by Rehg | May 11, 2014 | Blog
In the California gallery this month we are featuring some wonderful robot artists! Due to how fast the art at the favorite Robot Show moves we tend to post on facebook quick shots first under Robot Album...
by Rehg | May 6, 2014 | Blog
As a general rule I like to leave toys in “as found or played with” condition for my customers to make the decision on to “fix” old toys or not. One thing I do believe in is cleaning the toy when possible for usually dirt and grime will only...
by Rehg | May 5, 2014 | Blog
Thou the show is now open the official opening night is the Thursday before 2nd Saturday at 6 pm! Sacramento artist Chris Cinder will be there to backsign any of his artwork. We are looking forward to a fun evening with refreshments and lots of robots! Not only do we...
by Rehg | Apr 25, 2014 | Blog
Aloha! Nothing stimulates the mind more than slowing down and doing nothing… take on a new perspective… is that day to day grind worth it?… When is the last time you discovered new art, artists, toys, far off lands? I love to travel and find new art...
by Rehg | Apr 19, 2014 | Blog
Looking for blog ideas I came across this quote “Happiness is a by-product of creativity!” which made me stop and think. I always am happy when I can create anything new from a simple new concept or art or even just doing for the sake of doing it. I always...
by Rehg | Apr 18, 2014 | Blog
I love to see kids that have started collecting…anything! When kids are taught to collect, document and preserve they learn a lot more than just getting more stuff. When children come into the gallery and share their collections it is always a treat, especially...
by Rehg | Apr 18, 2014 | Blog
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers warn that rising numbers of children are unable to perform simple tasks such as using building blocks because of overexposure to iPads…ok this could be picking on ipads for I’m sure all computers are having the...
by Rehg | Apr 16, 2014 | Blog
Getting ready for the upcoming ROBOT SHOW I started unpacking the robot boxes ordered this year at Toy Fair and this is one of my favorite new toys…an old concept reworked! Matryoshkas, or nesting dolls, first appeared in Russia during the 19th Century, and were...
by Rehg | Apr 16, 2014 | Blog
Oh Spring has sprung in California and it is wonderful! Art Of Toys is always looking for some fun toys to add to our shows and seasonal fun so this year some of our favorites are pinwheels, windmills, (which I’m still trying to get online before they disappear...
by Rehg | Apr 13, 2014 | Blog
Midtown Sacramento has a long established Artwalk on the 2nd Saturday of each month…officially it is April to October but not everyone follows that rule. Today is the day and Art Of Toy participates as far as we are open til the first drunk comes in or dark...
