In the mid-1930s, there was daily publicity of notorious gangsters being captured by F.B.I. agents. George 'Machine Gun' Kelly allegedly labeled the celebrated agents who captured him as 'G-Men' for 'Government Men' and this acronym for F.B.I. agents has stuck. A phenomenal G-Man craze erupted in the United States. Every kid in the country wanted to be a G-Man and the toy industry responded by creating a large variety of toys. This much-needed guide contains 600 fantastic color photos of G-Men and F.B.I. antique toys and related collectibles from the mid-1930s to the present. There are guns, badges, fingerprint sets, cars, cereal premiums, whistles, hats, Disney items, motorcycles, knives, books, walkie-talkies, board games, and much more in this nostalgic guide, including some of the rarest items. Current values are given, as are dates when possible. 1998 values.
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This book educates the general public, antique dealers, and toy collectors about the various G-Men and FBI antique toys and related collectibles that have been produced from the mid-1930s to the present. It helps to preserver these items as part of the history of the United States.
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Harry Whitworth worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C. for more than 32 years, first employed as a stenographer in the Criminal Investigative Division at FBI Headquarters. He married his wife, Jody, in 1965, and in 1984 the two began collecting G-men & FBI toys & collectibles. Jody is an antique dealer, toy inventor, and avid collector of clowns.
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A G-Men and FBI Toy Collector's Treasure !,
This review is from: G-Men & F.B.I. Toys And Collectibles (Paperback)
This 192 page, 8 1/2 x 11" softbound volume is jam packed with more than 600 full color, very large, sharp photos, including original boxes and ads. Collectors of this category will really enjoy this wonderful book. There is a brief introduction to the collectible, and is mainly a price picture guide. Prices are 1998. Major topics include Melvin Purvis collectibles, Jr G-man badges, pins and charms, fingerpriting and communication sets, lab, guns, books, movie collectibles, J. Edgar Hoover Items. Collectors will surely enjoy this beautiful book.
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Inside cover pages of "American Agent," first edition, with picture of Melvin H.Purvis, former FBI Agent, who wrote about his capture of John Dillinger and other gangsters in the 1930s. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ridge counter, celluloid over metal, related collectibles, case titled, fingerprint set, machine gun sound, cover titled, movie titled, lobby card, antique toys, box lid, cap pistol, magazine titled Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Melvin Purvis, Junior G-Man Corps, Post Toasties, Fingerprint Set, Edgar Hoover, Secret Operators, Battle Creek, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Inkless Stainless, Man's Son, G-Man Pistol, Junior Special Agent Badge, Mickey Mouse, Pencil Box, Big Little Book, Dozen Carton, Man Machine Gun, Man Popper Gun, Better Little Book, Detective Game, General Foods, Heroes of the Law, Man Outfit, Secret Communication Set New!
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Inside cover pages of "American Agent," first edition, with picture of Melvin H.Purvis, former FBI Agent, who wrote about his capture of John Dillinger and other gangsters in the 1930s. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ridge counter, celluloid over metal, related collectibles, case titled, fingerprint set, machine gun sound, cover titled, movie titled, lobby card, antique toys, box lid, cap pistol, magazine titled Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Melvin Purvis, Junior G-Man Corps, Post Toasties, Fingerprint Set, Edgar Hoover, Secret Operators, Battle Creek, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Inkless Stainless, Man's Son, G-Man Pistol, Junior Special Agent Badge, Mickey Mouse, Pencil Box, Big Little Book, Dozen Carton, Man Machine Gun, Man Popper Gun, Better Little Book, Detective Game, General Foods, Heroes of the Law, Man Outfit, Secret Communication Set New!
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- Law and Order the Story of the Police (Junior Reference Books) by John Dumpleton on page 25, and page 28
- Dick Tracy: The Thirties, Tommy Guns and Hard Times (Dick Tracy Thirties Gun Hd Ti P) by Chester Gould on page 140
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