Tag Archives: toys

What Do Kids Like? Through the Generations

Posted on September 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

When I was a kid the most fun I had was with my cousins, aunties and uncles. Wish I could relive just that part of my childhood. It was so sweet and joyous. We played cards like seven diamonds, ‘crocodile … Continue reading →

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Moomin at ION

Posted on December 30, 2014 by bookjunkie

It used to be pretty difficult to find Moomin toys. But last week I spotted this at a store on the 4th level of ION selling cards and gifts. I find these characters created in Finland in the 1945 so … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Toys at Giant (Supermarket)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The bear is almost a metre high. I wonder if it’s too big for little kids. Might scare them or thrill them to bits. Eager for when my nieces are old enough for dolls. And I’ve aways found it so … Continue reading →

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Year of the Snake at Singapore’s Chinatown

Posted on January 5, 2013 by bookjunkie

Worked up a sweat walking through Chinatown, but it was interesting soaking in the Chinese New Year atmosphere. I saw some very well dressed tourists and wondered how they could bear the heat. It’s the year of the snake but … Continue reading →

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My Third Visit to the Children Little Museum at Kampong Glam

Posted on December 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s still interesting when you come with someone who hasn’t been here yet. Nice to witness their reaction and the childhood memories it brings back for them. It was worth paying for the S$2 ticket again to see the upstairs … Continue reading →

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Stumbled Across The Avengers at Nex & it Brought Back Childhood Memories

Posted on April 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I don’t know much about The Avengers, but it looks exciting and I want to watch the movie now. Spotted an exhibition of sorts at Nex and as you can tell from the pictures, my favourite superhero amongst them is … Continue reading →

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Helsinki: Moomin Trolls

Posted on December 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

In Helsinki I fell in love with a new bunch of characters. The Moomin, spelt as Muumi in Finnish I guess, which I saw everywhere in both Helsinki it’s place of origin and Stockholm. Moomin is a cartoon that was … Continue reading →

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Toys at Ikea’s Kiddie Section

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

Absolutely loved the broccoli and carrot soft toys. Great idea to get kids to love these vegetables. The prints at the kiddie section are somehow more vibrant. Dolls depicting different ethnicities. I was very tempted to get this paint, crayons … Continue reading →

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Retro Toy Store at North Bridge Road

Posted on August 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

This is the first time I am coming across this toy store called Tai Sing which has been in operation since 1971 and has branches in Malaysia. It sells mostly toy cars and although I am not into this kinda … Continue reading →

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Find your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 3 of 5)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

A classic doll from the 60’s and 70’s. When I was small I was fascinated by dollies especially those which has eyes that could open and shut and the baby ones that could ‘drink milk’ from a bottle.  These days … Continue reading →

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Plaza Singapura: Collectible Toy Art

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I absolutely loathe shopping at the malls, but I do like looking at art and in this case it was collectible toys. It really is an art form and one of the shops even had a little museum section within. … Continue reading →

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Nex: Piniata and Dog with a Bone

Posted on May 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

Never seen a real piniata before. Only on TV. This was at a shop on the 4th level at Nex where they sell all kinds of party stuff and board games. I even spotted an electronic Pictionary. I do love … Continue reading →

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Tintin in Chinatown

Posted on January 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I first glanced at the store from a metre away I wondered if it was a store selling fake Tintin stuff. As I came closer, I was delighted to see how authentic it was. The first time I saw … Continue reading →

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Year of the Rabbit: Bunny Mania in Chinatown

Posted on January 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

On the 3rd of February 2011, the year of the rabbit will be ushered in with noisy fanfare, so if you’re in Singapore head down to Chinatown for bunnies galore. I saw a few Bugs Bunny, but I think Thumper … Continue reading →

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Baby Doll at the Flea Market

Posted on September 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

This sweet little baby kewpie doll caught my eye at the weekend Flea Market at China Square. It looked so sad and forlorn amidst the throng of buyers who were more interested in the new action figures and collectibles. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Antiques & Collectible Toys at Singapore Flea Market

Posted on May 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

If you’re in Singapore, on the weekends there’s an interesting flea market (China Square Central,18 Cross Street, Singapore 048423) to visit for a bit of nostalgia.  It’s quite relaxing to walk around and look at toys from your childhood and collectibles from … Continue reading →

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