15 years ago I was given a few weeks to live due to having melanoma (obviously I defied the time frame) and before I was scheduled to die I made a pilgrimage to the old Marx museum in Moundsville, W Va. Watching this video was almost as good as being there again. Thanks so much Paul for posting this and to George to allowing us to see your fabulous collection.

@paulknappcollections

3 ай бұрын

Well glad to hear you're still among us and glad you watched the video. I made 2 of his place. I meet him every year at the Gettysburg show.

For many years, it wasn't Christmas without getting a Marx playset. Between my brother and I, we had most of them.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

George has so many store displays its amazing.

@jerryprice5484

Ай бұрын

Same here, this vidio really brings back the memories

I’ve heard from other collectors about how amazing this collection is, they weren’t kidding! Quite possibly the nicest vintage collection of Marx toys in the country. Wow!

@paulknappcollections

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, my second time there and he has more than he did 4 years ago, just amazing.

I could live there. I loved those toys. Have a few left. Thanks

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

What an amazing collection! That brings back a lot of memories! Some of those I had as a kid in the 60s!

@paulknappcollections

5 ай бұрын

He built the buiding just for his collection. Crazy

Easily one of the finest displays I have ever seen. Gives a great overview of just how cool and diverse Marx' sets were. Id love to see those types of massive playsets return but I think those days are gone. Thanks for sharing.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately kids have very little imagination. Everything is online and video games now. Sad. Thanks for watching.

What a video, One of the last playsets I had was the Big Ceasar ship. The civil war, WW2 hand painted warriors of the world, The Untouchables, the construction camp the Alamo, Ben Hur, Tales of Wells Fargo with the train, the farm set, the Dinosaur playset. No doubt about it Marx was OUR toy company

@paulknappcollections

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

Wow that is amazing collection

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Yes its amazing and he's a great guy.

By far, that is the greatest collection of Marx toys I've ever seen!

@paulknappcollections

6 ай бұрын

It's pretty cool. I visited it 3 times. Amazing

I don't feel worthy of watching this incredible video showing some things I played with as a child. This has got to be one of the finest collections on the planet. Thank YOU for making this and George for having collected everything and saving them.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Simply amazing!

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Awesome collection. I had a few Marx sets and they are probably my fav toys. I played the hell out of them. Seeing all these war set reminded me of an episode of Thirty Something. A mom refused to buy her son any war toys, so she bought him a toy farm and when she saw him playing with it, he was having a war between the pigs and cows.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

LOL that's awesome

Oh....WOW!

@paulknappcollections

5 ай бұрын

It's an amazing collection

Can I come over an' play! Wow! Amazing!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

His place is pretty amazing. He built the 2 story garage just for his collection

Seen it in person, best Collection I've ever seen!

@paulknappcollections

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and great humble guy.

Just incredible! nothing more needs to be said!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Awesome miss those days my best friend as had a few sets played entire weekend s

@paulknappcollections

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Absolutely amazing!

@paulknappcollections

8 ай бұрын

I made 2 videos of his collection now.

@cherriberri7161

8 ай бұрын

@@paulknappcollections oh I have to check them out. My dad always talks about a Marx set he had with a fortress, there’s photos of him on Christmas morning opening it. Thank you for sharing, I can’t wait to look those videos and send the link to my dad. Have a fabulous day!

Thank you both for sharing! I would pay to see that live very cool!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my channel.

The dream of any collector. I don't know how much all those sets and figures rescued in that state have cost, but I do recognize the passion and effort of a heart dedicated to professional activity. Very good material .. Thank you for uploading this video.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That was Simple Wonderful too Experience, again even in Just Your Video of so few Minutes. The Long Dormant Memories? That these Videos bring Back to Me are Priceless. Thank You so Much for Sharing 🙂😌🙂😌.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Coolest house ever! Thanks for sharing. Brought back a lot of memories.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! His Mancave is pretty awesome.

that is an amazing collection

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best I've ever seen. Thanks for watching

thank you for sharing the photos!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!!

Just two words magical amazing

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Sweet mother of god !!!!!!!!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

I know right. LOL

My favorite Christmas was 1963. I got the Civil War set, the Custer’s Last Stand set and I think it was the D-Day set.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome Christmas WOW. Thanks for watching

The good old days

@paulknappcollections

7 ай бұрын

No more toys like this anymore

Man, I wish I could get my old civil war play set back that I got for Christmas in 1961. Best Christmas ever! 😃👍

@paulknappcollections

7 ай бұрын

I'm sure it's out there somewhere. I see a lot at the toy soldier shows.

Alot of work to maintain this hobby--Love it Thanks for the video--Thanks for sharing

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

In 1964 I wanted a Sears, Marx Fort apache that cost $20.00 at the time .Had everything imaginable.Noone seems to know about it.Better than giant fort apache set.

@paulknappcollections

8 ай бұрын

Well if anyone would know it would be Rick Eber or George Kroll, they are my go to guys for Marx playsets.

What a wonderful collection. I had several marx playsets myself including the rare Untouchables set. But alas they are all gone. Thanks for the memory's.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my channel. More to come.

Was thinking of found that in my attic for my soon grandson.. a Vintage toy wonderland Then making a movie called the Toy man Since all kids today want to play video games And hands on imagination is a lost art

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

No doubt, video games have destroyed imagination.

such an amazing collection. plus a big frankie!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

It really is!

I am speechless.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@TheSteveRobinson

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulknappcollections I just sold a Sears / Marx Custer's Last Stand playset.

@TheSteveRobinson

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulknappcollections I just sold a Sears / Marx Custer's Last Stand playset.

Awesome collection wow 👌

@paulknappcollections

7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

Still picking up jaw on the floor!! Wow!

@paulknappcollections

7 күн бұрын

It is an amazing collection. You need to watch both videos.

Have That...Don't have that.. have 2 of those..and wish I had that one! HA!... Marx is my Jam

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

His collection in awesome. Thanks for watching

Enjoyed it, but the camera was moving too fast for these old eyes to see some of the sets, especially at the beginning. That said, I didn’t realize how many sets Marx made. My brothers and I had a few of them. Will have to watch the video again…and again.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the sets in his collection are Store Display boards. It's amazing how many different types they made.

Great George! Great collection Wonderful display, indeed Marx was the greatest player in toys manufacturi g of any one May ha doubt about they must see this. Thanks for sharing tour collection with us. Got some ideas too Thanks!!!!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

My childhood !

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Amazing

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

His place is very cool. I've made 2 videos now of his collection.

Great video. 👍

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

wow! Amazing collection!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Yes George is the top collector of Marx playsets no doubt.

Great video Paul. I too had many of the Marx playsets and knowing what I know now, 50 years later, I'd have had more of them. From Battleground, to the Heritage Sears Civil War and Alamo sets, to Daktari-still, I didn't know there were so many others.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Yes there was a bunch. I'm sure you had a cool collection as a kid.

@ronhoover5516

Жыл бұрын

@@paulknappcollections I'm actually thinking of collecting again. My tastes aren't specific to Marx, though. I've always wanted to create this massive D-Day diorama, complete with chronologically inaccurate vehicles, helicopters that didn't exist in 1944, etc. If I ever do it, I'll send you a video. Again, great job.

@ronhoover5516

Жыл бұрын

@@paulknappcollections I've still got most of the Battlegrounds, in played-with (semi broken :)) condition. The German 88 is still intact, though, and probably fires if I still had a shell from my original set. Ditto the 105 howitzer, I've got one that actually fires.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

@@ronhoover5516 There are so many plastic dealers out there now it would be easy to do.

amazing

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

I'm so sad that Marx went out of business - we need more companies like it! Toy companies seem to have no passion for their products or customers these days! I was born in 2004 and I feel like my childhood could have been a bit cooler if I had toys like this! I didn't even know these existed back then! Marx had the best business model - simply sell the best products at the lowest prices! Which, in this case, means toys that are fun to play with, encourage growth and development, and are built to last and last, but sold at a price that nearly everyone can afford! Only cutting corners when absolutely necessary, but not over-engineering anything either. Just the right balance! Also, I think out government is partially to blame as well since all this inflation and regulation is preventing the good stuff from being made anymore!

@paulknappcollections

Ай бұрын

Perfectly said my friend. Thanks for watching

Это самое шикарное видео по солдатикам что я видел!!!

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my channel.

My gosh that's impressive

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Amazing!

@paulknappcollections

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Wow, just wow!!

@paulknappcollections

3 жыл бұрын

I know right, I wish I did a better job with pics and video but I tried.

what a collection !! congretulations...here from Europ Marx toys aren't so know as they are in U.S, so a pleasure to see and discovered some treasures ! thanks for sharing, take care of your collection : a witness of 20's century toys ! take care : )

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my channel

Omg there is a heaven.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and it's in West Virginia LOL

Love it, a real credit to you. Subscribed.

@paulknappcollections

2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. More to come.

FAN TASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@paulknappcollections

3 жыл бұрын

I know right, amazing collection and you only saw probably a small portion, wish I took more pics.

Toy soldiers and Ogauge trains ...... it doesn't get any better !!!!!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

random guy: hey, i have an idea for a playse-- marx: we'll do it.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure anyone will ever take over Marx fully again. Quaker Oats and Mego tried.

Love Marx Warriors of the World series!

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

George has everything.

Bonjour merci pour cette vidéo ce n'est pas un musé ni une collection c'est le paradis le nirvana de l'amoureux du jouet félicitation je suis moi même collectionneur et je fais des films pour mettre en scène mes jouets d'enfance mais il faut le dire votre collection est sans pareil bravo

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

How does he deal with dust on those battle displays? If I set up 2 army men on my desk, a week later a cobweb will show up. His collection is amazing. I may have blinked, but I didn't see Captain Gallant or the Flintstones (or my memory is really shot).

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Oh he had both of those, I wish I made a longer video to show everything.

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@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

I did for years, got away from it awhile back but still stay in contact with the owner

I love your stuff and would sell anything

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I don't think George would ever selling anything LOL

Great video. Question, I have a Marx Military Tank #25 remote control toy. It works great and is like mink with box but I cannot seem to change the flashing light bulb. Any suggestions from your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ray.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

No sorry, no idea, I never had that one.

the coolest toys are the simplest toys.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Old school toys ruled.

What were those toy rifles at 5:13? They really seem interesting. Outstanding collection. Thanks for reading.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

I believe those are Marx original gun sets as well. He really only collects Marx vintage name brands.

Had the castle set but in red trim gates and ramparts not yellow and no ramp as shown.

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Great memories

Is this collection available to view by the public? If so, where at?

@paulknappcollections

2 ай бұрын

Well he does open it for small groups, but he didn't want me to post his address for obvious reasons. He's located in Maryland.

Did he buy the old museum that was in Glendale?

@paulknappcollections

3 ай бұрын

No this is at his home.

Do they have convection like this in nc.

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, I usually ask on the facebook toy soldier groups page.

From the museum or parts of it?

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you are asking? This is from his private collection not the museum in WV.

@raymccarty4612

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulknappcollections Thanks. I didn't know how much had been sold to private collectors.

great video but the music takes away from the collection....

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that

Dump the music some dialog sir would be awesome

@paulknappcollections

Жыл бұрын

Watch the second video on this display. Interviewing the owner.

i think marx is owned by nacelle now, aren't they?

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

No idea sorry

Today made Marx toys ?

@paulknappcollections

2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand your question sorry.