The federal government has strict rules about toys with tin parts that might cut a child–which is one reason so many contemporary toys have plastic parts. Many toy collectors, however, prefer those ...

Tin toys, especially those that picture everyday life, are popular with today's collectors. Political, social, women's work and other themes inspired toy makers. Many early toys were made of very thin ...

My parents bought this sand pail for my younger brother in 1956. The outside and bottom are in good condition, but there is some rust on the inside and on the outside around the bottom. How old do you ...

Tin toys have been popular since the middle of the 19th century. Early tin toys were painted by hand, but by the 1890s lithography made it possible to print designs on the metal. Tin toys were made in ...

Don't worry about having to memorize the phrase, "Klaatu barada nikto," in Kevin Hardy's house, because Gort isn't there. Not that Hardy wouldn't pounce on the chance to place a bid if Gort ever ...

Gaily painted or printed up-vehicles, characters and creatures in tin-plated steel, were the mainstay of toy making for over a century. Available in commercial form since the 1850s, vintage tin-plate ...

I've always loved vintage toys for their charm and nostalgia, but looking at them now, it's clear that some of these classics weren't built with today's safety standards in mind. What seemed like ...

Thrifting is an economical way to find vintage and rare products, like tinware. These metal items are typically made of tinplate, a combination of steel and tin. While first appearing as early as the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You might already own a vintage beaded bag, but the market is trending toward more retro offerings as ...

In the world of collectible figures, Marvin Chan stands out for his love of mechanical tin toys — a passion that is a compelling reminder of China's baby steps to becoming a manufacturing giant. Born ...