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The Marx Archives ~ The Marx Files ~ Louis Marx Toys
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"We just have to get out some really worth while speed sets. One of them ought to be a Disney Speed Set like the #7212 Rolykin, Fun On Wheels, Krazy Kar, maybe a Disney Dune Buggy- make it both ways over here... You might call it 'Disneyland Instant Speedway' or something like that. The Disneyland may mean something you know, so we might as well go all the way." (-Louis Marx, October 1969) |
| More About The Marx Files! (Continued from our front page) Hidden amongst thousands of documents lie many treasures of our youth; in their embryonic stages... their births... their growth... documented here. The Big Wheel, Green Machine, Fort Apache playset, Great Garloo, Best of The West action figures, Warriors of The World, the Hess Tanker and more, as well as licensed character toys we loved: The Untouchables, Get Smart, The Man From Uncle, Johnny Ringo, Batman, Mickey Mouse, The Flintstones, Tom Corbett, Bonanza, Davy Crockett and so much more. The fantastic world of Louis Marx is here, in many playsets, slot cars, trains, ride-ons, games, plastic figures, toy guns, friction and wind-up toys, and just about everything else that the ingenious "Marx-men" came up with. Treasures abound that were unrealized, many cut short before they had much of a chance at life. Thankfully, to some degree, there are remnants and glimpses of these "lost" projects here in words, pictures and ideas. There are also many secrets and eyebrow raising discoveries, some now found, and some just waiting to be uncovered. The "Files" consist of tens of thousands of pieces including (but certainly not limited to): original artwork, sketches, blueprints, design drawings, mold diagrams, photographs, memos (from Louis Marx, as well as Cook, Hjelte, Rice, Nisperly, and many more of the all-important "Marx-men"), specification sheets, PL and contents books, cost sheets, assembly layouts, production line diagrams, machine manuals, employee information, catalogs, samples, parts lists, purchase orders, time studies, indexes, instruction sheets, and much more. We have an immense job in organizing the materials; thanks to many individuals with the forethought to save items no one else placed any value on, new things arrive periodically, and much is in no semblance of order. We're trying to make this an interesting and informative site as time permits. Some of the material will be published. The Marx Files is certainly a fantastic trip back in time behind the scenes where very few have been to say the least! Most of the material will be kept intact. Some items will be sold on eBay as well as outright through this website and elsewhere to help in the costs involved. These items will be in all ranges of affordability. Check back soon for more information! We regret that we are unable to entertain specific questions or requests at this time, as we are in the midst of quite an undertaking! At this time, while we are restoring things to their proper order, we will periodically change the pictures shown here and add some information as time allows. We'd like to thank everyone for their interest, support and help that has been involved with this. And we thank you for taking the time to visit with us at... The Marx Files. |
The Marx Files:
Here you can see just a tiny part of the variety present in the Files; Memos to and from "L.M.", and quite a few other under-appreciated craftsmen and employees, product photographs, catalog sheets and more... Imagine the thrill of holding, reading, looking at items that were once in the hands of the Toy King himself, as well as material from some of the finest workers in the industry!
Here's just a glimpse into some of the variety of documents and paperwork contained in the Marx Files covering every aspect of the business... from way back in the 1930's, and following through right up to the sad demise of what remained of the company in 1979-1980. Some memos could bring tears to your eyes concerning closing of factories, leftover antique stock, razing of buildings and the last gasps of the once greatest toy company in the world...
And here again, a small sampling including things long buried in the Marx Archives now thankfully allowed to see the light of day. Now the real magic and wonder that was Marx can finally be discovered!
The Marx Files "Philosophy"
IMPORTANT DATES IN MARX TOYS HISTORY, AND OTHER INFORMATION
ToyMemories.com Feature Article: Original Marx Toys Hand Sculpted Prototypes
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~ Miscellaneous Marx Toys Prototypes ~
~ Marxies (or More Appropriately, The Munchie Bunch and Friends!) ~
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