Today we are having a history class at The Toy Project blog! After all, we are all about toys and collectibles. What's better than learning from scratch?
Toys were never considered as "the next big thing" until 1830s, when boats and trains encouraged the distribution of manufactured goods, including toys. Early toymakers used wood, tin and cast iron to fashion horses, soldiers and other simple toys.
Toys, like play itself, is multi-purpose. Other than providing entertainment, toys also play an educational role in young children's learning curve. Toys enhance cognitive behavior and stimulate creativity. One of the simplest toys, a set of simple wooden blocks is one of the best toys for developing young minds.
Charlotte Clark was commissioned in 1930 to create the first stuffed Mickey Mouse doll and it was an instant hit with all the kids in US! Hmmm, but it doesn't look really cute here, does it?
But toys are not exclusive to children! Adults have been collecting toys too and this is when people start auctioning popular toys, such as the Pez Dispenser! The most expensive Pezhead dispenser was sold for a whopping $7,000 between an Austrian dealer and US collector.
Toy manufacturers saw an opportunity in movie-related merchandise and I am sure you know by now, the Ironman series is a huge hit with all passionate collectors!
At The Toy Project, we strive to bring you the most unique toys. Maybe not mainstream collector's items. But definitely high quality and something with the "different" factor!
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