The Board Games of By-Gone Days For this post, I will be focusing on vintage board games. One might think of board games as being quite recent, such as Monopoly or Snakes and Ladders, but history tells us that a
The Toad’s Collectible Tip: Life In Miniature
Life in Miniature One of the most treasured parts of my collection is the miniature lead figures that were produced by a company called W. Britain. What I have pictured here is the Delhi Durbar Set which depicts scenes from
The Toad’s Collectible Tip: Pedal Car Mania
Pedal Car Mania Thanks to shows like American Restoration, Canadian and American Pickers, and Pawn Stars, the classic toy pedal car has become an icon to toy collectors. Pedal car history dates back to the 1890s when most were closely
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Toad & Company!
Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday and all the very best in 2022. And if you haven’t yet found that perfect gift, stop by the Hollow and see what treasures await you! Merry Christmas, from the Toad. Come
The Toad’s Collectible Tip – Battery Operated Toys!
With the majority of my toy playing years taking place in the 1950s, I am surprised at how few battery-operated toys I had, and yet, their history is quite interesting. Immediately following World War II, Japan found itself in deep
Thanks to everyone who attended the Grand Opening!
Thanks to everyone who attended the Grand Opening of the Past Glories of Toad Hollow. Visitors enjoyed a four-day celebration beginning this past Thursday, November 25th and continuing until Sunday, November 28th! I would like to extend a special thank
101.5 Orangeville Today Nick Eeuwes interviews David Maguire of Toad Hollow
Local real estate agent and collector David Maguire, has re-opened his antique shop ‘The Past Glories of Toad Hollow & Company’ at 78 John Street in Orangeville. The shop features many unique goods such as antiques, vintage clothing and jewelry,
The Toad’s Collectible Tip – The Circus Comes to Life
If you have ever seen the toy collection in my apartment, affectionately known as The Cave, you will get the idea that I am big on the circus. When I caught the toy bug, in 1970, the first toy I
Grand Opening – Thursday, November 25th to Sunday, November 28th!
Our Grand Opening starts this coming Thursday, November 25th and runs through to Sunday! There will be lots of treasures for you to purchase or admire! We will have live music on Saturday (Nov. 27) with musician Lou Pinto and
The Toad’s Collectible Tip – The Teddy Bear
The Teddy Bear “I don’t care if it rains or it pours ‘cause I got a lot of honey on my great big paws.” Enter the “Teddy Bear” based on a cartoon from 1902 in which the then President, Theodore