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Centro, Mexico
Art Toys Museum
Inside this small, innocuous museum is a vast collection of rare action figures assembled by a group of dedicated collectors
Kragujevac, Serbia
20 Cola Museum
A unique museum documents pop culture and bicycles from the 20th century Serbia.
dinosaurs
How Can You Spot an Inaccurate Dinosaur? AO Wants to Know.
Steven Bellettini fact-checks our assumptions about prehistoric life.
Olbernhau, Germany
Olbernhauer Reiterlein (Little Rider of Olbernhau)
Created in 1935 as a small gift for those who donated to a charity drive, this little wooden soldier became the symbol of a German town.
South Shields, England
'Conversation Piece'
This sculpture made up of 22 bulbous bronze figures reminds locals of massive Weeble Woobles.
Ely, Nevada
Economy Drug & Old Fashioned Soda Fountain
Welcome to a feel-good American drugstore, in the classic sense of the term.
Bellville, Ohio
Jacques the World’s Largest Bobblehead
This 35-foot-tall hamburger-toting chef is said to be the largest bobblehead in the world.
Miyoshi, Japan
Miyoshi Mononoke Museum
A collection of nearly 5,000 yokai-themed toys, sculptures, and more, dating from the 1700s to the present day.
Miami, Florida
Bobblehead Museum
This extensive display of bobbleheads is a tribute to one of the most unique pieces of sports memorabilia.
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Podcast: Toy Story
Check out a crazed collection of vintage playthings in Mexico City's vibrant museum scene.
Kyoto, Japan
Sagano Romantic Railway Diorama
Model trains whizz around an extensive room-sized diorama of Kyoto City.
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11 Places to See Tiny Trains
A little something for the miniature railroad enthusiasts.
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12 Titanic, Towering Toys
From the world's largest slinky to an iconic bear in a rain coat.
Boston, Massachusetts
FAO Schwarz Teddy Bear Sculpture
A gift to the children of Boston, this bronze bear represents playfulness, a spirit of love, and the warmth of big hugs.
Ronks, Pennsylvania
The National Toy Train Museum
A comprehensive collection of toy and model trains, largely from the mid-20th century.
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The Whimsical, Nostalgic Appeal of Becorns
A former Lego worker moved away from plastic and towards chipmunks.
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Wonder Is Everywhere: Avian Love, Medieval Myths, and More From Around the Web
Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
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The Family Behind the First Traditional Nutcracker Is Still Making Them
Wilhelm Füchtner's iconic 1870s design began a legacy that continues in the same small workshop in Germany's Ore Mountains.
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