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Dinosaur Playsets: An Illustrated Guide to the Prehistoric Playsets of Marx and MPC

by Jeffrey S. Pfeiffer
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781504913744
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Authorhouse
  • Publisher Imprint: Authorhouse
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 210
  • Original Price: GBP 34.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 685 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General

Dinosaurs have fascinated people since their discovery over two centuries ago. Perhaps the most endearing of the dinosaur collectibles to many people are the lines of figures and playsets produced by the Louis Marx Toy Company. The figures have attained a near iconic status among collectors of dinosaur toys and memorabilia. Often considered something of a "baby sister" to the Marx dinosaur line is the series of prehistoric figures and playsets put out by the Multiple Products Corporation (MPC) at roughly the same time period. Often confused with one another, the dinosaur output of these two companies has shaped the perception of what these prehistoric beasts were like in the minds of generations of children and adults. Unfortunately, until now there has not been an abundance of detailed information available concerning these popular lines of prehistoric toys, and much of what is out there can be wildly inaccurate, frustrating, and confusing to the beginner and serious collector alike. Written with the novice collector in mind, this book starts at the basics, with brief histories of each company, the mold groupings used for the dinosaur figures, and discussions of the figures and accessories used in these playsets. This NEW EXPANDED EDITION now features over 200 full color photographs of every major playset available at this time of writing. This new edition also contains detailed discussions and photos of other dinosaur toy lines that are most commonly confused with the Marx and MPC figures, by such companies as TimMee, Ajax, Ja-Ru, and others, as well as improved photographs, updates on information obtained since the printing of the previous edition, and other additions. This represents the most comprehensive work on the prehistoric playsets of these two companies to date. Information is also presented concerning the various reissue and knock-off sets that were produced by other companies, as well as additional items and games that were directly based on the Marx and/or MPC prehistoric output. Also included is a handy guide to each playset covered in this book, with a listing of its contents, year of production, and model number. This is the book that Marx and MPC dinosaur collectors have been waiting for

Jeff Pfeiffer has been an avid collector of Marx and MPC prehistoric playsets for well over a decade. Over the course of that time he has amassed an extensive collection of playsets from both companies. He holds a Master of Science degree in Vertebrate Zoology and has served as an instructor of biological sciences at several colleges and universities. He currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas, and works as a reptile biologist at the Little Rock Zoo. He also divides his time as a professional musician, an avocation which began in his early teens. His passion for dinosaurs began in childhood, when he was given his first set of MPC dinosaur figures as a birthday present, and continues to the present day. Dinosaur Playsets: an Illustrated Guide to the Prehistoric Playsets of Marx and MPC is Jeff's first book, and he hopes that aficionados of the dinosaurs of Marx, MPC, and related companies will find it a useful tool in their own collecting passions.

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