If you recognise the names Flash Gordon, Zorro, Buck Rogers, John Carter of Mars, Conan the Barbarian, or Tarzan, then you have pulp magazines to thank! Sometimes referred to as simply “pulps”, these affordable and popular genre fiction magazines were a major force in the lowbrow literary scene from the late 1890s to late 1950s. …
Everyone’s heard of the Victorian era novelist Charles Dickens, whether because you had to read one of his books for school, or simply because he’s reached a level of fame so many authors can only dream of. His notable works include “Oliver Twist”, “A Christmas Carol”, and “Great Expectations” – novels that have inspired dozens …
The “Personal History” Of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield Read More »
Take a 5-minute walk from Singapore’s City Hall MRT station, and you’ll eventually stumble upon a small museum like no other. The MINT Museum of Toys is the only space in the country entirely dedicated to showcasing vintage and old-school toys, memorabilia, and collectibles from around the world. And now, we’ve even got our little …
Exploring The Only Toy Museum In SG With Le Petit Prince Read More »
Here at the MINT Museum of Toys, we strive to not only bring you a world-class collection of vintage and historical toys and memorabilia, but to provide exhibition spaces for creative pop ups, workshops, and events in Singapore. We understand the passion that goes into toy and memorabilia collections, and want to give toy collectors …
All About UNBOX: A Private Space For Creative Pop Up Events Read More »
It’s difficult for many of us today to comprehend just how different the world was after the end of World War II with the advent of the Cold War, Space Race, and Atomic Age. Politically, economically, socially, and even technologically, everything seemed to be in flux and uncertain. Nowhere were these societal anxieties better discussed …
The Flintstones, The Jetsons, and Visions of the 1960s Read More »
Plastic toys are all around us today – but they’re actually a relatively new addition to the toy world! While some plastic toy lines such as Barbie dolls or G.I. Joe action figures are part of our cultural landscape now, even the iconic Barbie hasn’t hit the big 1-0-0 yet. Join us as we discover …
Celluloid Dreams: The Advent Of Mass-Produced Plastic Toys Read More »
The Cultural Revolution (formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution) was a major sociopolitical event in the history of modern China. The period lasted between 1966 to 1976, but its effects can still be felt today – decades on from the massive political upheaval and unrest that it caused. One way we can get …
The British Raj … As Told By Valuable Historical & Vintage Toys The British Raj refers to the period between 1858 to 1947 when the Indian subcontinent was under the colonial rule of the United Kingdom. The area governed under the Raj included the modern sovereign states of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh – however at …
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In 1929, the Warner Bros. studio was trying to compete with rival Disney’s popular Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony shorts. As the studio had recently acquired music held by Brunswick Records, they decided to create Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies using these musical tracks. Thus began the legacy of Looney Tunes – one of the …
90 Years Of Looney Tunes: A Tribute To Bugs Bunny & Gang Read More »
Ask anybody today to name a famous animated animal, and you’d probably hear answers like “Mickey Mouse”, “Peppa the Pig”, or even “Arthur (the Aardvark)”. But before any of these childhood mainstays dominated our screens, there was Felix the Cat. Felix was beloved by audiences for cute appearance, curious attitude, and mischievous grin, and played …
The Cat That Captured The Nation: A Retrospective Of Felix The Cat Read More »
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