Hobbies & Interests Page 3 Games (Part 2)
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There are millions of Internet Web sites devoted to hobbies. Our intent is to give you a sample in each category so you can start a new activity or improve one that you already enjoy. We provide historical references, sites of people who actually display their hobby online, as well as suggestions.
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Hobbies Categories
Updated February 20, 2010
Each area includes hobbies, how to do, and collecting
Also See Recreation Pets
Collecting (General Information) |
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Playing Card (Games - Collecting) |
Board Games (Playing - Collecting) |
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Miscellaneous (lots of stuff) |
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Online Games Page 1 |
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Online Games Page 2 |
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Geography (inc. maps & flags) |
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Communications (inc. telephones) |
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China (pottery, glass) |
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Animals (live & preserved) |
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Arcade & Video Games
Arcade & Video Games
Also see Online Games and Computer and Console Games
| Al's Arcades | "If you're looking for information on collecting Arcade Video games and Pinball Machines, you've come to right place. There is a popular document on how to install a CAP KIT in a video game monitor. Just click the tech pages button in the left frame to see this and other wonders." |
| Game Archive | "This website exists to provide you with information on arcade video games and pinball machines. This is a community website and we ask that you join our community and assist others by sharing your knowledge about the games you own, collect or have info on. To make a community work, we need participation from the members of the community, YOU. Please add your comments, suggestions, data or whatever else you can to help this community grow. If you have information that you would like to add feel free to contact us as we always credit our sources! We look forward to having you back soon! " |
| Video Arcade Game Collectors Web Ring | "This Ring was created as a means to connect all the pages dedicated to the collection of full size video arcade games." |
| The Coin Operated Collectors Association | "The Coin Operated Collectors Association is a club for those who collect antique coin operated slot machines, trade stimulators, arcade machines, vending machines and related collectibles." |
| Liberty Belle Slot Machine Books & Slot Machine History | "Specializing in Slot Machine Books Since 1983 and Slot Machine History Since 1958" |
| Arcade-History | "Arcade-History is a searchable & comprehensive database which provides an accurate listing of known antique & modern coin-operated game & machines." |
| The Armchair Empire | A history and listings on console and computer games. |
| Chronology of Video Game Systems |
" This document is an attempt to bring various published sources together to present a timeline about Video Game Systems. By 'Video Game Systems', I am meaning any standalone electronic (typically computer-based) game machine with a graphical display. This includes arcade units, television game consoles, handheld systems, and game cartridges and disks, but excludes home/personal computers (and computer game software) which have more general purpose uses." |
| Classic Arcade Gaming | "My goal is to provide a great source of unique and valuable information about the arcade games (primarily video) that were brought out during the 'classic' era, which I'll roughly define as the period from 1978 (Space Invaders) until about 1989 (Klax). Believe me, I know I'll get a lot of differing opinions on that span, and I won't argue that they're wrong. I'll also note that I will mix things up a bit by saying that my emphasis is on the 'feel' of a classic, so, a number of games outside the above time range (perhaps even some of the more recent ones) will pop up occasionally on these pages. " |
| Videogames101 | "I own well over 20 video games systems and over 1,000 videogames (I simply got tired of counting them all so that's a rough estimate) so I certainly know a thing or two about many video games over the year" |
| Game Downloads | "You find here hundreds of game downloads of miscellaneous genres - action games, 3D shooters, strategy games, RPGs, adventures, platformers, puzzle games, simulations, sports, racing." |
| Game Index | From the Open Directory Project. A large listing of web sites related to online, PC, and console games. |
| Penny Machines | "The design of the British amusement machine was steered from the beginning by gaming laws that preceded its invention. Official intolerance of gambling waxed and waned over the years, but slot machines that relied on pure chance had either to hide their true colours or literally hide in the shady corners of fairgrounds and arcades. Manufacturers played safe either by producing pure "amusement only" games, that returned the player's coin at most, or contrived to incorporate a semblance of skill in machines that offered higher rewards." |
Toys & Games
Toys & Games
"The leader in toys and collectibles, provides a broad range of services to individuals and enterprises in the antique and collectible toy industry around the world. " |
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| Toyzine, Toy Collector Magazine | |
| Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games | "Established in 1971, the Museum is a public institution dedicated to research and the collection, preservation, and exhibition of games and game-related objects from around the world. " |
| The Canadian Toy Collectors' Society | "The Canadian Toy Collectors' Society is a hobby association, incorporated (not-for-profit) in the Province of Ontario, whose main objectives are to promote interest in the collection and display of all types of toys and related childhood memorabilia; and to acquire and maintain a collection of Canadian toys of historic importance." |
| The Toy Gallery | (commercial) "The "Toy Makers" box is used to search for toys using the manufacturers name.The "Search All" Listings box is where you can enter something specific about the toy or what exactly you are seeking. (Examples: Car, Mack Truck, Windup or Ind. 500). In the left hand column there is "Browse Toys", a list of toys by type. Hit the link and see what is available in that category." |
| This Old Toy | "This Old Toy is your one-stop source for everything Fisher-Price." |
| Tips on Caring for Your Old Toys | "Remove that musty smell by putting in a plastic bag with some unscented, clay kitty litter. Leave the bag closed for at least a week and repeat with new litter if necessary." |
| History of Toys & Games | "There is an interesting story behind every toy and game. Sometimes the story is as entertaining as the toy itself! These stories include how some toys were invented, how others got their names, and fun facts to enjoy." |
| History of Toy Directory of Individual Toys | "Toys as a "big business" did not begin until after the 1830's, when steamboats and steam trains improved the transportation and distribution of manufactured goods." |
| History of Toys | "Discover the origins of your favorite toys and games, from chess and checkers to Barbie and Atari. Find out how many crayons are produced each day, who invented Lincoln Logs (hint: he's the son of a world-famous architect), and which classic toy truck is the brainchild of a group of Minnesota school teachers." |
| Best Toy Guide | "This site is dedicated to providing information to help people understand the differences and features of popular toys and games for kids." |
| "Silly Putty® has been around for 50 years now, and in the past half-century, it's become an American toy classic. From its origins in a scientist's laboratory in 1943 and its introduction to the world in 1950, to its addition to the Smithsonian Institution, the fun and colorful history of Silly Putty® is one for the books!" | |
| Silly Putty University | |
| Construction Toy Zone | Commercial with many examples and some information. |
| Architectural Construction Toys | "My fascination with all forms of architectural expression includes collecting old and contemporary architectural construction toys. Over the last 150 years or so there have been many types of kit, in wood, plastic, metal, terracotta, rubber and artificial stone, all designed to allow their lucky owners to create castles, houses, churches, railway stations, offices, factories or whatever they could imagine." |
| Construction Toys Make Better Boys | "Day after day, in a locked and sealed room on the third floor of the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., two volunteers in white cotton gloves are quietly and methodically dissecting the question of how we play with form. They're examining building toys—more than 2,000 of them spanning a century from the 1860s to the 1970s. Wooden blocks, Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, Erector sets, LEGOs, and many one-hit wonders, all holding the same promise that curator Chrysanthe Broikos neatly sums up: “You can create a whole other world.” |
| Meccano & Erector Club | "The worldwide association of individuals whose hobby is to collect sets and literature, or build models in Erector, Meccano, Marklin, or any other metal construction system." |
| A. C. Gilbert Heritage Society | "A group of collectors who focus on products produced by and information about the former A.C. GilbertTM Company. These include Erector sets, chemistry sets, microscopes, American Flyer trains and many others." |
| History of the Erector Set | "Watching out the train window as some workmen positioned and riveted the steel beams of an electrical power-line tower, Gilbert decided to create a children's construction kit: not just a toy, but an assemblage of metal beams with evenly spaced holes for bolts to pass through, screws, bolts, pulleys, gears and eventually even engines." |
| Tinker Toy History | "Spokes, spools, rods and reels . . . Playskool's Tinkertoy® Construction Sets, the tools of America's tinkerers were invented in 1914." |
| Richter's Anchor Stone Building Sets | "Richter's Anchor Stone Building Sets (Richters Anker Steinbaukasten) were the world's most popular construction toy from the early 1880s through W.W.I." |
| Girder and Panel Collectors Club | "Started in 1994 to document Kenner's famous Girder and Panel construction sets, which were so popular from the late 1950s to mid 1960s." |
| "You can read more about the LEGO Group in the following pages. We’re famous for our products – but there’s much more to us than that. You can read about where we’ve come from, our ethical guidelines and values – and where we’re headed in the future." | |
| The LEGO Home Page | |
| LEGO Central | "My name is Fayaz A. and The Lego Central is my primary spare-time project. I started with Legos at a very young age and have been building ever since." |
| Two Million and Counting | " A toy-mad collector and Star Wars fan has amassed Britain's biggest private collection of Lego - containing over two million bricks. " |
| eBay Guide to Legos | "Mixing education, imagination, and fun, LEGO has become one of the most popular toys on the planet. Whether you’re looking for a special Harry Potter LEGO set as a gift, or three pounds of red LEGO bricks to finish your reconstruction of the Golden Gate Bridge, eBay has a wide selection of LEGO products to help you build the structure of your dreams." |
| Lego Mania | "Want to build a LEGO set or some model but don't have the instructions? Problem solved! Check out this site it includes every instruction for every LEGO set made ever." |
| How to Collect Vintage Lego Sets | "Some collect vintage Lego sets for nostalgic reasons. Others want to pass the toys on to their children some day. Because of the wonderful variety produced by Lego, their sets are highly collectible. Here's how to start a Lego collection." |
| Want to Start a Lego Collection? | "Some people buy the sets and wait for the prices to rise, others buy them to play and create elaborate scenes. " |
| Brick Fetish | "A narrative timeline of the history of LEGO®: the company, and their toys. It is also a repository of set images, catalogs, ads and promotional literature, idea books, patents, and photographs." |
"Its purpose is to provide a forum for artists, collectors and retailers to promote and perpetuate kaleidoscopes as an art form. It serves as a network linking kaleidoscope artists, collectors, and retailers." |
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| Brewster Kaleidoscope Society | |
| The Kaleidoscope Collector | "Find out everything you need to know about kaleidoscopes at the most comprehensive site on the Internet" |
| Kaleidoscopes | Commercial site with suggestions and information |
| A Brief History of Toy Soldiers | "Just the words ‘toy soldiers’ can bring a smile to the face of children and adults (the ones who haven’t lost their love of history and fun). Whether the affection is for plastic toy soldiers, metal toy soldiers, lead toy soldiers or any other variety, the passion for these ‘little men’ is the same. " |
| Collecting Toy Soldiers: A Complete Guide for Beginners | "Legions of plastic army men have been bought, played with, and thrown out by children, particularly boys, throughout the last 60 years. Toy soldiers are very popular with little boys, and are still popular with collectors whose 'inner child' has not died." |
| Small Regiments | "Now you can recall history everyday with a prominently displayed case of toy soldiers and military miniatures assembled for your favorite battle. " |
| The Weapon Shop | "This site presents toys from the 1930's through the present, this site focuses primarily on toys from the era of my childhood, i.e., the sixties and seventies." |
| Gallery of Monster Toys | "Vintage monster toys are typically overlooked by collectors, largely because they seem obsolete in today's world. The toys in this gallery are not, for the most part, "slick" or "hyper-detailed." They are humble and imperfect. They depict flawed, tortured creatures. These toys capture a time when horror was fun. A time when monsters seemed like "big brothers" to their young fans. I hope those who visit the Gallery will acquire an appreciation, not only for the toys pictured, but for all that they represent. This web site is for all those boys and girls who grew up watching Creature Features and Chiller Theaters, reading Famous Monsters of Filmland, and playing with these cherished toys...and for all those who wished they had." |
| Pedals-N-Pumps | "Click on the buttons below left to see pictures from my collection, including pedal cars, pedal tractors, pedal car accessories, full sized gas pumps, and gas pump style curio cabinets." |
| Wooden Toys & Games | (Commercial) With information about a variety of wooden toys. |
"The Worlds largest public display of yo-yo's and yo-yo memorabilia. Featuring displays of yo-yos from the earliest commercial production to the current performance yoyo's used by today's top competitors and performers. " |
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| National Yoyo Contest & Museum | |
| American Yo-Yo Association | "Welcome to the official website of the American Yo-Yo Association. Yo-Yos, one of the oldest toys known, was named "Toy of the Century" by the A&E Network." |
| YoYo Net | Links to internet sites. |
| YoYoing | "YoYoing.com is a collection of related web sites about yo-yoing and yo-yo players run as a service" Contains a forum. |
| Duncan | Home page of the Duncan YoYo company. |
| Spinning Top and YoYo Museum | Located at 533 Milwaukee Avenue, downtown historic Burlington, Wisconsin; near Lake Geneva |
| Spinning Tops | "Jerry Fannin, a Texas cattle rancher, has already collected hundreds of tops--with no plans to stop." |
| My Spinning Top Collection | Pictures |
| Spinning Tops | "The fascination of seeing a Spinning Top moving which seems to stand still makes me go on producing more tops of different material, form and size." |
| Interesting Webs of Spinning Tops |
Links to web sites in many languages. |
"Although antique kite collecting is relatively inexpensive, its not easy. Hunting down good-quality older kites and accessories can involve a lot of legwork." |
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| Go Find a Kite | |
| Kite Life | (part commercial) "Since 1999 we´ve been bringing kitefliers together, and helping to keep those great kites in circulation instead of collecting dust... Getting them into happy homes, and into the air where they belong." |
| The Drachen Foundation | "The Drachen Foundation is a non-profit educational corporation, established in 1995 and devoted to the increase and dissemination of knowledge about kites worldwide. It takes its name from the German "Drachen," which means "kite" or "dragon."" |
| How To Fly A Two-Stick Kite | "There are dozens of kinds and shapes of kites available today -- delta wings, parafoils, sleds. There are even super kites that will carry a person or scientific instruments aloft. But the easiest kite for an average person to fly is constructed of two slender pieces of wood supporting a loose cover in the shape of an elongated diamond." |
| Go Fly a Kite | Links to online kite resources |
| Best Breezes | Home page of Bob White. "His love of kites has extended from childhood right through to the present day." |
| Let's Fly a Kite | (commercial" "For collecting and flying we have kites with designs and shapes of birds, sea creatures, hard to find Rokkakus and more." |
| "Prior to 1840, virtually all American toys were handcrafted. Examples of these early amusements include sock dolls, wooden jointed dolls, and whittled toys. Commercial tin toy production revolutionized the toy industry, beginning in earnest in 1840 in Philadelphia" | |
| Collecting American Antique Toys | |
| Lost In Space Toys And Collectibles | "What do you think of when you hear these words, "Warning! Warning! Danger, Will Robinson." If you’re like millions of other baby boomers, you recognize that phrase as part of television history in the form of Lost in Space. " |
| Tinplate Toys | "These tinplate collectors clockw ork toys do not comply with current Toy Safety requirements, and we have always had to observe many procedures to ensure that they were sold to and for adult toy collectors only. The following pages shows a collection of some of the best sellers from our range of 'Tinplate Clockwork Toys for Collectors' " |
| The Wonderful World of Toy Collecting | "Toy collecting is a very special hobby. Toys represent much more than just valuable antiques. They also provide wonderful reminders of childhood days. " |
| Latest Collecting - Toys News Stories | Links to toy company announcements and toy news. |
| Juliana' Toy Collecting Tips | Blog |
| Appraising Toy Collections | "Toys have a universal appeal. We were all children once, and everyone has a favorite toy from their childhood. Beyond simple nostalgia or research for collectors, the history of toys is the history of our civilization." |
| Are Your Collectibles Covered by Insurance? | "Regrettably, collectors often don't find out that their collections were underinsured, or not insured at all, until after the damage has occurred." |
Automotive, Planes & Boats
Automotive, Planes & Boats
| Matchbox Cars & Hot Wheels As Collectibles | "Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars flourished as popular toys for decades, and continue to do so. However, in recent years, these die-cast cars have also spurred on a new realm of collecting. Toy collecting has been around for some time and those individuals naturally started to collect toy cars as well. However, there have been many individuals that got their start in, and stayed exclusively in, die-cast toy cars." |
| DieCast Diner | "Stop by and join the family at the Diecast diner forum for all the latest news in diecast, or just to chat a bit with friends. We have several photo of the day topics and we also have many off topics for those dry spells. Customs, Diorama's, to variations, we have it all covered at the Diner. The Diner is a sponsor free, non profit collector site. The only ads you'll see at the Diner, either advertise something on this site, or another hobby site." |
| More Hot Wheels | "This website was created to provide information on the world of Hot wheels collecting. Specifically, the 1/64 scale vehicles that have been a popular toy around the world since 1968." |
| Dan's Matchbox Pages | "Celebrating 55 years of die cast cars in 2008, Matchbox introduces special limited-edition vehicles featuring a special anniversary paint and deco design of the 2006 Lexus GS430 (real series), 1965 Austin Mini van (action series), and the 1972 Ford Bronco (adventure series)." |
| Matchbox Collectors' Community Hall | "This is the premier place to chat and find out about these great little cars that we fell in love with all those years ago! We have some of the pre-eminent authorities of diecast car collecting providing answers to questions and contributing to the discussions here. We welcome all diecast collectors, of all ages. Although this site started as a Matchbox oriented site, we realize that many collectors collect other makes as well. You will find many forums on the discussion area of this site for Corgi, Hot Wheels, and countless other interesting little toy cars." |
| Matchbox Memories | " For collectors of the Lesney range of die cast models, the 'Models of Yesteryear' was the flagship range of the company. " |
| Hot Wheel Collectors | Contains message boards, collection information, links, and news. |
| Good Traders Registry | Hot Wheel Trader clubs |
| eBay Hot Wheels Buying Guide | "Hot Wheels are an American icon; the classic diecast play toy, and one of the most popular collectible toys in history. Equally popular both with kids and adults, some fans boast over 10,000 items in their Hot Wheels collection!" |
| Yahoo Die Cast Discussion Group | Message board for collectors |
| The Matchbox Collectors Community Hall | "This is the premier place to chat and find out about these great little cars that we fell in love with all those years ago! We have some of the pre-eminent authorities of diecast car collecting providing answers to questions and contributing to the discussions here. We welcome all diecast collectors, of all ages." |
| Matchbox Values | "Determining the "real" value of any particular model is difficult at best in most cases. Only if a model is fairly readily available and frequently sold (therefore determining price and value) can a current price be given with comfort." |
| Hall's Guide | "Hall's Guide brings you the latest in diecast prices, news, and information." |
| Hot Wheels Pricing Guide | "From 1968 till present, Hotwheels have been a top seller in the childrens market and has had a huge responce in the collectors market." |
| How to Start Your Toy Airplane Collection | "Scour local antique and collectible stores, flea markets, thrift stores and garage sales in your area, you may find hidden gems to add to your collection." |
| How to Start Your Toy Airplane Collection | "Collecting toy airplanes is a hobby for some and a passion for others. Toy collections start out innocently, people unpack belongings stored in attics and basements only to find toy airplanes from their youth. They become enamored with these remnants of their childhoods and begin their quest to increase their collection." |
| Let's Go Flying | "I’m sure almost all of you played with balsa wood gliders at some time in your youth, just as I did. Whether it was a toy that your mom or dad bought you for “being good” … a party favor … or something you spent your allowance on in order to have some fun with friends on sunny, summer’s day." |
| 10 Paper Airplanes | "Scroll down for the 10 free paper airplane designs and enjoy! " |
| Easy To Make Paper Airplanes | Easy, Medioum, and hard designs |
| Buzz's Boatyard | "Buzz's BoatYard was started in 1995 as nothing more than a couple of pages of my toy boat collection. At the time it was only pop pop boats. I met many great people who were involved with these boats at this time also. I began purchasing wholesale and made a few dollars selling the pop pop boats from my old hobby website, or on ebay. " |
| Vintage Toy Boats Make A Fine Fleet For The Collector | "It was Robert Forbes who indulged his childhood fantasies, becoming a crackerjack admiral of the fleet. He even sails these miniature ships a lot, putting them in bathtubs, a practice that horrifies other toy-boat enthusiasts who fear playing with them may injure the boats." |
| How to Build a Toy Boat | "Building a toy for a child can be very hard sometimes, especially when you want to offer the child something very cheap to play with instead of buying him/her a new expensive toy that soon it will be thrown away in the corner. The process of building a toy boat with a child provides bonding time. It also encourages imagination and creativity." |
Models
Models
| Automotive Toy & Model Brands A to Z |
"Below is a comprehensive list of brands of diecast, white metal, slush mold, tinplate, cast iron, plastic and other automotive toys and scale models as documented by Mr. Dana Johnson, author of the Toy Car Collector's Guide. " |
| Diecast Zone | "We are dedicated to collectors of diecast models. Diecast models are a great way to display your love of cars, motorcycles, trucks and history. Whether you spell it diecast, die-cast or die cast... whether your scale is 1:18, 1:24 or 1:43, you're in the right place to enjoy the hobby of diecast collecting." |
| Model Horse Guide | "Model Horse Guide is a place for novices to expand their knowledge to the model horse hobby. We offer information to the Breyer model horse collectors, show competitors, the enthusiast, and to the horse lover. Our educational and informational pages are dedicated to the realistic beauty of the model horse. Learn that the Model Horse hobby goes beyond collecting and play." |
| Model Horse Gallery | "Welcome to the largest model horse gallery in the world! There are over 20,000 photos, 250 galleries and 2,300 pages to take a virtual walk through. These galleries show a slice of our hobby's vast artistic talent and the models we collect. There are also sections of reference material (FAQs, calendars) and more." |
| Model Car Hub | "The place for diecast model cars, plastic model car kits, die-cast, how-to's, galleries, and more!" |
| Collectors Gazette | (UK) Online magazine |
| Model Engine Collectors Association | "MECA's membership is comprised of individuals from around the world who enjoy collecting model engines and model related products from these pioneering years. Some members collect engines, while others collect kits or completed models, or memorabilia. Most of the collectibles were produced before or just after WWII, but MECA is not limited to a particular time period." |
| Model Ships Museum and Trains Museum | "Fans of boats and trains won't want to miss these two museums, housed in the same building. At the Trains Museum, train-loving kids will quickly become absorbed in the detailed diorama of collectable trains running on three levels. The Model Ships Museum is a treasure chest of model submarines, warships, and sailing ships" |
| National Maritime Museum | "The National Maritime Museum has one of the finest ship model collections in the world with around 3200 in number." |
| Nautical Research Guild | "The NRG, since its inception, has been publishing the world renowned Nautical Research Journal, a quarterly magazine dedicated to assist each modeler to reach his or her highest level of personal achievement. The Journal, generally considered to be the best of its kind in the world, is subscribed to by modelers, researchers, historians, maritime artists, museum curators and a variety of representatives from the world of academia." |
| Ship Modelers' Forum | "We are a group of modelers dedicated to supporting the hobby of Model Ship Building by providing quality information and reference locations to the ship modeling community." |
| Beginning Model Rocketry | Basic information for new hobbyists. |
| Rocketry Online | Online resource center for rocketry |
Model Railroading
Model Railroading
| Train Collector's Association | ""To develop an appreciation of and to preserve an important segment of history - Tinplate Toy Trains - through research, education, community outreach, fellowship, establishment of collecting standards, and to promote the growth and enjoyment of collecting and operating toy, model and scale trains."" |
| Trainweb | "Providing free web hosting services since 1996 to rail enthusiasts and organizations that offer rail-related information and photographs for the enjoyment and education of the public." |
| Collectible American Flyer Trains | "I have images of any locos or diesels for sale that you have an interest in and will send them by attachment to an e-mail address you provide. I am looking to purchase your excellent condition 1946-1963 s-gauge american flyer and 1903-1938 standard gauge lionel trains to add to my collection. Sorry, but i don't do any appraisals!" |
| Hornby Railway Collectors Association | "Welcome to the official web site for the Hornby Railway Collectors Association. The Association is a non profit-making organization founded for the purpose of stimulating interest among collectors and operators of Hornby Trains and accessories in '0' Gauge. Dublo & Acho,as manufactured by Meccano Ltd.in their British factories up to 1965 and overseas up to 1973" |
| Postwar Lionel Trains | "You are about to view a fresh and interesting on-line information source for postwar Lionel trains. This website overflows with clear photos, historical facts and technical details. This constantly evolving site of postwar Lionel trains, accessories and related items continues to be updated on a weekly basis. You will see many items, from the common to the rare and unusual, it's all here." |
| Lionel Collectors Club of America | "Members of the Lionel Collectors Club of America enjoy collecting and operating Lionel model trains. If Lionel electric trains were part of your childhood experience, you may be wondering what they may be worth today." |
| Identify an Antique Toy Train | "If you are thinking of becoming an antique train collector, it's important that you learn how to identify an antique toy train. Up until 1891, toy trains did not run on tracks. That year, the Marklin Company in Germany made the very first standardized toy train sectional track. From then on, toy trains running on tracks have captured the hearts of people throughout the world." |
| Railroader66 | A site about old and antique tin toy trains. |
| Train Collectors Association | "To develop an appreciation of and to preserve an important segment of history - Tinplate Toy Trains - through research, education, community outreach, fellowship, establishment of collecting standards, and to promote the growth and enjoyment of collecting and operating toy, model and scale trains." |
| Tyco Train Resources | "Besides TYCO, I also enjoy collecting AHM, Bachmann, Cox, Life-Like, Lionel-HO, Pemco and other HO-scale ready-to-run product lines of the 1970s. With respect to operating model trains, I enjoy Athearn, Atlas, Bachmann Spectrum, Bowser-Stewart, Broadway Limited, IHC, Kato, Proto 1000/2000." |
| 20th Century Railroad Club
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"Welcome aboard the home page of the 20th Century Railroad Club! Located in Chicago, Illinois, our club offers unique volunteer activities for rail enthusiasts, as well as unique travel opportunities for families, singles and groups. If you like trains and travel, you should join the Club! Since 1971, "the Century" has been the first choice of Chicago area railfans who prefer to enjoy their hobby as members of a dynamic club offering a wide range of activities." |
| The American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners | "Our mission is to promote the operation, ownership, and enjoyment of the private passenger railcar." |
| Model Train Collecting | "Model railroading is a constant reminder of the glory days of railroading, but it is also one of the most popular and enduring hobbies. Since the 1890’s miniature trains have been popular with both children and adults. " |
| G Scale Group | "This is a place to exchange ideas and experiences about large scale trains and accessories. " |
| Large Scale Online | "It is the premier location for Large Scale Dealers, Manufacturers and Club Members to meet on the Internet and exchange information. " |
| Canadian Association of Railway Modellers! |
"To foster fellowship among railway modellers throughout Canada." |
| HO Seekers | "You will find within this site many items that may assist you in repairing, identifying and collecting HO Trains." |
| Guide to Collecting Lionel HO Scale Model Trains | "The HO scale model trains are very realistic. They are very closely designed as to the real locomotives. Then you can add to your set with the huge variety of train cars and tankers as well." |
| HO Scale Train Resources | "The mission of the HO-Scale Trains Resource is to provide information relating to the history of ready-to-run model trains.This site works toward the fulfillment of this mission through the construction of websites displaying, detailing, and describing model train offerings of the past. Specific product lines are presented with their own individual websites that provide the viewer with a look at what each company offered the model railroading hobby." |
| Collecting N-Scale Model Trains | "N scale varies between manufacturers and country of origin. The N' in N scale is an abbreviation of Nine Millimetres'. Being British though we work to a 9mm track width, with models made to a scale between 1:148 and 1:160." |
| Railserve | "RailServe.com is a leading provider of rail information services to individuals, organizations, and businesses worldwide." |
Magic
Magic
| Free Magician Card Secrets | "Free lessons and instructions to learn thebasics of card tricks, coin trickery, levitating illusions and street magician tactics, many with video demos. Easy magic lessons and short cuts to guide you step by step and with the help of magician photos and video demonstrations you can do easy card tricks and advanced magic moves and illusions" |
| Funology | Two pages of card tricks |
| Magic Tricks | "Rita and Shelly have contributed a number of fun magic tricks that are easy to do and have really wonderful results" |
| Cool Card Tricks | 20 easy to learn magic card tricks |
| Card Trick Type Index | "The #1 Site for Card Tricks on the Internet" |
| Professional Magic Secrets | " If you came here to learn the magic secrets of tricks and illusions, then try a different site. You will find only information and help on how to learn to do great magic tricks. The first secret of magic is for you to get a professional attitude. " |
| Eye Magic | "There are many tricks that can be played on the eye without having the need of a conjurer! Try these out for yourself, read the physical explanation, then try them out on your friends! " |
| Card Trick Central | "The #1 Site for Card Tricks on the Internet" |
| Conjuror Magic Archives | "The 22 pages of The Discoveries that deal with the practice of legerdemain, in the original Elizabethan english and formatting." |
| Psychic Science | "On our site you will find some of the Internet's best COMPLETELY FREE educational and educational-entertainment resources for parapsychology, psychical research and mind magic." |
| LearningMagic | "Learning magic tricks is something that many people would like to do, but they often don't know where to begin. Well, if you would like to learn magic, this is just the website for you!" |
| Ventrilliquism | Secrets, instructions, and tips |
| Learn Ventriloquism | "It takes a great deal of time and patience to learn ventriloquism. You must be willing to practice a few hours a week to master your skills. It is also helpful to seek the knowledge of a professional ventriloquist." |
| Ventriloquism for Dummies | "Ventriloquism is a performance art where the ventriloquist (sometimes called a puppeteer) projects his or her voice to an object to make it sound as if the object is speaking and not the performer." |
| Ventriloquist Central | "Where you can find all kinds of interesting information about the art of Ventriloquism." |
| The Internet Juggling Database | "An online resource centre for juggling and other circus arts." |
| Juggling 101 | "We are all about Juggling for Beginners. To those of you learning to juggle we are here to help you." |
| Welcome to Learn How To Juggle | "This site provides an easy-to-follow method for learning how to juggle. Some people are natural juggles and will find they can juggle within a couple of hours of practice. Others might need a little more time." |
| Funny Juggler | "Anyone who is willing to spend a half of an hour or so picking up dropped balls, can learn to juggle. It is easier than most people think." |
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