I've always been attracted to ordinary items that have been preserved over the years with an extraordinary amount of care.
While not all tin, here are some Marx items that I would put in this category. At least one sales price tag shows just how ordinary it seemed at the time. 
Jim
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Wow, some really nice stuff, there.
Richie
thanks for sharing, beautiful Marx, especially the boxes.
Hi Jim • This a mint condition find, the boxes for each item and a price tags.
Very cool.
Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway
The red tractors themselves now sell for $10-20.00 each.
Steve
I always loved the gate man. It's rare to find one with the stop sign still on his hand.
Gorgeous items to be sure!
Peter
Jim,
That is one nice looking Marx Signal Man and its illuminated too. I don't think one is likely to find a box for the Signal Man as crisp as the one you have. I have two Marx Signal Men, one illuminated and one non-illuminated and both in superb shape with their stop signs but their boxes look shabby next to yours. You can't help but chuckle when you view Marx engineering techniques. There is nothing like having your Signal Man riveted to the door.
Thanks, guys.
I can picture the Marx designers sitting around discussing, "What's the best way to have the man appear when the door opens?"
Then, one says almost as a joke, "Just rivet him to the inside of the door!" .....and the rest is history! 
Jim
Jim
His shoes will last forever...his feet never touch the ground!
Jeff Davis
Very nice finds, Jim. Yes, the Gateman will never wear out his shoes........LOL!
Super nice items Jim, thanks for sharing!
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