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1924 Toys: Tootsie Toys, Box Car Children, Crayola 16 Pack


There was a line of toy cars – some based on the original Model T from Ford – that didn’t really have a name until 1924. On March 11, 1924, Tootsietoy was officially registered as a trade mark. That same year, the company that made the toy cars changed their name from Dowst Manufacturing Co. to the TootsieToy Company. The change was said to be because of Mr. Dowst’s granddaughter. Whatever the reason, from this point on the model cars became more popular than ever.You can find more on 1924 TootsieToy cars here.

For book lovers, you may not know there is a 1924 first edition of Box Car Children that varies from the later (1942 and 1950) editions by Rand McNally. The book is supposedly very rare. One has to wonder if it’s because the story was so much different than later editions? Whatever the reason, if you’re in a bookstore and see a copy of a 1924 edition of Box Car Children, pick it up!

Also in 1924, the 16 pack of Crayola Crayons was introduced – much to the delight of children and the chagrin of parents who had to pay more for all the new colors. Those parents must have imagined that surely the box of crayons could get no larger than 16! Little did they know the wax crayons would be available in packs of 64 or more colors. In 1924, however, the 16 pack of Crayola Crayons was the big news.

If you know of other toys from 1924, leave a comment below and let us know.

57 Responses to “1924 Toys: Tootsie Toys, Box Car Children, Crayola 16 Pack”

  1. kittysue2000 says:

    how about something like Eden's Beauties, giving reference to the garden of eden ie the way we were supposed to me made and not the way we are trying to be, or even something to do with the Greek gods as they are always seen as quite voluptuous, something like Athena's Girl's or Aphrodite's Beauties, or you could just go for something really simple like Miss Real Model 2009 ie shes not a stick insect

  2. derabbitman says:

    Perhaps vinegar will work? Also peanut butter is good for removing sticky substances.

  3. HM 4 evva says:

    She is too young,can't you at least wait till she is 10 to start making her life a living hell??

  4. adam F says:

    I'd be hot pink.

  5. Alex G says:

    Well you seem pretty short to me for the average teen. I was 6' 5" at 16.

  6. TeamHans says:

    Honestly – a car model doesn't come to mind when I hear the word "car" – I just picture a generic sedan of some kind with no make or model. If I think a little more though and try to assign a make/model/brand – then it becomes a Porsche 911 because I've always wanted one!

  7. (:♥TayLee♥:) says:

    wd 40 on a dust(light coat)

  8. sandy d says:

    I'd rather have the truth sooner than later. Nothing worse than being the lady who's 45 with 7 kids with one guy since she was 16 and suddenly realizes he's been sleeping around on her for most of the marriage.

  9. oogleberry says:

    shut up your not 12

  10. I love Pete Wentz & F.O.B!! says:

    A turquoise Toyota Prius, because it sticks out, is cute, and socially conscientious!

  11. steelsink747 says:

    (upon handing my sweetheart a giant box of Reese's last Valentine's Day)
    "Well, life is not like this particular box of chocolates. In this box, you pretty much know what you're gonna get."

  12. twinkkie1989 says:

    Read more books.. all kinds of books. That'll help you writing.

    And read this one among the first:
    Stephen King, "On Writing"
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Writing:_A_Memoir_of_the_Craft

  13. Dave87gn says:

    There were six Cars built for filming by Barris Kustoms in North Hollywood, California: one main car of steel and five fiberglass replicas. Three replicas were destroyed in the climactic explosion scene and the other two replicas were wrecked in rollovers. The gloss-black main Car is a custom Lincoln Mark III with a locked 4.11 differential (to allow easier spinning), a 460 cubic-inch V8 engine, heavy-duty suspension, roll bar, safety harness, and amber-tinted glass. The top is lowered and the beltline raised. Twelve craftsmen built the main Car in six weeks.

  14. Andrew says:

    I don't know, I can't think of any way to get it completely off without damaging the screen. Maybe look up some kind of customer service for the tv, or if you have a warranty maybe use that. Otherwise, sorry I can't help more.

  15. ♥ Shortstuff ♥ says:

    I don't know, I can't think of any way to get it completely off without damaging the screen. Maybe look up some kind of customer service for the tv, or if you have a warranty maybe use that. Otherwise, sorry I can't help more.

  16. Demi says:

    I don't know, I can't think of any way to get it completely off without damaging the screen. Maybe look up some kind of customer service for the tv, or if you have a warranty maybe use that. Otherwise, sorry I can't help more.

  17. destiny says:

    My dear Sherlock Holmes and "Watson"…..-smile-

    Oh my lord….you are really "into it" with this Collins "project"….Unfortunately I am NOT at all an "expert" like you with all of this, honey….and it seems that "no one else" is on "your level" either….. You must be a real "smart cookie"…-smile-

    Sorry, if I'm no "help" to you, but this stuff is way tooooo technical for "stupid me"….-smile- However….I send you all my best wishes….and all my love from Germany …Your friend….Annette***

  18. metoo says:

    most likely around 50 million dollars when done the old way from drawing to print to clay and the to make dies for stamping

  19. dianne m says:

    too late, his mind is already molded.

  20. Adrian David says:

    Point your wand(if you haven't one, buy it at Ollivander's at Diagon Alley) at your mother in law and enchant "avada kedavra"

  21. timidteen4 says:

    I don't watch golf but I don't think Tigers actions affected his ability to play golf and that what he did doesn't change the fact that he's a pro golfer. Since when did sports stop focusing on sports and more on every aspect of the athletes personal life? People just need to enjoy the damn game.

  22. liquidjesus23 says:

    He is a corvette!!! Actually, he is modeled after a couple different cars. Google lightning mcqueen. Check out alot of the articles by Disney/Pixar. I thought he was a corvette. Just one of the cars he is modeled from.(the mustang was modeled for its tail-lights)

  23. philhoonoseitall says:

    See this link for 33,000 pieces of information.

    You have ten years work on this lot.
    Hope it helps.

  24. Capa says:

    i hit my growth spurt at 13

  25. Alyssa says:

    well,
    crayola is the best because its smooth, and in contrast rosa art is real waxy and not smooth.
    Crayolas crayons are more vibrant..
    And theyre water proof cause they are made 4 children. and children spill things everywhere:)

  26. Donavin Quintana says:

    Maui, Hawaii. Lots of fun things to do.

    But I would really say do a trip to Thailand and Cambodia.

    Thailand has awesome sights, entertainment in Bangkok and then it's on your way to Phuket, where they have the most beautiful beaches.

    Cambodia is an hour by plane from Bangkok.. go to Siem Reap and check out Angkor Thom and Ta Phrom and Angkor Wat…

  27. leinerxx says:

    Color Explosion.

  28. Beth says:

    you cold hearted jerk get a life or go fuck you power ranger toys you ass

  29. naz says:

    Yes.The Ishmaelite's are a "Wild Donkey" according to the Bible.

    That's why the Romans,the Greek's and the Persian has never been able to enslave them like they did to the Israelites.

  30. Erin says:

    I usually just drew stick people and neglected to colour their faces in. When I was young enough to use crayons, I rarely encountered visible minorities, growing up in a suburb full of second- and third-generation Eastern European immigrants.

  31. mamamoon says:

    that's a good idea, she's learning to be more responsible and to take care of not only other's things, but her own as well.

  32. MissLatina says:

    It is hard not to feel jealous, you want to be in his circle of friends too.

    You wish to make that type of money and experience the fun and thrill he is going through.

    When people are drowned in the luxury of life they tend to forget their real friends.

    I suggest that you stay by his side and keep contact with him, why?

    Money does not last, that type of living doesn't either. When there is a sudden change in his life, lost of job, tragedy, whatever it may be. He will try to turn to his new friends that only care about material things, then he will realize that he had lost REAL friends.

    He will turn to you for comfort, and support. You are his past, his ride back to his old life. He has lost his way, and with you by his side, he will find himself again.

    Good luck!

  33. Mandy says:

    OMG… yes, be careful w/all the suggested chemicals on a flat screen!

    No matter what you choose to go with, I'd definitely do a spot check first, and don't just assume since there appears to be no damage instantly, that it can't damage it in time.

    But as for all the suggestions… if the yellow is gone, sounds like what you're seeing is the crayon wax. Even though you "SHOULD NOT" normally use even a mild soap or chemical, you might need to in this case. There's plenty of cleaning solutions out there, you "shouldn't" use, but it does not mean it will cause damage if you use it once & make sure to clean it off w/clean water ASAP.

    I mean, the TV doesn't do you much good w/lines all across it anyways. Does it?

    No matter what, do your best not to press down on the screen too hard even though you might have to in your case. Sometimes from this you will see damage instantly. Sometimes this will slowly fade away. Sometimes it will slowly appear.

    Check your warranty and call your TV dealer where you bought it from & ask them first. Make sure to tell them what is on the screen.

    Lesson learned: Make sure the kids stay away from the flat screen w/crayons next time. =)

  34. bcnu says:

    Probably not. The original company only had acquired rights the geographic areas where it was "doing business" with goods or services branded with the trademark. As of the date of APPLICATION for federal registration, no new competing businesses should be allowed anywhere in the USA under a similar name. However, any business existing and operating with that identical trademark in an identical business can continue its business in the limited markets it occupied when the original company filed, assuming they do not overlap with any of the original company sales area or market sector (e.g., mail order).

    Edit:: When the original company gets its federal application "accepted", there will be a short period in which the copying company can file an "opposition" to the registration, which could trigger lengthy litigation or a "concurrent use" settlement.

  35. dgey1 says:

    NO. you'll never get a dvdrip quality video from a handycam. Movies that you rip start out in film… super high quality. when you compress the video for dvd, you toss out information that is redundant. movies have large files and when compressed, you still get a great looking product. handy cams start with less resolution and smaller files so when you compress that, it won't look as good… kind of like garbage in garbage out… that's the short answer…

  36. Mj F says:

    I dont think theres anything wrong with that. but, you can ask him "where'd you buy your clothes, the toilet store?"

  37. yahooqa.com (RSS) says:

    lottsss of headache pills!!!

    you need to tell us what it's about first!

  38. I <3 my Suby. says:

    Obviously there are a lot of Rich people out there who have never heard of forums.

  39. Edwin Cchloe says:

    i would send the seller an email asking if the earphones genuine Apple earphones or not. if not, ask him why he said they were. if yes, he's either lying or really thinks the earphones are real. don't bother returning them, it would cost more to ship them than $5.00

    should you leave negative feedback? well that's really up to you. but i wouldn't leave any feedback at all

  40. aposadaw says:

    The P is the name of a laser company.. It means literally p.(the name of the comany) laser car.. he had a laser to catch your speed. i would think twice about pleasding not guilty…because if that sucker was calibrated.. your guilty and court costs go up

  41. Gary R says:

    Mr Clean magic eraser works good for crayons.

  42. ♥ Shortstuff ♥ says:

    Windex should NEVER be used on a flat screen tv as it will eat right through the surface. My fiance & I just bought a flat screen & the salesman told us that. At Circuit City, where we bought our tv, the saleman showed/sold us a bottle of special cleaner that came with a special cloth, to use when cleaning off the screen. We use it on our computer screens as well. Check into this special cleaner & see if it does the trick for you.

    **Edit: I can't believe all the bad advice you're getting from people who have no idea what they're talking about. Harsh chemicals & other crap are not to be used on "flat screens."

  43. blinkMATIC says:

    cause if mark had been the bassist then it would have just been blink 2.0, not box car racer.

  44. prabhakar says:

    yes hot wheel cars are faster than match box cars, well u may see practically

  45. nysenutz says:

    23 January 2009
    wrong, you don't need this to be very long at all. I expect you along with everybody else in class will have talking times of two minutes each.

    You have picked a wonderful metaphor, congratulations. You really have the hang of doing what your project is, too. Isn't it much better for you to feel pride in your own work rather than accepting somebody else's attempt. Each of us know more about ourselves than does anybody else in the whole world. That's one good reason for finishing your job for yourself.

    This will help you. Learn off by heart these six little words: who, how, why; where, when and what. Just use each to pluck sensible sentences out of the air by asking valid questions and giving them answers. Why is my life like a box of crayons? How does going to school make my life into a box of crayons? Why does learning and knowledge affect my life into being a box of crayons?

    Allow yourself just 10 minutes to write down these sort of questions. You will never be able to properly all of them in just two minutes speech time so pick out only five and develop them. Just let your answers flow like water running out of the tap. Don't let yourself suffer. Be spontaneous. This is fun. Here is your chance to get in front of your class and show off. ("Ha, ha! I did my homework" showoff.)
    Enjoy it. Spend a little time rehearsing it. Ask mum and dad if they will be your audience and just ad-lib. Best wishes. You'll get an A grade.

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  47. firefist301 says:

    How can it be added on March 10,2011 when earthquake happened on March 11,2011-???? ????

  48. dmaxhd1 says:

    Box Car! One of my local favorites… Coos Bay, Oregon!

  49. butterflyec says:

    You can check this blog called ”books4juliet” it for all book lovers :-)

  50. konseo says:

    Collecting Diecast Model Cars: A Rewarding and Fun Hobby –

  51. Dave says:

    My life is like a box of crayons, my moods color define me.

  52. Alisha says:

    :/ as a girl I really didn't play with the toy cars much..
    Tonka Trucks? LOL I don't think thats what you mean, but its all i could come up with..
    I did have an electric track with cars that'd race on it… but it really didn't work well :/

  53. Brad202b says:

    RT class=” ” class=” ” Girls who wea alot of make up

  54. juswapenelo says:

    wow! looks like a real car shrinked! hey man! can you post some tutorials on how to put LED lights on scale model cars? :)

  55. Mabel B says:

    I dont know…I think its kinda overkill. I mean those crayons are already in a big box of crayons and no one actually has white or black skin anymore then they have green or purple skin.

    I looked them up because I was curious what Crayola had to say about them and if they had given the crayons "skin color" names.

    Crayola® Large Multicultural Crayons come in an assortment of skin hues that give a child a realistic palette for coloring their world.

    The crayon colors are: black, sepia, peach, apricot, white, tan, mahogany, and burnt sienna.

    So these are just the regular crayons that are in the box…seems like it is just a money making scheme for Crayola to me.

  56. mark_changalang says:

    Lol. What a coincidence! I was actually reading an MSN article the other day about pickup lines and the same exact pickup line you used on a girl was deemed fit for the "Artistic License Award." Congrats! Here's the snippet from the article:

    “I was shooting pool with friends, and some guys offered us a friendly challenge. Midway through the game, one of them looked at me and said, ‘Do you remember Crayola crayons? Well, they used to have this color called Blizzard Blue. It was my favorite color, and your eyes are actually Blizzard Blue.’ I thought it was so cute—he had me right there.”
    – Erica, 21, Brunswick, OH

    Btw, the link is

    So hey, it worked for her. And personally, I don't have blue eyes, but I agree with the above woman–this pickup line is unique and doesn't even sound like a pickup line at all. But it sounds sweet, casual, and definitely not sleazy. So… keep it up, I guess? :-D

  57. James says:

    >>-people should drive in little box cars ("Smart" cars) that would get totally raped in a crash with ANY car

    Then why do Conservatives make and sell them?

    >>people should stop using heaters in the winter and stop using A/C in the summer (sorry Michael Faraday and Benjamin Franklin)

    Why not insulate better instead? Why do conservatives sell energy which cannot be used?

    >>-people who work hard and stay in school and end up making about 100,000 dollars a year should give 40+% of THEIR income to the government, and further more have it taken from them and given to people who don't stay in school and don't work and call it "welfare"

    Why do Conservatives squander our hard earned tax dollars?

    >>people like Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh should have their freedom of speech taken away by a "Fairness" Doctrine or some other load of total garbage

    Because they lie like rugs, and incite illegal sedition.

    >>-people should be forced out of their healthcare and put in public lines where people who need surgery now end up having to endure months with their infliction before they can have their operation

    Why do conservatives want to continue their nocare system that kills US Citizens?

    >>-and yes, even that people should be taxed on how far they drive (by, as liberals have put, putting devices in each manufactured car that uploads usage data straight to government computers, violating an expectation of privacy)

    Why do Conservatives squander our hard earned tax dollars?

    >>-spending hundreds of % more on items, such as light bulbs and heating systems, that are "green"

    They why do Conservatives manufacture them?

    >>(I would just like to point out here that, you know those hybrids, how they are "energy efficient" because they are run by copper batteries, or whatever. Well yeah, theres a problem. The giant boats from China that run to our coast to drop off the batteries used in hybrids, yeah those boats make more pollution then the boatload of soon-to-be hybrids will save.)

    Why did Republicans set up most favored trading status with China (Nixon, Reagan, Bush Sr, Bush Jr?

    I drive a US made car, and designed computers in the USA, while Republicans gave tarriff breaks to communist China to destroy US production of electronics, and shipped my job out to India.

    Truth = the Anti-Conservative.

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