To many who collect and like them, vintage wooden toys are actually considered treasures, and should be treated as valued possessions in general. These creations are made in order to entertain, encourage and amuse not only children, but also adults who have a hobby of collecting them.

Antique wooden toys have been a source of fun and recreation for many centuries. Due to their long history, they have also been developed into several different varieties. For example, the old days saw the popularity of collectibles like German dolls, cars and other rolling toys with spinning wheels and others. Meanwhile, in modern versions, there are wooden Disney characters and wooden figures from pop culture that are mainly used for marketing and advertising. But whatever the type, the fact is that vintage wooden toys are an excellent choice for collecting.

In the process of maintaining and restoring old wooden toys, keep these basic but very useful tips in mind:

– Try looking inside your wooden toy, whether it’s a figurine, a doll, or anything, and determine if there is an ancient wind-up device. To do this, you need to carefully and slowly pull back over your head while looking into the body of the toy. You will likely find a hollow space inside. Most of the old wooden toys are jointed and this means that the limbs and parts are probably movable. This is because they are commonly made with a certain rubber coil mechanism. So you need to see if your toy also contains a coil or a rubber band.

– Now the next thing to do is to pull the joints gently and slowly, just like you did before. You have to do this to see if the string or cord is loose. While doing the same thing, you can also look inside and find if there is any kind of wear on the rubber band or the edge of the toy’s cord. Now to re-string you can use a pair of pliers and use something like a thick rubber band or string. In doing so, you have to start from the bottom. However, keep in mind that this can only be done with small toys that are a couple of inches tall. But with most original vintage wooden toys, you may need to consult and get help from a professional or expert toy restorer, as they probably have better tools than you. Also note that if the doll is too tight, there is a chance that the parts will be damaged in the process. So the best thing you can do is ask a toy restoration expert for help.

– In addition to restoration, it is also your job to maintain and clean your old wooden toys in order to keep their value intact. You can seek professional and expert advice online or even at your local toy restoration store to find out how you can effectively clean and maintain your collection.