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Antique toy show

Imagine going into a big room filled with toys, but not just any toys, these are very old toys that were made a long time ago! They are so old that your mom and dad might have even played with some of them when they were your age.

People who really love toys go to this special place called an “antique toy show” to see all of these old toys. Sometimes the toys are in really good condition and look just like they did when they were first made. Other times they might be a little bit worn out or broken because they have been played with a lot over the years.

At an antique toy show, people can also buy and sell these old toys. Some toys are very valuable because they are so rare or were made by special companies. These people who sell the toys really know a lot about them and can tell you all about the history behind them.

It’s like going on an adventure back in time to see what toys were like a long time ago!