Thomas G. Atkinson, Curator
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The Star Toys Museum, Inc.
is a nonprofit corporation formed to collect, preserve, and exhibit
toys and other memorabilia relating to Star Wars as well
as other science fiction/fantasy cinema and literature, and their
effect upon society.
The Museum is a tax-exempt
organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Museum contains over 12,000
items (toys, publications, cards, clothing, memorabilia, etc.)
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Thomas with Mark Hamill
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The Museum's collection concentrates primarily on the Kenner/Hasbro
lines of Star Wars toys, although other toys and
memorabilia are never refused. The Museum has a complete collection
of Kenner action figures and vehicles, Star Wars
Micro-Machines, and Star Wars comics, as well as
impressive collections of Star Wars trading cards,
plates, linen, posters, and various other items.
The Museum is housed at Meerkat Meade in suburban Baltimore,
Maryland, USA. Visitors are welcome by appointment.
We welcome you to meet our Directors,
Officers, and Advisors and browse pictures
of the Museum. If you wish, you can read our Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws.
In 2006, The Museum was featured in the book Weird Maryland.
The Baltimore City Paper ran this
article about the Museum on April 13, 1999.
Fanzine Archive
Fanzines (fan-produced magazines) are among the most ephemeral
of items. They often have limited print runs and low distribution,
and their resale value is low. The Museum is actively collecting
and preserving Star Wars fanzines. Click
here for more intormation.
Meerkat Six
The Millennium Falcon Extraordinaire
Star Wars Ceramic Mice
Mystery Items
Can you shed any light on the origin of these
mysterious items?
Trading Post
Some things the Museum needs, along with some things we can
trade. Trading card collectors should definitely take
a look.
Revenge of the Sith Merchandise
Since May, 2005, the Museum has been overwhelmed by the sheer
volume of Revenge of the Sith toys and other merchandise.
New items come in every day, and there are piles waiting to be
cataloged. Our buying has concentrated on toys, school supplies,
magazines, and representative samplings of other materials. As
always, any Star Wars related donations are welcome;
the best bet for items that we do not have is apparel items and
books. (Signs, displays, and other promotional items are most
welcome.)
Here is Thomas in the Museum.
More pictures of the Museum.
Donors to the Museum.
See our Donors and Supporters lists.
Museum Brochure (PDF)
Supporters get the Museum newsletter, a cool certificate,
and the satisfaction of supporting a noble cause. Just print
this form, fill it out, and mail it (along with check/money order)
to: The Star Toys Museum, Inc., Meerkat Meade, 811 Camp Meade
Road, Linthicum, MD 21090-3030.
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The Museum also accepts PayPal; just click the link
below and use our email address startoys@meerkatmeade.com
(If you don't have a PayPal account, consider signing
up. It's free, plus you get a $5 bonus!)
Donations to the Star Toys Museum, Inc, are tax-deductible
under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
All Star Wars-related images, wording,
and titles are the exclusive property of Lucasfilm, Ltd., and
are borrowed as a celebration of the imagination and work of
Mr. George Lucas. No infringement upon the exclusive rights held
by Lucasfilm, Ltd., or any other entity, is presumed or implied
by the Museum or its members and directors.
Some Good Star Wars Collecting Links:
