Cold Spring, New York – April 29, 2008 – Serious Toyz ^ (TM) (serioustoyz.com) announced today that its upcoming Spring '08 Vintage Toy & Collectible Auction begin May 2 and runs until May 16 characters / Classic Toys and May 17 to the toy vehicle. Auction Lot 1249 with a wide range of topics appeal to collectors of all levels.

Highlights Serious Toyz spring sale will include:
.. of nearly 600 lots of toy vehicles (over 400 of them die-cast), including some of the rarest and most sought – after Matchbox pieces;
.. over 120 lots of Super Hero characters Batman items including a brother and sister said Chaz collection team and Tracey Rose;
.. a scarce resource and 1930 Saalheimer Strauss animated tin "Black Man 'bank;
.. beautifully restored example of one of the most desirable cars of tin: 16 "Alpine 1953 Patrick Packard;
.. over 40 lots of framed art animation including screen printed, numbered, signed issues, and original production cells;
.. an early Milton – Bradley Santa Claus Jigsaw Puzzle Set;
.. A timber truck Minic (less than 50 known examples, and this is MIB);
.. a Smith – Miller Mack pumper prototype;
.. 1940s glass pendants "Coca Cola" sign log;
.. 1968 Schwinn "Sting-Ray bicycle;
.. more than a dozen tin friction and propeller aircraft battery;
.. A number of important tin toys;
.. a collection of the late 1800s and early 1900 games;
.. elements of the personal collection of noted author and expert price guide, Dr. Douglas Sadecky;
.. fire trucks and toys from the collection of Jim Piatti, author of "Collecting Toys firefighting";
.. an incredible group of Western character items the collection of 40 + years of Reuben Stroud;
.. several original movie posters and lobby cards;
.. stored in boxes, – examples of values a set of cap guns, scarce and desirable;
.. 1960 a large group GI Joes and Captain Action, with many parts that are scarce;
.. a selection Nice Little Big Books, Soakys, MOC Star Wars, and more.

Bidders in line preview, recording, and offering live serioustoyz.com. Collectors without access to a computer can participate by telephone, fax or mail with its 64 beautiful printed page auction catalog, which is distributed free about 5,000 of 'serious' collectors worldwide. Offline calls and offers are available for the roof tenderers are not in a situation disadvantage. In addition, its unique process for the end of the auction prevents the use of "sniper" software, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to get what they want.

Serious Toyz Auctions always feature low minimum bids (hundreds of quality lots feature opening bids of only $ 5.), A low 10% buyers premium, and no reserve prices. Bidding for this auction will begin on May 2 and runs through the Fri, 16 May 2008 for characters and classic themes (678 lots), and Sat, 17 May 2008 for articles Toy Vehicles (571 lots). Due to the high level of interest in this auction, Serious Toyz has even added extra phone lines to accommodate phone bidders. The website also offers bidders the opportunity to monitor and bid live during the auction.

"This auction is a real revolution for us," said Tom Miano, owner of Serious Toyz. "The exceptional quality and rarity of the objects has already generated a lot of pre-auction interest from collectors. There is real enthusiasm by shippers and the bidders. "

Any item in this auction can be inspected in person by appointment at your location in Cold Spring, New York. (82 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10,516 … Toll Free 866 OLD TOYZ). Be sure to call ahead to ensure that the items you want to see are in the hand.

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