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The Strange Thing That Happens Every Time Someone Sees Their Childhood Star Wars Toys Again...
It happens almost every Star Wars Sunday. Someone walks in... Stops dead. Points at a toy. And says... "I had one of those!" The Rancor oversees Max Rebos band - yeah ! Then something wonderful happens. For the next ten minutes, they're no longer an adult worrying about work, bills or what to make for tea. They're eight years old again. They're back on the living room floor, flying an X-Wing around the sofa, making lightsaber noises that probably drove their parents mad. That
Paul Boulton
Jul 152 min read


By the Power of Grayskull! A New Treasure Arrives at the Boldon Toy Collection
By the Power Of Greyskull Power Sword. Oh yeah!
Paul Boulton
Jun 242 min read


Is It Who You’re Looking For?
Explore the Boldon Toy Collection A growing collection of toys, games, dolls, memorabilia, autographs, and nostalgic treasures celebrating the things that makes us smile.
Paul Boulton
Jun 232 min read


The Toy Collection Starts Before You Even Get Through the Door…
The amazing thing?
Every toy described so is just the entrance area …
Paul Boulton
Jun 222 min read


A Wonderful First Peek Inside The Boldon Toy Collection
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to the toys you grew up with, or you’d simply like a nostalgic trip back through the decades, we’d love to welcome you.
Paul Boulton
Jun 212 min read


Come See The Toys You Forgot You Loved
Whether you’re bringing Dad, the kids, or simply reliving your own childhood, there’s something here guaranteed to spark a memory and start a conversation.
Paul Boulton
Jun 201 min read


Friday Toy Hunt Adventure: Thunderbirds, FAB Magazines and a £1 Treasure!
For less than the cost of a family takeaway, we’d managed to rescue a pile of Gerry Anderson history, recruit The Mandalorian to our Monopoly collection.
Paul Boulton
Jun 193 min read


WARNING: Most Toy Lovers Will Never See This Collection… And That’s Exactly Why You Should
This Is NOT a Museum. It's Something Much Better. If you're expecting polished display cases, gift shops, and signs telling you where to walk... You're in the wrong place. The Boldon Toy Collection isn't a traditional museum. A collection of nostalgic plush toys It's an enthusiast's collection. And that's what makes it special. Every shelf, every cabinet, every toy has been gathered because somebody genuinely loved it enough to save it. Not because a committee approved it. No
Paul Boulton
Jun 182 min read


WARNING: Muggles May Accidentally Spend Two Hours Here...
Step Through the Door... and Into a World of Magic Shelf of Potter Books and Scripts There’s something strange happening in Boldon. No flying cars have been reported. No owls have been seen delivering post. And thankfully, no dragons have escaped. But tucked away inside the Boldon Toy Collection, visitors are discovering a growing Wizarding Walk packed with magical collectibles, rare books, character displays, toys, games, and enough Harry Potter memorabilia to make even a Ho
Paul Boulton
Jun 172 min read


The Day I Realised Toy Collecting Was Never Really About Toys
Have you ever picked up an old toy and suddenly found yourself transported back thirty or forty years?
Not in your imagination.
I mean really transported.
You can almost smell the carpet in your childhood bedroom and remember the television programmes you watched.
Paul Boulton
Jun 164 min read


WARNING: Do NOT Take Dad Here On Father's Day Unless You're Prepared To Lose Him For Several Hours
(And Hear Him Say "I Had One Of Those!" About Fifty Times) Picture this... It's Father's Day morning. The kids are asking where you're going. Dad says he doesn't need anything. Again. No socks. No mug. No novelty tie. "No, honestly, I don't want anything." Sound familiar? The truth is... Most dads don't want more stuff. What they really want is an experience. Something fun. Something memorable. Something that reminds them of being 10 years old again. Which is exactly why so m
Paul Boulton
Jun 153 min read


The £5 Toy That Turned Into a £5,000 Obsession (And Why Star Wars Toys Still Rule the Galaxy)
Forty-plus years after the first film exploded onto cinema screens, people still stop, stare, point, smile, and tell stories when they see Star Wars toys.
Paul Boulton
Jun 144 min read


What If Your Childhood Was Waiting For You On A Shelf In Boldon?
There's a good chance you'll be standing in the middle of Boldon Toy Collection saying "I had one of those!"
Paul Boulton
May 252 min read


What If You Could Visit Your Childhood... On The Exact Day It Happened?
What If You Could Visit Your Childhood... On The Exact Day It Happened? Something Exciting Is Coming To Boldon Toy Collection.
Paul Boulton
May 252 min read
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