published a number of books on collectibles, including Super Hero Toys (1999), and Action Figures of the 1960s (1998).

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764309234
• ISBN-13: 978-0764309236
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,741,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars From THE Toy Guru, May 7, 2003

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This review is from: Collecting Monster Toys (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

John Marshall is THE toy guru, and his opinion is highly respected. This book is no exception. Informative, entertaining, and nostalgia all in one package. Really, not to be missed.