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Albedo GK by Mar-Box
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Hot Toys’ 1/6th scale Armored Batman from Dawn of Justice
The epic confrontation between Batman and Superman will finally hit the silver screen this March in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Hot Toys is providing collectors of high-end 1/6th scale toys reason to be giddy. They've announced the 1/6th scale Armored Batman figure, which is specially crafted based on the image of Ben Affleck as […] Read more
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Lego’s First Wheelchair and Service Dog Minifigures
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Lego’s First Wheelchair and Service Dog Minifigures
Lego Starts a “Massive Movement” by Releasing the First Wheelchair Lego “It will speak volumes to children, disabled or otherwise, the world over.” Lego has announced its first...
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Barbie With Realistic Body Types - Curvy, Tall & Petite
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Sideshow Collectibles: Alien: Internecivus raptus Statue Up Close
Whether or not you've already pre-ordered Sideshow Collectibles' Alien: Internecivus raptus statue, you should still check out this feature that provides an inside look at the design process courtesy of sculptor, Matt Black.
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“Worlds Apart” by Eric Michael Hancock for The Crystal Crypt and Beyond
Check out this amazing video preview by Eric Michael Hancock for The Crystal Crypt and Beyond show! His painting “Worlds Apart” is inspired by ‘Oh, to be a Blobel!’ a short story by Philip K Dick. The Crystal Crypt and Beyond opens on Friday, February 5 with a reception starting at 7pm. The opening reception […]![]()
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Will A More PC Barbie Revive The Brand?
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7" Aliens Series 7 Figure Gallery From NECA
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K’NEX to Showcase Life-Size Lincoln Logs Cabin at NY Toy Fair
K’NEX will introduce its product line for this year during the North American International Toy Fair from Feb. 13 through 16 in New York City at the Javits Center. The company, which licenses the Lincoln Logs brand from Hasbro, is celebrating the 100th birthday of the company this year. In anticipation of the centennial, production [...]
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TheToySource SourceNews! Combiner Wars Sale! Star Wars, Bandai, FansToys, MP-27 & More
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Mattel, DCP Renew Agreement for Disney•Pixar’s Cars Franchise
Mattel and Disney Consumer Products have renewed their relationship for the Cars franchise and the upcoming Disney•Pixar film, Cars 3. The agreement gives Mattel continued worldwide rights to manufacture, market, and distribute toys and products based on the award-winning Cars franchise across multiple categories, including vehicles and play sets. Since 2006, Mattel has shipped millions of Cars [...]
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Crazy Like A Fox Over This Early Postwar Steiff Find!
Are you crazy like a fox? Hey, there's nothing wrong with that, if your nuttiness is all about Steiff! Steiffgal definitely fits that description - perhaps you do as well?! Some of Steiffgal's favorite Steiff animal designs are the company's great foxes produced over the years. So she was over-the-moon excited to adopt a delightful vintage example from an antique show she recently attended in Florida. Check out this great example and see what makes him such a field and forest find!
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Here we have Steiff's early postwar Fuchs or Fox. His official "size" is 14 cm, but he actually measures 13 cm tall and 16 cm long. His hefty and impressive tail adds another 10 cm. He is standing on all fours, head joined, and made from tan mohair that has been airbrushed with vibrant, copper colored highlights all over the top of his body and head. He has black airbrushed paws as well as black highlights on his nose, eyes, and around the periphery of his ears. The insides of his ears and his lips have very light pink airbrushed highlights. His face comes to life with a slightly shorter mohair muzzle, brown and black glass pupil eyes, and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. He truly has a realistic, yet playful look about him. This model was made officially in 10, 14, and 17 cm from 1949 through 1957 overall. Unlike the 14 and 17 cm versions, the 10 cm version is unjointed.
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Who knew foxes cleaned up so well? Steiff, apparently... as the company also produced this beloved design as a boy and girl pair of well dressed, head jointed fox dolls. This dynamic duo was made in 25 cm from 1950 through 1954 and dons traditional German outfits made from fine felt, calicoes, and other top-tier materials. Their stiff, standing bodies are made from linen. Steiffgal has the boy in her collection but has been on the hunt for his girlfriend for ages! She purchased him at the 2010 Steiff auction at Christie's in London. A bucket list experience indeed. You can see this lonely bachelor pictured here on the left.
One thing that makes the fox pattern under discussion today so special is its legacy. It was actually also produced pre-war in a number of variations. These included a wool plush version available with or without wheels in 14, 17, and 22 cm made from 1933 through 1939 overall; a sitting wool plush version in 14, 17, and 22 cm made from 1932 through 1937 overall; and a mohair version in 14 and 17 cm made from 1937 through 1943.
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This pre- and postwar spanning model fits within a very interest point in the design evolution of Steiff foxes. Steiff debuted its first fox in 1897; this model was made from felt, standing, and on metal wheels. It was produced in 22 cm through 1905. Next came the company's first mohair foxes in 1909. These had a distinctive "Teddy bear" like face, black mohair trim around their ears, and an eye-catching white mohair inset chest panel. These were made fully jointed, sitting, and on wheels through 1933. A nice example of this design is pictured here on the left. The fox design under discussion here followed immediately on the heels of the company's earliest mohair models. It shares many transitional aesthetic features, but in essence is a simplified model (less jointing, less complicated manufacturing and detailing) than its predecessor's design. By 1960, Steiff had simplied its mohair fox even further, with the introduction of Xorry Fox in 11, 18, and 28 cm. Xorry appeared in the line through 1969.
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Steiff's pre- and post war fox design has been a smooth transition for you.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
One thing that makes the fox pattern under discussion today so special is its legacy. It was actually also produced pre-war in a number of variations. These included a wool plush version available with or without wheels in 14, 17, and 22 cm made from 1933 through 1939 overall; a sitting wool plush version in 14, 17, and 22 cm made from 1932 through 1937 overall; and a mohair version in 14 and 17 cm made from 1937 through 1943.
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Steiff's pre- and post war fox design has been a smooth transition for you.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
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Fisher-Price Unveils Code-a-Pillar Coding Toy at CES 2016
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The Crystal Crypt and Beyond at Spectral Gallery
We’re just two weeks away from the opening of The Crystal Crypt and Beyond – a Philip K. Dick Tribute Exhibition at Spectral Gallery! Featuring artwork inspired by Philip K. Dick and his stories, this exhibition commemorates the online release of the award-winning short film The Crystal Crypt. This show is co-curated by Hana Kim […]![]()
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Spielwarenmesse Names Four ToyAward Winners
The announcement of the ToyAward winners kicked off the Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair in Neuremberg on Jan. 27. ToyAwards were bestowed in four different age-specific categories. A ten-member expert jury made up of educators, market researchers, international sales agents and, an expert in toy safety chose the winners out of a record-breaking 616 submissions. The criterion for the [...]
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