Description: COLLECTING BATTERY TOYS (Batteries Not Included) – A Reference, Rarity and Value Guide by Don Hultzman, Books Americana, AL, 1994. Hundreds of battery-operated toys from manufacturers all over the globe—Japan, Europe, China, the United States—are shown in fine black and white and color pictures. This is essentially a dictionary that lists toys by name, from A-B-C Fairy Train to Zoomer the Robot. Each listing includes the maker, dimension, any separate accessories that were standard with the toy, and the decade of its availability. The majority are 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s vintage. The value guide is presented in terms of “C” for condition, with a C-10 being worth about twice as much as a C-6. Each listing gives a relative value for two or three possible conditions. An “R” code tells the collector about the rarity of the item. There are many tips for collectors including how to troubleshoot when battery-operated toys don’t function properly and guidelines for care, maintenance, repair as well as advice on assessing the condition of items in a collection. All in all, this is an essential volume for the reference library of the collector or dealer of battery-operated toys. 8.5“ x 11“ softback in very good condition (abrasion on back cover right hand corner. Appears that someone removed the price tag). 134 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.
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Language: English
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Age Level: 17 Years & Up
