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toje@optonline.net

 

WEST ISLIP  N.Y.

 

February 06, 2003

LOVE YOUR SITE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.WHEN PASSING THROUGH W.VIRGINIA THIS YEAR WE WILL STOP TO SEE THE MUSEUM.

PS IF YOU KNOW ANYBODY THAT HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE MAKING OF THE OLD HESS TOYS BY MARX PLEASE HAVE THEM CONTACT ME I HAVE LOTS OF QUESTIONS. THANK YOU

 

evanoff,tim

 

renfrew,pa

 

February 16, 2003

Please let me know when the Marx Toy convention is in Wheeling. My father was a toy designer at the Erie plant and we would like to attend. Any information can be sent to me via e mail or my mailing address is: 126 Graham Dr Renfrew, PA 16053 thanks, Tim Evanoff

 

John T. Ruffner

 

Darien Center New york

 

February 17, 2003

I would like more info on the line of Marx Pocketools,tools in miniature and the Golden Guns or Famous Firearms in miniature. There just doesn't seem to be much information around on them. I would like to know how many different ones ther were in each series and things like that.

 

MARCSTOYS

 

NJ

 

February 21, 2003

Hello, I'm looking for any info on D.Dean a toy designer whose name appears on a wide variety of Marx toys produced in the 60's and 70's. Commonly refered to as "Marxies" these fanciful creations bring inanimate objects to life as whimsical characters. David Dean's association with the Marx Toy Company gave birth to Sassy Stawberry, Marxie Mustard, Sizzie Saxophone, Munchie Melon, Marxie Mailbox, Corkie Corn, Marxie Sugar, and literally hundreds of others !! The toys were made of tin, plastic, vinyl and even plush. Some characters appeared in many different styles, sizes, and materials. They drove cars, go carts, and trains. They hopped, spun, vibrated and moved on friction motorized wheels. The almost endless variety of different Marxies makes collecting them a challenge. Some are common and are seen frequently on Ebay or at toy shows and others I have seen only once or twice since I began collecting them 10 years ago. Just when I think that I have seen them all I am surprised and delighted by a never before seen Dean/Marx creation ! Over the years I have inquired about Mr. Dean without any real results. If anyone has any information about him I would appreciate a responce. Thanks Marc

 

Robert Reed

 

Lampasas,Texas

 

February 27, 2003

Look forward to learning more about Marx Toys

 

Keith Davis

 

Chapmanville, West Virginia

 

February 28, 2003

Can't wait until you reopen for the spring season. The Marx Toy Company surely takes me back to my childhood -- and the carefree days of Johnny West, Jane West, Thunderbolt, Chief Cherokee, Sgt. Maddox, General Custer, and all the rest of the action figures.

 

MIKE STUBBS

 

PLANO, TEXAS

 

April 04, 2003

Dear Sirs: I have just visited your web site for the first time and it has brought back many memories for me. I had several of the Marx playsets from the 1950's and 1960's as a child and still have a few of them. Some are minus a few pieces and I am attempting to replace those missing items. Any information you could send me about the best way to go about it would be greatly appreciated. Once again my name is Mike Stubbs 1804 Crooked Lane Plano, TX 75023. Thanks so much and have a great day. Visiting your site has made my day.

 

DIANE TONDO

 

IMPERIAL PA

 

April 06, 2003

TWILA WILSON (my mother) and FAYE BROWN (my aunt) worked at Marx's. I grew up playing with the toys that are displayed among these pages. I can't wait to get down and take a look around the museum. I still have some of the toys. Thanks for taking the time and energy to open this museum. Diane

Wade Pritchard

 

Hiroshima Japan

 

May 31, 2003

Thanks for a great site. My brother and I had several Marx toys as children. They included Big loo and Rock 'em sock 'em robots.

 

David W Tarmin

 

Norristown Pa, 19401

 

May 31, 2003

Hello my name is Dave, and Im very Pleased to know there is a museum for marx toys. I would love to visit the museum some day. Looking at all the toys marx produced over the years sure bring back memories of growing up in the 60s. I was born April of 1961 and I remember growing up in the 1960s with my sister. I remember all the great toys we had especially Marx toys from 1964 thru 1969 that my sister and I had and played with over the years. I remember what Christmas was like back then, waking up and running down stairs in excitement to see the Christmas tree lit up in beautiful Blue lights and glass balls and tinsel draped over the entire tree. surrounded by gifts,I still hold that tradition. I remember how excited we both were opening our gifts and seeing all the great toys, including Marx of that year. the best Marx toy I recieved on Christmas of 1964 was the Marx Big Bruiser Super Highway tow truck! that was my favorite marx toy.Our parents always made sure that we both had a very nice and memorable Christmas that went by each year. we were both fortunate to have parents that always went that extra mile from decorating the tree just rite and my father making sure he had all his trains up and running by Christmas morning. I thank both my parents and Marx toys for all the great memories. and a special thanks to the Marx toy museum for the preservation of the great Marx toys they have on display. hopefully Ill get a chance to pay a visit to the museum some day soon.

 

Jim Smith

 

Rittman, Ohio

 

June 21, 2003

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!!!!!! i grew up in the late 50;s and the 60;s and all my best loved toys were from MARX!i collect MARX trains that i had as a kid.i also liked my service station sets.this is a great web site; good luck and may the MARX toys live in our hearts forever! hope to see ya this summer.

 

Chuck Shettle

 

Baltimore,MD

 

June 22, 2003

See you next time I'm in the area!!

 

Tamara DeGenova

 

Lake City, fl

 

August 01, 2003

wow it was relaly freat to see some the olf toys we used to play with. I was born in Bellaire, ohio and my grandmother worked at marx toys in wheeling. Needsless to say every christmas was a "Marx " christmas. I have been surching for a happy and nappy doll set.If you know any way i can purchase one please let me know.

thanks for the memories

 

Jay Carollo

 

Marshalltown, IA

 

September 01, 2003

Kudos on the museum and site. Many years ago while living in upper Westchester NY, my Mother's maiden Aunt lived in NYC. She always had my Mom bring my brother and I to the city for a lunch or dinner and the opportunity to go to F.A.O. Schwarz toy store to get a 'little reward' for being good kids. At Christmas and Birthdays the choices were unlimted. I do remember getting the Marx Shooting Gallery, several different playsets, but probably remember most the "Super Highway Service" toy tow truck that each of us had. These ran on batteries and this of course was before rechargeables or alkaline! We drove my folks batty, by pulling the window shades so we could use the lights on this neat toy. My favorite thru all the years was a green steel trash truck-and I have no idea why??

 

Ed & Tanya

 

Ligonier PA

 

September 06, 2003

It was well worth the two hour drive!!!! Will be back.

Thanks for taking the time to start the Marx Museum

 

Marvin Wilson

 

Martinsburg WV 25401

 

September 15, 2003

Information looks great. It is good someone takes the initiative to hold on to some of WV history, even in the toy line. Do plan to visit this Museum in the near future.

 

Terry

 

Omaha,NE

 

September 22, 2003

I want my toys back! I wondered who stole them.Anyway, not too long ago I was in a local mom&pop drug store and saw in their small toy section bags of plastic "cowboys and indians." The figures looked like those from an old Marx set of wild west figures. Even the positions of the figures were familiar. In one bag of "indians" I saw a WWII soldier. An obvious mix up, but I recognized the WWII figure too as an old Marx toy. Ah, youth, where is thy sting?

Terry

 

Pamela Guthrie Simpson

 

Santa Rosa, CA

 

October 04, 2003

My grandson came across this website and he loved it. I checked to see what he had found and couldn't believe that there was now this wonderful museum. I was born and raised in Glen Dale, and my uncle, Jim Chambers, worked at Marx Toys as a designer in the 50's. Hopefully we will be able to visit one day!

 

Mark Lewis

 

Blacksburg, Va

 

October 05, 2003

Thank you for starting the museum. I have been a Maarx fan since my childhood. I am a 33 yr. old investment conssultant that has refused to grow up. My first Marx plaayset was the fort appache then the guns of naverone (spelling). I would like to plan a trip for my wife and myself to Glen Dale soon. It looks as if it would be quite a drive from Blacksburg. I have driven from Blacksburg to Morgantown for VT vs WV games in the past. Any sugestions on how where to stay and eat? I was tinking of making it a long weekend.

Thank you, Mark Lewis

 

jim barbaro

 

ststen island n.y. 10306

 

October 10, 2003

just loved marx toys growing up in the 50"s. have collected some of my own. i have a great garloo , george the drummer, and others. hope to get over that way some day. stay young ! jim b.

 

Wayne Schmidt

 

Fergus Falls, MN

 

October 21, 2003

Just read article about the museum in Country Discoveries. I have many toy farm sets (including the one shown in the magazine and on your web page}. I have searched the Internet in the past trying to find the Marx Company without success so was very pleased to get your address from the magazine article.

 

charles

 

lakeland fl

 

October 22, 2003

I worked at Marx Toys from 1973 untill closing 1i 1979 its a real shame that toys like we use to make are not made anymore our children are missing the things we enjoyed because of poor British Management We lasted through the greate depression with good management

 

charles

 

lakeland fl

 

October 22, 2003

I worked at Marx Toys from 1973 untill closing it 1979 its a real shame that toys like we use to make are not made anymore our children are missing the things we enjoyed because of poor British Management We lasted through the greate depression with good management

 

charles

 

lakeland fl

 

October 22, 2003

I worked at Marx Toys from 1973 untill closing it 1979 its a real shame that toys like we use to make are not made anymore our children are missing the things we enjoyed because of poor British Management We lasted through the greate depression with good management

 

rick & cody sassaman

 

tamaqua  pa

 

October 26, 2003

 

Pablo Montemurro

 

Buenos Aires - Argentina

 

October 31, 2003

Congratulations! Great museum!! Nice items and photos. Regards, Pablo

 

Sharon Lee Gates

 

Apopka, FL

 

November 06, 2003

Your website does not at all do your museum justice. I can't see where you published the David Fattaleh photos from West Virginia magaizine, showing the Big Wheel, The Rock'Em-Sock 'Em Robots. The article by Jamie Fenske with these pictures, defintely needs to be added! The content of the website needs to be increased greatly, if you would like to have more people visit because of it. Please do that! Thanks!

 

 

 

November 15, 2003

 

W B Holmes

 

Burke, VA

 

November 15, 2003

Good site. Needs more photos!

 

Dave

 

Aberdeen, MD

 

November 25, 2003

I am a big Fan Of BOTW. I found you on Ebay. Thanks for sharing your cool Toys Chesapeakehamstery@juno.com

 

Jim

 

 

December 02, 2003

 

James E. Trever

 

New Bern, NC 28562

 

December 02, 2003

Francis: Finally got around to checking out some of your recent auctions and this site. Good to be in touch! Jim

 

kevin kinslow

 

browns mills, new jersey

 

December 09, 2003

Was looking through some things of my Aunts and came across a Parrot. The eyes light up and you can record short messages, the wings also flap. It needs a little work and would like some information on how to get it working again. kev_kinslow@hotmail.com

 

mugu

 

lome

 

December 12, 2003

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RANDALL HARDESTY

 

JACKSON CENTER PA

 

December 15, 2003

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!