Playsets And Plastic People
August 23, 2012 by Rudy PanucciThe PopCulteer
August 24, 2012
The Marx Toy Museum
Photo Essay Part Three
Part Three–Playsets And Plastic People
As seen all over The Marx Toy Museum, one of the most collected types of toys made by The Marx Toy Company are the plastic playsets. Marx was a pioneer in using plastics in toys, and after finding success with his Green Army Men, he expanded the concept to include playsets featuring Cowboys, Space Men, Presidents, cartoon characters and historical conflicts. This photo essay will focus on the plastic people, and how they mutated into the modern action figure.
If you’re interested in learning more about Marx playsets, you might want to check out Playset Magazine and Playset Videos.
This photo essay is broken into five parts, so that the graphics don’t overwhelm your browsers. Convenient links will be posted at the top and bottom of each essay, so that you can jump around at will.
The Marx Toy Museum Photo Essay
Part One–Meet The Museum
Part Two–Marxism In The Toy World
Part Three–Playsets And Plastic People (You’re soaking in it)
Part Four–Girl’s Toys
Part Five–Johnny West And The Cowboys
The Marx Toy Museum Photo Essay
Part One–Meet The Museum
Part Two–Marxism In The Toy World
Part Three–Playsets And Plastic People (That’s it up there)
Part Four–Girl’s Toys
Part Five–Johnny West And The Cowboys