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Serious Toyz to Feature 1249 Quality lots of toys and collectibles in 16 and May 17, 2008 Auction

Cold Spring, NY – April 29, 2008 – Serious Toyz ^ (TM) (serioustoyz.com) announced today that its upcoming Spring '08 Vintage Toy & Collectible Auction will begin May 2 and continues through May 16 characters / Toys Classic and 17 May for toy vehicles. 1249 lot auction will feature a wide range of topics that attract collectors of all levels.

Aspects Highlights of the worse Toyz spring sale is as follows:
.. nearly 600 lots of toys of vehicles (over 400 of them die-cast), including some of the rarest and most sought – after Matchbox pieces;
.. over 120 lots of characters including Batman Super Hero Items brother's collection of note and Chaz's brother team and Tracey Rose;
.. a rare 1930 Saalheimer and Strauss animated tin "Black Man" bank;
.. an example of beautifully restored one of the most desirable cars tin: 16 "Alpine 1953 Patrick Packard;
.. more than 40 lots of framed art animation including serigraphy, numbered, signed issues, and production cells Parents;
.. an early Milton – Bradley Santa Claus Jigsaw Puzzle Set;
.. A timber truck Minic (less than 50 copies known, and is MIB);
.. A Smith – Miller Mack pumper prototype;
.. In 1940 a hanging glass "Coke" registration of signs;
.. A 1968 Schwinn "Sting Ray" bicycle;
.. more than a dozen tin friction, battery propeller plane;
.. a series importance of tin toys;
.. a collection of late 1800 and early 1900 games;
.. Articles from the personal collection of experts on noted author and price guides, Dr. Douglas Sadecky;
.. fire trucks and toys from the collection of Jim Piatti, author of "anti-European Toys fire ";
.. an incredible group of objects characteristic of the West of the collection of 40 + years of Reuben Stroud;
.. Several posters original movie lobby cards;
.. Cash Store – examples of actions of a number of cap guns, rare and desirable;
.. 1960 a large group GI Joes and the master of action, with many rare pieces;
.. Nice selection and Big Little books, Soakys, MOC Star Wars, and more.

Bidders online for preview, recording and live serioustoyz.com supply. Collectors do not have access to the computer are able to participate by telephone, fax or mail with its 64 beautiful pages printed auction catalog, which is distributed free to nearly 5000 'of serious collectors in the world. Reminders of bidders and offers available this threshold are "offline" do not fall within its disadvantage. In addition, its unique process for the end of the auction prevents the use of "sniper" software, ensuring everyone has a fair chance of getting what they want.

Serious Toyz auction auctions always feature low (hundreds of lots quality characteristic of the opening of bids of only $ 5.), a low 10% buyers premium, not the reserve price. Tender for the auction will begin May 2 and runs until Fri, 16 May 2008, in characters and classic themes (678 lots), and Saturday, 17 May 2008 for articles Toy Vehicles (571 lots). Due the high level of interest in this auction, Serious Toyz has even added additional phone lines bidders to host the phone. The website also offers tenderers the opportunity to verify and submit all direct quotations auction.

"This auction is a real break through for us," said Tom Miano, owner of Serious Toyz. "The exceptional quality and rarity of the pieces has already generated much interest from collectors before bidding. It is a pleasure both for consignors and bidders.

Any point in this auction may 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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