One childhood memory that really takes me back, is that magic musical box that sat on mom's dresser.  The sound was like something from a fairy tale, but for a few moments if all was quiet, you were transported into that ideal little world.

The music box has a great history. In 1796, Antoine Favre produced the first known music from steel prongs sounded by pins set in a disc or drum. Originally adjuncts to watches, these evolved into brass cylinders with steel pins playing a line of tuned teeth, which gave rise to the one-piece tuned steel comb with the essential refinement of steel dampers.

By 1825, the musical box was well established, with combs having as many as 250 teeth covering a range of about six octaves. Manufacture grew up mainly in Switzerland, and such makers as Henriot and Paillard became renowned. There were several varieties, and refinements such as tuned bells, drum and castanet were occasionally added. Besides sacred and popular music, arias and overtures from most favourite operas of 1830-90 were reproduced.

The idea of a self playing music box was developed from the carillon bell towers used in Europe where a rotating barrel,pinned with cogs in certain positions, would move hammers to strike tuned bells at the proper time to produce music. The next invention to make a music box possible was the tuned steel music note or tooth, in the late 18th century.

Make sure you come into our store, and spend a few minutes in the magical world of the music box.  This a very stylish toy that makes a great gift!

One of the games we enjoyed playing a lot was backgammon.  We still play it quite a bit. The game has an interesting history.  It began appearing in the Mesopotamian culture of Ur around 3,000 B.C. and archaeological digs continue to turn up board games very similar to today’s fast paced and challenging game of backgammon. Backgammon in its early form is the oldest known board game in history surpassing even the game of Chess.

The travels of this gaming idea show up in both ancient India culture as well as Egyptian culture where a variation on the game called “Senat” was popular among both Egyptian aristocracy and the slave population. By the time backgammon reached early Greece, the Greeks decided to lay claim to inventing the game but it was only an adoption of their culture from earlier civilizations. In the Roman version, three dice were employed for the moves and the game was referred to as "Bac amen" or "back game".

We have always enjoyed a fast paced game of backgammon.

• Made in Czechoslovakia
• From a 1930's Disney Toy Set

Mickey Mouse Toy

Manufactured in Spain by the largest and most respected model ship kit builder in the world, Artesania Latina model kits represent the state-of-the-art in fine wooden ship modeling. We’re carrying such classic tall ships as the US Constellation, the HMS Bounty and the HMS Victory and more. All the ships feature plank-on-bulkhead construction, cloth sails, rigging lines, brass fittings and details, and are geared towards the intermediate and advanced ship modeler. These magnificent kits include extensive instructions, including full scale rigging diagrams and some kits even include the tools necessary to build the model!

Wooden Ship Kits

Coins Cars and Curios is the ebay store you will want to bookmark!  We always carry some very fun and fine quality toys and collectibles. We always take PayPal and we ship fast!

From a 1949 "Go to the Head of The Class" game, complete with instructions, box and all pieces, to "The Flying Nun" board game from 1968, we have some nice classic games for you to browse through.  These will not only bring back some great memories, but they display well and are nice investment quality antique collectibles.

We are always adding more, so it's a good idea to sign up for our newsletter so you can stay up to date on our latest additions. You can find the sign up box on our store's home page by scrolling down to the bottom left side. The newsletter goes out every two weeks.

So click below now and check out the board games. Go ahead, it's your move!

Vintage Board Games

Coins Cars and Curios has an entire category in the store devoted to large 1:18 scale quality diecast models!  We are proud to offer our outstanding line of diecast cars. Built to exacting standards, these cars represent the best of Detroit's family and muscle cars, as well as some European models that we occasionally add.   What are we talking about here?  How about Mustangs, Chevelles, Camaros, GTOs, Impalas and Cougars! These hot 1/18 scale models are beautifully detailed and finished with opening hoods, doors, trunks and detailed engines. We also have a fine line of 1/18 scale classics, like 1951 Ford trucks and more!

Diecast cars are highly collectible and make excellent gifts. Tuck a couple away now for your favorite someone's birthday, or for next Christmas while the supplies last!

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Diecast Models

Whether you are looking for economical transportation around the college campus, or an easy way to get around the big city, we have an electric or gas moped or scooter that will be perfect! These scooters are solid and built to last.

Take one along in the motor home for those quick runs to the store. Keep one in the boat for local transportation when you are parked at the marina. How about taking an electric scooter with you on business trips on your private plane!

If you just live a couple miles from work, these scooters will be the most economical way to commute! Take one along when you go to those big events this summer, like the races or fairs.

Coins Cars and Curios has a nice selection of X-Treme gas and electric scooters, mopeds and ATV's. We are sure to have one that will fit your needs perfectly! So go ahead and pour yourself a cup of coffee and visit our ebay store today. Spend some time with us, we are sure you will find something nice!

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Scooters

Coins Cars and Curios always carries a nice selection of certified rare coins, as well as various type coin collections.  It is always worth stopping by to see what we have added.  An easy way to keep up, is to sign up for our store newsletter. It comes out every two weeks and will show you what new items are now available. You will find the sign up box on the bottom left of our store's homepage. Just click on the large 'Coins Cars and Curios' above.

So whether you are interested in PCGS Morgan silver dollars, or high grade Lincoln cents certified by NGC, we will always have many nice coins to browse through.

We also have some nice U.S. and foreign currency collections that are housed in heirloom quality Dansco albums. They are magnificent, make sure to check them out!

View Rare Coins

Coins Cars and Curios is the ebay store you will want to bookmark!  As always we accept credit cards, money orders, personal checks, and of course PayPal.  So stop by and spend some time with us!

Manufactured in Spain by the largest and most respected model ship kit builder in the world, Artesania Latina model kits represent the state-of-the-art in fine wooden ship modeling. We’re carrying such classic tall ships as the US Constellation, the HMS Bounty and the HMS Victory and more. All the ships feature plank-on-bulkhead construction, cloth sails, rigging lines, brass fittings and details, and are geared towards the intermediate and advanced ship modeler. These magnificent kits include extensive instructions, including full scale rigging diagrams and some kits even include the tools necessary to build the model!

Wooden Ship Kits

Coins Cars and Curios is the ebay store you will want to bookmark!  We always carry some very fun and fine quality toys and collectibles. We always take PayPal and we ship fast!

Do you remember your first car? No, not the junker you got when you were 16, but your first car. The one you learned to drive when you were 3, pedaling madly down the sidewalk with the wind in your hair and the concrete at your feet. Most of us have some kind of pedal car memory, which is why we at Coins Cars and Curios are proud to bring you these retro style beauties! For several decades, real steel pedalcars were unavailable. All you could find was plastic. Fortunately, we are again able to supply the real thing, a toy that will last for generations. These pedal cars are a blast from the past. Made from heavy gauge steel, these cars are built to last! From our authentic AMF Mustang pedal car, built from the original AMF tooling and our exclusive '32 Ford Roadster series, these pedal cars are sure to please children and collectors alike!

We offer the following cool retro pedal cars:

1965 Shelby GT-350 retro style Pedal Car

1965 Mustang retro style Pedal Car

1932 Police Cruiser retro style Pedal Car 

1932 Tow Truck retro style Pedal Car 

1932 Fire Engine retro style Pedal Car

1932 75th Anniversary Roadster retro style Pedal Car

1932 Pink Roadster retro style Pedal Car 

1932 Flamed Roadster retro style Pedal Car

So make sure you stop by our store today!  We gladly accept PayPal, Money Orders, Credit Cards, and personal checks.

Retro Pedal Cars

At Coins Cars and Curios you can find Silver Age comic book classics like Archie with Betty, Veronica, Jughead and Reggie as well as other vintage magazines. 

From the world of slot car racing in the 1960's we have a great selection of  Model Car Science magazines. These were required reading for the slot car crowd, and are really great reference tools for today's 1:32 and 1:24 scale slot car racers as well as the huge HO scale fan base.

For the budding scientist, we have Popular Science and Popular Mechanics magazines. These are from the 1930's to the 1950's and are sure to bring a smile when you see some of the wild inventions of a time gone by.

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New Age Equestrian

TRAVERSE CITY, MI January 15, 2008 -- Whatever the genre--classical, rock, blues, country -- one thing all music has in common is the audience: human beings. TJ Martin's new CD is a bit different. 'The Judge at E' is not only for people, but for horses. It is music for dressage (rhymes with massage). Martin was a devotee of the sport which has been called equine ballet for the movements demanded of horse and rider. But one thing always bothered him: the clumsy segues between the pieces of music that were adapted for the event. "I thought I could eliminate that by having original music", he said. So that's what he set out to do. With a 15 piece ensemble including saxophone, flute, trumpet, keyboards, percussion and his guitar, he composed seven pieces of music. Not only were they meant for dressage, the pieces were composed specifically for individual riders and their mounts, though for the most part they could be adapted for others. "The recording session was done very differently. TJ sat in front of a video (of the horse and rider performing) playing his guitar", said John Knight, owner of Full Circle Recording Studio where the project was recorded.

The pieces on 'The Judge at E' run between five-and-a-half and six minutes, with the exception of a catchy 2-minute, 40 second tune called "Samson's Prelude". The music embraces many genres: there is gentle romanticism, sprightly folk, jazzy interludes, even some quasi-flamenco. It holds together surprisingly well as an instrumental, alternative new age/jazz disc.

"Chilled out and floating!!"

"Nice mood"

"Solid performing"

"Quite beautiful"

"Delicious!"

See what it's all about here:

Music for Dressage

Coins Cars and Curios will help make your game room come alive with these favorites including a Carrom Foosball or Air Hockey table!  Well made by the masters that have been making games for over 100 years in Ludington, Michigan. 

Or if chess is your game, take a look at the chess table and pieces selection. Incredible detail and craftsmanship. Of course there are those that prefer the thousands of years old game of backgammon, and we have the finest boards made.

Now you are going to need a little music while playing, and we've got just the thing.  A couple of retro style Wurlitzer jukeboxes by Crosley.

Crosley’s Digital Bubbler Jukebox is designed expressly for the home with this robust music server featuring not only the latest in computer and audio technology, but combining functionality with form in a truly-reminiscent 1950’s jukebox-style cabinet. Featuring original-style percolating bubbles tubes, dual-toned neon lighting, high gloss furniture-grade wood and wood veneers, the look is sure to amaze. Encased within this charismatic cabinet is a fully functioning video and music server capable of storing up to 1500 hours of content. In addition, the unit is designed to rip CD music content direct to the hard drive, burn CDs with music or video content and allows the user to connect to the internet to access music and video downloads as well as internet radio for maximum entertainment possibilities. In addition to its functionality, what also sets the Crosley Digital Jukebox apart is its timeless design complete with the Touch Screen Interface. Truly a décor statement, the Digital Jukebox is a conversation piece regardless of its location.

So pour yourself a cup of coffee and visit us today, we are sure you will find something that you'll just love!

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At Coins Cars and Curios you can find Silver Age comic book classics like Archie with Betty, Veronica, Jughead and Reggie as well as other vintage magazines. 

From the world of slot car racing in the 1960's we have a great selection of  Model Car Science magazines. These were required reading for the slot car crowd, and are really great reference tools for today's 1:32 and 1:24 scale slot car racers as well as the huge HO scale fan base.

For the budding scientist, we have Popular Science and Popular Mechanics magazines. These are from the 1930's to the 1950's and are sure to bring a smile when you see some of the wild inventions of a time gone by.

Visit:

Coins Cars and Curios

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Coins Cars and Curios has toys and gifts for all ages. From retro style jukeboxes and pedal cars, to electric and gas scooters to take along in the motor home or for your boat. The economical scooters are great for the college student getting around campus.  A home video arcade in a quality wood cabinet and elegant chess tables can be found at Coins Cars and Curios.  Also a huge selection of certified rare coins and proof sets are not only great investments, they make great gifts as well. And don't forget about the nice music boxes and stuffed plush animals. We have a nice store with some stylish toys, so come in and spend some time with with us. We are sure you will find something nice.

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Coins Cars and Curios

New Age Equestrian

TRAVERSE CITY, MI January 15, 2008 -- Whatever the genre--classical, rock, blues, country -- one thing all music has in common is the audience: human beings. TJ Martin's new CD is a bit different. 'The Judge at E' is not only for people, but for horses. It is music for dressage (rhymes with massage). Martin was a devotee of the sport which has been called equine ballet for the movements demanded of horse and rider. But one thing always bothered him: the clumsy segues between the pieces of music that were adapted for the event. "I thought I could eliminate that by having original music", he said. So that's what he set out to do. With a 15 piece ensemble including saxophone, flute, trumpet, keyboards, percussion and his guitar, he composed seven pieces of music. Not only were they meant for dressage, the pieces were composed specifically for individual riders and their mounts, though for the most part they could be adapted for others. "The recording session was done very differently. TJ sat in front of a video (of the horse and rider performing) playing his guitar", said John Knight, owner of Full Circle Recording Studio where the project was recorded.

The pieces on 'The Judge at E' run between five-and-a-half and six minutes, with the exception of a catchy 2-minute, 40 second tune called "Samson's Prelude". The music embraces many genres: there is gentle romanticism, sprightly folk, jazzy interludes, even some quasi-flamenco. It holds together surprisingly well as an instrumental, alternative new age/jazz disc.

"Chilled out and floating!!"

"Nice mood"

"Solid performing"

"Quite beautiful"

"Delicious!"

See what it's all about here:

Music for Dressage

TJ Martin brings to the table a unique first in the music world. He got there by being influenced from groups like ? and The Mysterians, to The Lovin' Spoonful, Suzanne Vega, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Enya and many others.

After hearing one of his songs on the local college radio station, a lady contacted him and asked if he would be interested in writing music for her horses. She was referring to the equestrian sport of dressage (rhymes with massage), where they perform freestyles set to music, known as musical kurs. This is now also an official Olympic level competition. When he first began the project, his intention was to improve the quality of music that was being used for the sport. His main focus was to eliminate the unnecessary and distracting sounds of bad editing, and the splicing together of various songs which creates a ride that has no theme. To do this, original music had to be written to match the choreography for each particular ride. He then set out to compose a piece of music for each of the varying levels of freestyles, and have riders perform them. The result was award winning freestyles and the world's first CD of "Music for Dressage".

This is an album of powerful, acoustic, instrumental music in an adult contemporary, new age/smooth jazz style. Because of the easy listening sound, the music has since found its way to evenings with candlelight, glasses of merlot and your imagination. The album contains just over 40 minutes of music with 7 songs and a bonus track. People worldwide have been enjoying these mesmerizing sounds. Internet sales of this album continue to grow on a daily basis, in over 50 countries on 6 continents.

We have a nice selection of gas and electric scooters at Coins Cars and Curios.  These are great for the college student getting around campus, or for the boater parked at a new marina overnight.  Take a couple along in the motor home to do some sightseeing!

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