The
Hamilton Toy Collection
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Authors note: I have lived in Callander for 5 years and had never got round to
looking in at the "Hamilton Toy Collection". I went in the
other day to be absolutely astounded by the sheer size and variety of the collection. It
is run by enthusiasts who love what they do and who want others to see and to love what
they see. |
DOLLS, MODEL SOLDIERS, TIN TOYS, TEDDY BEARS, DIE CAST VEHICLES,
MODEL RAILWAYS, GAMES, BOOKS, SLOT CARS, TV AND FILM TOYS,
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Collectors shop. |
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| . The comprehensive display of toys and related items is regularly changed, but always includes at least: • Bears and soft toys from a variety of makers, ranging from Gerhardt (Steiff 1919). via the evacuated dogs of 1940 to tiny Teds by Schuco • Dolls from 1880 to 1970 made in porcelain, composition, celluloid, kid, wood. vinyl. afld other plastics. Associated dolls houses. cots, prams cradles and shops • Toy and model soldiers in lead. plastic. aluminium and wood, from 1880 to 1975.
with • Toy and model transport vehicles from 1934 to 1970, diecast, lead, aluminium and plastic, including electric, clockwork and friction power • Toy and model railways (1920-1970) with most if the great marques from ‘0’ gauge Hornby. Bassett Lowke and Bowman steam to 1960’s ‘00’ and ‘TT’ scale made by Triang, Dublo and Marklin, by way of the cheap tin trains made in the 1930’s and 1950’s by the likes of Mettoy, Chad Valley, Wells Brimtoy and many more • "Turn of the Century" Nursery, with Edwardian toys, books, games, pictures and associated items • Science Fiction and Fantasy toys from Supercar, Dr. Who. Thunderbirds, Batman, Noddy. Rupert and Captain Scarlett from the 1950’s on. • Ship and Aircrati models >diecast. lead, wooden and plastic 1910—i 970 • Books. games. jigsaw puzzles and most varieties of childhood memorabilia • A regularly changed display of figures. ephemera, souvenirs, toy’s and artefacts relating to events of current interest. e.g. the ‘45, VE Day, the Diamond Jubilee (1897) etc.
Parking: There are parking spaces outside, and 100 yards away on the opposite side of the road. Opening hours: Easter October 11.00 4.30 daily (except Mondays) Admission Prices:
We regret that unaccompanied children cannot be admitted. Party bookings may be made for other times by prior arrangement. The Collectors’ Shop offers a selection of old toys, reproduction items and souvenirs. |
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Location
: The collection is situated on the north side of the A84 (Main Street), approx. 200 yards
east of the Rob Roy Centre.Not just 'things to do on a wet day' but something not to be missed
