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Question:  I have an old Tonka Sylvania Electrical Products Toy Truck (26"x6") and I would like to get more information about it. Thank you, D

Answer: This truck was produced in 1956 - dating was based on the fact that this was the only year that the 'Mound Metalcraft Inc.' was removed from the Tonka logo. While I I could not find a picture of your particular Tonka in any of my reference books, Tonka sometimes would produce a vehicle displaying actual company advertising logos on the sides of the vehicles. These were of a limited production. I am fairly comfortable that your truck should have a book value of $250-400 based on condition. (Mar 2010)

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Question:  Can you tell me about my Gulf watches? 1) Windup/stainless steel with logo in the middle of face; 2) Quartz with small logo that is second hand by Laura Gayle; 3) quartz gold w/blue face and logo as second hand, no mfg. Thank you, B.



Answer: While I could not find and specific information on your watches, I think a Gulf collector would pay $50-125/each based on condition. (Dec 2009)

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Question:  I have an Electric HORSE RACING Tru-Action Game by Tudor. It's in great working condition and comes with the original rule book and box. One horse is missing. Are you interested in purchasing it? A picture is attached. If not interested, could you give me any advise on selling or a referral to someone who might be interested. Thank you, B.



Answer:  Games such as this were most popular during the late-1930's through the 1950's. In the majority of cases they were produced for the Christmas season. This particuclar electric Horse Racing Game circa is a nice game, however, in the current toy market it is not a demand toy and would run between $30-40 Mint/Unopened. This toy being opened would be less. To sell toys such as this, on line auctions like Ebay or OnlineAuction.com are a good start. Do a little research to see what similar toys are selling for before you list your item. Other options for selling such items is at a flea market, through a line ad, or directly to someone who collects that type of toy. (Nov 2009)

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Question: Do you know what my toy is? . . . . TMH

Answer:  The little guy is manufacture by T.P.S. (trademark of Top Play Limited) founded in 1956. The toy is called 'Happy the Violinist', made in the 1950's. It would appear from you picture that your toy is in very good (C8) condition and in the retail market would have a value of $275-375. If you have the box you can add 20% to the value.

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Question:  "Do you know why my car [ Racing Champions ] that says '1976' on the package has a '1969' Olds instead of a 1976. Serial number 14968?" ... A.S.

Answer:  You have what is referred to as a 'production error'. This sometimes occurs when the machine runs out of a correctly labeled package so the 'next in line' package will get filled. This typically happens towards the end of a run.    Diecast Car Books

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Question: "I have a Snoopy toy made in 1958 by Aviva toys. Snoopy is sitting on what looks to be like an orange desk which has headlights and wheels. Would you happen to know how much this item is worth?"...S.M.

Answer:   From your description, your item appears to be a plastic friction vehicle - late 1970's, Aviva. Snoopy is rubber. I know you mentioned that your toy was dated 1958 - but the date on the bottom is the date the character was copyrighted and not necessarily the manufacture date. Estimated value (depending on condition) would be between $25-65.  More Peanuts prices here.

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Question: I have all motorcycles same styles, some different and some similar. All of these are marked either Haji, Marx, Alps, T.N. or (Numuara). Almost all are marked made in Japan. They are all friction .... and all work great, simple play wear on exterior. Hope you can help" ... JH Answer:  Your motorcycles are in excellent condition and highly collectible. A first look would indicated that most of them would have a value of $200-400 each. Possibly more if you care to do more research. Great find! More Great Toy Information

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