Group D

(look through these makers if you haven't found your toy among the listed makers)

by Richard Mueller Jr.

Ideal Toy Co.
Felix 11"L x 6"H x 2.5"W	Popeye 11.1"L x 11.5"H x 2.5"W	Ideal-Pinocchio 1940 8"H $150 - $200
1954 Advertisement Billy & Ruth Catalog Page	1954 Advertisement Billy & Ruth Catalog Page 32	1954 Advertisement Billy & Ruth Catalog Page 10	1954 Advertisement Billy & Ruth Catalog Page 9

Intra Toy Corporation Newark, New Jersey Estimated 1940’s We were unable to locate information about this company. The metal and wood designs of these toys are similar to toys made in the late 1930’s and early 1950’s, so we estimate they were produced in the 1940’s. Because of the number of pull toys that we found produced by this company, we felt that we should include some examples of their designs.
Rabbit Magic Estimated 1946 13”L x 11.25”H x 3.5”W $120 - $160	Bunny Cowboy Estimated 1946 10.5”L x 10”H x 4”W $120 - $160	Rabbit Estimated 1946 9.5"L x 9.5"H x 3.5"W $120 - $160	Duck Estimated 1946 10”L x 10”H x 4”W $80 - $110
Clown Estimated 1946 8.5”L x 9”H x 4”W $90 - $120	Elephant Estimated 1946 12"L x 10"H x 3.25"W $120 - $160	Dog Cart Estimated 1946 12.5”L x 10”H x 4.5”W $80 - $11	Pig Cart Estimated 1946 10.5”L x 10”H x 4”W $80 - $110
Dog Drummer Estimated 1946 8.75”L x 8.25”H x 3.75”W $80 - $110

J. Donald Biever, Inc. A.K.A. Circus Parade Toys Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Estimated 1940’s -1950’s The first reference we could find to J. Donald Biever was in 1944, when they advertised they were working with woodworkers to bring wooden toys to children during World War II. Included in this line is a five-toy pull toy set called “Circus Parade”. This copyrighted line featured walking action and the full color of silk screening. In 1946, they introduced a cart with either blocks or a variety of Easter subjects. These toys will be marked with the Circus Parade TradeMark. The last reference we could find was in 1951 when they started using plastic in their toys.
Whirl-A-Block 1944 8.8"L x 4.75"H x 2.8"W $15 - $20	Whirl-A-Block Cart 1944 Ad $45 - $60	Merry-Go-Round Wagon #6 1945 Ad $120 - $160	Ferris Wheel Cart 1945 Ad $120 - $160
Crazy Jalopy #8 1945 Ad $90 - $120	Biever Circus Parade 1944 Ad $240-$320	1951 Advertisement Toy Values Range from $45 - $60

Jacrim Manufacturing Company Boston, Massachusetts 1922 – 1934 Founders: Charles H. Jackson, Arthur L. Jackson and Chester A. Rimmer Jacrim Manufacturing Company was founded in 1922 in Malden, Massachusetts to produce metal products. Founders Arthur Jackson and Chester Rimmer both studied naval architecture at MIT and were 1921 graduates. With the backing of Arthur’s Uncle Charles Jackson and Chester Rimmer’s Uncles David and John Rimmer, both officers for the company, the two began producing wooden ships and sailboats that were as well-crafted as their full-sized counterparts. The Jacrim product line would grow beyond the “Seaworthy Boats” to also include “Flying Yankee” motor boats; “Ride ‘Em wagons and carts; wooden forts; and “Tom Thumb” ships, vehicles and trains. By 1926 Charles Jackson and David and John Rimmer were no longer with the company. Isadore and Benjamin Marks were now President and Secretary, respectively, of Jacrim Manufacturing. The Marks brothers had been in the toy business since 1911 with the Marks Brothers Company. In 1919 the brothers were founding members of Keystone Manufacturing Company, another Boston toy company. By 1928 all three companies were producing toys from one location at 288 A Street, Boston. Jacrim Manufacturing would continue to produce toys under its own name until it was merged into Keystone Manufacturing Company, and the Jacrim Manufacturing Company was legally dissolved in 1934. Keystone Manufacturing’s boat products were known as the “Jacrim” line through 1934. At this time the ships went from largely hand-made to machine cut parts. Chester Rimmer, the last of the founders of Jacrim, would continue on with Keystone until his retirement in 1958. Derrick Clow collectingkeystone.com
Correspondence, Keystone Mar. 26th 1934	Jacrim Tom Thumb Engine	Jacrim Tom Thumb Train	Jacrim Tom Thumb Tug (12in x 3.75in x 4.75in)
Tom Thumb Battleship

James Industries, Incorporated A.K.A. James Spring & Wire Company Slinky James Slinky Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania 1945 -1956 – James Spring & Wire Company 1956 -1998 – James Industries, Incorporated Richard James, a naval engineer, was trying to design a meter that would monitor horsepower on naval battleships when he dropped one of the springs and it kept moving. He went home and told his wife, Betty, “I think I can make a toy out of this.” Richard spent the next two years trying to find the best steel coil to make his new toy. In 1945, the new toy was premiered at the American Toy Fair. With only $500, they founded James Spring & Wire Company. In 1956, the name was changed to James Industries. Richard left the business in 1963 leaving Betty to take over the CEO position. Over the years, Betty has changed from the blue-black Swedish steel to a silver colored American metal. In 1998, the Slinky brand was sold to Poof Toys. Betty James was inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame in 2001. The name “Slinky” is a Swedish word meaning traespiral – sleek or sinuous. Another company was also producing “spring” toys at the time, Wilkening Manufacturing Company, see their chapter for further information. We currently show only a small number of the many toys produced under the Slinky brand name. Over time, it is expected that this website page will grow in the number of slinky toys displayed.
Slinky Soldiers 1957 7.5"L x 6.5"H x 4"W $45 - $60	Slinky Kitten Estimated 1956 6.5”L x 4”H x 3”W $30 - $40; $50 with box	Slinky Snail Estimated 1960 9.75”L x 5.5”H x 4”W $30 - $40; $50 with box	Susie the Slinky Worm #250 c. 1956 6”L x 3”H x 3.25”W $18 - $24
Slinky Handcar #400 1957 7.5”L x 6.5”H x 4”W $45 - $60	Slinky Train c. 1954 $30 - $40 $50 with box	Slinky Bucko c. 1956 $30 - $40	Slinky Dog 1957 $18 - $24
1955 Advertisement Billy & Ruth Catalog Page	1957 Flyer Additional toys: Slinky Soldiers $45 - $60 Slinky Seal $18 - $24

Jos. A. Brown & Son
Factory and General offices:
North Manchester, Indiana

1918 Advertisement
Motor Truck #23: $150 - $200
Trolley Car #20: $150 - $200
Siege Gun #11: $120 - $150
Sand Wagon #52: $130 - $140
Road Cruiser #14: $90 - $120

Joy and Gloom Toy Company New York, New York 1926 In 1926 Joy and Gloom Toys introduced a line of toys designed by T. E. Powers, cartoonist for Hearst Newspaper. Joy and Gloom starred in two 1916 films. As far we can determine, the line did not continue past these four toys.
Disappearing "Joy" and "Gloom" #102 1926 7”L x 7”H x 3.5”W $120 - $160	1926 Advertisement “Gloom” Day at the Washboard: $150 - $200	1926 Advertisement Toy values in picture “Joy” Drives “Gloom” Away: $210 - $280 “Mother’s Joy”: $210 - $280

Joy Toys, Inc. Logansport, Indiana Estimate the 1930's
Logo	Bunny Pushing Carriage c. 1930 11.5"L x 11.75"H x 3.75"W $75 - $100	Orange Pirate Cart c. 1930 11"L x 11"H x 3.25"W $75 - $100	Red Pirate Cart c. 1930 10"L x 11"H x 3.25"W $75 - $100
Policeman Pushing Cart Photo courtesy of Steve Mayo	American Indian Pushing Cart Photo courtesy of Steve Mayo	Monkey Pushing Cart Photo courtesy of Steve Mayo	Sailor Pushing Cart Photo courtesy of Steve Mayo

Kalamazoo Playthings Co. Kalamazoo Playthings, a division of Gibson Guitar Co, made toys in 1931,1932, and 1933. The toys were sold through Marshall Field and Co. and other leading department stores in New York City and Los Angeles.
Billy Goat	Rooster	Blue Elephant with Baby	Orange elephant
Express Train	Horse	Humpty Dumpty	Milk Truck
Boat #36	Boat #36	Bluenose Sailboat	Bluenose Sailboat
Little Puzzles		Puzzle Box	Puzzle Wagon
Brochures

Kamkap, Inc. 200 Fifth Avenue New York
Dog Estimated 1947 7.25"L x 6.25"H x 3.5"W $45 - $60	Monkey Riding Donkey Estimated 1947 6"L x 7"H x 3.25"W $45 - $60	Bucko with Box 1947 7"L x 6.25"H x 3"W $60 - $80; $15 - $20 box	The Quacks with Box 1947 9"L x 3.75"H x 5.5"W $30 - $40; Box $15 - $20
The Quacks 1947 9"L x 3.75"H x 5.5"W $30 - $40	Humpty Dumpty 1948 5.5"L x 6.5"H x 3.5"W $75 - $100	Happo 1947 3.25"L x 4.5"H x 4"W $30 - $40	1947 Advertisement Quacks: $30 - $40 Bucks: $60 - $80 Happo: $30 - $40
1948 Advertisement Mother Goose: $120 - $150

Kenton Toys
Kenton, Ohio
1865 - 1952

For a detailed history of Kenton Toys, visit their website at Kentontoys.com.

Fire Trucks

Stake Wagon

Nodder

Kirby Manufacturing 153 Hubbard Street Middletown, CT Estimated 1920's We don't know much about Kirby Manufacturing other than what we show in the advertisements below. If you have information you would like to share, please contact us.
Kirby-Horse-Chime GB0425 c. 1925 9.5"L x 3.1"H x 3"W $120 - $160	Bell Wheel - Red 1935 3"L x 3"H x 2.5"W $30 - $40	Elephant Chime Estimated 1922 8.5"L x 3.5"H x 2.5"W $150 - $200	Elephant Double Wheel Chime Estimated 1922 13"L x 3.5"H x 2.5"W $210 - $280
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Playthings Advertisement	Playthings Advertisement	1918 Playthings Advertisement	1923 Playthings Advertisement
1924 Playthings Advertisement	1924 Playthings Advertisement	1927 Playthings Advertisement	1928 Playthings Advertisement

Kits, Inc. A.K.A. Kits Timber-Toys Miamisburg, Ohio Estimated 1940’s Kits, Inc. manufactured children kits to include: sticker kits, flower shop kits and map kits. They introduced a line of pull toys in 1944 called Kits Timber-Toys. We were able to find two sets included in this line, Circus Parade Pull Toy Set introduced in 1944 and Easter Parade Pull Toy Set introduced in 1945. The two very colorful sets were die-cut varnished lithograph with sprayed enamel and turned wheels. The toys we have seen from these two sets have held up well over the years proving they were made with notable craftsmanship.
Logo	Bear 1944 8”L x 3”W $15-$20	Lion 1944 8”L x 3”W $15-$20	Camel 1944 7.75"L x 6.8"H x 3.25"W $15 - $20
Prancing Pony 1944 8”L x 3”W $15-$20	Giraffe 1944 8"L x 3"W $15 - $20	Rabbit c. 1945 8"L x 3"W $15-$20	1945 Ad Duck $15-$20
1944 Advertisement Additional toy in picture Camel: $15-$20

Knapp Electric Corporation Indianapolis, Indiana
Krazy Ikes c. 1965 $30 - $40	Krazy Ikes Box: 9"L x 1"H x 6"W $30 - $45	Knapp Krazy Ikes 9.5"L x 3.2"H x 9.5"W $40 - $60

Knickerbocker Toy Company, Incorporated A.K.A. Knickerbocker Plastic Company, Incorporated Albany, New York 1869 – 1984 Knickerbocker Toy Company was founded by a family of Dutch immigrants named Van Whye. The company name was derived from the nickname “Knickerbocker” given to the Dutch settlers who populated New York State. The family later changed their name to Knickerbocker. The company was originally known for their lithographed paper on wooden puzzles and educational toys. In 1931, Knickerbocker Toy Company received the exclusive manufacturing rights from International Feature Service, Incorporate to produce “Ignatz Mouse” and “Krazy Kat” toys. They are also known for their stuffed Walt Disney’s characters and their “Good Luck Bear.” In the 1980’s, Lionel Train Company took over Knickerbocker Toy Company and, with Lionel Train Company filing for bankruptcy in 1984, the line discontinued.
( No Photo ) Animals of Distinction Black stuffed cat with green eyes. Has pullcord under rt arm.	Logo	Caterpillar Estimated 1970 16.1"L x 6.5"H x 3.4"W $15 - $20	1929 Advertisement Values of pull toys in pictures: $300 - $400
1959 Flyer Plastic toys value: $30 - $40 Box: $15 - $20

Lagco Plastic toys
Bobbin Trio Sled c. 1950 6.5"L x 3"H x 2"W $45 - $60	Racer 4"L x 4"H x 2.5"W	Girl Racer w/Box 4"L x 4"H x 2.5"W	Bobbin Racer with Box Estimated 1970 4.5"L x 4.6"H x 2.25"W $15 - $20
Bobbin Express with Box 1947	1947 Advertisement Toy Value: $45 - $60

Lee Whitcomb
New York

1921 Advertisement
Pinto Pony: $90 - $120
Horse and Wagon (top): $240 - $300
Horse and Wagon (bottom): $150 - $200

Liberty Playthings

Photo courtesy of Bob Lake

Seaplane
c. 1930
20"L x 19"W
$900 - $1200

Live Long Toys
845 So. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

1925 Advertisement
Skeezix: $240 - $300

Live Toys Evansville, Wisconsin
Logo from Elephant Toy	SU Panda 1941 $45 - $60	Elephant 1941 17"L x 9.5"H x 6.5"W $45 - $60	1941 Advertisement Toy Values: $45 - $60

Londonderry Products, Inc.,
Factory: So. Londonderry, Vt.
New York Showroom:
Sollmann & Whitcomb
200 Fifth Avenue

1946 Advertisement
See Gray & Foster -
What's the Matter Locomotive.

McDowell Manufacturing Pittsburgh, PA
Waddling Duck #70 w/Box 6.75"L x 4.5"H x 5.25"W	1933 Flyer	1931 Flyer

Marquetry Craft Toys, Inc. Buffalo, New York Estimated 1945 We were only able to find an advertising in 1945 announcing a showcase of their toys. Marquetry Craft Toys are made mostly of wood. These large toys were designed in bright colors. Unfortunately, the lithograph process and/or glue they used did not hold up well through the years. It is almost impossible to find one of these toys without wrinkles and/or faded colors.
Logo	Monkey Estimated 1945 8”L x 9.5”H x 5.5”W $90 - $120	Duck Estimated 1945 11”L x 8.5”H x 4”W $90 - $120	Dog Estimated 1945 11”L x 6.5”H x 2.5”W $60 - $80
Elephant with Rider Estimated 1945 13”L x 10.5”H x 2.5”W $90 - $120	Cowboy Estimated 1945 11”L x 9”H x 3”W $60 - $80	1945 Advertisement Ad as referenced above

Maryland Toy Mfg., Inc.
Baltimore, MD

Advertisement
iggin Koon: $180 - $240
Kiddie Circus (top): $120 - $160
Kiddie Circus (bottom): $90 - $120

Mason & Parker Manufacturing Company Winchendon, Mass., U.S.A. Branch of National Novelty Corporation 826-828 Broadway, New York 1907
Horse Chime #726 1914 16"L Chime 4" x 5.5"	Pony Chime #725 1914 11"L	Circus Horse Stick Chime #718 1914 34"L Chime 3" x 4"	Coal Wagon #610-611 1914 16" - 21"L
Two Horse City Delivery 1907	Large City Delivery #102 1907 19"L	City Delivery #101 1907 15"L x 7"H	One Horse Express #112 1907 15.25"L x 4.5"H

Mattel Creations, Inc. Culver City, CA
Ducky Candy Cart #697 1950 10"L x 4.5"H x 5"W	Ducky Cart Driven by Funny Bunny Box Estimated 1950 10"L x 5.5"H x 5.25"W	1952 Advertisement Billy & Ruth Catalog, Pg. 13	1954 Advertisement Billy & Ruth Catalog, Pg. 9
1953 Advertisement Billy & Ruth Catalog, Pg. 42

Mayflower Chicago, Ill. A line of toys made by the Ace Toy Manufacturing Company were sold with a Mayflower toy label. These toys were made right after WWII and were almost entirely made of wood. The strong graphics were printed on printed paper and then glued to the wood. To view an add which features the pulls toys made by Ace Toy Manufacturing Company, please click on that section of this website.
Duck on Tricycle 1946 7”L x 10.5”H x 3.75”W $45 - $60	Policeman on Tricycle 1946 6.5”L x 10.5”H x 3.75”W $60 - $80	Clown on Tricycle 1946 5.75”L x 10.5”H x 3.75”W $60 - $80	Boy on Tricycle 1946 6”L x 10.75”H x 3.75”W $45 - $60

Mego

Kiddie Kopter w/Box
c . 1970
8"L x 4.1"H x 6"W
$30 - $40

Metal Masters Company, Incorporated Pottstown, Pennsylvania Estimated 1949-1950’s We were only able to find reference to Metal Masters Company starting in 1949 and ending in 1956. They produced very colorful metal pull toys, die-cast automobiles, and easel sets, blackboards, jack-in-a-box, batons and toy push mowers.
Logo	Horse Estimated 1952 7.5”L x 7.75”H x 5”W $40 - $55	Assortment Set #206 1952 Cowboy: 9”L x 8”H x 5”W $55 - $95	Popeye and Sweet Pea c. 1952 11.25”L x 10”H x 8”W $330 - $440
Cowboy Musical Chime #618 1949 17”L x 7.5”H x 9”W $60 - $100	Sulky Pull Chime #615 1949 9.5”L x 8”H x 5”W $60 - $100	Popeye and Sweet Pea Estimated 1952 11.5”L x 9.75”H x 8”W $270 - $360	Tractor #616 1949 9.5”L x 8”H x 5”W $60 - $100
Loco Pull Chime #617 1949 10”L x 8”H x 5”W $60 - $100	Teddy Bear Estimated 1951 8”L x 7.75”H x 4”W $55 - $95	Bear with Drum 1950 7"L x 8"H x 4.6"W $45 - $60	Cowboy Pull Chime #621 1949 17.5””L x 7.5”H x 6.75”W $60 - $100
Animal & Bead Push Toy 1949 10”L x 8”H x 5”W $60 - $100	Teddy Bear Estimated 1951 8”L x 7.75”H x 4”W $55 - $95	Bear with Drum 1950 7"L x 8"H x 4.6"W $45 - $60	Cowboy Pull Chime #621 1949 17.5””L x 7.5”H x 6.75”W $60 - $100
1951 Photo 3.5" x 2.5"W $12	1952 Advertisement	1956 Advertisement

Mettoy Co. Ltd. Great Britain 1934-1984 Founders: Phillip Ulmann - dispossessed owner of Tipp & Co who was forced to flee Nazi Germany. Specialty: Tin plate automotive mechanicals and novelties. After 1945, Mettoy converted to plastic toys. Introduced Corgi toys in 1959. Went into liquidation in 1984.
Logo	Rabbit Push Toy c. 1935 6.5"L x 8"H x 2.5"W $60 - $80

Milton Bradley
Springfield, Mass

Founded in 1860 by Mr. Bradley who started in the lithograph business. His first game was "The Checkered Game of Life" which started the companies production of board games. In the early 20th Century they produced educational supplies.

Tillicum Toys was a division of Milton Bradley. See that chapter for examples of their toys.

In 1984 Milton Bradley was purchased by Hasbro, which still operates today.