It’s a nostalgic wonderland where forgotten fads and timeless classics coexist in plastic harmony. You might come in for a quick browse and leave with a sudden urge to start a Beanie Baby collection.

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Many toys were different in the past. Let’s look at what they were like 100 years ago. This may be when your great-great-grandparents were alive. Image caption, A bedroom with toys from 100 ...