People love to collect different types of toys, especially those they developed a passion for from a young age. This can include trains, cars, Lego, and teddy bears. Farm toys have a particularly passionate fan base. Some spend a lot of time going to auctions, flea markets, and charity shops to find rare treasures like old tractors. But, why do people love them so much? Let’s have a look.

Memories

Some of the most passionate collectors are people that grew up on farms. Whether they continue to work in farming or move away, there is often a motivation to collect tractors and other vehicles. This tends to be smaller version of the vehicles they used or still use. As a result, people often really love particular brands like John Deere, Massey Ferguson or New Holland. Some collectors have a hard time because they have memories of really old or less popular brands.

Other people choose to collect toys because they have memories of living near farms or spending quality time in the countryside. So, they can look for toy models and other things they remember seeing in action. Maybe they even dreamed about one day driving them.

History

People with a passion for history can also fall in love with toy collecting. What better way is there to explore how things have developed over time than to look at improvements in different vehicles? Take farm toys like tractors as an example. Older models are a mass of gears, wheels, tubing, and other parts. Over time, they became simpler and more compact. Then, we saw the development of larger, more powerful vehicles. It’s great to be able to chart this with smaller models.

You can also celebrate history by looking at toy manufacturing itself. Older toys tend to be simple, made of wood or metal. Over time though they got more detailed and could do more. Eventually, plastic toys became the norm. It’s great to see how this aligns with improvements on the production side.

Older farm toys with original packaging tend to be the most valued. After-all, children at the time probably ripped them open in a hurry to start playing. Even those people tried to keep in good condition can struggle as they age, fading or wearing. They are great to see though, showcasing marketing for toys at different periods and modernisation.

Wonderful modern farm toys

As you can see, typically people collect toys because they are passionate. Plus, they are a great way to build connections. Collectors love to talk about what they have, what they are hunting for, and why they choose particular brands.

If you’re looking to start a collection, or want some excellent farm toys for your children, JS Hubbuck Ltd has some great ones. We stock models from Bruder, one of the best manufacturers in the world. They are renowned for producing scale versions of various tractors and vehicles from different iconic brands. So, if you want some details, contact us.