Museums & Exhibitions
The Strong: National Museum of Play
The first collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to the role of play in learning and human development and the ways in which play illuminates cultural history.
Go to siteVictoria & Albert Museum of Childhood
Its mission is to hold in trust the nation’s childhood collections and to be an international leader in engaging audiences in the material culture and experiences of childhood.
Go to siteCanada at Play: an Online Exhibition of Toys & Games
The Canadian Museum of Civilization’s extensive toy collection includes toys designed and made in Canada. The collection also includes toys made elsewhere and brought to Canada for Canadian children to enjoy.
Go to siteShows & Markets
Heritage Antique Shows
Heritage Antique Shows Sales Ltd. have been producers of antique shows in the Toronto area for over 40 years.
Go to siteOntario Toy Shows
Your resource for toy and collectible information in Ontario, Canada.
Go to siteCollectors Shows
Promoting Ontario's Leading Collectible Shows Since 1990.
Go to siteBooks, Catalogues, Resource Collections
Collectors Quests Reference Library
See what we have in our personal library for ideas on books to read!
Go to siteToy Catalogue Digital Library, ATCA
Fully digitized online library with 3D flipbook interface for exploring antique toy catalogues from the late 19th to 20th centuries.
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Toyzine
Toyzine, your global toy and collectibles connection. Huge selection of vintage toys and collectibles pictured for sale or auction, toy and collectible auction coverage, wanted classifieds, informative and entertaining emagazine, and much more.
Go to siteThe Library of Manufacturing
Educational resources featuring explanations and diagrams on various manufacturing processes, such as metal casting, many of which are related to the production of toys.
Go to siteSubsTech: Substances & Technology
A free and open knowledge source in Materials Engineering which contains a wide range of illustrated articles on Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, Composites and Fluids.
Go to sitePodcasts
Invention Podcast: Toys, Part 1
As the holiday season sets in, Robert and Joe open up Santa’s toy bag to consider the invention of various toys -- toys intended to teach, toys intended to puzzle and toys that leverage technology for good old fashioned childhood fun.
Go to siteInvention Podcast: Toys, Part 2
As the holiday season sets in, Robert and Joe open up Santa’s toy bag to consider the invention of various toys -- toys intended to teach, toys intended to puzzle and toys that leverage technology for good old fashioned childhood fun.
Go to siteInvention Podcast: Toys, Part 3
As the holiday season sets in, Robert and Joe open up Santa’s toy bag to consider the invention of various toys -- toys intended to teach, toys intended to puzzle and toys that leverage technology for good old fashioned childhood fun.
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