Mr. Robert Newson writes me about A Special 1915 Tootsietoy Model T Ford

Friday, September 6, 2024

77° F / 25° C

Clear Skies and Sunny

A Special 1915 Tootsietoy 

Model T Ford Comes to Life

I woke up early today, and decided to check my e-mail.  Mr. Robert Newson

had written to me a few days ago. He mentioned a special Tootsietoy that was produced.

I had not checked my g-mail in days, and so it was a surprise to find an

e-mail from Robert. I've written a few posts about Robert and his exceptional

website, but this news was most interesting.

Robert Newson has this exceptional website.

He also has a friend by the name of  Mr. Clint Seeley who writes articles,

and Robert proofreads .

The e-mail was about was a 1915 Tootsietoys's 

Model T Ford (silver plated no less!), and

it was:

"the world's first diecast toy car in the popular three-inch size.

The rare plated version was the first version of that model, 

and has not been properly described in collectors' literature till now"

The link to the article is:

A History of Pre-War (WWI) Automotive Tootsietoys

So as they say in the movie industry - "that's a wrap".

What that means in the movie industry is 

"the filming of a movie scene was finished.".

Thanks for dropping by to read my post.

Have a great part of the day or night, 

and as always, I can always be reached at:

toysearcher@gmail.com

Mr.Robert Newson - Post # 2

Saturday, August 31, 2025

Overcast with Rain

70° F /  21 ° C

Mr. Robert Newson 

(Post # 2)

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about Mr. Robert Newson. I had discovered his 

excellent and most-informative website, and had received his permission to write a post.

You can spend weeks on his website learning about all kinds of toys.

Not only are the photos well done, but the information is encyclopaedic in nature. 

Please click on this address to visit the first post

Below:  The 3 images below are from the Charbens catalogue.

The photos are from the 1955 catalogue.

The  British company was founded 

by Mr. Charles and Benjamin Reid in North London (Holloway).

This is one of many British toy manufacturers that you won't find about in North America.

It's always interesting to see toys that were made outside of North America.

Below:

The green catalogue is from 1960,

while the red and white one is from 1962.

Some Post-War Charbens & Co. 

(made in England) 

Aircraft

Above: Post-War Aircraft

Charbens

Bristol Blenheim Bomber

Length 87 mm ( 3.425 inches)

Above:

Hawker Hurricane

Length: 76 mm (3 inches)

Above:

  Charben's Petrol Tanker

Length: 100 mm ( 3.94 inches)

Late 1940's (after WWII)

Not only does Robert have a great website, but he doesn't mind

providing. you with many addresses of other toy websites.

Below:  A list of other websites about toy site.

The list varies from toy clubs, toy websites, magazines, 

personal sites of you collectors, fairs (exhibitions and sales),

and even museums.

I've written a short post today,

but when I have more time and energy, 

I'll add more information to this post.

As always,

Thanks for visiting.

My name is Mr. Stacey Bindman

and I can always be reached at:

toysearcher@gmail.com