• Big Book of Superfast Matchbox Toys: 1969-2004 Basic Models & Variation Lists - the largest book on Matchbox Toys ever produced - so big it is two volumes that celebrate 35 years of Matchbox Superfast production with over 7000 color photos and over 10,000 listed variations! The detailed, beautiful photographs are a great assistance to collectors for identification and color reference. The Variation Listings, found in Volume 1, are arranged alphanumerically by product numbers, making location and cross-referencing easy. Photos are arranged by major product lines, with Basic Models in Volume 1, and everything else from Adventure Pack to White Rose Collectibles arranged alphabetically in Volume 2. Superfast models from late 2004 and early 2005 also appear in Volume 2. Each photo includes the product number and name for easy reference to the Variation Listings.
• British Diecast Model Toys Catalogue - British Diecast Model Toys Catalogue.
• Collecting Corgi Toys - This reference documents the history of the company and the evolution of its products from 1956 to 1984, and provides essential data and pricing for every toy produced in that time. Over 600 listings for toys and full sets include catalog number, year of introduction, last year produced, colors, identification notes, and current market value in British Pounds and U.S. Dollars. Corgi fans will find all their favorites inside, including racecar's, service vehicles, military models, film and TV models, special models and much more. Nearly 150 full-color photos detail the most rare Corgi toys and sets on the market.
• Collecting Dinky Toys - Here’s the complete list of every Dinky Toy from cars, trucks, and buses to ships, construction vehicles, and military vehicles, plus their accessories. This valuable identification and value guide lists more than 1,500 toy vehicles with the dates manufactured, colors, and current values. This competitively priced comprehensive listing, with 400 full-color photos, references all Dinky Toys available. Collectors will find toy vehicles conveniently categorized by type for easy reference.
• Collectors Guide to Diecast Toys and Scale Models: Identification & Values - Collectors Guide to Die cast Toys and Scale Models: Identification & Values
• Collecting Matchbox Regular Wheels, 1953-1969 - Matchbox vehicles, from cars and trucks to tractors and trailers, produced in series 1 through 75, from 1953 to 1969, are presented here in both detailed text listings and over 370 vivid color photographs. Variations of each vehicle manufactured are described, and many are shown. Various box styles used throughout this period are presented. Prices for the Matchbox vehicles and their variations are listed in this easy-to-use text.
• Complete Book of Hot Wheels - Mattel Co. celebrated the 25th anniversary of its die cast toy cars, Hot Wheels, in 1993. They were an instant success in 1968 and they continue to be loved by children and collectors alike. The 686 wonderful color photographs in this new book cover nearly every casting from the first car through the 1999 model year. They provide a complete visual guide for collectors. In addition, there is a listing of the many variations to help collectors sort through the vast and rapidly growing world of Hot Wheels. The scope of Hot Wheels collecting is international as collectors can be found throughout the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages. This book will expand their knowledge, interest, and enjoyment of collecting Hot Wheels.
• Corgi Juniors And Husky Models: A Complete Identification And Price Guide - Corgi Juniors And Husky Models: A Complete Identification And Price Guide.
• Corgi Toys - Little Corgi cars, trucks, and planes are big collectibles worldwide. Production of these wonderful toys began in England in 1934, and continues today. This unique book shows every model issued to date in full color. The history and 128 color photographs are supplemented by detailed descriptions of all the models and their known variations. Even the non-collector will become an enthusiast after reading this lighthearted yet informative source book. They will especially like the new, up-to-date price guide.
• Die Cast Price Guide: Post War : 1946 to Present - The Die Cast Price Guide will be a greatly appreciated resource for collectors of post-war die cast vehicular toys and models, from Hot Wheels and Matchbox to Tootsie toys, Dinky Toys, Burago, Danbury Mint and Franklin Mint. The author explains how die cast vehicles are produced; what constitutes "near mint"; how to ask the right price and how to interpret today's market.
• Diecast Cars of the 1960s - Fueled by nostalgia, today's flea markets and auction web sites abound with thousands of pocket-sized vehicles. Arranged by vehicle types this color history is filled with photos depicting the most significant of these miniatures. Brief histories of the manufacturers appear throughout, accompanied by overviews and descriptions of the individual toy vehicles.
• Dinky Toys 5ED - Dinky Toys were produced from 1933 to 1980 and have formed the nucleus of many a hobbyist's collection. This book, now in its fifth edition, offers a concise history, a detailed listing of major variations, and a chronological list and newly updated price guide. It includes all the Dinky Toys made in Britain, France, Spain, and other parts of world, from the earliest model railroad accessories to the first cars to bear the name of Dinky Toys.
• Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys - It's all here! Fifty-four years of toys! The toys pictured and listed in this book represent the immense volume of items produced from 1947, when the Matchbox company was founded, to mid-2001, including their popular die cast vehicles along with play sets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera all in one massive volume--now in its third edition! The international scope of Matchbox toys is illustrated through catalogs, boxes, and labels on toys printed in a dozen languages. Certain toys have been made for sale in specific countries or to promote specific companies or products. The numbering system on miniatures changed in 1982 when worldwide toys began different numbering systems. The result of all these variables is a fascinating and infinite variety of Matchbox toys.
• Great Book of Corgi, 1956-1983 - The Great Book of Corgi, 1956-1983.
• Great Book of Dinky Toys - This book represents the summary of all their knowledge on Dinky Toys, having met with production officers and workers from the factory in Liverpool. A comprehensive guide to British Dinky Toys from 1933 to 1980.Contains tables of all models by issue number with color variations and issue and deletion dates; including most photos of all models ever produced. Information is based on official records from the Meccano factory, in Liverpool, England. It also has a large appendix with definitions and miscellaneous information, such as factory display photos, model plans, catalogs, etc.
• Guidebook of Franklin Mint Issues 1982 Edition - Guidebook of Franklin Mint Issues 1982 Edition.
• Guide to Buick Diecast and Collectibles - Has tons of pictures and collectible prices (values). If you collect buick stuff you need this book.
• Hot Cars: A Collectors Ultimate Source for Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Johnny Lightning - I felt that the book showed the best samples of car colors than any other book of this type that I have read. And as collectors know, this is very important when judging its value.
• Hot Wheels Accessories: The Ultimate Guide - Every accessory produced since 1968 to 1998 is included in this comprehensive reference. Detailed listings, with up-to-date prices, cover various accessories including play, gift and track sets; superchargers; buttons; Christmas ornaments; puzzles and trading cards; and lunch boxes. Packed with more than 425 stunning color photos and listings for vintage and modern accessories, this book is a must-have for any Hot Wheels enthusiast. -425+ color photos for easy identification -Listings for 30 years of Hot Wheels accessories
• Hot Wheels: 35 Years of Speed, Power Performance and Attitude - Thirty-five years and a few billion cars later, Hot Wheels cars are still number one. These junior racers are very hot collectibles and favorite toys for kids of all ages. Mattel celebrates the 35th anniversary of Hot Wheels in 2003, and author Randy Leffingwell takes you through their complete history from the early planning to the latest cars coming off the line. With full access to Mattel resources, including the top-secret Hot Wheels Design Center, Leffingwell reveals who made the cars go fast, who came up with the colors, the names, the logos, and the unique models. Interviews with more than 70 individuals-including Mattel founder and Hot Wheels creator Elliot Handler as well as legendary designers like Harry Bradley, Ira Gilford, and Larry Wood-allow the story to be told through the words of those who were there making Hot Wheels history. This highly illustrated book is filled with images of rare design drawings and prototypes, plus photos of all your favorite Hot Wheels cars.
• Hot Wheels, 1968-1972: Includes Gran Toros, History and Pictures - Marketed as the fastest metal cars in the world, Hot Wheels revolutionized the die-cast toy car market. Collectors throughout the world recognize the Hot Wheels brand. The models produced between 1968 and 1972 represent the vintage years for this line of toy vehicles. The bright Spectraflame paint colors and redline tires, unique to Hot Wheels vehicles, identify these models. These original models still drive the collecting hobby today. The 221 wonderful color photographs provide a complete visual guide for collectors. The 118 unique castings produced during this four-year period are explained in detail and a complete variation and price guide is provided to expand knowledge and interest in collecting Hot Wheels. Also included is coverage of the Gran Toros cars, launched soon after Mattel bought the Italian company Mebetoys. Introduced in 1970, the line was continued until 1973, though the name continued to 1980/81. This new book is a welcomed addition to Hot Wheels literature by one of the worlds foremost experts in the field.
• Hot Wheels the Ultimate Redline Guide Identification and Values 1968-1977: Identification and Values - this book focuses on the Redlines (1968 - 1977 models with the red strip on the tires). There are many beautiful photos of each of the vehicles, documentation on the variations and colors the vehicles, and realistic values for each of the variations.
• Hot Wheels: The Recent Years - Extensive information and color photos present all the Hot Wheels die cast vehicles that Mattel, Inc. made from 1968 to 1999. Collecting Hot Wheels continues to grow as a popular hobby. In this revised and expanded edition, over 240 color pictures display nearly all of the Hot Wheels made up to 1999, with newly updated values. This book is an essential reference for collectors of all types of die-cast vehicles.
• Hot Wheels Variations: The Ultimate Guide - More photographs, updated prices, added information-collectors will be racing to tear into the new edition of this best-selling title! For most, when receiving a new toy, half the fun is ripping open the package and playing with it. However, the growing appeal toward the line of Hot Wheels Collector Number Packs-a numbered line of cars distributed by Mattel with slight variations, where the color, wheel, interior or window might have been altered-is them remaining in the original packaging. Author and Hot Wheels® collector, Michael Zarnock expands coverage of the most comprehensive identification and price guide available to include variations found in blister packages from 1989-2002. More than 2,500 cars and their variations are listed and nearly 2,500 are pictured in clear, large full-color photographs.
• How to Draw Cars the Hot Wheels Way - This book provides excellent how-to-draw detail that is easy to follow for Hot Wheels and drawing enthusiasts from ages 10 to adult. Detailed drawing techniques with descriptive captions allow readers to create their own automotive designs. Author Scott Robertson combines drawing techniques and advice from Hot Wheels designers to create a book that artists and diecast car enthusiasts will love.
• Hot Wheels Stock Cars 8 - Hot Wheels Stock Cars features the high-performance stock cars that have raced the ovals since the 1950s. Authentic stock car racing machines are featured in this book along with the Hot Wheels cars that were modeled after the real life champions. Each page spread in the book features specs and model information on the real life car and the comparative Hot Wheels toy car.
• Hot Wheels Fantasy: The Dream Cars Behind the Classic Hot Wheels Vehicles - Car designers love to dream about wild and space-age cars. Sometimes they get to build them for car shows. The same love of dreamlike cars has been the inspiration for many Hot Wheels cars. The Dodge Viper started as a show car before it became one of the best-loved sports cars. This book comes with a Hot Wheels car of your own.
• Hot Wheels Hot Rods - Crazy custom rides and souped-up classic cars are all part of the hot rod world. Hot Wheels cars are made from the same love and interest for cool and wild variations on our cars Experience both the full-scale and miniature versions here. And you can have your very own hot rod Hot Wheels toy car.
• Lesney's Matchbox Toys: The Superfast Years, 1969-1982 With Price Guide - The most popular die cast toys in the world, Matchbox metal vehicles took on a new look in 1969 with the introduction of the Superfast line, and this new book documents them all. The diversity of these tiny toys is truly amazing. Written as a sequel to this other popular volume, Lesney's Matchbox Toys, Regular Wheel Years, 1947-1969 (Schiffer, 1992), author Charlie Mack has compiled clear color illustrations of the toys and accurate text to identify all of the many variations in details which make each toy so recognizable and collectible today. This new edition features an updated Price Guide that is helpful to collectors.
• Matchbox Toys 1947-2003: Identification & Value Guide - This book lists 1-75 (1/64th scale) Matchbox cars which is fine for my use. It is good because it lists all models in alphabetical order so you can cross-reference the number (1-75) of the model - most model numbers are not imprinted on late model cars so it is helpful.
• Matchbox : The Official 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition - For over half a century Matchbox vehicles have entertained children and collectors of all ages. This book is a celebration of the classic toy car from its inception to today. Take a historical journey through the past fifty years with Matchbox vehicles. Along the way, you'll read about how Matchbox cars were invented, the history of die casting, and the large variety of vehicles produced over the years.
• Matchbox Cars - This colorful history features a full-color gallery of Matchbox cars from the beginning in the late 1940s to today. A look inside the development of the company, as well as some of the more collectible and most sought after Matchbox cars and accessories, are chronicled in this book. The book brings the birth and development of matchbox to life. Ragans stunning photography takes the reader on a nostalgic tour of one of Americas favorite toys.
• Matchbox Toys - Matchbox Toys.
• Miller's: Collecting Diecast Vehicles - Miller's: Collecting Die cast Vehicles.
• Nascar Diecast and Model Cars - This must-have volume for NASCAR fans and collectors features all the die cast models, plastic-model kits, Hot Wheels, Matchbox cars, transporter models and other NASCAR toys that have been available to fans over the course of the last 20 years. Examples are arranged by driver and accompanied by brief descriptions providing dates of manufacture.
• Other Matchbox Toys: 1947-2004, Identification & Value - The Other Matchbox Toys: 1947-2004, Identification & Value.
• Racing Die-Cast Collectibles : The Industry's Most Comprehensive Pricing and Checklists of Die-Cast Cars and Accessories - Beckett Racing & Motorsports Marketplace senior editor Mark Zeske and staff have compiled the most comprehensive sourcebook for racing die-cast replica collectors. This incredible book features page after page of color photos, pricing and checklists for all scales of racing die-cast cars. Manufacturers listed include Racing Champions, Action Performance, Revell, Winner's Circle, Hot Wheels and many more. Includes sections on how to start your collection and hints for storage and display, plus checklists for the top 12 NASCAR drivers. It's a must-have for die-cast collectors and race fans!
• Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles: Identification and Values - Jam-packed with clarifying photos and more than 5,000 listings of the most popular current and vintage die-cast vehicles from lines such as Corgi, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Racing Champions, Tootsie toys, Dinky, GMP, Kyosho, Eagle, and more. Each listing includes a detailed description, as well as up-to-date pricing in up to three grades of condition.
• Standard Guide to 1:18 Scale Die-Cast Cars - This identification and price guide features listings of 1:18 die-casts from manufacturers, such as Ertl American Muscle, Bburago, Exact Detail, Georgia Marketing & Promotions, Highway 61, Kyosho, Maisto, Mattel, Minichamps and many others. With vivid full-color photography, enthusiasts will quickly and confidently identify and catalog each model in their collection. Current market prices accompany each listing.
• Today's Hottest Die-Cast Vehicles - Die-cast is one of the hottest areas of collecting, and it will only get hotter. This new guide covers the most active area of the hobby Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Racing Champions and more. With over 4,000 listings and 12,000 prices, this book will assist readers in appraising their collections. Today's hottest die-cast lines are covered including Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, Racing Champions, Tootsie toys, Corgi, Dinky, Maisto and others.
• Tomart's Price Guide to Hot Wheels Collectibles - This is the only book that differentiates between the various colors of the early cars, and those colors make all the difference in value. As a result this book is almost indispensable. The color guide itself is only so-so, being particularly difficult to match up with some of the brighter colors. There were so many shades that sometimes the guide is only so-so too. But since this is the only book that even bothers to attempt to divide the cars by color, this is the one to get.
• Tomart's Price Guide to Johnny Lightning Vehicles - This book is an excellent resource for all Johnny Lightning collectors, experienced and novice. It provides much information on the history of JL and many of the nuances of collecting, manufacturing, etc. There are great color photos of many cars. Price ranges are also included as well as how to rate the condition of the cars.
• Toy Car Collector's Guide: Identification and Values for Diecast, White Metal, Other Automotive Toys & Models - A great new, year 2002 softbound 336 page volume. There are more than 800 brands of cars included, from 1910 to 2000. An interesting history is provided, as well as current values and buying and selling tips. The book covers Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, Johnny Lightning,Tomica and more. There's detailed information about scale, evaluating models, and insights into buying and selling. Comprehensive guide for the collector.
• Universal's Matchbox Toys: The Universal Years, 1982-1992 - Matchbox Toys in the Eighties demonstrated the most aggressive marketing tactics ever for these long-time toy favorites. Under the auspices of Universal Holding Company of Hong Kong, Matchbox expanded the number of variations, and issued many collector specialty issues to promote the adult collectibles side of the market.
• Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide: Values and Identification - More than 500 Hot Wheels cars made from 1968 to 1999 are listed with up-to-date values, clear photos, and detailed descriptions. Coverage includes Redlines, Blackwalls and Collector Number Variations.

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