The 700 series from Marklin was the very first 00/HO series and denotes the earliest 00 motor type. These locomotives first came out in 1935 and were
The Timeless Magic of FAO Schwarz: Journey Into an Iconic Toy Store
For over 160 years, FAO Schwarz has captivated the hearts of children and adults alike with its enchanting toy stores. From its humble beginnings in
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Marklin Auction at Muenchner Spielzeugauktion
Marklin collectors are sure to know the “Brockmann” name for Marklin – from its long history in the auction business and also the production of
Marklin Auction at Muenchner Spielzeugauktion
Marklin collectors are sure to know the “Brockmann” name for Marklin – from its long history in the auction business and also the production of
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Märklin’s Florien Sieber attributes slow sales growth to second-hand market
Marklin’s Florien Sieber, a new addition to the management team since 2013, has worked to expand the company’s product offering since the Simba-Dicke takeover in 2013.
Märklin’s Florien Sieber attributes slow sales growth to second-hand market
Marklin’s Florien Sieber, a new addition to the management team since 2013, has worked to expand the company’s product offering since the Simba-Dicke takeover in 2013.
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Catalog of Collectibles: hobbyDB adds Marklin Cars, Trains, and More
hobbyDB of Boulder, Colorado has the ambitious mission of cataloging all collectibles in their Wikipedia-style catalog and search engine. Particularly interesting to Marklin collectors is
Catalog of Collectibles: hobbyDB adds Marklin Cars, Trains, and More
hobbyDB of Boulder, Colorado has the ambitious mission of cataloging all collectibles in their Wikipedia-style catalog and search engine. Particularly interesting to Marklin collectors is
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Marklin 700 Series Locomotives
The 700 series from Marklin was the very first 00/HO series and denotes the earliest 00 motor type. These locomotives first came out in 1935 and were phased out in 1938 with the introduction of the 800 series. All 700 series locomotive motors and frames are fairly similar with some differences between smaller locomotives like the R 700 and bigger ones like
Read moreThe Timeless Magic of FAO Schwarz: Journey Into an Iconic Toy Store
For over 160 years, FAO Schwarz has captivated the hearts of children and adults alike with its enchanting toy stores. From its humble beginnings in Baltimore to its current status as a beloved global brand, FAO Schwarz has evolved while maintaining its essence. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the rich history of this iconic toy store and explore
Read moreMarklin Dealer Promotionals and Sales Aids
Sales Aids Advertising has always been a key activity by Märklin in the promotion of their products, through their catalogues, giveaway leaflets and brochures but also newspaper and magazine content. Märklin retailers would often have large signs and posters for the dealer to draw attention to and within their shop. These items were almost never found in the regular annual ‘public’
Read moreMarklin’s Tunnels Through Time
Marklin’s infatuation with large complex metal tunnels and cuttings dates back to 1900. For example, The 1900 catalogue # 1218 showed a spectacular cutting with a walled town on one mountain and a castle on the other with both mountains connected by a footbridge over the tracks. It was 50 cm. long and 41cm high. In 1904 the impressive
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