Tin toys, especially those that picture everyday life, are popular with today’s collectors. Political, social, women’s work, and other themes inspired toy makers. Many early toys were made of very ...

In the world of collectible figures, Marvin Chan stands out for his love of mechanical tin toys — a passion that is a compelling reminder of China's baby steps to becoming a manufacturing giant. Born ...

Because the 19th-century Industrial Revolution resulted in new technology and the creation of a middle class, the invention of tin toys was possible and profitable. Earlier toys had been made of wood, ...