Playset Magazine #130--September/October/November 2024
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Item Number: PM130
ARMED FORCES
When the bugle blows you have to get up and at ‘em on this Training Center, because there are a ton of sets to see and changes that Marx made. Watch as the story develops.
NEWS
As we prepare for the Chicagoland Toy Soldier Show, word has come that the hotel is sold out. Collectors not yet reserved will have to scramble, recommendations are the Holiday Express, or even the old Hyatt Regency where the old show was held.
There’s news on our latest library release too! “MISSILES TO THE MOON” Wow I’ve been wanting to do this one for ever! This formidable new tome is done, except one exciting little thing we await Four Star General David Thompson’s “Introduction” to this 280+ page colossal examination of all the Marx Missile playsets like Cape Canaveral, Strategic Air Command, the sets that take us to the moon so of course you’ll see “Operations Moon Base” and other similar sets – over 50 in all. It is SUPER LOADED with photos by staff and lots of contributors, this will become the definitive book on the subject … at readers request also big chapters on Missile and Rocket toys by other makers! Lots and lots of colorful fun to look at here, the packaging is colorful and exciting. Kath has opened the box office so you can pre-order or pick one up at Chicagoland, same price as the others at $49.95 and $59.95 Glossy soft of Deluxe Hard Cover.
MORE THIS ISSUE—EXCLUSIVES!
Craig Remington’s new store will open, we have exclusive first photos and an interview. Also, an examination of Reproductions from BMC – What are the Really Like? Join us for a big Summer Excursion into Plastic Fun Folks!
The “Two Shot” epic image this issue is one of Plains Indian Warfare and a huge attack on a U.S. Cavalry column with troops and wagons, the work of Tim Deichl. More this issue, a story on “Giant Memories”, Ideal’s lost Secret Hidden Tank and why it was never released (with photos!) .. and of course, our epic examination of the Armed Forces sets.
The next TWO issues will be Fort Mohawk (and likely Fort York), and issue 132 will be the conclusion of the Training Centers 1958-1960 or so.
Lastly, because it is indeed sad news, comes word of the passing of Freddy the Clown, long time respected collector and one of the founding members of the hobby. Fred Crumley, his real name, was a humanitarian, a mentor, kind and very funny (“What do you expect,” said his son Ian, “He’s a Clown!). The good news is Freddy dies in his sleep, peacefully and the way most of us checked off as the way we to go. Freddy, we’ll miss you, good luck on your next posting. Meantime, collectors will want to read a bit about him this issue.
