I recently visited "Creature di Gomma - Venice Vintage Toys" and I have to say, it was a truly amazing experience. The store is home to the most beautiful vintage toys from all history. From Disney's Mickey Mouse to Popeye the Sailor and many more.
The moment I walked into the store, I was immediately struck by the variety and quality of the vintage toys on display. The owner has an incredible collection of vintage toys, each one more beautiful than the next. From classic Disney characters to beloved comic book heroes, there was something for everyone.
The store is well-organized and the toys are carefully displayed, making it easy to find what you're looking for. The owner was also very friendly and knowledgeable, he was able to give me a lot of information about the history and value of the toys.
I was particularly impressed by the Disney collection, it was a trip down memory lane. The Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck figures were so well-preserved, it was like taking a trip back in time. The Popeye the Sailor collection was also a real treat. The owner has a great variety of Popeye figures from different eras and it was fascinating to see how the character evolved over time.
Overall, I highly recommend "Creature di Gomma - Venice Vintage Toys" to anyone who loves vintage toys or just wants to take a trip down memory lane. The store is a treasure trove of beautiful vintage toys and the owner is a wealth of knowledge about the history and value of the pieces. It's definitely...
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Venice.... the most incredible and magic city in the world, where besides the magnificent San Marco and Rialto bridge, you'll find a multitude of hidden, secret and unique spots you won't find anywhere else in the world, if you have the patience to treasure hunt. Creature di Gomma is one of those... An exposition of vintage toys from over half a century timeline, and each of them will bring back a long lost memory. But what will make your visit special is Fabrizio and Beatrice's passion.. they will take you through the visit, and tell the unique story of each piece: where they found it, who owned it, the connection with the movie or the cartoon, how they were manufactured. When you fall in love with Venice, you will always want to find new special spots, this should be on top...
Read moreWhilst in Venice myself and my family learnt of this incredible vintage toy collection at Creature di Gomma and took the time to go visit and we are all so glad we did.
It was such a walk down memory lane of my parents seeing their childhood toys and for me being a collector of current toys and trends seeing how in the future I could also have a similar collection was so cool.
The owner was so friendly and passionate about his collection sharing stories with us about particular pieces was so interesting. And to top it all off having then chance to meet Luciano Gatto who drew a Disney Character of my choice right in front of me. Highly recommend trip if you are visiting Venice or...
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