Smith-Miller Toys Revisited

Monday, February 5, 2018
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Smith-Miller Toys Revisited

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Smith-Miller is a modern-day company that has produced large-sized models or toys, depending whether or not a child plays with them, or an adult collects them. They've been around since 1979, however, the original company was formed in 1954. Originally, the company was producing toys under the names "Smitty Toys" and "M.I.C.". These fine toys are 1/16 in scale  or from 16" - 25" (402 mm - 605 mm) depending upon the type of toy. The current owner (1979) is Mr. Fred Thompson who had bought these toys when he was a young boy. Originally, the original company produced only 2 trucks, but today, there are 48 different toys (models). The newer trucks all have serial numbers and are produced in limited editions. The trucks are hand-assembled, and one can even order parts for trucks should the toy or part of the toy break. THe cost of the new toys can range 

$ 995.00 - 1395.00 US dollars, and that includes shipping. For the budget-conscious person, the older versions of toys can be found on ebay or at toy auctions on Liveauctioneers. Prices for the "used" toys can range from $ 500.00 - $ 1200.00 US dollars.

Thanks for dropping by

and as always,

Have a great part of the day or night.

Stacey Bindman

toysearcher@gmail.com

Rick's Toybox on ebay

Monday, December 12, 2016
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Rick's Toybox on ebay

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 Rick's Toybox is another company which is more known for its' toy parts and 

decals that for it's toys.Nevertheless the company 

does have lots of nice toys, as you'll see below.

Below are 3 examples of what Rick's toy box is known for. 

2 decals suitable for old toys, and 1 front grill replacement for an old toy.

The decals come off a paper when  immersed in water.

Once wet, you apply them to the toy and then, they will dry and stick on the toy.

But as I mentioned at the beginning, Rick's Toybox also happens 

to sell a nive assortment of toys at any given time.

Vintage Kingsbury Toy  Groceries Delivery Truck

Painted pressed steel with decals

Circa: 1930's

L x H:  8 3/4" x 4 1/2"  222mm x 114 mm

Vintage Sonny Toys Parcel Delivery Service Truck

Painted pressed steel with decals. This truck

is an old restoration.

L x H: 26" x 11"  660 mm x 280 mm

Circa: 1920's -1940's ?

Vintage Smith-Miller "Bank if America" Armoured  Truck

Very good condition with Original box.

Box measures 14" 355 mm

Toy measures:  13 3/4" x 5 3/8" x 7 1/4"  350 mm x 147 mm x184 mm

This toy came with an original key and padlock.

The Smith-Miller toy company originally made toys in the 1950's and later 

was bought up by a new owner. These toys are made very sturdy, 

and are prized more as collectibles that as toys to be played with.

Vintage Metalcraft Pure Oil Tanker Truck

Painted pressed steel with decals.

Length:  14 3/4"  375 mm

This toy originally came with front headlights. The headlights were operated 

from a "D" sized battery located underneath the frame.

The above truck  was from the series 5 group of trucks. These trucks had

streamlined bodies and came with the "v'- shaped grille. 

The tires are "Yale"*

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Vintage Steelcraft Fro Joy Ice Cream Truck

Painted pressed steel with decals.

Battery-operated front headlights (size "D" battery).

Circa 1930's

Length: 21"  533 mm

Vintage Orange Dayton Friction Coupe

Painted pressed steel with steel tires.

Length:  13 1/2" 342 mm

Thanks for dropping by,

and as always, 

Have a great part of the day or night,

Wherever you may be.

Stacey Bindman

Toysearcher@gmail.com