Featured here are two of the prettiest Barbie’s that have been released recently. Boutique designer Christian Louboutin designs, new and never removed from mint boxes. Set includes:

• DOLLY FOREVER (Right) Barbie doll, fierce and fabulous. Dressed for oh-so-stylish photo shoot, Barbie wears a khaki safari dress with golden chain hip belt, and remarkable pink thigh high fringe boots with Louboutin signature red soles. 3 additional pairs of shoes, mini shoe boxes and sunglasses accompany the doll.

• Gold Label ANEMONE (Below) Barbie Doll, dressed to the nines in a stunning line green gown with elegant purple train. 3rd in the series designed by Louboutin.  Includes gorgeous shoes with the Louboutin red sole as shown and miniature shoe boxes. FANTASTIC display options.

These stunning Barbie’s  are offered as a set.  These are Limited Editions, sure to be completely sold out shortly.  These dolls are available in our eBay store connectibles.

Pictured to the left is a magnificent CMC Diecast Ferrari Dino 156 F1 “Sharknose” GP Italien 1961 Phil Hill Limited Edition # 2. This model was removed from the box for photographs only, never displayed New in Box. This is a classic F1 racer, and the German engineering makes it truly a work of art.

The box is in mint condition and is complete with all documentation and accessories including a small screwdriver and a CMC polishing cloth. This model was produced under license with Ferrari Spa.

Pictured on the right is the CMC Diecast Ferrari Dino 156 F1 “Sharknose” GP Deutschland 1961 Graf Berghe von Trips Limited Edition # 3.  

The 1961 Formula 1 season came up with a completely new rule type. The racing teams had to switch their engines from 2.5 to 1.5 litres. Ferrari found itself in a very good position. They had developed a V6 mid-mounted engine with a 120 degrees cylinder angle and a maximum output of 190 hp. The new 156 F1 had a very unusual front design. So pretty soon, many people gave it the nickname Sharknose. Technically and ostensibly, the 156F1 was the most successful development in 1961.

The season ended for the Scuderia with a large success but also with a disastrous tragedy. Phil Hill became the first American Formula 1 World Champion. The German Ferrari star Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips, that led the ranking for most of the season, became involved in a deadly accident in Monza. Never before joy and teariness was that close on just one day.

Annotation: It is factual that no original Ferrari 156 F1 exists in the whole world. But after months of meticulous research and contacting countless Ferrari experts, CMC was able to get all necessary data for a harmonious model development. Thanks to that kind of knowledge about the car and its famous drivers, we are in a position to accomplish this mission impossible with true-to-the-original details and the well known CMC craftsmanship and quality.

These beautiful collectibles are available in our connectibles eBay store.

We’re selling an interesting group of antique and vintage puzzles, fresh from a local collector. This listing features a hard-to-find Raphael Tuck wooden puzzle, circa 1912. Designed by artist A. Ludovici, from the Dickens Coaching Zag-Zaw 400 p series, we are offering “The Pickwickians Leave the Golden Cross for Rochester.”

Puzzle is in the original box, marked “D 14″.

• I counted 407 pieces and I believe that means it is complete, but we didn’t  assemble so cannot guarantee.
• LOTS of figural pieces, wonderful interesting shapes.
• Pieces are excellent condition; box shows wear and marks but so good to find together!
• I’ve shown a photo of this puzzle that I found on the Internet and will print off a photo copy to include when we ship.
• VERY special addition to your collection.

Please look at our other Antique Puzzles in our connectibles eBay store.

We recently found several new Lionel Diesel Locomotives that we can make available to you.  Pictured on the left is a Lionel Reading Lines GP-30 Odyssey Diesel Locomotive model 6-28216.  This great locomotive comes complete with the original manual and box.

Pictured on the right is a great looking Lionel New York Central Odyssey GP-30 Diesel Locomotive model 6-28850.  Both of these great locomotives include the following:

•     Trainmaster Command Control Equipped.
•     Odyssey System for Speed Control with On/Off Switch.
•     Two Powerful Maintenance Free Motors.
•     Railsounds with Crewtalk and Towercom.
•     Directional Lighting.
•     Electrocouplers.

These great engines are available at our eBay store connectibles.

Love big-eye Japanese fashion dolls like Blythe? The Pullip dolls by Jun Planning are not as well known, but they have a very strong Japanese style to them, and they evoke the very popular Blythe doll – sort of a Blythe granddaughter!

To all our Edward Scissorhands fans out there, Tae-yang is Pullips boyfriend! This is a Retired EDWARD SCISSOR HANDS Taeyang Pullip doll, MINT & never removed from original box. What a beauty and it is Sold Out, and no longer in production. Unique eye mechanism allows eyes to wink AND control it’s eyes by moving the pupil from side to side. I think this is one of the finest designs offered by Pullip and a highlight of any collection  Available at our eBay store connectibles.

First collaboration with 20th Century Fox and Tim Burton, and it shows! Includes:

Gloves with Scissors

Paper Ornament

Full assembled, dressed & wigged with all clothing shown.

Doll stand

We’re selling a very interesting group of vintage Tobbaciana, fresh from a local collection. Owner said they range from pre-war to 1970′s. Over 500 pieces in total, keep checking back. Great assortment, something for the beginner OR advanced collector.

Pictured on the left is a lot of three assorted mid-century tobacco vintage pipes.

• Pipe Lon made in London, England.  Brand of the pipe shop run by Lon Schwartz who was first US reseller for Preben Holm in 1967-68.
• LHS in diamond Certified Purex, Imported Briar. Silver Band.
• HALLMARK Briarcraft B (in diamond) yellow shield
• Each in very good overall condition, some wear on bit.

Pictured here is a nice Meerschaum Pioneer Pipe – genuine Block Meerschaum, smooth & carved bowl.  Excellent overall condition with some wear to bit.

We were fortunate to have participated in an estate sale at Andy Rooney’s Connecticut home a few weeks ago.  (scroll below for a picture of the house and the crowd waiting.)  This was a very special event, and gave us an opportunity to obtain some wonderful collectibles to bring to you, his loyal fans.

Rooney had 2 identical twin girls, born in 1950. At the estate sale they were offering the 2 companion PLAYPAL size dolls that each girl was given in 1954- 1955. This listing features Twin “A” doll – a Madame Alexander MARY ELLEN hard plastic 31″ large companion size walker.  Unusual MA walker doll, only offered for one year by Alexander.  Especially interesting because of the Rooney twins connection. 

Doll Details:

• Hard plastic, rooted nylon hair, sleep eyes, very lovely mouth.
• Face paint is excellent, overall condition very good with some scuff marks on paint as shown in photos.  Overall VERY clean, original hair style can use a little refreshing but still excellent.
• Stringing is loose in legs and she cannot stand on her own; we are including a doll stand.
• Outfit is not original MA but is 1950′s untagged and charming; bloomers & socks & shoes I believe are factory original. Includes a vintage ladybug pin for extra sweet detail that was placed on the top of the collar!  All clothing shows some wear (some tears on nylon socks) but the ensemble displays very nicely and is of the fifties.

The two dolls have been together for over 60 years; we have them listed separately, but it would be so excellent if bidders have interest in keeping them as a set.

Please check our eBay Store Connectibles for these dolls and other Andy Rooney collectibles.

Pictured here is a Underwood Vintage 77 Noiseless Typewriter with Original Case and Cover.    This typewriter has been stored for years in the case, which accounts for its excellent condition.

I doubt that you will find this 1930′s Underwood Noiseless in better condition, this is a real beauty.  The cover has some flaws at the corners, but is still intact with good graphics.  The case is in very good condition with two original case keys.

Pictured on the left is a Vintage Maroon LC Smith Corona Portable Typewriter with Original Case.    This typewriter has been stored for years in the case, which accounts for its excellent condition.

This is a great looking typewriter and really stands out in the maroon color. The case is also in good condition.

Many photographs and a more detailed description are included on eBay for a better evaluation of the condition.  Both of these beautiful typewriters can be found in our eBay Store Connectbiles.

We’ve just obtained a wonderful original collection of vinyl LP recordings of “The Army Hour” radio show that were broadcast during the Vietnam War in the 1960′s-70′s to the military.  Reminds me of the “Good Morning Vietnam” type of show.  Visual condition of most appears excellent.

12″ LP record album produced by the Office of the Chief of Information, Department of the Army. Each program is on one side of the 33-1/3 rpm record and runs 25 minutes and features Vietnam combat news stories & popular music of the time. Also includes the printed information describing the content for the Program Director of the show. Some are dated.

Show here is Program T-471 and Program T-472. Details:

T-471:

History of Panthathlon training. Interview with an Army soldier who was on the 1968 U.S. Olympic Team in the Panthathlon.
Music: Hawaiian War Chant, U.S. Army Band dedicated “The Spirit of Victory” to the Pentathlon, I Can’t Stop Loving You by the Surf-casters, and Steve Lawrence singing “There’ll be some Changes made.”

T-472:

Interview with a volunteer Combat Nurse serving in Vietnam.
Story of a helicopter test pilot.
Music – Until the Real Thing Comes Along, Song of the Army Nurse Corps, songs by Army Dance Band.

These are remarkable and hard to find recordings. We’re listing them one at a time.  See all of them in our eBay store: Connectibles.

Featured here is a striking and unique cup and saucer set designed by acclaimed artist Barbara Brenner circa 1991.  Produced by Rosenthal as part of their designer kunstlertasse series of limited edition cups and saucers.

Swirling wave of black and white lines encircle the cup, with a bright red circle punctuating the black saucer.

• More a work of art than a functional everyday coffee cup, elegant and lyrical!
• When originally produced 20 years ago the introductory price was approx 190 Euros, approx $250 in today’s market.
• Saucer measures 6″ x 5″, cup sits inside.
• EXCELLENT overall condition.
  

This piece is very hard to find!   See this cup and saucer and other collectible pottery in our connectibles eBay store!