What's it all about?
Toy Tinker Tim is about restoration and reviews of highly collectible vintage toys from the 70's - 90's.
​
Whether you're bringing new life back to an old childhood toy, or starting a new hobby collecting vintage toys, or even investing by building a solid collection of vintage toys then you've found the right place.
​
My Approach To Toy Repairs
-
It shouldn’t distract from the original visual appearance (draw your eye to the repair at first glance)
-
The repair shouldn’t drastically alter the original build of the toy (cutting off bits and pieces of a toy for a 'quick' repair).
​
Why collect vintage toys?
-
It's a international community, that connects people of all walks of life with a common element that often hold deep emotional bonds.
Benefits of Repair and Restoration of Vintage Toys
​
-
Taking vintage toys that would be discarded because they are worn or broken, and making them functional again, and adding value.
​
-
Creating an affordable alternative for collectors to purchase less than perfect or ideal items, and making them displayable pieces in their collections.
​​
-
Follows the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” process of keeping toys out of landfills and putting them into the hands of collector’s present and future who will display and trade their hobby.
​​
-
Restoring vintage toys allows collectors to own a cherished item at an affordable price, and then bring it up to a finer appearance and possible value.
