Visiting Dallas Vintage Toys at the Grand Reopening

Yes, not even the age of corona, one that has sadly seen the shuttering of many beloved local institutions, can stop the juggernaut of recycled dreams that is Dallas Vintage Toys. After a frightening and disorienting two week shutdown, the doors are open once agains to kids and adult collectors alike. And in a spirit of bold defiance to these unprecedented times(tm), they’ve tripled the floor space and inventory, and dammit they even installed a big old Castle Grayskull facade for your Instagramming pleasure.

The new normal is old toys!

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My Favorite Halloween Toy of 2019

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See that Transformers insignia on that Corolla? I had that idea. Back in 1986. And now some jerk is getting rich off my idea.

Yep. Putting Transformers insignia on Corollas. All mine.

Flip Wilson

Today I passed up the opportunity to buy a vintage talking Flip Wilson doll that would tell me not to touch him inappropriately. #70s #beforenintendo