Toy shops have seen significant changes over the decades, with the retail giants taking over the retail scene, and the rise of online-shopping. Here we take a look back on the traditional toy shops from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and the 1980s as we aim to capture the essence of these decades, and the traditional toy shops of yesteryear.
Christmas is fast approaching; faster than you can say "Dashing through the snow ...", so place your online orders now to avoid disappointment at Christmas.
We have some super exciting news to share!! We’re delighted to finally be able to share with you all the news that we’ll be opening a space at the fabulous Dirty Janes when they open their new emporium in Canberra in March 2020.
Our Jacob’s Ladder is a traditional wood and lace click-clack toy and is a timeless classic, and a perfect edition to any toy collection. The Jacob’s Ladder is the original fidget spinner, perfect for busy hands.
In 1928 Pedro Flores, a Filipino immigrant opened the first ever yo-yo (also known as yoyo) manufacturing company in Santa Barbara, USA. By the end of the following year an additional two factories had been built to maintain the popularity of this toy, turning out 300,000 yo-yos daily!
