The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a period of profound industrial transformation. Companies like Märklin not only responded to the industrial boom but
Marklin Draisine: A Look at the Unique Railroad Inspection Cars
The world of antique toy trains is fascinating and diverse, and Märklin, a clear pioneer and leader of its time, often delighted its customers with
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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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Layout Combines Simplicity of Vintage and Realism of Modern
It’s a rare opportunity to see a layout that combines both the appeal of a vintage Marklin layout and the realism of modern layouts. Stephen Best of the United Kingdom blends these two styles together, creating a wonderful Marklin layout. Mr. Best is an experienced professional model maker and some of his work can be found on his website.
Read moreMixed Results at Selzer November “Fall Auction” 2014
The three-day November auction from Auktionshaus Selzer provided yet another offering of interesting toys and trains. For those unfamiliar with this auction house, it’s located in Rüdesheim am Rhein, a wonderful picturesque city located on the Rhein River in Germany. It’s one of Germany’s most popular tourist attractions and a perfect setting for the display and sale of treasured Marklin toys. Days 1 and
Read moreJosef Danilowatz: Painting Märklin by Lid and Cover
What do Marklin players see first? Young enthusiasts might first see Marklin at a friend’s house running around the tracks. Displays in store windows present a colorful moving orchestra of windup and electric toys working in harmony. The bright lights and realistic sounds would draw in those walking by. If you were lucky, your dealer might give you a catalog to bring home and look
Read moreBertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break auction tops $1.95m
Frank Loveland’s trains and trolleys; horse-drawn and bell toys from the late Harvey Funderwhite’s collection, and the numerous high-end European and early American toys made for a great auction sale. Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia said “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout. As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about the
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