The 1930s marked a pivotal era for toy and memorabilia collectors, shaped by the Great Depression, rapid innovation in materials, and the explosive rise of pop-culture icons.
Despite economic hardship, the decade produced some of the most imaginative and enduring toys—many made from tin, early plastics, and composition materials that now define the period’s aesthetic.
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