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Plastic Toys: Dimestore Dreams of the 40s & 50s

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This book is a must for anyone who collects plastic toys. While it is a great source for identification info and a fair price guide, it's real value is as a coffee table book to show your friends. The photography is beautiful and really brings back memories. Don't miss buying a copy while they are still available.

This is one of my favorite books. New to collecting plastic toys, and knowing Bill Hanlon's history with toys, I had to have it and it has been worth every penny. The text is well written and both enjoyable and informative. The photos are terrific. The organization is a bit of a surprise but works very well: The book is organized by type of toy, i.e., automobiles and ambulances, Jeeps, Boats, Airplanes & Helicopters, and of course many more. This layout makes finding what you want less difficult than the traditional grouping by maker, in my opinion. Well, I could go on and on but the bottom line is that this is a great book and you will never regret adding it to your collecting library. - John in Texas

This is indeed an excellent book. Other than the price! But it's superbly illustrated, all in color, well bound, and well organized. Most importantly, I have yet to find a desirable vintage plastic toy that is not in the book. All collectible books should be this good.