r/VintageToys

Does anyone remember Dixie's Diner? I was going through some childhood stuff of mine in my parents' basement and pulled it out (and set it up!) I remember playing with it in the early '90s. My best friend also had one and we would set them up to make one big diner.

There were eleven characters - I had all of them except for two (Darren and Frankie). They have magnets on their feet so they can be attached to the floor. They came with a disc that had their names on them and they could stand on those, but I never used them. I still have them, but didn't take any pictures.

I love all the fun accessories. The coffee cups and plates are so small. I still have two spoons which is amazing because they're teeny tiny! Even smaller are the little billiard balls that go with the pool table. I think I just have one left. The jukebox used to light up, but it doesn't work anymore. (I mean, it has been over 30 years since I've had this thing!) I had a pinball machine but I think one of the legs broke so I threw it away, but now I wish I hadn't done that. I am missing a few accessories that I never had like a fridge and a sink and I think they had little Coke bottles and hot dogs/hamburgers you could purchase.

I also love the fun menu signs and posters on the walls.

Oh, and I love the pink convertible! They also had one in blue, but of course I had to have the pink one. One of the headlights is missing and it looks like one of the back tire rims has fallen off, but it's still in pretty good shape.

Anyway, this was one of my favorite toys and I thought I'd share. It came out in 1988/89.

Picked them up from a yard sale i went to cause I thought they were super cool but I don't anything about them. Paid $1 each so couldn't pass it up

I found this figure and can't find any info on it anywhere. Is anyone able to identify this?

Hey everyone!

I recently stumbled across this Holgate Pounding Bench at an estate sale.

I’ve been doing a lot of research and can’t seem to find this exact model.

All I know is that it seems to be created around the 1950s but other than that there’s no markings.

Thank you to everyone for their help in advance!

Have you seen any of these variants?

I got this whole collection of weird toys and stuff in a collection of Playmobil. Before I throw it away I wanted to know if there was anything in here that I shouldn’t throw away. There could be vintage stuff in here.

I honestly didn’t rlly know what subreddit I should have put this in, this may not be the correct one..

The big pink rectangle (piece of table?) is made in west Germany. And the little brown label in the middle has the name: Astrid lindgren on the bottom.

Went to visit the sister and bro-in-law and check out his vintage Lego sets. He’s the a complete Black Seas Barracuda! M-Tron also complete, no box or instructions and a ~95% complete Monorail Transport System. Front flap of that box has been torn and lost 😞

But it’s super cool seeing these late 80s/early 90s sets in person! Think he might have some castle stuff still in storage too!

I told him I’m surprised he’s keep a lot of his toys as complete as they are since childhood. He’s got all his original video game systems (Nintendo, sega, Super Nintendo, etc.) with original boxes. Same for all his games! And vintage 80s transformers and GI Joes still sealed. It’s crazy! Anyways, just felt like sharing part of his collection.

Some different variants of Boba

Hi, I'm looking for help!😁

I found this weapon but I don't know who is its wielder... No logo on It!

I got this castle not too long after it came out, i remember building it in my room. The yellow bricks & the yellow mini-figs bothered me as a kid because I wanted realistic coloring in any representative work (ironic, given my adult coloring sensibilities, but I went through an intense color theory moment when I hit 22 or so). Of course now it’s obvious that the yellow castle is iconic & the yellow mini-figure is moreso! When I was writing about Playmobil yesterday, I was going to say how this sort of modern, abstract, populism or universalism or socialism of both LEGO & PLAYMOBIL is interesting & seems attached to how abstract Euro style board games are. I think going through WWI & WWII on home turf forced a lot of “growing up” on Europeans that Americans are just now going through. In our Yellow Castle! Makes me wonder if the Yellow Submarine is connected in some esoteric way.

Hi! I found these toys at Value Village for $6 (cad, no usd) each. What do you think, is that a fair price?

From my space toy collection. I thought I’d see if anyone here has one or has seen one.
I got this in the early 90s.
It was kind of poking fun at the Pet Rock craze that had happened.
This is a very early release as it has the paper info sheet glued to the lid of the box & not yet permanently printed on the box or the lid.

I’ve searched eBay many times over the years & have yet to find one. It’s literally a hunk of stainless steel shaped like a flying saucer with a small, simulated red light on top.

Anyone?

I don't have any idea of what is this, look like brainrot but idk

I have slowly added these bears to my collection. Each bear is unique in its fabric and by the hand numbered/signed TY signature.
The #3 Billie was my first and I purchased it from a person In Portland who didn’t store it in a good spot so unfortunately it had grown mold inside of its authenticated case. As soon as I got it, I reached out to a trusted source who told me to open up the case, clean it or it would continue to mold. So this was my first cleaning project and it worked. I haven’t sent it back in for authentication bc I enjoy being able to pick it up and love on it!
My all time dream was to own Billie #7 bc of the firework fabric and the color scheme. He’s truly a beautiful beanie in person!
Last but not least I recently acquired a Billie #5 which was on my wish list too and the coloring of the fabric has blown me away. It’s stunning just like the rest. These bears are so special bc they were never released to the public. You had to work at TY or be a sales rep to receive one. I’m so grateful I have my set and I will enjoy them for many years to come.

The Billionaire Bear is an ultra-rare 1998 Ty Beanie Babies plush toy given exclusively to Ty employees and sales reps to celebrate achieving one billion dollars in sales. It features a shiny fabric with a hand-signed swing tag by Ty Warner.

I have these action figures from my childhood. Unfortunately some of these are damaged/ missing pieces but I’m looking to sell all together. I appreciate all your help and if this isn’t allowed I apologize.

I also stitched him up a little he had so many holes.

Apparently are japanese vintage toys from 60s - 70s made in Hong Kong, i was trying to search but I can't find anything, I want buy one.

Hi there! My mom found a box of my things from our move from Atlanta to Southern California back in 1995. For the most part, Teddy Ruxpin has been saved really well. I’m hoping that you guys can give me tips to clean out the battery terminal. Thankfully, only one battery eroded. I’ve put baking soda and white vinegar on the metal to try and scrape off. So far, just using qtips, kabob sticks or paper towels to wipe off.

Any suggestions? Is this a lost cause? It would mean the world not only to me but also, our entire family. Out grandmommie carried her teddies so much as a child that Teddy became her nickname. Inside I found ‘The Airship’ and I lost my pilot father about 2 years ago. Any help would be great appreciated but also, I understand if this is a lost cause.

Thanks in advance, photos for help