- Roger Brady
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- Morgantown, WV
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- March 24, 2005
I love the site and all the information you provide. I
can't believe how many of these toys I had as a child. I
will definitely be making a trip to the museum in the
spring.
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- Paul Hartling
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- Hurricane,WV
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- March 27, 2005
I am a native of West Virginia and did not know of your
Museum. My wife and I plan on visiting you this spring.
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- Collin McLaughlin II
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- Flatwoods,Kentucky
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- March 28, 2005
I heard about this site on a kids news show on channel 13
out of Huntington.I'm very pleased and impressed what your
community is doing to show to the generations of those who
couldn't enjoy Marx products what Marx was all about.I hope
soon to bring my wife and kids to visit your museum and
surrounding sites.Thanks for the memories !!
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- April 04, 2005
- Vance Koretos
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- Lisle, IL
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- April 04, 2005
Great site I would love to visit the museum someday. I
hope you can keep it going great stuff and memories!
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- RAY STONE
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- NORTH DAKOTA
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- April 13, 2005
Thanks for the GREAT tour and all the information about
Marx Toys. It was really " A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE " thanks
!! Ray and Linda
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- Dave Edward
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- Columbus Ohio
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- April 17, 2005
WE will be making a trip to your Marx Museum in the next
few weeks. My wife and I grew up with Marx toys and we
wanted to show our children the toys we played with. We seen
the Marx Museum on the John Ratzenberger show " MADE IN
AMERICA " on the travel channel.
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- Mark
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- Raleigh, North Carolina
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- April 22, 2005
We received our Antique Toy World publication today and
that was a nice article about your museum. A WALK DOWN
MEMORY LANE @ THE OFFICIAL MARX TOY MUSEUM in Glen Dale WV.
We will be making a trip to York Pa very soon and we will
make it a point to stop in for a visit. We also saw you on
the Travel Channel. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!
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- Laurie Winters
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- Cameron WV
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- April 23, 2005
Like many of you, as a child growing up in the 70's I
played with my share of Marx Toys, never realizing the long
term value, both sentimental and monetary of these
playthings. My Marx toys are long gone, but thanks to your
museum the memories will live forever. My husband was a long
time employee of Marx during the 1970's and was there when
the plant closed down. It is comforting to know he had a
hand in producing the toys that I enjoyed so much. His name
is John "PZ" Winters, and he has many memories of his time
at the Marx plant. Bless you and good luck with the museum.
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- Gary Ganoe
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- Weirton,W.V.
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- April 23, 2005
Still a great place to stop and see. It's simply amazing!
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- Ian L. Shapiro
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- Toronto, Canada
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- April 25, 2005
Spectacular! Need more Pictures! I collect the Marx
Disneyland #5995 and #4368 sets. I am helping Rusty Kern
with his next issue of Playset Magazine, on these two Marx
Playsets. Wish I could visit the Museum. HUGE Marx fan.
Regards, Ian ian_shapiro2@hotmail.com
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- Gordon and Rina LaBelle
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- St. Paul MN
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- April 30, 2005
We love this site and hope to visit the museum sometime
soon..
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- john jordan
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- charlestown ind.
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- May 01, 2005
i like the marx toys i play with them in the 70's
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- Richard S. Landry
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- New Iberia, Louisiana
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- May 06, 2005
Thanks again Jason, your info was great. I bought a
playset mag. and it almost brought me to tears. I'm looking
forward to purchasing a Civil War playset. Richard S. Landry
- RANDALL R HARDESTY
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- JACKSON CENTER PA
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- June 15, 2005
SUPER!!
- James Henry
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- Union City, IN
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- July 16, 2005
I have loved the Johnny West toys ever since I was a
kid. My grandfather would take me to a King's True Value
store of all places to buy them for me. I remember just
like it was yesterday. The toys were kept down in the
basement and one whole wall was all the Best of the West
figures. I loved them then and I love them now. I hope
to one day visit your museum. It looks wonderful. I have
talked with Tom Heaton various times over my years of
collecting and he is truly one of the leaders in the
Vintage Marx Community. Keep up the great work. James
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- Robin Kizis
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- East Branch, New York
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- August 14, 2005
Hello all, what a blast from the past, however, do
you also have any of the "Girls" toys (i.e. the Vanity
or the Buffet)? I had the vanity with the Styrofoam seat
and always wanted the Buffet. I have started to collect
the tin litho doll houses (and actually obtained one of
them when I pruchased my country home and found one in
the attic). Thank you, Robin Kizis East Branch, NY
rkizis1@frontiernet.net
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- John Scott
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- Columbus, Ohio
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- September 18, 2005
My Grandma used to work for Marx Toys and I have three of
the blue plastic Disney figurines that she personally made
while there. My Dad told me about the museum and that you
have some pictures with my Grandma in them. I plan on making
a visit to the museum as soon as possible. Thank you for
making it possible for so many people to relive memories.
God Bless!
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- Ann
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- st joseph, mo
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- October 01, 2005
Looking through the pics bought back so many precious
memories esp of bithdays which included a marx doll house.
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- richard irwin
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- magate fl.
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- October 11, 2005
In the i960 and 1970 i worked at the New York office for
a great man named Cliff Freeland who was the art director
and man friday for MR Marx I spent maney great years working
with both Mr Marx and his brother. There is a tone of
history and some great stories that can be told. back in
the60 and the 70 ther was no better place to work then at
200rd fifth ave.Some days i wish i could go back in time and
meet the marx boys again Build the displays for the dept
stores work with all the venders and meet all the famous
people that came up to the office. thats a another storie
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- cruzan
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- lacey,wa
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- October 13, 2005
so very cool i remember some of this from my childhood
65-74' ish...so cool man....thanks
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- James Setterholm
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- Laguna Beach CA
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- October 15, 2005
I came across an article by Tim Forbes in American
Heritage magazine, and there was a full color photograph of
the Blue and Grey Battle Set. I wanted to cry. As a boy in
the early 60's, I collected the Civil War, Alamo, Fort
Apache, and WWII box sets. I spent countless hours designing
battle scenes. These were my favorite "toys" of all time. It
has been many years since I've even seen them. My misguided
mother threw them all out after I became a teenager. I found
your website surfing through Google and Marx toys. I just
want to thank you for sharing the wonderful photographs of
my old friends. Of couse, now I want to find the Civil War
and Alamo sets to own once again, so wish me luck. Next time
I am traveling across the country, I will be sure to stop by
your fantastic museum. Thanks again for the wonderful
memories. A 52 year old boy
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- Steve Jones
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- Pgh, PA
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- December 06, 2005
Just dropping you a thanks for putting this together. I
came upon it while doing some research on Marx Dollhouses.
My wife was a child model for a Marx Dollhouse when she was
about 6 years old. I am having some difficulty in locating
one to give to her as a gift. I part of the box with her
picture on it, but would like to get the hole box and
dollhouse in reasonable condition.....maybe! Since
Pittsburgh is not that far, I thought I might take a ride to
see the Museum soon. I think our kids would think it was
cool to see the toys that Mom and Dad played with when we
were their age. My son would probably think it was stupid,
"Where is the game plug,remote control, or special effects?"
Kids have lost the imagination that we had. Anyway thanks.
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- Cheryl Malone
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- Morgantown, WV
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- December 15, 2005
I just found out about the museum and couldn't be more
excited. I'm planning to make a trip in April to enjoy a
coke and check out the toys. I've been a toy collector for a
long time and recognized some of the toys in the pictures.
They bring back memories for not only me but my grown son
also. He still has his western toys. Can't wait to see
everything.
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- DONALD WARTH
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- HARTFORD WV
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- March 27, 2006
HI I AM 43 YRS OLD & ALWAYS ENJOYED MARX TOYS,I HAVE A
MARX ELECTRIC TOY TRAIN SET THAT MY PARENTS BOUGHT FOR ME ON
CHRISTMAS 1964,I WAS 2YRS OLD AT THE TIME BUT REMEMBER IT
JUST LIKE YESTERDAY,MY SISTER WAS 6MONTHS AT THE TIME,IT WAS
CHRISTMAS EVE 1964,ME & MY SISTER SETTING ON THE COUCH
WATCHING MY DAD& GRANDPA SETTING UP MY TRAIN SET& PLAYING
LIKE TWO CHILDREN,WISH I COULD GO BACK, THANKS MARX FOR THE
GREAT TOYS & YEARS
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- william j gordon
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- grove city, oh
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- April 02, 2006
thank you for the musuem that showcases not only toys but
those who worked to make them. my grandfather was an
employee with marx toys and of course i had many dibs on the
current products. we grew up in mcmechen and living so far
away it is nice to be able to visit and relive memories such
as this. once again , thank you.
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- Jim Haines
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- Billerica, MA
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- April 13, 2006
GREAT SITE! It brings back so many memories of the toys I
played with back in the early 1970s, esp. The Best Of The
West Actin Figures. I still have mine, but the boxes are
long gone. I hope I can visit the museum some day.
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- Dale & Peggy Kerkman
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- Kansasville WI
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- May 16, 2006
We visited this wonderful museum on May 6, 2006. What a
treat it is to any Marx fans! The staff is very informative
and helpful. Mr. Turner, himself came into the museum and
shared his wealth of knowledge with us. We ended up spending
about 3 hours there and had pictures taken with Mr. Turner
in front of his replica western town. If you are at all a
Marx fan and considering visiting this terrific place - by
all means GO! You will enjoy every moment! Thanks again for
keeping these memories fresh!
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- DIANE
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- FLORENCE ALABAMA
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- May 27, 2006
I LOVE this website!! I hope you continue to show MORE
photos and share everything MARX with those of us who can
not possibly travel to Virginia to see what you have in
person... It means SO much. Thank you for sharing with us!!
;-) ~DIANE~
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- dennis mc loughlin
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- new york
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- May 29, 2006
I was thrilled with your website. WOW, it took me back to
the early six- ties when I was a boy growing up in the
Bronx. I was the owner of MOON BASE, My favorite playset, I
also had the Untouchables. I had other toys like the
flintstones, Top Cat cartoons figures! Sorry to say, we
moved and I had to throw them all out.If I am not wrong, the
playsets we Ten dollars each. My father worked for the city
and earned $59 a week. He thought they were a waste of
money. We lived near Yankee Statium and he thought it was a
waste of money to watch a baseball game when you could see
it on T.V. Thank you for the great memories.
Mark Johnson
Reynoldsburg,
OH
July 06, 2006
I am the son of Phillip Delbert
from Martin's Ferry, OH who worked at Marx toys. I am told
that he was the last one to leave the factory and put the
pad lock on the door when it closed. Would love to visit and
bring him along someday if his health permits.
Tracy L. LaRue
Mentor, Ohio
July 08, 2006
Francis Sigler 'Junior' was my
grandfather,
and Betty my grandmother. It was nice
to see my Grandfather in the pics, he was always
happy when he talked about his years at Marx. I appreciate
the article and the kind words about
my Granparents. Grandma always did have a hard
time tying my shoes when I was little due to
her
missing part
of her index finger (just a fun family fact). Thanks
again. -Tracy
Lisa Furlong
Chesapeake, VA
July 17, 2006
I'm coming "home" for a visit and am so excited to be
able to come and see the museum! I grew up in Moundsville
and my Grandmother used to paint the horses and Big Wheels
for Marx Toy Factory. I might just see a horse or Big Wheel
that she touched when I visit --- she's been gone now for
over 22 years. Thanks for what you do.
Dolores Jimerson
Portland, OR
August 05, 2006
Thank you for the warm memories as I went through your
site. My father Alfred "Chief" Jimerson (the only American
Indian working at the shop back then) worked at Marx in
Erie, Pa for 20 years. My parents met because my mom would
be hanging laundry in her back yard that faced the shop
windows where my dad would be smiling at her. I have so many
fond memories of Marx aka Monkey Works since the factory
made those monkies with the red/white checked pants. Dad
died when he was 48. Most of his friends who worked with him
have since passed on, however I recall how much fun it was
to go see Daddy at work. My father encouraged me to become a
machinist saying there would always be a job for me. I
traded in my machinist certification to become a social
worker. The only toy I still have from back then is my Sam
Cobra. Funny how I ended up with this only because my family
could not afford to buy me a Ken doll! My parents always
said how Marx did not pay much, but the fun made up for it.
Thank you, Dolores
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- george morgan
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- wooton KY
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- February 26, 2007
Its great to see that someone still cares about the toys
I had when I was a child I played with Marx toys and loved
them and still do thank you for the trip down memory lane.
Wish I still had my silver knight one of the best and well
loved toys I ever had thank you
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- Ed and Mary Richards
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- Moundsville WV
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- February 27, 2007
Beautiful Display
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- Rob Amos
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- Chesterfield, UK
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- March 10, 2007
Hi, I thought that your website was fantastic - made me
want to visit.
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- Jim Jacobs
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- Traverse City, MI
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- March 13, 2007
Nice website, really enjoyed looking at your great
collection.
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- richard miller
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- live oak, florida
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- March 15, 2007
my mom and dad worked at marx, glendale late 30s- 40 ...
then in the defence plant..... i still have my train set in
the original box and other toys..... we lived in shadyside
... i had a polka band ''vagabonds'' and played all over the
area in late 40's hope to visit you all soon....had my first
plane ride at the airport ...still an aircraft inspector but
retired ...
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- Barbara
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- Fredericksburg, Va
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- April 29, 2007
What a great website! I have many Marx toys which my
husband collected. I can't wait to visit the museum.
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- Carla Busch
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- Boring Ore. 97009
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- May 17, 2007
I have a Marx remote controlled Electric Train Set with
Steam type Locomotive and Automatic Coupler. It is still in
the original box with the transformer. It still works!! I
recieved it as a Christmas gift when I was about 5 years
old. I amd now 62. I have all the cars that came with it and
paperwork. Is it valuable?
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- Wilson F. Gartner
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- Chesapeake City, MD
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- June 07, 2007
I was the kid on the block, 1947, that had a Marx train.
Ran it so much that I had to get a replacement motor.
Although it wasn't as "pretty" as a Lionel, it ran and it
ran all the time. It was a #999 I think my oldest son has it
in Texas. If I am in the neighborhood, I drop in. Wilson
Gartner, gartnewf@yahoo.com
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- Marshall Spalding
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- Reynoldsburg, Ohio
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- June 11, 2007
I stp[[ed by the Kruger Street Toy and train Museum and
the tour they gave did nothing but tell me all about Marz
toys. I played with many of them as a child and wnat to come
to the events this weekend. I could really get into being a
child again, now that I have grandsons. Please add me to any
mailing list or e-mail list
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- Brenda
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- Havana IL
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- June 25, 2007
Trying to find a value of the Marx Mobile circa 1955. It
is in excellent condition other than missing 2 of the knobs
in front. My email is circuitcourt@grics.net Thanks!
- Donald Ray Hall
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- Hope, Arkansas 71801
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- July 05, 2007
Hey, I really enjoyed seeing the museum and the website.
I have 2 Marx Coca Cola Trucks. And I really enjoyed seeing
where they were from. They are my favorite toy Trucks.
Thanks, Donald R. Hall
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- Hank Walker
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- Ripley, Tennesee
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- July 06, 2007
Loved the site. Wondering about the history behind the
Popeye and Olive Oil wind up toy. I notice on your site she
is sitting on a box of dynamite and I've seen other toys
where she was sitting on a box of spinach. Is there a story
behind the two different boxes?
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- shena12@aol.com
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- Ponte Vedra Beach Fl
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- July 12, 2007
I have known of Marx toys since the early fifties. My
sister in law's father was a artist for marx toys in Newark
New Jersey and died on the way to work in the early 50's she
has the entire family on the look out of anything we can
find. she has some amazing marx things in her home. It has
been wonderful finding this web page tonight. Sheila Roebig
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- W.D. Andres
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- Indep. KS.
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- July 15, 2007
I found your site helpful in remembering the name of
"pinto the pony" I still have the one I put many miles on
when I was a kid.I also enjoyed seeing the other marx toys
my brothers and I had.Thank you
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- Arthur Longo
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- Port Charlotte, Florida
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- July 16, 2007
I very much enjoyed visiting your website, but I look
much more forward to visiting the museum in person very
soon! I'm very excited about seeing first hand just how many
of my childhood toys were made by Marx. From what I can see
so far, my childhood was mostly a Marx Toys childhood. Great
memories! Thanks.
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- Brian Fink
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- Minooka Illinois
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- July 27, 2007
From my first Fort Apache playset when I was six years
old to my latest Battleground playset at 49 years old...Marx
has been a great friend.
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- Kris Hellemann
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- Blanchester, Ohio
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- August 01, 2007
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- James&Ilse Mason Jr.
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- South Bend, Indiana
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- August 26, 2007
My Wife, Ilse and I visited the museum in September, 2004
while attending my 50th High School reunion from Moundsville
High School. We enjoyed our visit very much and it brought
back a lot of old memories. My Uncle Ed Burton worked at the
Glen Dale plant as long as I can remember until they closed.
He used to bring me and my sister toys from there and when
we returned from Army duty in Germany in 1966 he gave my
daughter a doll house from Marx for Christmas. I guess there
is a flea market occupying the place now. Wish Lois Marx was
still around, I know he brought a lot of joy to a whole lot
of kids. Jim & Ilse Mason
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- Araceli Allala
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- Huntington Park, CA
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- September 05, 2007
hHis is a great website, I recently bought a Stutz Bear
Cat (early 1960) and I wanted information, I was able to
find the car now i will look for more information on the car
thanks Bye, Bye Araceli
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- Pam Gibel
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- North Royalton, OH
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- September 08, 2007
My cousins and myself are going to be visiting the Erie
area in a couple of weeks and I found you are one of the
"nearby point of interest" for the area we will be visiting.
I would like to make your museum one of my stops! Looking
forward to it.
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- Karen Grubber
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- Arlington, Virginia
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- September 17, 2007
What a wonderful website! Best wishes for the success of
your museum.
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- Joyce (Marx) Adams
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- Pickerington, Oh
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- September 30, 2007
I grew up in Bellaire, Ohio & with Marx for my last name
I always dreamed of being a part of the Marx toy factory. My
next door neighbor worked at Marx & I rec'd a lot of the
toys from Her. This would be a wonderful trip to make in the
near future. Thanks!
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- Dick Graphos
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- Appleton WI
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- October 17, 2007
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- Cindy Campbell
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- Catlett, VA
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- October 25, 2007
I think I have a 50's metal Marx Doll House. I was
researching for information and stumbled upon your museum
website. I look forward to visiting your museum with my
family.
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- Gina Crowder
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- New Palestine, IN
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- October 27, 2007
Your website is great
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- Archie Munroe
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- Halifax, N.S. Canada
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- October 30, 2007
Hi: This site is wonderful. I was born in 1950 and I can
still clearly remember the Marx toys that I had received
from Santa and for birthdays. The farm set and Fort Apachie
are featured on this site. There was also a fire station
with truchs and a garage with cars, and many more. Archie
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- Chris Henry
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- Woodstock, New Brunswick
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- November 06, 2007
Thanks for bringing back some memories,it good seeing the
things I remembered once again as a very young boy I think
your museum is great.
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- Anthony Fiorilli
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- Vernon, NY
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- November 09, 2007
My dad grew up in wheeling and told me about the "big
wheel" and the fun he and his buddies used to have on them.
I can't wait to visit wheeling again to see the museum, have
some good old colman's fish and Decarlos pizza.
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- Katrina Kostes
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- Staten Island new York
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- November 22, 2007
AM TRYING TO PURCHASE OPERATION MOON BASE FOR MY BROYHER.
IT WAS HIS ABSOLUTE FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD AND I AM TRYING
TO RECAPTURE THIS PIECE OF HIS YOUTH FOR A VERY SPECIAL
PRESENT CAN YOU HELP ME??? kkostes@yahoo.com
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- Karla Thomas
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- Hoover, AL
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- December 12, 2007
I didn't know something like this existed. This is
wonderful. I wish you would show more upclose pictures of
the Farm Sets though. I had one when I was a kid and one day
when I was in my 20's my mom cleaned out the attic and the
set was gone forever. I begged her to hunt down the person
that helped her, and I did get just the barn back. I'm 49
now and I still love my barn. I miss the animals & plants!
The Farm Set left a lasting impression. I've always wanted
to marry a farmer... I wish I would have known about your
sale but I'm disabled and would not have been able to come
to w.va anyway. but maybe I could have got some animals for
my barn. Oh well. Keep up the good work and MORE PHOTOS!
Photos of everything! Please!
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- john eddy
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- columbus ohio
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- December 15, 2007
i worked at marx co. in the summer of 1968 and after i
graduated high school went in the air force and came back
again until april if 1975 My father Hugh Eddy was a forman
in the shipping dept were he retired from
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- Shari Wilson
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- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- December 25, 2007
My father has the busy bridge and King Kong, these were
his favorite childhood toys because he still has them,
Thanks for giving my Father wonderful memories, he is 77
years old, Thanks Shari
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- Susan Weber
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- Harpers Ferry, WV
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- January 10, 2008
What a trip down memory lane. I had many of these toys as
a child but Tony the Pony was my all time favorite. My
childhood friend and I still remember riding Tony the Pony
round and round in my basement. It was such a treat to see a
picture of it. I would love to make the trip out to your
museum one day.
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- Belinda Davis
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- Hope Mills, North Carolina
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- January 20, 2008
I owned a Disneyland Playset in 1961. I have been trying
to learn if even a picture might exist of the set. Because
Marx manufactured so many playsets, I wonder if you
manufactured the one I am seeking. It included character
figures and the Matterhorn. Hope you can help. Thanks,
Belinda
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- Casey Ray Watts
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- Morgantown, WV
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- January 23, 2008
What a great website! Congrats on a gorgeous baby girl.
And an awesome name too...Maggie. Kendra & I recently
welcomed a perfect little girl as well. Look for an e-mail
featuring Allie Elizabeth Watts. I thank my Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, for your healthy little lady. Enjoy your new
blessing. Sincerely, Casey, Kendra, & Allie Watts
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- lokelani shim
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- watauga tx
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- January 24, 2008
I'm trying to find out how much an all state sears
electric train set 9625 from the 1950-1960 by the louis marx
company in New York in mint condition would go for now.
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- Steven Silverman
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- Philadelphia PA
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- March 07, 2008
The website is rather interesting. I would like
information on U. S. Navy sailors that are powder blue in
color. Even in the 1960s, I never saw them in stores. I only
saw them under Christmas trees or in a fellow classmate's
display.
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- Carol Storey
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- Columbia, Tennessee
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- March 28, 2008
Love the website. I just acquired a Dodge City that I am
doing research on to find out if it was the Wyatt Earp or
the Gunsmoke. I did not receive the figures with the city so
I don't know if you will be able to identify without them. I
am going to keep searching and have really enjoyed reading
the Marx history you are sharing. Thanks, Carol
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