The Mint - Museum of Toys, located at 26 Seah Street, Singapore. Its showcases a mass variety of vintage toys ranging from the 19th to 20th century, from not only Singapore, but also places like United Kingdom, Japan, United States, etc etc. Mint stands for "Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys"
There are many various types of collectibles under different categories. On level 2, there are a whole range of china-made toys from around the world. As well as rare collectibles.
E.g. The beetles
As we move up, on level 3, there are our childhood favourites. We have the largest teddy bear collection and also my favourite, Mickey Mouse! It's really an eye-opener because the modern Mickey Mouse no longer looks like its retro toy figurines.
On level 4, we move on to characters. Here's the home to the largest Batman toys and collectables collections, Astro Boy and also Popeye the sailor man!!!!! I remember sitting by the couch and always tuning in to Popeye on the television where he would eat his spinach and become strong to wipe out the bullies. Oh, the memories.
Last but not the least, level 4 - Outerspace
On the shelves there were all sorts of robots, spaceships and pistols, which seemed very futuristic to me, (with context back to their time when they were made).
All in all, it's a very enriching tour in the museum and it opens up my eyes to the different kinds of designs and ways a toy can be made. The use of colours and shapes that are still intriguing even up till now when new toys are replaced.
It's a relief that there are still such museums around to keep these toys alive and to give them a home!
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