Here are some books and web sites that can be very useful for toy collectors. If you have a book on toys that you can't do without and it's not listed here, please email us at info@toycollectornetwork.com.   Be sure to include the name of the book, author, publisher and why you think it's helpful for other collectors. If you have comments on the books listed here, please let us know, and email us your "mini-review."

Toys and Prices from the publishers of Toy Shop. Published by Krause Publishing. Provides prices for toys of all categories. Easy to use.

The Star Wars Action Figure Archive Imagine the Star Wars universe—Princess Leia, Han Solo, Yoda, and all the other characters—reproduced on a miniature scale. Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive is the visual compendium they've been waiting for. Every full-color page features shots of the action figures, many with movie stills on which the figure was based, and showcases accessories and the original packaging. With over 2,000 color photos, this is the definitive tour of the Star Wars action figure galaxy.

O'Brien's Collecting Toy Cars & Trucks 4th Edition by Richard O'Brien. Published by Books Americana. Includes many different toy categories with excellent references for vintage cast iron toys.

Schroeder's Collectible Toys by Sharon and Bob Huxford. Published by Collector Books. A good source of actual auction prices realized for many different toys and categories.

Collectors Guide to Diecast Toys and Scale Models This book shows collectors how affordable diecast toy collecting can be as a hobby and demonstrates the value of collecting new models as well as old ones. It is one of the most comprehensive guides on the market to Corgi, Dinky, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Tootsietoys, and other diecast toys & scale models.

Tomart's Price Guide to Hot Wheels by Michael Thomas Strauss. Published by Tomart Publications. Considered one of the best guides for Hot Wheels™ brand diecast cars.

The Complete Encyclopedia to GI Joe by Vincent Santelmo. Published by Krause Publishing. This is an excellent source for GI Joe collectors. Lists every GI Joe figure and accessory from 1964 through 2000 Complete history of GI Joe’s creation with interviews of Hasbro design team members NEW format separates all GI Joe figures and accessories by decade Updated price guide

Cracker Jack Toy Guide Toys by Larry White. Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. A great source for the Cracker Jack™ toy collector. Photo and listing guide.

WEB SITES:

Rare Books and Collectibles Australia
Australian booksellers - rare, old, out of print books, collectibles and book search engine. Antiquarian, rare and used books from our Australian book search engine, linking dealers worldwide, to provide you with a massive database of hard to find books. Books and Collectibles offer an all encompassing range of collectible books, maps, prints, records, cd's and ephemera from our huge online bookstore, backed by an online database that is constantly updated. Featuring a sophisticated book search engine, we source rare, used and out of print books from all over the world. Based in Australia, our service offers you the opportunity to search the stock of book stores worldwide.

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