Book Description
This must-have book written by the two foremost Fisher-Price historians and collecting experts is a comprehensive look at the colorful history and even more colorful playthings produced by the world’s largest manufacturer of preschool toys. Features more than 150 color photos of toys made from 1931 to the present, as well as detailed information on more than 3,000 toys, including toy names alphabetized by year, toy identification numbers, number of years made, special remarks, and a value range from good to mint condition. Includes comic characters, vehicles, dolls, Little People®, and more!
Also includes a special dedication by company president, authors' toy stories, company milestones, authors' picks for top 10 toys in 20 categories, founders' biographies, year-by-year historical and toy line descriptions with decade summarization, catalog covers, and more.
Co-authors Bruce R. Fox and John J. Murray have been employees of Fisher-Price for a combined 52 years and are collectors themselves.
• Detailed listings for more than 3,000 toys
• Accurate, up-to-date values ranging from good to mint condition
Average Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Fisher Price Review, 2008-02-11
I use this book constantly for reference. I received it as a gift, and have given it to others as a gift. It's a lot of fun!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent resource book, 2002-10-17
I collect toys. A friend gave me this book as a gift. It is an excellent resource for anyone starting to collect toys or someone that has been doing it for a long time. I applaud the authors for making this available. The history of the company was also quite good.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
Everything you want to know about Fisher-Price toys, 2002-10-08
If you are at all interested in collecting Fisher-Price toys or simply want some interesting background about the toys you grew up with -- then you'll like this book.It is by far the most thorough book I've found related to Fisher-Price. It has a complete company history, product catalog and price guide for all the toys made by Fisher-Price (and even some never released).
I am a novice toy collector and bought this book because I've always loved my FP toys. I found every toy I've ever had (or at least can remember) in the book along with some amazing facts about them. Unfortunately, I learned that my Jalopy prized #724 Jolly Jalopy is probably not worth more than...
The authors were obsessive in their attention to detail, pointing out all the nuances that make certain products more valuable than others and providing a detailed history of the company and how some of their favorite toys were born.
My only disappointment was that the book is not available in hard cover.
Have fun!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Great book, 2002-09-19
I enjoyed this book because of the great photos and details. As a toy lover and collector, I can appreciate the authors' memories of collecting and the interesting facts about Fisher-Price. It's a great portable reference to take with you to garage sales or flea markets! The colorful pages and concise information make the world of Fisher-Price toys come alive. It's been a wonderful edition to my library.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
EXCELLENT, 2002-08-27
AS A PAST COLLECTOR OF FISHER PRICE TOYS (15+ YEARS)---
EXPERIENCE SAYS - THIS IS AN ACCURATE PRICE GUIDE ALONG WITH A VERY INTERESTING APPRAISAL OF FISHER PRICE (THE COMPANY).
THE INQUISITION OF TOY VALUE COMBINED WITH DAINTY PHOTOGRAPHY GIVE THIS PUBLICATION HIGH MARKS IN MY EYES.
THE AUTHORS BRING A DISTINGUISHING MARK OF AUTHORITY TO FISHER PRICE AND ITS PRODUCT LINE'S....I WISH THIS MATERIAL WAS AVAILABLE AT THE PEAK OF MY COLLECTING..
VERY NICE JOB.....................