re: Nostalgic toy thread

Anybody have one of these?

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The carrier, what kinda spoiled brat had that??

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During the depression, Marklin made a huge metal toy submarine (four feet long) that came with a die cast full crew. I couldn't find a photo - know of one that some train collector has placed behind his layout. Incredible, cannot imagine what it would be worth.

Other rich kid depression and earlier era toys:

Marklin Providence paddle boat:



Clockwork battleship by Marklin:



1912, 3 1/2 foot Marklin toy Lusitania (and they had one that was even larger)



Marklin toy clockwork submarine, had an airtight latch to insert the key to wind it up



I think all of these used to be owned by Malcolm Forbes.

Marklin 1904 Cafe railroad station:



If you had $350 you could have bought this during the depression (two known examples survive, one of which was bought by a butcher in NY)