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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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 the Marklin brand page which already has a nice overview of the company and the various categories where collectibles have been added. hobbyDB knows that collectors often like to get very detailed about describing their prized
Read moreOctober Update: Hello Marklin Collectors!
Hello Marklin Collectors! It’s been a while since our last update so we wanted to catch you up on the Marklin world. Recently we featured some Marklin highlights from auctions presented by Bertoia Auctions and NETTE Auctions. We also presented some wonderful photos of the Hans-Peter Porsche Traumwerk antique toy collection and expansive layout. This update we are also sharing
Read moreVibrant Colors in Bertoia Fall Start Sale
Bertoia Auctions’ Fall Start Sale brings in the fall season with yet another offering of fantastic Marklin treasures. We start off with a beautiful ocean liner with the sailing name “Amerika.” This wonderful vessel is propelled by a real live-steam power plant fueled by an alcohol burner. The ship is said to be from the original family that purchased the
Read moreNETTE Auctions :: October Toy and Train Auction
NETTE Auctions (New England Toy Train Exchange) of Danbury, Connecticut is well known among collectors for their wonderful toy and train auctions. Their next auction, October Toy & Train Event, boasts over 500 lots of quality toys and trains. NETTE Auctions also quite frequently offers Marklin items in their auctions. Here’s our two favorite Marklin lots in the auction:
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