In a market where flash is king, some simple toys continue to endure and thrive. This year marks the 50th anniversary of two of them — Slinky and Ertl farm toys. Slinky, that spiral steel toy that ...

Q: Could you please tell me if this replica of an old delivery truck has any value? Stamped on the bottom is "The Ertl Co., Dyersville Tower U.S.A., Made in China, 1496 Go, Replica 1905, Fords First ...

Toymaking in one eastern Iowa city is a tradition that spans more than 70 years, and creating that perfect toy can take months of planning. Ertl Company started off making farm and agriculture toys in ...