Looking for some old-school and nostalgic Christmas inspiration? A vintage toy can be an amazing gift idea for anyone who’s fun-loving and young at heart - no matter their age! So it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit and take a look at our list of the top 5 vintage toys for under the Christmas tree.
Tin Toy
Tin toys are always good fun, at any time of year! They take us back in time and the cool thing is that these little objects not only look beautiful sitting on your shelf, but they will be well-loved under the tree as well. Tin has been a very popular toy material since the end of the 19th century and is durable, lightweight and a joy to play with. Choose a classic wind-up design for great fun at the Christmas table and beyond.
LEGO
LEGO products have been made since the 1930s and they never fail to delight. They're timeless; the form and design of modern LEGO bricks was established in 1958, which means you can quite literally connect your past to your present. Not to mention, LEGO sets are a great investment - collectible sets are growing in popularity and value, so if you buy right today, they can be profited from in the future. This is a gift which keeps on giving!
Game Boy
Nintendo’s Game Boy was released in 1989 - and it’s been a super cool must-have ever ever since. A Game Boy is a great throw-back present for any retro or gaming fan. Remember Zelda, Super Mario and Donkey Kong? Playing them now is just as much fun as it was in the Game Boy heyday - if not more fun now. Think how much joy it will bring to be sitting under the tree, sipping a mug of hot cocoa and conquering the eight worlds of the Mushroom Kingdom to save Princess Toadstool.
Vintage Action Figures
There’s nothing like owning a miniature version of your favourite film or TV character. There’s a huge selection of action figures out there so you can find something for anyone. With the surge in popularity of franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek, original collector figures and associated merchandise are a hot commodity and a great gift idea.
Barbie Doll
You might not believe it to look at her, but Barbie is over 55 years old. Over the years she’s been an Astronaut, a doctor, a journalist and racing driver… now that’s an impressive CV! And that means there are so many fantastic collector’s doll out there, including rare and special editions versions like Barbie in ‘Midnight Red’ and Marie Antoinette Barbie.
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