Barbie and Ken are iconic fashion dolls from the 1960s that have played a significant role in popular culture and the toy industry throughout the decades, no more so than present day with the release of the record-breaking, box-office hit Barbie Movie. Here we present a brief history of Barbie and Ken from their first release to present day.
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.
The gifts that give the most long term joy are those that have memories attached. The gifts that can entice a feeling are those gifts that keep on giving.
Many of our gifts sold at Christmas time, are those that spark joy. It is this feeling of joy that we look for with all of our gifts, and what we seek to create at this special time of the year.
Did you know that for 40 years before we moved in, it was also the Moss Vale Barber shop, operated and run by the local legend John ‘Snipper’ Parry?
We have people popping into the shop all of the time talking about when they were a kid, and when John used to cut their hair. These people are now grandparents themselves , but they still look back fondly on their childhood days.
Some of the most collectible toys in the world are old tin toys. Tin toys are made out of tinplate and often motorised and colourfully painted to resemble characters or vehicles, such as toy trains, cars, and other motorised vehicles.
Even though we live in a digital age full of electronic toys, there is still a big place for traditional toys in our kid’s lives. It is after all the simplest of toys that help develop children's mental and physical abilities.
The 'good old days' were a lot of fun for kids. In the past, children had more engagement with their toys than they do today, and they formed a longer attachment.
There are many vintage games that have disappeared throughout the years, never to be seen again, but there are many that have stood the test of time ...