{"product_id":"vintage-marx-soldiers-fortune-paper","title":"Vintage Marx Soldiers of Fortune Tin Litho Targets | 1930s Military Toy Game Pieces","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"993\"\u003eThis group of vintage Marx \u003cem data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003eSoldiers of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e paper lithograph cutout figures comes from a 1930s-style military target game by Louis Marx \u0026amp; Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"993\"\u003eThe lot includes five flat lithographed figures with fold-back stands, including a mounted horse\/cavalry figure, a machine gunner, two standing soldiers, and one seated\/riding-style soldier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003eThese are a good fit for Marx toy collectors,  litho collectors, military toy displays, or anyone who likes early toy pieces with honest age and strong graphic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1522\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1533\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930s-era \/ prewar style\u003cbr data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louis Marx \u0026amp; Company \/ Marx Toy Company\u003cbr data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003eGame\/source:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003eSoldiers of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e target game\u003cbr data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1687\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eItem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin lithograph cutout target game figures\u003cbr data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e paper\u003cbr data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard yellow, black, red, brown, tan, and orange\u003cbr data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1836\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1841\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military toy target game \/ WWI-inspired toy soldier graphics\u003cbr data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003eIncluded figures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1938\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eHorse\/cavalry figure\u003cbr data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eMachine gunner\u003cbr data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eBrown standing soldier\u003cbr data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eSoldier with red pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eBrown seated\/riding-style soldier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2112\" data-start=\"2089\"\u003eHorse measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches wide x 5 inches tall at highest point\u003cbr data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2188\" data-start=\"2164\"\u003eGunner measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide\u003cbr data-end=\"2223\" data-start=\"2220\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003eBrown soldier measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches tall x 2 inches wide\u003cbr data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2286\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003eSoldier with red pants measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches tall x 1.7 inches wide\u003cbr data-end=\"2366\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2368\"\u003eSeated\/riding-style soldier measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches tall x 1.5 inches wide\u003cbr data-end=\"2448\" data-start=\"2445\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"2450\"\u003eDesign notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat paper-cut figures with bold tin-litho printing and fold-back tabs\/stands\u003cbr data-end=\"2546\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2570\" data-start=\"2548\"\u003eUse\/display ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toy soldier collection, Marx toy display, military toy collection, shadow box, office shelf, toy room display, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Vintage Memorabilia \u0026amp; Rare Ephemera\"\u003evintage game ephemera collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2721\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3086\" data-start=\"2754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2767\" data-start=\"2754\"\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003e∙ Strong visual appeal with bright surviving lithograph color.\u003cbr data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003e∙ The group includes five different figures, including the larger mounted horse\/cavalry target.\u003cbr data-end=\"2933\" data-start=\"2930\"\u003e∙ Military uniform details, fold-back instructions, and printed figure outlines remain visible.\u003cbr data-end=\"3031\" data-start=\"3028\"\u003e∙ Nice graphic display value as a grouped Marx toy lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3757\" data-start=\"3088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3105\" data-start=\"3088\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3108\" data-start=\"3105\"\u003e∙ Noticeable age wear throughout, including edge wear, scuffs, small bends, surface scratches, and dark age spotting.\u003cbr data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3225\"\u003e∙ Backs show discoloration, spotting, marks, and old handling wear.\u003cbr data-end=\"3308\" data-start=\"3305\"\u003e∙ Fold-back tabs\/stands show wear from use and age.\u003cbr data-end=\"3362\" data-start=\"3359\"\u003e∙ Soldier with red pants has a small rip\/tear near the “fold back” stand area.\u003cbr data-end=\"3443\" data-start=\"3440\"\u003e∙ Brown standing soldier has a bent paper\/tin gun tip, as shown.\u003cbr data-end=\"3510\" data-start=\"3507\"\u003e∙ Horse figure shows creasing\/bending and age marks, including wear around the stand and body area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3806\" data-start=\"3759\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3806\" data-start=\"3759\"\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3833\" data-start=\"3808\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4018\" data-start=\"3834\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"3850\" data-start=\"3836\"\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal wear; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"3874\" data-start=\"3871\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"3890\" data-start=\"3876\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e light wear; clean; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"3925\" data-start=\"3922\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"3936\" data-start=\"3927\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeable wear.\u003cbr data-end=\"3956\" data-start=\"3953\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-end=\"3967\" data-start=\"3958\"\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4043\" data-start=\"4020\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4499\" data-start=\"4044\"\u003eMarx \u003cem data-end=\"4070\" data-start=\"4049\"\u003eSoldiers of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e pieces are part of the early American tin litho toy world, where flat figures were designed to stand by folding back the lower base. A complete Marx \u003cem data-end=\"4249\" data-start=\"4228\"\u003eSoldiers of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e set is documented as including lsoldiers with bent-back bases and point-value target game use, making individual figures useful for collectors filling out partial sets or creating a display. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4757\" data-start=\"4501\"\u003eThis group has the kind of honest wear that shows its age clearly, but the colors and figures still have strong shelf appeal. It belongs nicely in Reading Vintage’s history, skills, and heritage world — small toy pieces with a very specific story attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4907\" data-start=\"4778\"\u003eA good little group for the collector who likes old toy pieces with their history still showing — before these quietly disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48494373798143,"sku":"B5T 13–2693.","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-marx-soldiers-fortune-tin-litho-targets.jpg?v=1778190625","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-marx-soldiers-fortune-paper","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}