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Toy collector of many decades. ✨
Action figures, etc.: @illgetyounexttime_gadget

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Sometimes, we find ourselves by looking back at what we once loved. 💖

In our latest interview, Sarah (@sarahstrikesback) opens up about how collecting helped her navigate debilitating anxiety and find a new sense of purpose. Her life has done a total 180—from filling a void to celebrating a balanced life with her children and the community.

Tap the link to read about Sarah’s most prized pieces and why she believes toy designers are the ultimate artists.

🎀 Full Interview: https://livingwiththethingsyouluv.substack.com/p/meet-sarah-the-artistry-of-play-and

#ToyCommunity #VintageCollector #HealingJourney #ChildhoodTreasures #kidult

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✨ Appreciation post ✨ for these two absolutely amazing content creators 👏💕
@rushtonbarbie @sarahstrikesback

When I first started collecting, these were two people I looked up to and truly admired. Fast-forward to now, and I’ve been lucky enough to not only get to know them so much better, but to have both of them support me and even own pieces of my art 🥹🎨

Thank you both for treating me with so much kindness, especially when I was just starting out with my tiny little account and my very first pieces. It’s been such a special experience getting to know you beyond just the collections but meeting the collectors behind them and seeing the heart, passion, and love that goes into it all 💖✨

So grateful for you both 🫶💫

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Only our thoughts keep memories and even that will be gone one day. Nothing stays forever in this world. We try to hold on to it for as long as we can. The good memories keep the spark from going out. The past held a craftsmanship towards creating with high regard and only the best designs were honoured to be put on shelves. We used to appreciate things to have quality. Now children today lack interest in toys vs when we were kids. I think we humans know when we have something precious in our hands vs it crumbling in our grips. #vintagetoys #vintagetoycollector #vintagetoysarebetter #toyroom #vintagetoycollection #vintagetoycommunity #vintagedoll #vintageplush #vintageplushies #mlpg1 #mylittleponyg1 #toycollection #toycollecting

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💕LUIGI💕 I had the pleasure of capturing @sarahstrikesback beloved kitty into a little mini plushie🫶

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#1950s #RushtonInspired #1950sNostalgia #rubberface #vintagerubberfaceplush #Plushies #rushtonmouse #rubberface #seaanimals #rushton #rushtoncompany #artist #art #cute #love #rubberfacedoll #rubberfacetoy #rubberfacevintage #vintagetoy #vintagetoys #vintage #vintagestyle #vintagesqueaktoy #vintagesqueak #vintagesqueaks #restoration #lefton #leftonvintage #kitschy #kitschycute #kitschydecor

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LUIGI💕 I had the pleasure of capturing @sarahstrikesback beloved kitty into a little mini plushie🫶

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#1950s #RushtonInspired #1950sNostalgia #rubberface #vintagerubberfaceplush #Plushies #rushtonmouse #rubberface #seaanimals #rushton #rushtoncompany #artist #art #cute #love #rubberfacedoll #rubberfacetoy #rubberfacevintage #vintagetoy #vintagetoys #vintage #vintagestyle #vintagesqueaktoy #vintagesqueak #vintagesqueaks #restoration #lefton #leftonvintage #kitschy #kitschycute #kitschydecor

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Treasures are different for everyone. Nothing actually has value if you only see dollar bills. True value feed positive energy back into you. Objects are things that were created by people. We are here to create. Let’s create positivity for others to enjoy. #vintagetoycollector #vintagetoys #vintagetoy #vintagetoycollection #toyshelf #toyshelfie #toycollector #toycollection #toycommunity

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I always loved #pollypockets #pollypocketvintage #pollypocketcollector #bluebirdpollypocket Here is a #shelfie 😁✌🏻#toyshelfie #toyshelf of some😘🥰 Bought mainly online. 🛍️

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I finally caved and got myself a new pony! It will never be opened because I already imagined opening it. 🥲🙃 I have a strong imagination. My super power. 💪🏻😆#mylittlepony #mlpcollector #mylittleponycollector #toycollection #toycollector

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I can only say my room has become an extension of me. Always changing and always improving and always morphing. We move like the universe moves. Everywhere around us is the same; always moving with the frequency and never staying the same. We mentally and physically cannot stay the same. We are meant to expand our consciousness. The mountains 🏔️ themselves are too never the same. It sheds rocks into gravel. The Earth moves and changes. We move and change. We are matter and we do matter in the universe. Never believe anyone who says we don’t matter. We are an extension of the very universe. It is all beautiful. You are beautiful. #toyroom #vintagetoycollector #vintagetoycollection #vintagetoycollectors #toycollector #toycollection #toycollections #toycollectors #toyshelves #toyshelfie #toyshelf #ilovetoys

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What are toy grails? Toy grails bring the most joy into your heart. #toygrails #vintagetoygrail Toy grails can be vintage or modern. A dream come true. Not every toy is a grail. They’re usually harder to find. Today I share a #unboxing #toyunboxing #vintagetoytime #vintagetoys #boxopening #toyboxopening #grailunboxing of 3 toy grails! I bought them from @sarahstrikesback month or so back when she had a claim sale in her stories. Man oh man am I glad I checked that day because Sarah was letting go of 3 toys I gave up looking for! Not 1 but 3! I held back my excitement for some reason as I recorded but flipped out with Matt @mattthompson833 with him 🤨 but he was happy I was excited. 😆 Thank you Sarah so much and sorry I took so long to post the video. Look @toyboxleonie I have the monkey now!! 🤯😱🥺

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Cranberry Muffins 💕 Thank you again @sarahstrikesback for letting her join my collection ☺️💕 #mlpg1 #mlpvintage #vintagemlp #80skid #80stoys #mylittlepony #mylittleponyg1 #shelvesofwhimsy

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hi everyone :)
i just wanted to start off by apologizing for disappearing off the face of the earth for over a year with no warning, life has been beyond chaotic. ive traveled the world, focused on myself, focused more on my photography and art, but i wanted to let you all know.. IM BACK!! i still have been collecting this entire time, and am excited to show you the big variety of what i collect! as i went inactive, i did lose a lot of followers, and even old friends. reposts are very welcome and hopefully i can start reviving my account with some help! thank you all for sticking around, and cant wait to show you my collections :)

#rushton #rushtonstarcreations #vintage #antique #vtg

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