There is the most amazing Pinocchio puppet in the front window, stained wood and turned, as if a breeze has twisted him away from the shop front to look inside. How do you say no to an invitation like that? Inside I discover the most amazing place to visit. Full of the wide range of traditional, quirky and the unusual goods under the 'toy' moniker, this establishment, while only opening in 2000, stocks the most amazing and often collectable pieces around Be your passion dolls - the Russians, the Kokeshi, and a wide range from Europe on offer. Be your passion Bears - the Steiff, 125 years old and counting Be your passion Thomas the tank engine - all his bits are here! Along with these you'll find those magical clockwork and spinning tin toys you see in old school mags, that maybe your parents used to own. The people found behind the counter are just as mad about the toys as you are - they'd have to be to survive in a place like this - so ask away if you can touch and play! read more

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