Louis Marx and Company
American
Louis Marx and Company was an American toy manufacturer that was founded in 1919 by Louis Marx and his brother David Marx. The company became one of the largest and most successful toy makers in the United States during the mid-20th century. Marx toys were known for their high quality, affordability, and innovation, and the company produced a wide range of toys, including cars, trains, dolls, action figures, and playsets.
One of Marx's most popular toy lines was the Marx Trains, which were produced from the 1930s through the 1970s. These toy trains were known for their durability and affordability, and they were a popular choice among children and collectors alike. Marx also produced a range of action figures, including the popular Johnny West line, which featured cowboy and western-themed figures, as well as other iconic toys such as the Big Wheel tricycle.
Louis Marx and Company was eventually sold to Quaker Oats in the 1970s, and the brand continued to produce toys until the early 1980s. Today, Marx toys remain highly collectible, and the company is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential toy makers of the 20th century.
One of Marx's most popular toy lines was the Marx Trains, which were produced from the 1930s through the 1970s. These toy trains were known for their durability and affordability, and they were a popular choice among children and collectors alike. Marx also produced a range of action figures, including the popular Johnny West line, which featured cowboy and western-themed figures, as well as other iconic toys such as the Big Wheel tricycle.
Louis Marx and Company was eventually sold to Quaker Oats in the 1970s, and the brand continued to produce toys until the early 1980s. Today, Marx toys remain highly collectible, and the company is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential toy makers of the 20th century.
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Louis Marx and Company
Wind-Up Toy "Knockout Champs" with Original Box, Circa 1930
H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
$ 1,100
Louis Marx and Company
"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.
H 8 in W 2 in D 3 in
$ 765
Louis Marx and Company
1930's CAT WITH BALL LOUIS MARX TIN TOY 'KITTYKAT'
H 4 in W 8 in D 4 in
$ 1,500
Louis Marx and Company
"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930
H 6 in W 3 in D 8 in
$ 485
Louis Marx and Company
"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940s
H 9 in W 3 in D 3 in
$ 225
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