Toy Shop On Tour is a new weekly series of half hour shows, following two intrepid vintage toy enthusiasts as they tour the UK, searching for valuable finds and the amazing stories behind them. Devised by Spoon Jar Films Director, Matt Holt in collaboration with Joe and Gav of Leicester Vintage & Toy Shop, the show is an entertaining blend of quirky characters and whimsical humour. Here’s the trailer.
On the road . . .
In their trusty van, Matt, Joe and Gav visited more than thirty shops from the South of England, to the Welsh Valleys and all the way up to Scotland. They met dozens of passionate independent business owners, bouncing back from the pandemic and trying to match Joe’s impressive haggling skills. There’s laughter as Joe tries to get the best deal while Gav indulges his passion for the less-popular, ‘weird stuff’ that nobody seems to want anymore.
An emotional ride . . .
In amongst the fun, there are emotional stories behind some of the toys, the shops and their owners. Many stores are inspirational passion projects, sometimes created in honour of lost loved ones or as a way to bring simple pleasures back to a new generation of fans. Gav and Joe are regularly overcome with excitement when they find one of their ‘Grail’ pieces and are the perfect hosts for this trip down memory lane.
Matt, Joe and Gav
Past glories . . .
Nostalgia is hugely popular right now, with audiences looking to indulge their love of the past and Toy Shop On Tour has something for everyone. Action figures, dolls, Star Wars, Transformers, Thundercats, Care Bears, Action Man and tons of weird and wonderful stuff from TV and Film. Episodes are being released weekly so join the thousands of viewers who are tuning in on YouTube right now. Like and subscribe and tell us your favourite toys in the comments below.