Squirl Featured Collections

Toy Harrier Airplanes

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:31:44 +0000

This is a collection of both metal diecast and plastic Harrier toy airplanes manufactured over the past 30 years. It began with an ERTL Force One AV-8B II Harrier and a Matchbox Skybuster SB-27 Jump Jet and simply continued to grow. All the planes featured in this collection were marketed as toys. None of these are glue together kits, however, several of them did require minor assembly. I have over 100 different toy harriers so it will take time to add descriptions for each one.

Ambient Music

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:34:13 +0000

Error coins

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:40:22 +0000

All the error coins are from my collection, which I have built since 1972. If you want to see more items from my collection of Danish and World error coins you'll find it here: you'll find them here and you'll find them here Have fun, Frank Vedel

Vintage Gi-Joe and misc Action Figures

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:01:34 +0000

Movies ya'll

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:16:05 +0000

My current DVD collection

Roller Coaster T-Shirts

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 17:12:26 +0000

Saw it. Rode it. Bought the shirt.

Crochet Monsters

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:57:54 +0000

These Crocheted Monsters were all imagined and crafted by Mr. Brian Barras of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The chinese faucet

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 03:34:58 +0000

In china 水龙头 or 龙头 is "Water Dragon Head" "Dragon Head" In japan 蛇口 is "Mouth of Snake"

Carved Wooden "Hobo" Sculptures

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:46:39 +0000

The story of America's hobos is the story of America herself; many immigrants arrived with little more than their wits to rely on. Some were skilled craftsmen who simply could not find steady work, so they traveled from town to town seeking employment. As railroad tracks were laid across the land, the hobo found it easier to travel from one job to another. Of course, paying for each ride was out of the question. So hopping outbound trains became a way of life for many hobos. Americans have always been a generous people and would often provide temporary shelter or a warm meal. The hobo usually would not accept charity, but would gladly work or "sing" for his supper. A sad side to hobo life was old age; elderly hobos after years of living on the road found themselves without family and in failing health. Occasionally, an old hobo would luck upon a position as hired hand with a caring family. Although the job rarely paid more than room and board, it often meant the difference between life and death to the old hobo. ••• Rick Ferry Included with each sculpture image on this webpage are Rick's inovative "Blarney" introductions to each of his carving subjects. These stories make each sculpture extra special so be sure to read them all. To see more of Rick Ferry's wooden sculptures visit How I came to carve Hobos, The Making of a self-made Man and HOBOS IN WOOD. Verne "V-Dubya" Walrafen walrafen@••• •••gmmnut.com Original Hobo Nickel Society

Miniature Cups and Saucers

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:34:14 +0000

These are all miniature cups and saucers, not demitasse sets. The smallest have saucers about 1 3/4 inches across and cups about 3/4 inches high. The largest have saucers about 2 3/4 inches across and cups about 1 inch high.

2000-2001 Topps Heritage Basketball Cards Signed

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:34:00 +0000

This is all of the cards that I have had signed from 2001 and on. I don't know any of the dates that I required them but I do know where they were signed and possible what year.

Alice Ornaments

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:15:42 +0000

Alice in Wonderland Ornaments - all makers, all years, all characters

Books Read in 2006

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:31:01 +0000

Teapots

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:46:43 +0000

Living teapots: those I use regularly, stained. Dead teapots: D.O.A., wounded, not usable anymore. For decorative use only: not practical, unsafe glaze. Ornaments: teapot-shaped objects

Toy Airplanes: Lithographed Tin Plate

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:32:03 +0000

TOY AIRPLANES LITHOGRAPHED TIN PLATE Toy manufacturers in many countries have been producing airplanes beginning around 1905. The early examples are scarce and valuable, and before my time! Though inspired by real subjects, toys of the years through the 1930s generally are quite stylized in appearance. Although tin toy manufacture began in the United States during the nineteenth century, the most detailed and realistic examples originated in Germany and Japan after World War Two. As a rule, tin toy planes are not flying models. Although many of them date from time eras in which flying was glamorous and luxurious, they have never been as popular, neither with children nor with collectors, as are motor vehicles and trains. I purchased my first "vintage" example in 1986 and stepped up my purchases in the 1990s as I attended toy shows more frequently. My favorite, since I was quite young, is the Electra from the 1960s. It has lights on its propeller blades! These are amusing, and the battery-operated plane is quite beautiful when in action. This collection features friction-powered and battery-powered toys made primarily in Japan from 1950 through the early 1970s. Many are made entirely out of lithographed tinplate; others have some plastic parts. A fine reference book is Frederic Marchand's "Avions Jouets 1945-1970" (Paris: Editions Langlaude, 2004) All the toys pictured are from my personal collection. I hope you enjoy the many shapes and colors! The Manufacturers: Alps Shoji Aoshin Asahi Toys Bandai Daishin Daiya HTC Haji Ichimura Line Mar Toys Louis Marx Marusan Masudaya Masuya Mitsuhashi Momoya Nikko Gangu Kogyo Sanei Shin-Nichi Suzuki & Edward Takatoku Tomiyama Toys Nomura Yone-Ya Yonezawa

Nursing and Hospital Badges

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:56:59 +0000

Assorted badges and postcards relating to the history of Nursing and Hospital in the UK.

Swamp Thing Comics

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:34:11 +0000

List of Swamp Thing comics that I own.

Shitajiki (Pencilboards)

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:34:11 +0000

Turkey Craft-O-Matic

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:53:52 +0000

Remember when you were a kid and made a Thanksgiving turkey by tracing around your hand and then adding some additional feathers, two feet and a beak? Well, this collection pays homage to the fun Thanksgiving holiday tradition that is crafting friendly, iconic turkeys... while concurrently planning to devour them.

My Music

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:23:30 +0000

My music library.