Manoil Lead Toy Doughboy Soldier Sitting At Desk With Telephone And Map

The lead toy soldier that you see here was manufactured by the Manoil Company.  This is definitely not what most would consider when they hear the name toy solider.  It is certainly unique as he is sitting at a desk with a telephone and a map.  The Manoil company began producing these lead soldiers in 1935, and production of these toy soldiers ceased in 1942 ... a World War Two-related end to the production.  The Manoil Company name can be seen on the reverse.  I also see a "2" on the reverse - very peculiar because the catalog designations that I have encountered are 55 and 85.  You will note the buttons on the uniform.  This is a button variation for this model.  There was also a non-button variation.  You will also note the Doughboy helmet.  Coincidentally, 2021 marks the ten year anniversary of the passing of Frank Woodruff Buckles, America's Last Surviving Veteran of World War One.  The ten year anniversary of the passing of The Last Of The Doughboys, and a representation of the Doughboys right here in the year 2021.  Finally, this toy would have retailed at 5 cents ($0.05) when it appeared on the shelves.

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Using Baking Soda And Water On A Rusty Marx Toy Dump Truck

Hello. This is Illegal Mike. I am inside of "Illegal Mike's Antique Repair Shop". I have with me an antique Marx toy mechanical dump truck. It is covered in rust. I am going to conduct an experiment using baking soda and water. I am going to test to see whether the concoction will eliminate that rust.

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As you can see, the baking soda and water paste eliminated the surface rust only. I will try white vinegar and apple cider vinegar in the future.