MARX BATTLEGROUND & WWII PLAYSETS 2 (1964 - 1984) Soft Cover by Russell S. Kern

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BATTLEGROUNDS and WWII SETS Volume II –
(1964-1984) GLOSSY SOFT COVER
The second great volume continues the THRILLING STORY OF MARX WWII SETS!
*** With the World's Greatest content authorities, consultants, playset writers and photographers!***
OVER 600
PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS
GRAPHICS  -  2-PAGE SPREADS
VINTAGE ADS
INSTRUCTION SHEETS
BOXES
MORE!
Just out! Battlegrounds II joins our growing line of quality books and DVDs. This one is dedicated to covering every Battleground and WWII set Marx made 1964-1984 in a profusely illustrated volume.
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“Just got it! Fantastic in scope and detail! First rate in all regards!” – Manny, Museum of America
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“Amazing!” – Michael Tiemann
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“I just wanted to let you know that I am enjoying volume 2 tremendously!” sgtrespawn
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“Recipe of detail coupled with such excitement never ceases!” -  Terry I.
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These books are fantastic! Lots of GREAT photos of the playsets and all of the details, facts and contents in each about them!“ – Rick K
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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“Marvelous photos, illustrations, and information. An excellent and worthwhile information source!”
Richard M.
Why it’s important:
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PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED
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600+ PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS
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FEATURING THE WORLD’S GREATEST CONTENT AUTHORITIES
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4-STAR CONTENTS LISTS
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TRIPLE COLLECTOR VETTED
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CORRECTS MANY EARLIER MISCONCEPTIONS / MISTAKES / MYSTERIES
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GLOSSY SOFT COVER EDITION (Hard Cover also from Atomic on eBay)
Hit the beach - INCREDIBLE! EVERY MARX WWII SET produced from 1964 – 1984 is covered!
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DESERT FOX -- the legendary 1967 Sears set in
thorough, detailed exciting coverage!
See its many different manifestations in boxes, figure colors, tanks and palm tree content from the Sears exclusive of 1967 through the new DESERT FOX set designs of 1972, 1974, 1976
• Super special coverage of the coveted CHOCOLATE DESERT FOX
Massive EUROPEAN THEATER chapter - see every version boxes 2 page photos mint in box contents like all other sets in this book
• AMERICAN PATROL
• IWO JIMA (all 3 versions! Boxes! Figure Counts! Instructions! MIB Content Lists! )
• TANK BATTLE (5 versions! More incredible in-depth collector coverage! )
• 4202 Battleground
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1965 D-DAY
• 1964 GALLANT MEN
• JC PENNEYS GIANT Battleground Playset
• BEACHHEAD LANDING all versions!
• WARDS GIANT BATTLEGROUND PLAYSET
• 4756 BATTLEGROUND & 4757 BATTLEGROUND (all 3 Versions)
• HISTORY IN THE PACIFIC•BOOT CAMP CARRY ALL (touched on)
• 20 MINUTES TO BERLIN & MINIATURE WWII SETS / Battleground Iwo Jima (3 HO Miniature versions)
• NAVARONE The Giant vertical set!
• IWO JIMA JAPANESE MOUNTAIN VERSION of NAVARONE
• MEGO BATTLEGROUND
MUCH MORE -
AWESOME CHAPTERS ON:
• BONUS CHAPTER! on Marx WWII Cap Guns
• BIG CHAPTER! Marx WWII Miniatures playsets with contents lists
• BONUS! Marx Warriors of WWII – EVERY FIGURE with 2 Tiered sets and RARE MARX EDS
Though it is our largest volume yet, it is priced the same as the other books in this line and fits perfectly with them on your library shelf!
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Please take a look and let us know if we can help with any questions***
FULL BLAZING COLOR w/ FACTORY RECORDS * FACTORY PHOTOS * VINTAGE ADS *100’s OF PHOTOS
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Know what you are buying!
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Know what you have!
Know what you need!
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Know what you are selling!
Marx Battlegrounds II
joins our growing line of quality books and DVDs. Enjoy exclusive, entertaining coverage of ALL Marx Battlegrounds from 1964-1984, with every Marx Combat WWII playset they made is covered in this profusely illustrated volume.
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Get the companion DVDs here on Ebay!
Vol III: The Combat Sets 1hr Stereo  D-Day, Training Centers, Navarone, broad overview with lots of exciting sets and images
Just put up on EBay! Volume 16:
Beachhead Landing
1hr 15 min Beachhead Landing, Army Combat, many more!
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BONUS!
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Like our other books, it also includes some bonus chapters
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Marx WWII Cap Guns
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the complete line of Warriors of the World War II
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the Complete line of Marx 6” WWII figures with some incredible rarities, and
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complete coverage of the Marx WWII Miniature sets also with some genuine tantalizing rarities!
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Marx The Alamo Playsets by Russell Kern – Profusely illustrated Every Marx Alamo set + Dioramas, modern   makers, 100’s of full color photos and graphics,2 page spreads, archive and factory images, Marx At The Alamo  DVD available here on eBay with interview with Fess Parker (Disney’s Davy Crockett) and Frank Thompson, author of the new book on Ron Howards Alamo.
and a fantastic chapter on Alamo Toys by other makers concentrating on the 1950s!
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Marx Civil War by Russell Kern – Every set is covered that the firm produced with mint in box contents listed for each, 100’s of full color photos and graphics, 2 page spreads, archive and factory images, and a chapter of Civil War Toys on of America’s Centennial Era (Ideal, MPC, Marx, and many others). Read the book, See the Movie: Marx Blue & Gray DVD available here on ebay
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Marx Toy Kings – The Story of Louis Marx & Co. Volume 1 and Volume II book set – Inside the halls of Marx during its heyday, 1919 – close of the business, told by the Marxmen who were there, Charles Marx himself, in charge of advertising for his father's firm; the Chief Designers of the playsets, the salesmen, many others, funny, true & authentic story in detail of the firm right up to the Day Louis sold it, and beyond. Absolutely historic and authentic. 100’s of full color photos and graphics, archive and factory images.
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Marx Battlegrounds Volume 1 book – Here’s every set Marx made for the WWII era with complete contents lists from mint in box sets, profusely illustrated with 100’s of full color photos and graphics, 2 page spreads, ads, archive and factory images,
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Barzso Playsets Official & Authorized by Len Hardt with Ron Barzso’s extensive comments and input, produced by Atomic with designer/editors Rusty Kern and Kathy Kern – Every set is covered that Barzso produced including rarities, one-offs, short run sets, every figure and figure group shown with big, exciting photos,  mint in box contents listed for each, 100’s of full color photos and graphics, 2 page spreads, archive images, ads, and bonus chapters.
*****    Questions? Just ask, we’ll be glad to help! Thank you so much for checking us out.****
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BONUS!
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Includes Bonus chapters:
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Marx WWII Cap Guns,
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the complete line of Warriors of the World War II;
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the Complete line of Marx 6” WWII figures with some
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incredible rarities, and
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complete coverage of the Marx WWII Miniature sets & boxes
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also with some genuine tantalizing rarities!
“Collecting Marx is about a myriad of small facts detailing differences between each and every set. Louis Marx & Company did not repeat sets, each one has its reasons, and is different, and the differences are the details that make this book so astonishing in its scope.”  – Playset Magazine