Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in collecting any of a wide variety of toys, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Collectibles may include antique or vintage toys or toys from a particular era or country, animated toys, toy robots, action figures, tin soldiers, stuffed toys, toy cars and trucks, model trains, diecast vehicle replicas, riding toys (e.g., bicycles, wagons, pedal cars), music boxes, cereal toys, PEZ dispensers, marbles, handcrafted toys, toys made by a particular manufacturer, (e.g., Beanie Babies, Furbies, Disney toys, Pokemon toys, LEGO), and other childhood memorabilia. Activities may include sharing information about sources for collectible toys, criteria for their value and current prices; tips on purchasing, caring for and displaying toys; and opportunities for members to trade toys, attend shows or participate in auctions where toys are being sold, or otherwise make further acquisitions for their collections. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face.
No programs.