In terms of the toy makers, among the first to exploit the new technology were the Dowst brothers of Chicago with the 1920s Tootsietoys range. Dinky toys began life in 1934 as a Meccano spin-off owned ...

Collectors and enthusiasts are invited to indulge their passion for vintage toys and models at Ewbank's ever-popular auction on Friday, 14 February.

Many toys were different in the past. Let’s look at what they were like 100 years ago. This may be when your great-great-grandparents were alive. Image caption, A bedroom with toys from 100 ...

If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. The best sex toys for men have come a long way in the last decade or so. Gone are the days when the only toys for guys were cheap, ...

Explore the history of the BBC since its foundation in 1922 to the present day Explore more than 100 years of the BBC’s history – click on our interactive timeline or investigate a topical ...