Marx Toy Kings Volume 1 (Glossy Soft Cover Book) by Russell S. Kern

Description: Full Color photo pages of never-before-seen images from inside the halls of the World's Largest Toymaker, Louis Marx & Co. This volume, the first of two, covers with significant insight and detail the story of the firm as never before told, starting in 1919 and moving into the playset years of the 1950's. Hard Cover edition is also available. Told by the men who were there. MARX TOY KINGS Volume I (Soft cover) ISBN ISBN 978-1-36-474792-3 Authoritative, definitive, exciting and fun to read, Marx Toy Kings is the full history of Louis Marx & Co.; the toy firm that brought you the fabulous Marx Playsets of the 1950's, 1960's & 70's. Lavishly illustrated with 100's of gorgeous rare and never before seen photos, discussions with "inside the halls of Marx" stories and interviews with the men who were there. Be there as Louis develops the factory concept, marvel at his amazing ability to rework old toys. Triumph as he makes his first million and turns his factories to war-winning use. Incredible detail and fun story-telling lauded by customers from 4 countries.- Learn Marx' secrets of development- See the first playsets take shape - Go inside Marx starting at the lobby - step into Louis "fast" elevator, tour the offices!- What about the phantom boxcar load of skates - Learn the Origins of the Marx men- Who invented the plastics processes for Marx? - What was 'the Big Bang' at Marx?Exclusive interviews and never before seen photos of the toys, catalogs and sets -- These are the toys that shaped our lives and interest in history. Filled with fun, exciting history in a fresh complete and informative story of the firm. Exclusive! Click here to see the review: https://youtu.be/Tbd1DXSZxPQ With glossy cover and full color pages, Volume I puts you face-to-face with Louis Marx, right there in the offices and halls of Marx, featuring the jovial Toy King himself and the men he led as they fight to build the firm into the "World's Largest Toy Company." You'll witness the struggle to build the firm; see what happed to young Louis when he joined the Army; tour the New York offices, hear from the chief men at the firm, the guys in the factories, the funny stories (who did send that train full of skates to an unsuspecting relative?). Learn why the firm expanded to Hong Kong and see Louis’ passion for kids in action; why the Government called him back to Germany; what was the secret the FBI covered up, and Louis’ secrets to success (could they help you in your business? You bet!) Chapters also on the Prehistoric Sets, the Development of a Playset, why Marx was a Christmas kind of Company; learn the story of Cliff Freeland and the Queen of England; where did the Ideas and Inspiration come from, and more! This is the first time ever in soft cover and will make you a far more knowledgeable collector. With the world’s best content authorities. It’s a beautifully designed book, Volume II also available as well as the Fort Apache King of Playsets story; also available in hard cover-- for details on playsets, contents, figure groups, boxes and more www.playsetmagazine.com. Thank you for checking out this listing! Check out other books and DVDs in this line. All are available in matching hard and soft cover editions: - Toy Kings Volume 2: 1955 - tough the demise of firm- Marx Fort Apache King of Playsets - Marx Blue & Gray playsets- Marx Alamo Playsets

Price: 49.95 USD

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

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