Rack Toys: the book (the web page)

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I've progressed far enough now that I'm ready to launch a seperate web page for my upcoming book tentatively titled "Rack Toys : Cheap, Crazed Playthings".


On the new page you will find:

• A detailed explaination of what the book is about
• A basic outline of it's content
• Teases as to it's look and design

The one thing I'd like to stress here is while this site is firmly entranched in the 1970s, Rack Toys will cover a number of decades and genres. Oh, there will be some Hasselhoff in this puppy....



Oh and lastly (wait for it)... the page details ways you can get involved!



In an effort to make sure this book is absolutely, jam packed as possible with dime store goodness, I am calling on you, my loyal audience for the following items:

1) Photos of your rack toys, from the average to the bizarre. Don't for a second think "He won't want a photo of this tea set from "Small Wonder"!" because you're wrong, that would make my day.



2) Any scans of advertisement or catalogs from Rack Toy manufacturers from the last 40 years.

3) If you know any former employees of the many companies I have listed on the page (like AHI or Imperial) and get me in touch, I would be in your debt.

More book teases and information are on the new Rack Toys Book Page.

Rack Toys is set to be released September 2012, for the love of Mike, please tell your friends.....

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[rche]

awesomeness and looking good there B. I especially like the little Tomland card front and center there. oh, and the jigglers everywhere

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Looks great! I have some cards and packaging of some various things without the toys themselves, if that is of use to you I can take some pictures.

[4NDR01D]

I'm Really, really looking forward to this book. Really.

[cjefferys]

Great stuff Brian, can't wait to see the book. I wish I had something to contribute, but I don't think that I do.

[Bruce Banner]

Definitely looking like an essential purchase.

[darkmonkeygod]

I'm hoisting a champagne bottle for you to break across the bow! Congrats on the launch, can't wait to see what turns up. I love what I've seen so far, those pages are a knock out!

[The Toyroom]

Good luck with the book, looking forward to getting it

[MIB41]

Awesome idea! I'm warming up my camera now.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Awesome Brian! This looks like an incredibly fun book. The pics you showed have me scratching my head. Woody Woodpecker diving set?!? I love this crazy stuff. And you have a real knack for a great write-up of the ridiculous.

Time to dig through the Rubbermaid totes and see if I have anything of value for you. And I'm holding you to that hug!

Chris

[pooper_prez]

You're welcome to what I've got:

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[Chris]

If you take preorders I'll place mine today.

Could this mean that you might travel to the different Wizard cons to sign and sell them?

[palitoy]

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Thank you, I had been meaning to contact you when I got that chapter, good to know I'll be in touch.

Could this mean that you might travel to the different Wizard cons to sign and sell them?

Maybe in the parking lot of Toronto Wizard World?

[alex]

Congrats, theres going to be some wierd and wonderful stuff in there!!

[Wee67]

VERY excited about this book. It will be great to, once again, enjoy the fruits of your labor.

I really do appreciate all the work you do for these types of projects. I will revel in all the great memories that are already being recalled. I wish there was some way I actually could help. I'm pretty sure my limited rack toy collection pales to the many, many photos you've already amassed. BUT... if there is anything you need I'd be happy to send you some shots-