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Toy
A toy is something to play with, for children, adults or both. They may either be the sole device used in an enjoyable activity or one of many. A number of toys are associated with particular decades.
Many successful films, television programs, books and sport teams have official merchandise, quite often toys will be made and sold. The most notable examples are Star Wars and Manchester United. The haulage company owned by Eddie Stobart produced model lorries, which now subsidise the business.
Toys sold primarily as entertainment for adults are termed executive toys as some were originally marketed as a way to reduce executive stress. The term also avoids 'adult toy' which has connotations of sex toys used to enhance sexual excitement.
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The Toy Guy
Features toy and game reviews by Chris Byrne, a newsletter, and voting for "Toy of the Month". Offers resources addressing issues relevant to parents, kids, and collectors, as well as a list of appearances and events, answers to frequently asked questions, and annual New York Toy Fair reviews.
http://www.thetoyguy.com/
Wobble World by Funko
Specializes in Wacky Wobblers for Funko collectors. Variety includes Howdy Doody, Little Lulu, The Monkees, and Twinkie the Kid. Provides news, and message forum.
http://www.wobble-world.com/
Plastic Scene
Features reviews of a variety of toys including action figures, comic strips, diecast, and plush. Includes descriptions.
http://www.plasticscene.com/
Tinkerville
Features photographs of rare Japanese Tamagotchi with English instructions, growth charts, virtual pets, and ChibiBotto by Tiger Electronics of Bandai.
http://tinkerville.com/
Wacky Wobbler Wonderland
Resource for nodder and Wacky Wobbler bobbing head toy collectors. Variety includes Sports, Speed Racer, and Mr. T. Includes news, list of wobblers, and retired.
http://wackywonderland.tripod.com/
Collector Guide to Modern Toys
Links and reference information on toy lines, manufacturers and toy sellers.
http://www.geocities.com/toys_nz/
The Official Robo Force Page
Dedicated to the memory of the toy series robots, lead by Maxx Steele. Includes pictures and descriptions.
http://www.i-mockery.com/roboforce/
PinkPlastic.net
Dedicated to girls' toys of the 1980-1990 decade. Features toy guides, character shrines, downloads, and games.
http://www.pinkplastic.net
Rampwalkers.net
Shares collection of rampwalkers and tin lithograph ramps as well as licensed characters. Offers buy, sell, or trade.
http://www.rampwalkers.net/
The Duckie Goddess
Features Kristal's rubber duck collection. Includes pictures, and links.
http://www.imbri.org/ducks/
Toys From the Sixties
Collector shares variety of past childhood playthings including Odd Ball and King Zor, produced by Ideal. Includes links.
http://spookshows.com/toys/
National Toy Hall of Fame
Features list of toy inductees from previous years. Provides form to cast vote for current year nominations. Includes membership, and volunteer information.
http://www.acgilbert.org/nthf.htm
Stewart's Attic
Offers sale of comic books and collectibles including Marx Mint Johnny West figures, knights, horses, and vintage Marx toys. Includes value guide.
http://www.stewartsattic.com/
Stingray's Hideaway
Vintage toys including Fisher Price, Little Tikes, Playskool, Matchbox, Tupperware. Galleries, links and webring.
http://stingrays.tripod.com/toymuseum/index.html
US Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Raises funds to provide toys to supplement the collections of local coordinators and defray the costs of conducting annual Toys for Tots campaigns.
http://www.toysfortots.org/
Wild Republic
Interactive site for owners of Wild Republic stuffed animals. News, games, stories, and location of stores to purchase plush toys.
http://www.wildrepublic.com/
Toyzine.com
Offers services to individuals and businesses in the antique and collectible toy industry including online retailing, for sale and wanted classifieds, e-magazine, newsletter, appraisal and valuation services.
http://www.toyzine.com/
The Retro Rubber Ducky
Shares rubber ducks collected including pictures, polls, and related links.
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/rubberducky/
Duck Planet
Features photos of rubber duck collection, ducky game, and a discussion forum for collectors to discuss the hobby.
http://www.duckplanet.com/
Toy Sightings
Provides discussion board for toy collectors where users can share toy sightings.
http://pub68.ezboard.com/btoysightings
Sylvanianholics
Features Sylvanian Family and Calico Critter news and information for collectors. Trader list, chat room, and message board included.
http://www.sylvanian-families.co.uk/
Greig's Online Toy Museum
Devoted to Airfix Models especially eagles action figures, role-playing games, monster, and fast food toys. Includes pictures, and links.
http://www.btinternet.com/~valandgreig.chisholm/collectables/
Shimmers
Resource for collectors of the 1980 toys. Features pictures, identification, message board, and links.
http://www.hallelnet.com/von/shimmers.htm
KennerToys.com
Official home for collectors of a variety of items including action figures, board games, cars and trucks, dolls, plush and creative toys. Includes message forum.
http://www.kennertoys.com/
Jack's Play Money
Collector of play money offers list of money for sale including game money, paper money, and plastic coins. Includes list and description.
http://www.geocities.com/jackphillips/pmjack/
Super Toy Archive
Features images and information on playthings of the 70's, 80's, and 90's including Transformers, Care Bears, Mega Man, Rambo, GI Joe, and Indiana Jones.
http://www.toyarchive.com/
Canadian Toy Collector Society
Promotes interest in collecting and displaying childhood memorabilia. Maintains collection of toys of historic importance.
http://www.ctcs.org/
Cutie Club Toys by Galoob
Information page on the toy miniatures Cutie Club, minis which come with the CC emblem inscribed on them. Pictures and descriptions included.
http://www.hallelnet.com/von/cutieclub/cutie_club.htm
Kaitlin's Sylvanian Site
Features information for collectors of Sylvanian Families and Calico Critters. Photo album, SF Gazette, want list, and links included.
http://sylvanians.tripod.com/
Museum of the City of New York - Toy Collection
Features amusements used by New Yorkers from the Colonial period to the present. Includes pictures and descriptions.
http://www.mcny.org/Collections/toys/toy.htm
Asian Pacific American Toy Chest
On-line collection exhibits including fashion dolls, super heroes, animated films, Sci-fi, and military. Includes descriptions, and pictures.
http://www.lorenjavier.com/toychest/asian/
BubbleBlowers.com
Serious collector has created a site devoted to bubble blowers - big and small, expensive and free, cute and ugly, old and new - and to related items.
http://bubbleblowers.com/
Grasshopper Toys
A searchable directory of toy sites with an emphasis on tin toys, stuffed animals and dolls.
http://www.grasshopper-toys.com
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