Posted inToys
Dear Jessie
On the side of my need to produce a Buzz army, I like to pick up Toy Story dolls, where possible and hopefully clean them up. I have a Woody,…
Posted inCollectables
Big People and Their Toys
In the last few years, adults have increasingly been collecting toys. I am clearly one of these with my obsession for Lego, but it doesn’t stop there. I have written…
Find: (9323) Playmobil Canoe Camp
I wanted to mention this, as it was a sweet find, and only cost me £3. It appears to be complete, except a few minor parts, even found with its…
Find: Sindy’s Loo
The local charity shop has come up trumps, once again. I was conflicted on this purchase as to my reasonings for acquiring it. It is a classic toy item, stemming…
Toys of Yesteryear
It's not a surprise that toys are very different from decades gone by. In my childhood, they changed rapidly, moving from an analogue to a digital preference. Very few things…
Posted inEngineering Toys
The Age of Toy Robots, Again!
In the early to mid-twentieth century, children enjoyed tin-toys. The most notiable of these is that of the tin-robot. You can easily find an image of one, and they are…
Posted inMerchandise
Find: Captain Phasma Mug (Episode 7)
Rummaging through stuff is a great pleasure. My partner found this mug on the shelf, and knew I needed, very quickly. I adore Captain Phasma from Star Wars: Episodes 7…
Find: 3D View Master (1950s)
This is a real gem. I have a later View Master in my collection, that has a speaker built into it. This one, is a beauty from th 1950s. It…
Find: Official BB-9E Droid
It's another beauty from the charity shop, or so I thought. The overall presentation of it, is nice. Its weight and build quality is not bad, either. Where it lacks,…
Posted inFind Merchandise
Find: The Toyota Issho
Another find, is that of this marketing toy that has been issued to those buying a certain Toyota model. The idea is that it is a companion to take on…