TOYS & VEHICLES AUCTION

MARCH 1, 2008 at 10 AM

Preview: February 25-29, 10am - 4pm; & March 1, 8am - 10am

LLOYD RALSTON GALLERY
549 HOWE AVENUE, SHELTON, CT  06484
203-924-5804   •   fax 203-924-5834
www.lloydralstontoys.com • lrgallery@sbcglobal.com

Major Credit Cards Accepted • Please Read “Terms & Conditions” Page
See our Website Catalog with an absentee bid form or, eBay Live Auctions for Online Bidding

FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE AUCTION HALL

ABBREVIATIONS

BPW - BLACK PLASTIC WHEELS
C - CONDITION
GS - GIFT SET
IN - INCHES
INCOM - INCOMPLETE
LITHO - LITHOGRAPHED
ORIG - ORIGINAL
W/ - WITH

GRADING OF CONDITION*

C1 - POOR
C2 - GOOD
C3 - VERY GOOD
C4 - FINE
C5 - VERY FINE
C6 - EXCELLENT
C7 - EXCELLENT PLUS
C8 - VERY EXCELLENT
C9. - NEAR MINT
C10 - MINT

•finish on toy - paint, paper, lithography, etc.

BIDDING INCREMENTS

$1 to $400 - $10

$400 to $800 - $25

$800 to $1200 - $50

$1200 and up - $100

DIRECTIONS

We are located off Route 8; Exit 14, Howe Ave. 

If you are coming from I-95, take exit 27A from either north or south bound and follow along to the Route 8 entrance.  We are at Route 8 Exit 14, Howe Ave.  At the bottom of the exit ramp, go left and left again at the traffic light.  Follow Howe Avenue down 4 traffic lights.  We are located just passed the 4th light on the right in a brick building called The Mill.  Our entrance is in the side parking lot in the back corner. 

If you are coming from I-84, connect to Route 8 South in Waterbury.  We are at Route 8 Exit 14, Howe Ave.  Go right at the light at the bottom of the exit.  Follow Howe Ave. down 3 lights.  We are just passed the 3rd light on the right in a brick building called The Mill,  Our entrance is in the side parking lot in the back corner.

If you are coming north on the Merritt Parkway, take Exit 52 and get on Route 8.  We are at Route 8 Exit 14, Howe Ave.  At the bottom of the exit ramp, go left and left again at the traffic light.  Follow Howe Avenue down 4 traffic lights.  We are located just passed the 4th light on the right in a brick building called The Mill.  Our entrance is in the side parking lot in the back corner.

If you are coming south on the Merritt Parkway, take Exit 52 and get on Route 8.  We are at Route 8 Exit 14, Howe Ave.  At the bottom of the exit ramp, go left and left again at the traffic light.  Follow Howe Avenue down 4 traffic lights.  We are located just passed the 4th light on the right in a brick building called The Mill.  Our entrance is in the side parking lot in the back corner.

PARKING

There is a small parking lot located alongside our building which you may park in all day.  There is also all-day, on-street parking.

The majority of our parking is in a lot behind our building.  To get to this area, go right on White Street at the last light just before you reach our building.  Follow the street down just a short way until you see the white building of the New England Stair Co.  Go left down the driveway marked “Private Roadway”.  We are the building just past the Stair Co.  We will have signs posted.  You can park anywhere along the back.  Please note:  This lot is a level lower than our entrance and requires walking up the stairs to reach us.

HOTELS

Hilton Garden Inn, 25 Old Stratford Rd., Shelton, CT  06484, 203-447-1000

Courtyard by Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT  06484, 203-929-1500

Holiday Inn Express, 695 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT  06484, 203-925-5900

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.  These Terms & Conditions apply to those bidders in attendance or mail or phone bidding directly through us.  If you are buying through ebay Live Auctions, please read the Terms & Conditions listed online.

2.  The auctioneers have endeavored to correctly catalog and describe the property being sold, but all property is sold “as is”.  The auctioneers reserve the right to make verbal corrections and provide additional information from the block at the time of sale.  All trains are sold as untested and are not guaranteed.

3.  The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser.  In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneers shall have absolute discretion as to who was the successful bidder or he may re-offer the disputed item for sale, if he so wishes.

4.  Attending bidders must pay in full on the day of sale, and items purchased must be removed immediately after the sale unless specific arrangements to hold them have been made with the auctioneers. The auctioneers reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank, if the auctioneers deem such action necessary to protect their interest.  Mail  bidders must pay in full within 20 days of the auction sale date.  Internet bidders must pay in full within 10 days of the auction sale date.

5.  The auctioneers will accept as payment of each purchaser’s account: cash, travelers checks, credit cards, certified checks or personal checks which have been approved by the auctioneers.  All purchases except out-of-state mailbids are subject to the Connecticut 6% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Sales Tax Exemption Number from any US state.

6.  There is a 12.25 % Buyer’s Premium. American Express, Visa, Mastercard or Discover are acceptable as payment.  For purchases made by cash, check or money order, the Buyer’s Premium shall be reduced to 10%. 

7.  All of our auctions are listed with ebay Live Auctions.  In the event of a problem with the internet service, we will stop selling and wait for the internet problem to be resolved.

8.  All sales are final.  Refunds will not be given to attending bidders except in case of damage by the auctioneers after the purchase has been made.  Mail bid refunds will be at the discretion of the auctioneers.  Refunds will not be given because of the condition of the original box.  In the case of a refund due because of damage during shipping, the buyer will be refunded only when the auctioneers have been reimbursed by the professional shipping company.

9.  Mailbids are accepted.  They must contain Lot Number, Description, and a definite amount in US dollars.  They will be executed by an attendant as if the bidder were in the audience.  Bills will be rendered for the amount at which the item sold (not necessarily the top bid amount).  Unless the bidder is known to the auctioneers, a 25% down payment is required with all bids.  If a credit card number is given in lieu of a check as 25% down payment, the auctioneers will use the credit card only if payment is not received within the stated time due.  Included in the bill will be a $10 per container handling and packing charge plus an estimate of the postage and insurance.  Any postage paid over the amount estimated will be paid by the bidder.  If you have any questions about mail bidding, please call and we can discuss them.  Call between 10AM and 4PM Eastern Time at 203-924-5804.

10.  Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these conditions.

11.  The auctioneers are not responsible for items not collected by attending bidders.

12.  The auctioneers are not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

LLOYD RALSTON GALLERY, Inc. guarantees the toys they sell, but cannot be responsible for interior repairs not visible without taking the toy apart or exact replacement parts created by contemporary craftsmen who are doing expert undetectable restorations.  Missing pieces of toys and games not obvious without directions or knowledge of the toy or game are also not part of this guarantee.  Miniature figures - major defects, damages, repair and/or repainting have been noted where possible.  It must be understood that we cannot be responsible for minor age defects or hidden conditions.  They will be sold in an “as is” condition.  Original boxes were used to protect the items inside, so they are usually worn.  The original box is not included in the grading of the toy.  An original box described as “rough” should be considered as in very poor & distressed condition and may or may not be complete.It must be understood that toys were played with by children.  Consequently, when a toy is graded C1, it has more flaws, such as rust, dents, worn tires, etc., than toys graded C6.  However, the toys graded C6 also might have these flaws, but to a lesser degree.  We do not grade a toy based on its rarity. If you have a specific question about a piece being auctioned and need more information than is listed in the catalog, please call on a preview day and ask for assistance.

001. TOOTSIETOY 716 DOODLEBUG, die cast, minor tire wear, C7.
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002. 2 TOOTSIETOY VEHICLES, die cast, 4528 Limousine; 4482 Bleriot Airplane, propeller replaced, C5.
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003. 5 TOOTSIETOY 1934 FORDS, die cast, 115 Convertible Sedan, repainted; 112 Coupe; 111 Sedan; 114 Convertible Coupe; 113 Wrecker, 3 cars have worn tires, C5-6.
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004. 3 TOOTSIETOY ARMY VEHICLES, die cast, 4635 Armoured Car, missing both guns; 4643 Mack Searchlight Truck; 4647 Tank, treads are reproduction, C6-7.
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005. TOOTSIETOY GRAHAM SEDAN, die cast, no-spare version from the Taxi set, tires cracked, grille tarnished, C5.
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006. 11 TOOTSIETOY VEHICLES, die cast, 4 in long include Ford Gas Tanker; Mercury; Hudson Pick Up, missing 1 wheel; Chevy Ambulance; Ford Pick Up; Oldsmobile Convertible; Chevy Panel Van; 6 in long include 1019 Jumbo Pick Up; International Pick Up; Bottle Truck; Wrecker, all are restored, C6-9.
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007. 10 MATCHBOX BPW’S, 31C2, 53C1, 56B2, 43C2, 44C1, 2D1, 30C2, 32C1, 26C1, 12C3, orig boxes minor wear, C8-9.
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008. 12 MATCHBOX VEHICLES, 3A1, 33B3, 44B5, 31C2, 38B3, 40B2, 63C1, 2C1, decal chip, 64A3, 14C3, 67A1, 5B3, C7-9.
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009. MATCHBOX 46B4 PICKFORDS VAN, orig box, C8-9.
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010. 10 MATCHBOX SUPERFASTS, 70, 57, 27, 34, 27, 52, 38, 51, 47, 15, orig boxes minor wear, C8-9.
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011. HUBLEY AUTO TRANSPORT W/PACKARDS, die cast, Diamond Reo Truck Auto Transport w/ramp & 438 Sedan, litho tin chassis, 436 Roadster, chrome chassis, 439 Truck, chrome chassis, 437 Coupe, litho tin chassis, lot has some playwear, C5-7.
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012. 2 HUBLEY PACKARDS, die cast, 439 Truck, oxidation spots on chassis; 437 Fire Chief Coupe, both have litho chassis, some playwear, C5-6.
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013. 3 HUBLEY PACKARDS, die cast, 439 Truck, some surface oxidation; 437 Coupe; 436 Roadster, all have worn litho tin chassis, C4-5.
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014. 2 HUBLEY PACKARDS, die cast, 438 Sedan, chrome chassis; 436 Roadster, litho tin chassis, C6-7.
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015. HUBLEY 438 PACKARD SEDAN, die cast, litho tin chassis, some minor scratches on roof, C7-8.
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016. 3 HUBLEY PACKARDS, die cast, 437 Coupe; 438 Sedan; 436 Roadster, all have litho tin chassis, some playwear & paint chips, C4-5.
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017. 2 HUBLEY PACKARDS, 439 Truck; 436 Roadster, both have litho tin chassis, small casting flaws, C5-6.
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018. 3 TOOTSIETOY VEHICLES, die cast, 2 #4647 Tanks, 1 has reproduction treads; 4654 Tractor, C4-5.
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019. 2 TOOTSIETOY 4666 RACERS, die cast, orange Racer, has broken rear wheel skirt; white Racer, has bent rear fin, C5.
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020. 2 TOOTSIETOY VEHICLES, die cast, 6003 Buick Brougham; 6206 Chevy Delivery, both are restored, C7-8.
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021. 8 TOOTSIETOY SHIPS, die cast, 1037 Transport; 129 Tender; 2 #127 Destroyers; 128 Submarine; 1039 Tanker; 1035 Cruiser; 1034 Battleship; 1 broken mast & 3 broken tower tips, C5-7.
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022. 12 TOOTSIETOY VEHICLES, die cast, Chevy Fastback; Ford Station Wagon; 2 Chevy Panel Trucks; 2 Ford Sedans; 3 Ford Pick Ups; Fire Engine; Plymouth; Twin Coach Bus; all are 3 in long, C5-9.
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023. 10 MATCHBOX BPWS, 5D3, 2D1, 36C1, 4D2, 57C2, 35B2, treads frozen, 26C1, 70B1, 49B2, 16C2, orig boxes minor wear, C8-9.
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024. 12 MATCHBOX VEHICLES, 56B1, 51B2, 7B3, 53B3, 24B2, 21C2, decal chipped, 58C1, 26C1, 69B5, 25C2, 16C2, 17E1, C7-9.
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025. MATCHBOX 20B2 TRANSPORT TRUCK, orig box, C8-9.
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026. 10 MATCHBOX SUPERFASTS, 15, 7, 55, 68, 22, 56, 68, 72, 44, 70, orig boxes minor wear, C8-9.
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027. HUBLEY AUTO TRANSPORT W/4 PACKARDS, die cast, GMC Truck Auto Transporter w/Ramp, restored; 4 Packard Autos, restored, all have litho tin chassis & surface oxidation, C7-8.
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028. 2 HUBLEY PACKARDS, die cast, 437 Coupe, 439 Truck, both have litho tin chassis, C5.
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029. 5 HUBLEY 436 PACKARD ROADSTERS, die cast, litho tin chassis, some playwear, C4-5.
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030. 2 HUBLEY PACKARDS, die cast, 438 Sedan, 436 Roadster, litho tin chassis, C5.
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031. HUBLEY 439 PACKARD TRUCK, die cast w/litho tin chassis, all fenders have minor bends, C7-8.
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032. 3 HUBLEY PACKARDS, die cast, litho tin chassis, 437 Coupe, 438 Sedan, 436 Roadster, all have playwear & paint chips, C4-5.
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033. HUBLEY AUTO TRANSPORT W/4 PACKARDS, die cast, Ford Auto Transport, restored, missing ramp; 4 Packard Autos, restored, 2 have cardboard chassis, C7-8.
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034. TOOTSIETOY 7200 MOTORS SET, die cast, 8 Vehicles & 2 Jet Planes, both planes have edgewear, orig box & insert, C7-9.
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035. 5 TOOTSIETOY MODEL A VEHICLES, die cast 3 #4655 Coupes; 6665 Sedan; US Mail, reproduction radiator, C5.
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036. TOOTSIETOY 810 MACK REA WRIGLEY’S TRUCK, die cast, replaced tires, silver paint highlights added to headlights, front bumper ends broken, C5.
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037. 3 TOOTSIETOY JUMBOS, die cast, 1027 Wrecker, all tires have flat spots; 1017 Coupe; 1018 Sedan, all tires have flat spots, paint flaking on hood, C4-5.
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038. 2 TOOTSIETOY MACK TRUCKS, die cast, 4639 Coal Truck; 4640 Tanker, tank glued on chassis, C6-7.
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039. 14 TOOTSIETOY VEHICLES, die cast, 2 Ford Gas Tankers; Mercury; Pontiac; 2 Ford T-Birds; 2 Dodge Pick Ups; 3 Ford Pick Ups; 2 Chevy Cameos; Oldsmobile Convertible; all are 4 in long, C5-8.
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040. 3 SHINSEI GMC TRUCKS, 4219 Moving Van; 4217 Shell Tank Truck; 4216 Cement Mixer, orig boxes, C9.
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041. 2 SOLIDO AUTOS, die cast, 1106 Porsche, 1107 Panhard, these are reissues of 1950’s models, factory sealed in orig packaging, C10.
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042. CIJ 3/9 SIMCA BERTONE, die cast, minor body warp, orig box minor wear, C7.
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043. SCHUCO PICCOLO CADILLAC, die cast, from NY 2000 Toy Fair, orig box, C10.
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044. MARKLIN 8026 TEMPO PICK UP TRUCK, die cast, orig box minor wear, C9.
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045. TRI-ANG SPOT-ON 102 BENTLEY 4-DOOR SEDAN, die cast, orig box, C9.
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046. 3 TEKNO VEHICLES, die cast, 434 Volvo Shell Tanker, orig box, C9; 2 #8511 Scania 76 Buses, 1 is playworn, C5, other has orig box, C9.
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047. 3 TEKNO CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES, die cast, 863 Akerman; 860 Akerman; 862 Scania Dump Truck; orig boxes minor wear, 1 has old tape, C7-9.
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048. 2 TEKNO TRUCKS, die cast, 851 Volvo Lowloader, orig box minor wear; 445 Saab Fire Engine, sealed on insert, orig box minor wear, C7-10.
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049. 2 HESS VANS, plastic, 1978 Training Van; 1977 Tanker, some sticker wear, both have playwear & battery residue in battery box, C4-5.
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050. 18 DIMESTORE DREAMS VEHICLES, plastic, 20022, 20040, 20030, 20070, 20020, 20060, 20051, 20000, 20025, 20050, 20065, 20010, 2 #20210, 20200, 20066, 20006, 20036, 20056, all are plastic & most measure 4 1/2 in long, orig boxes, C9.
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