Labour of Love by Ann Evans
I tend to go to a lot of toy fairs, memorabilia events, dolls house shows and toy museums. It's not that I'm a collector it's just that I write on these subjects for various toy magazines and it never fails to amaze me when I see the dedication of these collectors. Some will have collected all their lives; others have come back to the joy of owning toy cars, trucks and trains in latter years, some become collectors when they reach retirement. Having talked to so many collectors over the years, I always admire their passion for their subject and they really know their stuff. They will know the history of each model's manufacture, they will know all about the different variations, and what makes one model rare or noteworthy and another that looks the same just run of the mill. While the only thing I collect is dust and rejection slips I love the nostalgia element regarding these old toys. Often you will spot items that you played with as a child an...