It really does seem that the Chinese are beginning to find that manufacturing is not all beer and skittles In April 2008 I wrote that there were signs of slowing in the Chinese economy, and pondered whether it might not … Continue reading
When my wife and I started Mulberry Bush twelve years ago our aim was to build a collection of traditional toys and games that Grandparents would want to buy for their grandchildren. Lots of wooden toys, not too much plastic, … Continue reading
Toy collecting, especially antique tin and wooden toys, as an investment is a relatively recent phenomenon. It started to get serious in the mid-60′s with prices and demand being driven largely by interest from the USA. By the mid-eighties the … Continue reading
Quality wooden toys give lasting pleasure. They feel organic. They are robust and long lasting. Aside from their immediate play value they also represent an investment in childhood memories. An heirloom that can be passed on from generation to generation. … Continue reading
I’ve taken a close look at our recent sales statistics to compile this list of traditional wooden toys that continue to be immensely popular: Jacobs Ladder: This is a very popular traditional folk toy consisting of wooden blocks that are … Continue reading
