Toy fairs

tro81 · 11-10-2010 6:00pm #1

have you been to any recently? was it any good? Really trying to find out where they all are?
went to one myself the other day in liffy valley. prob about 20 stalls mainly model trains and cars but a few action toys. I would go again but more into the action toys myself. does anyone know of a good fair?

arnhem44 · 11-10-2010 7:23pm

I've decided to sticky this thread as it may benefit all who visit this forum.If anyone has any info regarding an upcoming event then feel free to post the details here but please keep on topic and no advertising.Moderator

tro81 · 11-10-2010 7:39pm

thanks arnhem44, so can you just clarify for me as im still fairly new. we can talk about up coming events, locations and dates but Not post flyers etc. can we post links to websites that are advertising the event?

arnhem44 · 11-10-2010 8:00pm

Hi tro81,yes it's fine to post links and information regarding events,dates,locations,flyer's and so on however personal and commercial advertising that is seen as such which is regarded as spam would have to be deleted.

tro81 · 11-10-2010 8:07pm

thats good to know as i picked up a couple of leaflet for toy fairs when i went to the one at liffy. i feel safe now passing on the info
thanks again

tro81 · 11-10-2010 8:10pm

i went to this one and as i said it was alright. if your big into cars and trains then this would be up your street. but still worth a look for action figures as some stall did do them.
the next one is on sunday 9th december 2010 at the clarion hotel. starts at 10:30 till 3:30

tro81 · 11-10-2010 8:21pm

picked up a flyer for this one. Never been so dont know what its like. Plus im away for the next one so wont get to it either.
anyway its TOYS OF YESTERDAY at bray wheeler's clubhouse, Schools rd

on Oct 31

has anyone been before? if you go let us know how you get on cos there is another one on 21st Nov which i hope to get to

tro81 · 18-10-2010 11:13am

tro81 wrote: »

i went to this one and as i said it was alright. if your big into cars and trains then this would be up your street. but still worth a look for action figures as some stall did do them.
the next one is on sunday 9th december 2010 at the clarion hotel. starts at 10:30 till 3:30

ok the organiser passed on a flyer for us all to see.

tro81 · 18-10-2010 11:20am

been doing some googling and there is a toy and train fair here. Once again i would like to know if this event is any good as it seems they have a few every year. does any one know how much it is for the public to enter as most fair have an admission fee.

10am-4pm, Sunday 14th November - Clontarf Castle Hotel

tro81 · 27-10-2010 9:27pm

i contacted the organiser of the toys of yesterday which use to be in sandyford. Now in bray and there is only a voluntary donation for admission that goes to a local charity. This will not be a massive event as it is held in a local hall. but sounds like it has many season dealers and collectors that regularly attend.
Should be well worth a look.
Upcoming dates are: sun 31st Oct
21st Nov
12th Dec

starts at 10:30 to 3:30

he gave me direction so these may help if you can go.
How to get there – if you don’t know already!

M50 to M11 to N11 (as appropriate)

Those ‘in the know’ say don’t go through Bray (town)

especially during the summer season!

so ignore early turn-off signs for ‘Bray’

until

Landmark: - You will pass under a green metal pedestrian bridge
(….then under a concrete bridge….)

Take Left Turn shortly after this (big sign for Greystones/Bray South etc.).

Take 2nd exit off roundabout (to the right of Hills Garage)

Continue straight (through residential area), passing cemetery on left and “Just Beds” (grey warehouse) on right.

Take next Right Turn after set of Traffic Lights (St Fergals Church on this corner also signs for “Southern Business Park”, St Killians, “Obair” etc.)

· Take First Right Turn (after Ballywaltrim Community Centre) onto Schools Rd.

· Continue down to end (passing Bray Fire Station on left).

Bray Wheelers Club House will face you directly at the end of this road

If you go please reply so we can all know what its really like and if its worth a visit. shame i cant make it myself this time round. Hopefully ill get there is Nov

stone roses · 27-10-2010 9:43pm

hi tron81 clontarf 5euro in
i have attended loads, they are good shows, vintage star wars, action man, transformers, etc, etc, i got a few nice items over the years , never pay asking price and be early the dealers tend to buy of each other befour the show starts not leaving much of the good stuff for the poor owl buyer!!! but nice people at it, always willing to do a deal for the right money

Judgement Day · 03-11-2010 4:14pm

http://www.dun-laoghaire.com/dir/toyfair/

I've copied this post from the Collectibles & Antiques Forum that was posted earlier today,Mod

tro81 · 03-11-2010 9:35pm

thanks, did anyone go to the one at bray at the weekend? any good?

discided on doing a stall myself and clear out aload of my spare stuff. mainly action toys and star wars. ill take a look at the one in clontaff to get some idea's and might even get a bargain.

tro81 · 15-11-2010 9:56pm

des sent me this to remind everyone for this weekend

The Show where those ‘in the know’ go!

TOY /MODEL COLLECTORS FAIR

(TOYS OF YESTERDAY)

Bray Wheelers Clubhouse,Schools Road,off Boghall rd. (near Fire Station)

(www.braywheelers.com)

Sun. NOV 21ST

10.30 to 3.30

*next: DEC 12*

Bus: 145 from Mountjoy Sq. 45. Merrion Sq.

45a from Dunlaoire Dart Station www.dublinbus.ie

**If you have any difficulty with directions ring Sean at 4576751

Or-(on show day only) 087-6303878

if you go let us know how you got on

Judgement Day · 12-01-2011 2:57pm

Judgement Day · 22-01-2011 11:16pm

Toys of Yesterday Fair,
Bray Wheelers Club House, Schools Road, off Boghall Road, Bray, Co.Wicklow
(near new Fire Station) and plenty of parking!

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Monthly Toy Fair run by the Collector’s Association
More than 10 dealers selling Model Soldiers, Railways, Dolls Houses, Model Kits, Paint and Model repairs.

Next Fair: Sunday 23rd January, 2011
Open: 11am-3pm
Admission: €1 (proceeds go to a different charity each month)
Further information contact – Des Cooney on (01) 285 1308 or Sean Ryan on (01) 457 6751

Directions: http://www.braywheelers.com/clubhouse.htm
* Easily reached by bus or taxi from Bray Railway Station

Judgement Day · 08-02-2011 2:04pm

Further information here: http://www.dun-laoghaire.com/dir/toyfair/

tro81 · 18-03-2011 11:08pm

ok does anyone know of any more fairs or swap meets going on anywhere else?

Judgement Day · 18-03-2011 11:20pm

tro81 wrote: »

ok does anyone know of any more fairs or swap meets going on anywhere else?

Toys of Yesterday Fair,
Bray Wheelers Club House, Schools Road, off Boghall Road, Bray, Co.Wicklow
(near new Fire Station) and plenty of parking!
Monthly Toy Fair run by the Collector’s Association
More than 10 dealers selling Model Soldiers, Railways, Dolls Houses, Model Kits, Paint and Model repairs.

Next Fair: Sunday 27th March, 2011

Open: 10.00am-3.00pm
Admission: €1 (proceeds go to a different charity each month) – this month the Samaritans
Further information contact:
Des Cooney on (01) 285 1308 or Sean Ryan on (01) 457 6751
Directions: http://www.braywheelers.com/clubhouse.htm
* Easily reached by bus or taxi from Bray Railway Station

tro81 · 23-03-2011 2:25pm

ok does anyone know of any other around the country apart from dublin? even the north?

arnhem44 · 23-03-2011 11:23pm

There's these on in Northern Ireland but this is the only info I have and don't know anything about them

Toyfair in Six Mile Leisure Centre Ballyclare - Wednesday 30th March 2011, 5pm - 9pm.

And this one in Banbridge

Model Toyfair - Bannville House Hotel - Banbridge - Thursday 7th April 2011 - 5pm - 9pm

And also this one in Portrush

http://www.nationalminitrac.com/next_show.php

arnhem44 · 23-03-2011 11:34pm

And just found this one also

tro81 · 04-04-2011 1:37pm

ok the monthly toy fair in bray is on the 17th of April. check previous post for details.
this month the admission fee of a euro goes to the Alzheimer Society.

tro81 · 26-04-2011 11:57am

next toy fair is in liffey valley on the 8th of may. not just cars and train but action toys as well. see attachment for details

Judgement Day · 09-05-2011 9:56am

tro81 · 09-05-2011 5:49pm

ok the organiser has passed on this info for us all to see. sounds good and cant wait to have a look.:)

The event is on Saturday May 21st from 10am-6pm in Wynn's Hotel, Dublin. Free Admission.:cool:
Ireland's top dealers of Comics, Graphic Novels, Toys, Artwork, T-Shirts etc. will be there. Prize giveaways every hour on the hour. Have your photo taken with the caped crusader, Batman. The writer and artist of Ireland's top selling Independant comic, The League of Volunteers, Robert Curley and Barry Keegan will be signing and sketching for fans along with other creators from the Irish small press scene.

tro81 · 10-05-2011 10:37pm

tro81 · 16-05-2011 7:05pm

well this sat we have the dublin comic and toy mart in the city centre then on the sunday the fair at clontaf castle.

then next weekend on the 29th may is TOYS OF YESTERDAY in bray

Judgement Day · 16-05-2011 7:16pm

Toys of Yesterday Fair,
Bray Wheelers Club House, Schools Road, off Boghall Road, Bray, Co.Wicklow
(near new Fire Station) and plenty of parking!

Monthly Toy Fair run by the Collector’s Association

More than 10 dealers selling Model Soldiers, Railways, Dolls Houses, Model Kits, Paint and Model repairs.

Next Fair: Sunday 29th May, 2011

Open: 10.00am-3.00pm
Admission: €1 (proceeds to Hospice Care)

Further information contact:
Des Cooney on (01) 285 1308 or Sean Ryan on (01) 457 6751
Email: coo@indigo.ie

Directions: http://www.braywheelers.com/clubhouse.htm
* Easily reached by bus or taxi from Bray Railway Station

tro81 · 17-05-2011 8:20pm

starting a page on facebook under "toy fairs"
going to try and find as many toy fair, mart etc as i can and spread the word

tro81 · 22-05-2011 3:23pm

well the dublin comic and toy mart was a great success.
will def be going again.
didnt make it to clontaf, does anyone know how it went?

brianregan09 · 26-05-2011 4:10pm

Cool what was up there i fully intend to go the next time its on as i couldn't this time

tro81 · 26-05-2011 8:14pm

It was mainly comics but there was a few stall that had toys. All action stuff like super hero, transformers, star wars and other 80's toy. it was the 1st one in about 3 years so it will most likely be bigger and better next time as more and more people know about it. plus other dealer will get involved.

tro81 · 08-06-2011 10:43am

“MEN ARE BUT CHILDREN OF A LARGER GROWTH” (DRYDEN/1631-1700)
*TOYS OF YESTERDAY*
(COLLECTOR’S ASSOC. - ESTB. 1967.)

TOY FAIR FOR COLLECTORS/ENTHUSIASTS

SUN. JUN 19
TIME: 10.00 TO 3.00

VEN: ** BRAY WHEELERS CLUBHOUSE, **
Schools Rd off Boghall Rd- near Fire Station.
Directions:see www.braywheelers.com
Tel:-Show Day Only:-087-6303878

tro81 · 08-06-2011 10:57am

one for later in the year

tro81 · 08-06-2011 11:19am

here another for next month
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tro81 · 08-06-2011 12:02pm

anyone interrested in trains then check out this web site
http://www.firstbangormrc.btinternet.co.uk/page5.html

Judgement Day · 06-07-2011 9:07am

Toys of Yesterday Fair,
Bray Wheelers Club House, Schools Road (off Boghall Road), Bray, Co.Wicklow
(near new Fire Station) and plenty of parking!

Monthly Toy Fair run by the Collector’s Association
More than 10 dealers selling Model Soldiers, Railways, Dolls Houses, Model Kits, Paint and Model repairs.

Next Fair: Sunday 17th July, 2011

Open: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Admission: €1 (proceeds to Cancer Support Centre)

Further information contact:
Des Cooney on (01) 285 1308 or Sean Ryan on (01) 457 6751
Email: coo@indigo.ie

Directions:http://www.braywheelers.com/clubhouse.htm
* Easily reached by bus or taxi from Bray Railway Station

tro81 · 12-08-2011 4:26pm

toys of yesterday is on again this sunday in bray.

Judgement Day · 30-08-2011 10:14pm

HOW TO GET THERE:
Bus #130 from city centre (Lower Abbey St) every 20 minutes approx., stops right outside the hotel. DART to Clontarf station (10 minute walk along the seafront).

http://www.dun-laoghaire.com/dir/toyfair/

Judgement Day · 13-09-2011 1:50pm

Toys of Yesterday Fair,
Bray Wheelers Club House, Schools Road, off Boghall Road, Bray, Co.Wicklow
(near new Fire Station) and plenty of parking!

Monthly Toy Fair run by the Collector’s Association
More than 10 dealers selling Model Soldiers, Railways, Dolls Houses, Model Kits, Paint and Model repairs.

Next Fair: Sunday 25th September, 2011

Open: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Admission: €1 (proceeds to Irish Guide Dogs)

Further information contact:
Des Cooney on (01) 285 1308 or Sean Ryan on (01) 457 6751
Email: coo@indigo.ie

Directions: http://www.braywheelers.com/clubhouse.htm
* Easily reached by bus or taxi from Bray Railway Station

tro81 · 20-09-2011 4:39pm

ok 2 different fairs on that weekend. on the sat is the DUBLIN COMIC AND TOY MART at the wynn hotel, city center. The other is the toy and collectors fair at liffey valley on the sunday. more info to follow.

tro81 · 21-09-2011 6:04pm

just seen this in the paper a Die cast supermodels show in the Green Isle Hotel. Nass rd. see www.diecastsupermodels.ie for more details.

the website talk about a show in november but the paper is advertising one for this sunday 25th sept 2011. On from 12-5pm. should be worth a look

tro81 · 22-09-2011 7:31pm

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ON THE 15TH OCTOBER. WYNN'S HOTEL. ABBEY ST, DUBLIN CITY CENTER. DOORS OPEN AT 10AM TILL 6PM. FREE ENTRY
There will be competition throught out the day as well as best super hero out fit.

tro81 · 22-09-2011 7:38pm

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Not just cars and train. will have action toy and other collectables

toy fairs · 03-10-2011 7:19pm

did anyone go to any of these? Are they any good?

tro81 · 04-10-2011 10:10pm

Ok i got banned there for a little while but im now back. anyway latest new is that the comic and toy mart has a fancy dress competiton on at 3pm. so if you want to turn up dressed as a superhero or a jedi or what ever then you more then welcome. should be a good laugh anyway.
ill post the latest poster soon

tro81 · 05-10-2011 4:17pm

for those who are interested here is the new poster for the dublin comic and toy mart which is just over a week away.

i think its a pretty cool one myself

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Judgement Day · 05-10-2011 4:22pm

I'll be lifting that for my blog here: http://collectireland.wordpress.com/
Sorry for the shameless plug.

tro81 · 07-10-2011 11:03am

ok trying my hands at making a little slide show of the recent toyfairs posters. ill try and get pics of the events to show what there like for future videos.
anyway here goes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMZOsyAVbe0

alanokelly · 07-10-2011 8:00pm

tro81 wrote: »

ok trying my hands at making a little slide show of the recent toyfairs posters. ill try and get pics of the events to show what there like for future videos.
anyway here goes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMZOsyAVbe0

Any vintage Star Wars being sold at any of these fairs?

Toy fairs

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