I received a letter today from Philip in Canada providing photos of some Vintage Model Kits 1962 Cereal Toys and asking for more information about them. The Vintage Model Kits series was issued in 1962 by Nabisco across Australia, France, Switzerland, Japan, Sweden and the USA. The kits were in various cereal boxes, like Weeties, Honey Smacks, Cornflakes, Sugar Puffs, and … [Read more...] about Vintage Model Kits 1962 Cereal Toys
Toys
Novelty Toy Works Little House Builder Toy
The Novelty Toy Works Little House Builder Toy is a set of machined timber building blocks which has its origins in the U.S.A, or at least it is an obvious copy of a U.S.A patented toy set. This toy is one I was asked to investigate and ended up with tracing a lot of information about The Novelty Toy Works business. The building blocks are made from Huon and Red Pine … [Read more...] about Novelty Toy Works Little House Builder Toy
Novelty Toy Works Toys and Games
Novelty Toy Works toys and games appear to have been numerous. A variety of Copyright Notices appear with some frequency during the life of the business. Most, or all, appear to be in the name of Carl Brache (occasionally mis-spelt as Brach). The names associated with the toy or game rules are noted in the application in some cases and give us some clues as to what to look for … [Read more...] about Novelty Toy Works Toys and Games
Novelty Toy Works Marvelscope
The Novelty Toy Works Marvelscope is referred to in an advertisement from 3rd August 1922 in the Farmers Advocate newspaper. The text of which reads: THE MARVELSCOPE.Length, 7 1/2" inches.Diameter, 2 1/4" inches.Splendidly made. Beautifully FinishedSpecial Offer to End of Month,3/- Each.The popularity of the MARVELSCOPE is that it is provided with a screw top so that the … [Read more...] about Novelty Toy Works Marvelscope
The Novelty Toy Works Pty Ltd
The Novelty Toy Works Pty Ltd was an Australian Toy Maker based in North Fitzroy, Victoria. The business existed from 1916 until it was liquidated in 1924 or 1925. Commencement The business was incorporated in July 1916 and was announced with a listing in the Melbourne Herald newspaper of Saturday 8th July 1916: Novelty Toy Works Propty. Ltd. Authorised capital, £2000, … [Read more...] about The Novelty Toy Works Pty Ltd
Novelty Toy Works 317 Rae Street North Fitzroy
There are many references to this business and within the various articles, including the original registration, there is inconsistency in the street address. Variably showing either number 217, or 317, and a spelling variation of Rae, or Ray, Street North Fitzroy. Ray street does not exist and the number 317 features frequently in later advertising for staff and other matters. … [Read more...] about Novelty Toy Works 317 Rae Street North Fitzroy
Fiddle Sticks or Pickup Sticks or Mikado
Fiddle Sticks or Pickup Sticks or Mikado is a table top game that has been around in many forms for many years. Its a simple game to understand, but requires a steady hand and thoughtful strategy to get a good score. Why my interest? It is due to another afternoon spent sorting out all our stock of toys for Antique Toy World and coming across 3 different sets of the … [Read more...] about Fiddle Sticks or Pickup Sticks or Mikado
Ezy-Bilt Master Toy Construction Sets
Similar to the ever-popular Meccano construction sets, Ezy-Bilt Master Toy Construction Sets were Australia Made. It is or was a creative construction or building set and a copy of Meccano. Identified on the lid of one of my sets as Manufactured by Colton Palmer Preston Ltd. Adelaide South Australia. Colton were a tool manufacturer in Currie Street Adelaide c1920. At … [Read more...] about Ezy-Bilt Master Toy Construction Sets