One of the first gifts we receive as expectant parents is often a piggy bank. The idea is that we will start saving for our children immediately, and that often works. However, what I have experienced is that one piggy bank is not enough. If we add our change to them on a regular basis, […]
Many of us remember our first Spirograph set and becoming a “great artist”. Spending countless hours creating multicolored masterpieces and presenting them to our parents as gifts. I am certain my mother has dozens, if not hundreds, of Spirograph art pieces saved from my childhood days. I personally have a box full of beautiful drawings […]
A tea party picnic is a fun and wonderful way to spend a spring, summer or early fall afternoon outside. Or, an indoor picnic is perfect for those rainy days. So, pack your snack or lunch and your child’s tea set in a picnic basket or case and prepare to sit, chat, eat, drink and […]
I have always loved placing a special Easter toy in my children’s Easter baskets. Since my son adores Legos, giving him a new Easter Lego set in his Easter basket shows him that his Easter basket was made especially for him and with him in mind. With the Lego Easter basket set, he can build […]
It seems like Radio Flyer Wagons have been around forever! While it may be true that dinosaurs did not ride around in Radio Flyer Wagons, every living human today has most likely ridden in one and so have a lot of cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, turtles, etc. When I was little, my […]
For over 70 years, Little Golden Books have been in almost every child’s book collections. In many cases, they were our first readers, a child’s first book, a favorite gift to be treasured and passed down for generations. My children now own my personal collection of Little Golden Books and we added additions to that […]
Bat Beanie Babies are truly the perfect treat for Halloween! I personally love the Ty Beanie Boos Midnight Bat, pictured on the left. His big eyes just beg me to bring him home. This is one bat I do believe everyone could love. He is soft, cuddly and doesn’t bite! He even promises not […]
Nearly a century ago, Madame Alexander Dolls were originally created for play, they have become cherished collectibles that represent some of our most precious memories. They have an ageless appeal to the young and old alike that simply cannot be easily defined or imitated. Madame Alexander Dolls Personify Literature Characters For decades, Madame Alexander […]
If you are a collector of Star Wars action figures, you need to information. These guides provide you with the kind of collecting details that will help you in your search for the action figures. The Huge Star Wars Collection Since the original release in 1977 of the first of 7 Star Wars theatrical movies, […]
A Mr. Potato Head toy collection isn’t complete without DC Comics versions of this classic toy. Batman, Superman, even Wonder Woman are represented in the Hasbro toys. Add these iconic treats to your own collection. Popular Toy Collections Mr. Potato Head, along with the Mrs and the whole family, are popular for collectors of classic […]
Legos have been around my entire life and are such a great way to encourage creativity and imagination through play. It is no surprise that Legos have been named “Toy of the Century” twice! LEGO Education Brick Set 779384 (884 Pieces)Check Price Lego Legacy Lego’s “father” company was established in 1932 in a village […]
One of the great classic collectible toys is Mattel’s Hot Wheels. Car lovers and classic toy collectors love Hot Wheels for the true-to-life designs, based on real cars and vibrantly painted. Mattel’s Hot Wheels Introduction In 1968, Mattel introduced it’s miniature toy cars with 16 models. These original cars are called the Sweet 16 by […]
Barbie and Ken Vintage Paper Dolls (Barbie) (Paper Doll Book) by Golden Books (2012-08-07)Check PricePaper Dolls have been around my whole life! My original paper dolls were one of my first “craft projects”. I remember spending days cutting out cartoons from the Sunday newspaper and pasting the pictures to cardboard to make my own paper […]
You don’t have to have been raised on a farm to love collecting John Deere toy tractors. John Deere is such an icon for the farm world, but also for the enjoyment of collecting those special toys that represent the farming world. Collectible Toy Tractors Yes, I have a brother-in-law, a compete city guy, who […]
So many of us collect Ty’s Beanie Babies. We collect them just because they are all so delightful. When I saw the Ghost Beanie Babies, I was hooked. My own large group of these darlings couldn’t be complete without some ghosts. Specialty Collections Like so many other collectors of Beanie Babies, I have specialty groups […]
In a world of plastic, isn’t it fun to go back to those wood building sets like Lincoln Logs? That look of the Frontier West with log cabins is just too much fun. Lincoln Logs were my first building sets. And I’m sure many of you still know them today. History of Lincoln Logs It […]
Two wonderful classic treasures have come together to create a great addition to any toy collection. Mr. Potato Head follows the yellow brick road to arrive in the Land of Oz. Whether your collection is Mr. Potato Head or the Wizard of Oz, you have the perfect combination. The Whole Family Gets in the Act […]
KatJan Best Pals Holiday Janet Doll in Dress Designed by Jim ShoreCheck PriceDolls have come a long way from the first rag dolls our great great grandparents treasured, but cloth dolls and rag dolls are making a comeback. Today there is a huge selection of adorable cloth dolls just waiting to be cuddled and to […]
Remember those great toys you played with when you were a child? So many new toys are out, but there are great new versions of those classic toys that we now see as icons from our own childhood. Iconic classics are back in style and ready for you to enjoy, collect or share with your […]
As kids, many of us enjoyed gazing into a kaleidoscope, watching the pretty images change. With each turn another beautiful mosaic was created. Sadly, for most of us, our childhood kaleidoscopes are long gone. Like so many toys of the past, kaleidoscopes were broken, lost in moves, or given to younger relatives. I had one […]
Can you remember the joy of your rocking horse? My siblings & I had a rocking horse that we shared and my own children had one as well. I still have both of them. I am just really particular about who I let ride them these days. Radio Flyer Blaze Interactive Riding HorseCheck Price The […]
