http://www.toysperiod.com Classic Town Police set originally released in 1987 featuring streamlined, actually floating Police intercept boat in traditional black and white ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:57:05 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-4010-police-rescue-boat-vinate-town-ship-floats-new-set-p-1070.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-4010-police-rescue-boat-vinate-town-ship-floats-new-set-p-1070.html Vintage 1988 "Stunt 'Copter N' Truck" LEGO set featuring a big rig hauler with a helicopter load. 177 pieces including ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:13:43 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-stunt-copter-and-truck-vintage-big-rig-helicopter-new-p-1069.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-stunt-copter-and-truck-vintage-big-rig-helicopter-new-p-1069.html 32 piece Town Race car from 1988 featuring three Shell sponsor logos. Includes race car driver minifig with helmet and ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:54:23 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6503-sprint-racer-1988-classic-town-race-car-set-new-p-1068.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6503-sprint-racer-1988-classic-town-race-car-set-new-p-1068.html This classic town set from the 80s builds into a nifty utility truck and detachable trailer with functioning features such ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:26:15 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6671-utility-repair-lift-town-work-truck-set-new-1989-p-1067.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6671-utility-repair-lift-town-work-truck-set-new-1989-p-1067.html Very entertaining Pirates set from 1996 featuring four unique Pirate minifigures shipwrecked on an island. These fellows have not been ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:41:26 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6296-shipwreck-island-makeshift-pirate-fortress-set-new-p-1066.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6296-shipwreck-island-makeshift-pirate-fortress-set-new-p-1066.html They Gather No Moss

(They Just Keep Rollin' Along) Game master, Miles Standish, gazed pensively into the camera, and then into the expectant faces of his audience. Addressing the game finalist, James Crawford, a kindly, bespectacled, diminutive septuagenarian with an expensive smile, Miles announced, "James, for $64,000, what do turtles, pearls, onionskins, bumblebees, sulphides and chinas have in common?" James, initially seemed puzzled, but then, broke into the glowing grin his many fans had grown to admire. "Those are all types of children's marbles," he said. On that day, James Crawford took home the $64,000 grand prize. Indeed, all the items in the question are kinds of marbles, the technical names of which are used accurately only by a knowledgeable few, but the items themselves recognized worldwide. Over 500 million people around the world collect marbles, although official estimates come in at around 400 million. (We are adding another 100 million, because it is widely understood that many individuals, including successful business executives, maintain secret stashes of their most faithful shooters in their desks.) In this article and the next, we are going to discuss various aspects of marbles, their history, types, manufacture, artistry, and value. We invite you to come along for a journey into a world that just keeps rollin' along. ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:01:29 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/blog/collectibles/toy-marbles-history-and-varieties/ http://www.toysperiod.com/blog/collectibles/toy-marbles-history-and-varieties/ The LEGO Walking Astro Grappler is the ideal choice for shuffling along a dusty plant looking for (use your imagination). Dual ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:09:23 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6882-walking-astro-grappler-classic-space-walker-set-85-p-1065.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6882-walking-astro-grappler-classic-space-walker-set-85-p-1065.html Complete vintage Strategic Pursuer Legoland Futuron Space set includes 62 building elements. A fun clomp-around Space walker for the included yellow ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:48:30 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6848-strategic-pursuer-futuron-space-walker-set-1988-p-1064.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6848-strategic-pursuer-futuron-space-walker-set-1988-p-1064.html This 32 piece vintage LEGO Space set from 1985 includes a yellow Space minifigure and his favorite buggy with which ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:51:10 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6826-crater-crawler-classic-space-legoland-rover-set-85-p-1063.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6826-crater-crawler-classic-space-legoland-rover-set-85-p-1063.html Space Scooter it from the 1986 Legoland Space series of sets. It includes both a red Space minifigure and a ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:32:28 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-1557-space-scooter-vintage-1986-rare-classic-ship-set-p-1062.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-1557-space-scooter-vintage-1986-rare-classic-ship-set-p-1062.html Moon Rover includes two classic Space minifigures, one red and one yellow. Featuring a fairly complex articulated vehicle with small air ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:31:05 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6874-moon-rover-classic-space-set-vintage-1986-minifigs-p-1061.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6874-moon-rover-classic-space-set-vintage-1986-minifigs-p-1061.html Strata Scooter includes 35 Space building elements. The set is from the LEGO 1987 catalog. Features a blue Classic Space astronaut ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:09:55 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6827-strata-scooter-vintage-legoland-space-rover-set-87-p-1060.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6827-strata-scooter-vintage-legoland-space-rover-set-87-p-1060.html Complete Cosmic Charger set from the 80s with 51 original vintage LEGO Space building elements. Includes white Classic Space astronaut mini ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:54:47 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6845-cosmic-charger-vintage-1986-classic-space-ship-set-p-1059.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6845-cosmic-charger-vintage-1986-classic-space-ship-set-p-1059.html One of the largest rover style sets in the 80s Space series, Solar Power Transporter features four Space minifigs (black, ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:14:08 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6952-solar-power-transporter-large-vintage-space-set-85-p-1058.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6952-solar-power-transporter-large-vintage-space-set-85-p-1058.html This LEGO Satellite Patroller set is in mint condition complete with all 47 original vintage Space building elements. The included original ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:51:39 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6849-satellite-patroller-classic-space-launcher-rover-p-1057.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6849-satellite-patroller-classic-space-launcher-rover-p-1057.html This complete Starfire I comes with all 34 original vintage pieces and original full-color LEGO building instructions in mint condition. Very ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:40:13 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6820-starfire-i-classic-space-ship-set-vintage-1986-p-1056.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6820-starfire-i-classic-space-ship-set-vintage-1986-p-1056.html This Magic Shop is magical indeed considering it remains unopened, a fate most LEGO is bound for, sooner than later. Enjoy ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:57:27 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6020-magic-shop-majisto-dragon-master-knights-set-new-p-1055.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6020-magic-shop-majisto-dragon-master-knights-set-new-p-1055.html Very scarce factory sealed new LEGO original Pirate theme set featuring the Imperial Soldiers. Broadside's Brig is from the 1991 ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:54:31 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6259-broadsides-brig-pirates-imperial-soldiers-set-new-p-1054.html http://www.toysperiod.com/lego-6259-broadsides-brig-pirates-imperial-soldiers-set-new-p-1054.html The Adaptable Tunnel is formed by master craftspeople in such a way so as to enable it to curve left, ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:53:43 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/brio-33458-adaptable-tunnel-straight-or-curved-mountain-set-p-1052.html http://www.toysperiod.com/brio-33458-adaptable-tunnel-straight-or-curved-mountain-set-p-1052.html This vintage BRIO tunnel set has a twist, or an angle, if you prefer - it is built on a ...read more at ToysPeriod ]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:35:40 +0000 http://www.toysperiod.com/brio-33473-mine-tunnel-wooden-railway-addon-ramp-track-set-p-1051.html http://www.toysperiod.com/brio-33473-mine-tunnel-wooden-railway-addon-ramp-track-set-p-1051.html