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The Encyclopedia of Marx Action Figures: A Price & Identification Guide [Paperback]

Tom Heaton (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1999

In the 1960s and 1970s, Marx was No. 1 in action figures with characters such as Johnny West, Rat Patrol, Daniel Boone, Vikings, Knights, and Indians. This book is a complete guide to the more than 230 Marx action figures produced, with detailed photos that show the boxes and accessories.

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Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Krause Publications (January 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0873416732
ISBN-13: 978-0873416733
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #985,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Encyclopedia of Marx Action Figures, January 19, 2000

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This is a must have book if you are a Marx Action Figure collector or even a fan. I have never seen so many excellent pictures that can really help a collector. Since owning this book I have used it on a daily basis.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! I can't put it down! Awesome photos & history!, May 16, 1999

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This is the most outstanding collection guide I have ever read! The author seems to have put unlimited hours into research to come up with such a thorough history of Marx action figures. The photos are fabulous! I've never seen such a variety of great pictures. This book will inspire many others to become new collectors and relive their childhood with Johnny West! A totally awesome book! Many thanks to the author, Tom Heaton, for finally putting a book like this together for us diehards! Cheri Basham

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Encyclopedia of Marx Action Figures" a terrific resource., May 16, 1999

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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.

I highly recommend this book for toy collectors in general and Marx fans in particular. Tom Heaton has admirably filled a need in our little community with heart, enthusiasm, and hard work which will be appreciated for years to come.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Memories come back
The book shows picture and a very complete review of Marx toys. I did like it very much. Show stuff that I got when a kid and stuff I would have liked to have in those days. Read more

Published on February 2, 2010 by Eduardo Sanchez Castillo

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Walk Down Memory Lane
Tom Heaton's book is an excellent resource for Marx collectors or those who used to play with Marx toys in their childhood. Read more

Published on December 28, 2006 by Lodge2

5.0 out of 5 stars We need to rediscover our childhood.
Tom helps us reclaim out youth, it is great to be able to pick this book and feel like a kid again. My 8 year daughter and I use the book for a guide as we search through the... Read more

Published on August 17, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable tool for the Marx collector.
Tom Heaton's Encyclopedia of Marx Action Figures is an invaluable tool for any Marx collector. It includes more in-depth coverage of Marx's action figures than any other book to... Read more

Published on July 18, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST "Best of the West" guide ever!
WOW! WOW! WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a million for the BEST - Best of the West collector's guide ever! Great job! Read more

Published on May 13, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY informative.. HIGHLY detailed.. GREAT pictures !!
The Marx Encyclopedia is a very informative and highly detailed book of Marx toys. It has been much needed by collectors for a long time.. Read more

Published on May 10, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Of great value to all vintage toy collectors
This book brings back so many memories of life as a child in the early 70s. So much of what I had forgotten about the Johnny West characters came right back to me. Read more

Published on May 10, 1999 by Ellen Shaw-maceko

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best Marx action figure book!!!
I have been collecting Marx figures since Dec. 1996. I was put in contact with Tom Heaton early on in my search for Marx 12" figure's and was very impressed with his... Read more

Published on May 9, 1999

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