“Riding the Nostalgic Rails: Exploring the Marvels of Marx Brand Old West 12 Inch Figures”

Hello everyone, today I’m going off the rails with Marx brand Old West 12 inch figures. The Louis Marx co was founded in 1919 and closed its doors in 1980. They made tons of toys over the years including toy train, trucks, and figurines. One of their hottest lines was the Johnny West line. Growing up my grandparents had a Johnny West, Geronimo, General George Custer, and 2 horses. The one lost his tail. These were made with high quality plastic and were highly articulated.

The head and hands were a pvc type plastic that felt like a rubber. The head sculpts were quite fine especially for the time. I really love the distinct look of Johnny. They did release a military line Stony Smith to compete with GI Joe but they were better suited with the old West. I did find lots of joy in these figures as a kid especially because they had so many cool weapons and accessories like camp gear. Johnny West and his companions will always have a special place in my heart. Make sure to check back for more stories and reviews and stay on the rails right here with the crazy Train.