Bburago Toys

Louis Marx and Company was an American toy manufacturer in business from 1919 to 1978. Its products were often imprinted with the slogan, "One of the many Marx toys, have you all of them?"
The Marx logo was the letters "MAR" in a circle with a large X through it, resembling a railroad crossing sign. As the X sometimes goes unseen, Marx toys were, and are still today, often misidentified as "Mar" toys. Reputedly, because of this name confusion, the Italian diecast toy company Martoys, after two years of production, changed its name to Bburago in 1976. Although the Marx name is now largely forgotten except by toy collectors, several of the brands the company developed remain strong icons in popular culture, including Rock'em Sock'em Robots, introduced in 1964, and its best-selling...

Airfix plots new models 'for the girls' as 60-year-old maker of toy planes - Daily Mail

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Airfix plots new models 'for the girls' as 60-year-old maker of toy planes and tanks targets new generation of female scientists Kent-based Airfix wants to move away from 'masculine' war toys Bosses say girls have more patience for models than... It comes as the company, based in Kent, celebrates the 60th anniversary of its first ever model plane - the Spitfire BT-K – which hit UK shelves in 1955.

[via www.dailymail.co.uk]

TIA Reveals 2016 Toy of the Year Finalists - Gifts & Decorative Accessories

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NEW YORK - The Toy Industry Association (TIA) has revealed the 84 finalists for the 2016 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY). org to vote for their favorite toy picks in each of the 12 categories and enter to win exclusive prizes. The TOTY winners will be announced in February 2016. “From innovative toys that talk and fly to enriching playthings that teach and inspire, this year’s TOTY finalists have brought joy, laughter and learning to millions of children and families,”... “The outstanding nominees are a testament to the toy industry’s dedication to the happiness, healthy development, and well-being of kids around the world. The winners in each of the 12 categories, and the “Toy of the.

[via www.giftsanddec.com]

[02/29/16, via Autoblog]
Model Car Collecting: Collector scale 1:18 Below is Bburago's long-running release of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz ... It is important to remember that these cars are not toys and will easily break under play. Young collectors often like these cars due to their lower price and great details, but great ... [...]

[01/31/16, via ACN Newswire]
Hong Kong Toys & Games, Baby Products and Stationery Fairs Open More than 190 premium brands are featured at the Brand Name Gallery. These include 4M, Eastcolight, Bburago and Vtech. Other highlights include the Smart-Tech Toys, Kidult World and World of Sports zones. A wide range of creative high-quality toys and ... [...]

[01/18/16, via pinterest.com]
1975 Dodge Monaco Pursuit Nevada State Police 1/18 Epic meeting of TV and movie cars. Present are the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard, Blues Brothers 1974 Dodge Monaco, Bullitt 1968 Mustang, Starsky & Hutch 1975 Gran Torino and Knight Rider's KITT 1982 Firebird Trans Am. More Dodge Monaco, Knight ... [...]

[01/18/16, via pinterest.com]
Catawiki online auction house: Maisto - Scale 1/18 - Mercedes-Benz 500 K Typ Specialroadster 1936 Discover and save creative ideas More to explore: Mercedes Benz Auction House Pin it Like [...]

[01/17/16, via The Business Journal]
Toy Industry Unveils Finalists for 2016 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Industry Association (TIA) kicked off the holiday shopping season today by announcing the 84 finalists for the prestigious 2016 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY), also known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry. [...]