tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9481049611846687222024-03-13T17:21:56.342+00:00Toys, toys, toys!Talk about toys and other stuff we like.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-26592460925796443022010-08-08T12:36:00.003+01:002010-08-08T12:38:33.036+01:00Cut-Outs on Concrete<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TF6XAAXqbZI/AAAAAAAAALw/pm0SJp9znXU/s1600/P1010569.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TF6XAAXqbZI/AAAAAAAAALw/pm0SJp9znXU/s320/P1010569.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503001821048368530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TF6Vlmc7NaI/AAAAAAAAALo/hO3QKCsCSGE/s1600/P1010567.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TF6Vlmc7NaI/AAAAAAAAALo/hO3QKCsCSGE/s1600/P1010567.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; ">The </span></a><a href="http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/58801/events/flytower-fri-2-july-28-aug.html">National Theatre</a> is projecting toy theatre performances onto the Flytower at the South Bank this summer. An interesting article on the Victorian melodrama's appeared in last week's <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/jul/31/melodrama-national-theatre-southbank-cutouts">Guardian</a>.<div>Young Blood performs the Corsican Brothers famously revived by our own Peter Baldwin, his classic performance is now only occasionally performed for a selected audience but we were lucky to catch one at Christmas and to see it performed in miniature by a live actor is a magical experience. Blood's contemporary re-working should be interesting. Catch it this weekend at 10pm.</div>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-52118464204901527112010-07-13T16:28:00.000+01:002010-07-13T16:42:48.640+01:00Theatrical Portraits in the West End<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyJMaR9hYI/AAAAAAAAALY/U8bAWK6a0Ko/s1600/IMG_0416.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyJMaR9hYI/AAAAAAAAALY/U8bAWK6a0Ko/s320/IMG_0416.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493416491791254914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyI2oqyESI/AAAAAAAAALQ/mVOX9MzVr48/s1600/IMG_0397.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyI2oqyESI/AAAAAAAAALQ/mVOX9MzVr48/s320/IMG_0397.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493416117696336162" /></a><br />Here we are in a big pink marquee in London's Leicester Square. We were exhibitors at <a href="http://www.westendlive.co.uk/">West End Live</a>, a free event put on by Westminster Council that showcases the best from the West End Shows as well as lot's of information and activities from the museums and shops from Central London.<div>Visitors to our tent could join Pollock's Theatrical Workshop and do a bit of colouring. A choice of Victorian Theatrical Portraits or our own special contemporary ones featuring Miss Kerry Ellis as Nancy in Oliver or actors from Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Dorothy in Wizard of Oz.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIK99YVsI/AAAAAAAAALI/3N_GylosEjY/s1600/IMG_0418.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIK99YVsI/AAAAAAAAALI/3N_GylosEjY/s320/IMG_0418.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493415367497242306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIKuuCrVI/AAAAAAAAALA/XlwxwsovDuw/s1600/IMG_0409.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIKuuCrVI/AAAAAAAAALA/XlwxwsovDuw/s320/IMG_0409.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493415363406376274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIKEd0Q8I/AAAAAAAAAK4/rhYubRtSmG0/s1600/IMG_0406.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIKEd0Q8I/AAAAAAAAAK4/rhYubRtSmG0/s320/IMG_0406.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493415352064033730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIJ1KwgII/AAAAAAAAAKw/c7HOs59InYc/s1600/IMG_0414.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIJ1KwgII/AAAAAAAAAKw/c7HOs59InYc/s320/IMG_0414.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493415347957563522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIJZdAweI/AAAAAAAAAKo/HenZGPr_EDY/s1600/IMG_0398.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/TDyIJZdAweI/AAAAAAAAAKo/HenZGPr_EDY/s320/IMG_0398.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493415340517933538" /></a>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-38153134633373584022010-05-20T14:44:00.000+01:002010-05-20T14:57:33.632+01:00Dancing Skeleton Marionette & Pocket Vent Doll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S_U85M2MjQI/AAAAAAAAAKg/zugelGisdjE/s1600/SIDS75-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S_U85M2MjQI/AAAAAAAAAKg/zugelGisdjE/s320/SIDS75-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473347875537456386" /></a>This hand carved czech marionette of a skeleton has taken up residence in our shop window - he's a little macabre but when he starts dancing in his jazz shoes, he is amazingly jolly! You can see him dance <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX5_Pa4DwJY">here </a>. He is a moving work of art and has to be seen to be believed. Price on Request, we reckon you could get your money back on the investment by busking by the look of other you tube videos. The pocket vent doll can also be seen on the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/pollockstoyshop">PollocksToyshop</a> channel as well as our <a href="http://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/index.php/specialist-items/vent-doll.html">website.</a>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-75323704916978468152010-04-22T14:36:00.000+01:002010-04-22T14:42:24.468+01:00Little Things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S9BRZTSPD9I/AAAAAAAAAKY/8YXXQUp1P-o/s1600/201012716342371078.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S9BRZTSPD9I/AAAAAAAAAKY/8YXXQUp1P-o/s320/201012716342371078.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462955843115749330" /></a>We can't remember what we said in our interview for Little Things Magazine as it's a Chinese magazine and we can't read it! But we love the mix of illustration and fashion and obviously appreciation of the quaint and ephemeral delights of Pollocks as we are the featured boutique in this <a href="http://www.littlethingmagazine.com/magazine/main.asp">issue.</a>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-53854897269161125052010-03-13T23:47:00.001+00:002010-03-13T23:54:37.179+00:0019th Century German Toy Theatre<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S5wlLvH_3_I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/z5nKXSUM6ss/s1600-h/IMG_0197.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S5wlLvH_3_I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/z5nKXSUM6ss/s320/IMG_0197.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448270532770258930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S5wkQCWgnnI/AAAAAAAAAKI/Eu7oLLq5_kE/s1600-h/IMG_0198.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S5wkQCWgnnI/AAAAAAAAAKI/Eu7oLLq5_kE/s320/IMG_0198.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448269507139247730" /></a>Just appeared in the shop, this rather special 'Opera' theatre. A few interested customers already so I don't expect it to be around on our counter for long.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-46720360135929018112010-03-02T14:31:00.000+00:002010-03-02T14:51:53.913+00:00Curiouser & Curiouser<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S40hSQl-JZI/AAAAAAAAAKA/h8_ygPrBTiA/s1600-h/curiouser.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S40hSQl-JZI/AAAAAAAAAKA/h8_ygPrBTiA/s320/curiouser.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444044122136389010" /></a>Every shop and magazine is having fun window dressing with inspiration from the visual feast of Alice in Wonderland to tie in with the release of the <a href="http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/aliceinwonderland/">Disney film</a> on Friday - and doesn't it look good! Now this band wagon was one Pollock's was going to get on and so Simon drew the above illustration to celebrate and we have picked our favourite <a href="http://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/new-in.html">'Alice' inspired toys.</a> In Richard Foulkes book<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lewis-Carroll-Victorian-Theatre-Theatricals/dp/0754604667"> 'Lewis Carroll and the Victorian Theatre'</a> he researches Lewis Carroll's fascination for the toy theatre and marionettes, an enthusiast for all things theatrical and Juvenile, he did it seems enjoy the popular pastime of the day....and of course Tim Burton has been spied in Pollocks.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-88370556797410185122010-03-02T14:14:00.000+00:002010-03-02T14:30:53.405+00:00Looking for Toys<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S40dgYDWVTI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/XuAKawg255M/s1600-h/IMG_0077.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S40dgYDWVTI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/XuAKawg255M/s200/IMG_0077.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444039966610314546" /></a>A serious lack of blogging in February. This is the month when Toyshops have to get on with the serious business of finding new toys. We braved snow and ice to travel to the heart of the toymaking area in Germany to the Nurnberg toy fair. Alongside this very serious work we visited the wonderful Doll and Toy Museum of Frau Engels in <a href="http://www.spielzeugmuseum.rothenburg.de">Rothenburg</a>, a medieval walled town. Rothenburg is very popular with Japanese tourists and seems to be the inspiration for locations in Japanese animation. I wonder why in particular. It's very pretty with pastel coloured buildings and no cars. Anyway - goodies coming into the shop over the next few months, especially very traditional wooden toys from Germany.<div><br /></div>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-41151379215698090312010-01-24T21:56:00.000+00:002010-01-24T22:22:39.005+00:001st wedding anniversary gifts - paper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S1zCjWGg-GI/AAAAAAAAAJw/bSyh0kQ8tPs/s1600-h/valentine.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/S1zCjWGg-GI/AAAAAAAAAJw/bSyh0kQ8tPs/s320/valentine.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430429163186092130" /></a>Paper gifts are the traditional anniversary gift for one year of marriage. Pollocks has a selection of perfect presents for your love if you're already betrothed - one year or more. Or for a romantic valentines, check our selection <a href="http://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/index.php/new-in.html">here</a>. In the shop we also have some original 19th century valentine illustrations. Our gorgeous troll Valentine's picture is by illustrator <a href="http://www.hannahdyson.co.uk/">Hannah Dyson</a>.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-79660265690681176892010-01-09T16:00:00.000+00:002010-01-09T16:05:44.210+00:00Arturo Brachetti - Mutual appreciationOur poster for this marvellous show was mysteriously signed one day - Peter went to the show and loved it so much he sent a card to Snr Brachetti. The poster appeared signed again - with love to Peter. This show is finished now but try to catch the <a href="http://www.brachetti.com/">theatrical illusionist and quick change artist. </a> A regular visitor to Pollocks.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-21982243077173007512010-01-09T15:58:00.001+00:002010-01-09T15:58:12.909+00:00Arturo Brachetti - "Change" trailer<script type="text/javascript" src="http://widgets.clearspring.com/o/4b0eb3f2c0de672d/4b48a79429f893e5/4b0eb716a10d900c/4fbddd4e/widget.js"></script>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-71276763882944327322009-12-07T10:13:00.000+00:002009-12-07T10:21:39.390+00:00Daily Candy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SxzW-6Nu1UI/AAAAAAAAAJg/1xwhXWPilsA/s1600-h/NTTT04main.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SxzW-6Nu1UI/AAAAAAAAAJg/1xwhXWPilsA/s200/NTTT04main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412437228459578690" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>For the best Christmas Gift Guides, you have to go online where these editors work tirelessly to find really fabulous and different present ideas.<div>Today we are on <a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/kids/london/article/78094/2009-Holiday-Gift-Guide">Daily Candy</a>. Our hand made Nutcracker Theatre has been hand picked and features in a Christmas poem - it makes you feel joyful about Christmas Shopping! The elves are working so hard now, hardly anytime to write - too busy....</div>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-3240120181107147082009-11-21T23:13:00.001+00:002009-11-26T22:58:18.483+00:00What a Dolly Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0hUE1IkI/AAAAAAAAAI4/Lns5Q4tX7VY/s1600/dutchdollxmas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0hUE1IkI/AAAAAAAAAI4/Lns5Q4tX7VY/s320/dutchdollxmas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406699468331754050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0hTvC4-I/AAAAAAAAAIw/sWzWoTGmvQE/s1600/dollyxmas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0hTvC4-I/AAAAAAAAAIw/sWzWoTGmvQE/s320/dollyxmas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406699468240380898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0hHnhjKI/AAAAAAAAAIo/wQs2AcyfaMA/s1600/xmastree09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0hHnhjKI/AAAAAAAAAIo/wQs2AcyfaMA/s320/xmastree09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406699464987610274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0g5WMvoI/AAAAAAAAAIg/3-FvkdobYE4/s1600/snowbabies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0g5WMvoI/AAAAAAAAAIg/3-FvkdobYE4/s320/snowbabies.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406699461156847234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0guAdxPI/AAAAAAAAAIY/OetVSMYhVUA/s1600/xmaswindow09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Swh0guAdxPI/AAAAAAAAAIY/OetVSMYhVUA/s320/xmaswindow09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406699458112898290" /></a>The Covent Garden lights and decorations are up and the Pollock's tree has been adorned... this year with dollies, snow babies, polka dot rag dolls and angels. Glass baubles, belgian glittered cherubs, father christmas jumping jacks are all for sale in the shop now, hurry fast they're proving popular.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-35926058601640166872009-11-19T21:58:00.000+00:002009-11-19T22:02:05.230+00:00Aladdin, the Panto<div><br /></div><div>Come and watch Joe perform his one man panto. Hilarious, delightful camp fun in paper. Tickets now available online and from the shop.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SwW_ymC3YpI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/K6v7mQNKyHM/s1600/pollockstoytheatrealaddin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SwW_ymC3YpI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/K6v7mQNKyHM/s320/pollockstoytheatrealaddin.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405937803655078546" /></a>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-36228139030895951402009-11-17T20:22:00.001+00:002009-11-17T20:33:35.556+00:00Toy Theatre Show in Covent Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SwMGMReqZxI/AAAAAAAAAII/ZAbWq7HrNJw/s1600/pollocks-folk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SwMGMReqZxI/AAAAAAAAAII/ZAbWq7HrNJw/s320/pollocks-folk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405170785694934802" /></a>It's the pantomime season and this year Pollock's in Covent Garden will be putting on their very own one! Joe Gladwin will be performing Aladdin at <a href="http://www.tuttons.com">Tuttons</a> restaurant in Covent Garden on the 13th December. Only 2 performances for this wonderful panto in miniature. The show is suitable for children over 5 and adults. Tickets will soon be available from the shop or on the website. Get in the Christmas mood with a traditional Victorian show.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-60652477897925903312009-11-13T21:52:00.000+00:002009-11-13T21:57:31.596+00:00Toy Testing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Sv3VZUx8vXI/AAAAAAAAAG0/MRfSBY4ixlE/s1600-h/_MG_3133.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Sv3VZUx8vXI/AAAAAAAAAG0/MRfSBY4ixlE/s320/_MG_3133.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403709758966119794" /></a>Just to prove that we try to test most of our toys - here's Simon playing the accordion in the shop (a real 'toy' instrument). This was one of a set of photographs capturing a day at Pollocks by photographer Yang Zhou.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-24296207717030127052009-11-12T10:02:00.000+00:002009-11-12T10:13:12.272+00:00Listen to the Birdy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Svvd-FIm8eI/AAAAAAAAAGs/E3RaRMJrqxI/s1600-h/7246.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Svvd-FIm8eI/AAAAAAAAAGs/E3RaRMJrqxI/s320/7246.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403156236560953826" /></a>We are featured today on the <a href="http://www.weebirdy.com/2009/11/wee-find-nathalie-lete-puppet-theatre.html">Wee Birdy</a> Blog. All the best shops in London are there with great pictures which make you want to go shopping! Wee Birdy is in the know.<div>Victorian reproduction scraps available in the shop all the time and as a set on the website.</div>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-53938999609581602492009-11-03T23:19:00.000+00:002009-11-03T23:25:38.745+00:00Nathalie Lete Theatre<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SvC6oo8QVOI/AAAAAAAAAGk/pZxCglAw-Z0/s1600-h/nathalie-letetheatre.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SvC6oo8QVOI/AAAAAAAAAGk/pZxCglAw-Z0/s320/nathalie-letetheatre.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400021160564905186" /></a>Finally we have received delivery of our Nathalie Lete theatres. When we saw this earlier in the year we couldn't wait to stock it. We are fans of chic French illustrator <a href="http://www.nathalie-lete.com/">Nathalie Lete</a> who draws inspiration from her vintage toy collection. We also have new stock of Petitcollin dolls (as featured riding on the elephant). The theatre is only available in store and we have limited stock. Hurry!Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-55921852115639248082009-10-16T14:37:00.000+01:002009-10-16T14:57:20.573+01:00Gilliam's Imaginarium<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Sth3TPAakiI/AAAAAAAAAGc/G9AfHqsJWDg/s1600-h/imaginarium.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Sth3TPAakiI/AAAAAAAAAGc/G9AfHqsJWDg/s200/imaginarium.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393191726105661986" /></a>Terry Gilliam's film <a href="http://www.doctorparnassus.com/">The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</a> open's today in the UK. The Imaginarium is a Victorian-era travelling show in London. I wonder if production designer Anastasia Masaro had a look at toy theatres. The imagery and costumes look fantastic.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-17236868830467371072009-10-08T22:36:00.000+01:002009-10-08T22:42:13.835+01:00Countdown to Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Ss5bbrmDCDI/AAAAAAAAAGU/VgG50L0suws/s1600-h/advents.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Ss5bbrmDCDI/AAAAAAAAAGU/VgG50L0suws/s200/advents.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390346335125964850" /></a>I know it's only October but some customers are already asking if our glitter advent calenders are in. And as of this week - they are! An alternative to the chocolate variety these attractive, traditional advents are very popular so rush in while we have a variety of designs.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-19256092546041876662009-10-08T22:17:00.000+01:002009-10-08T22:43:45.521+01:00Charles Eames with his Pollock's Toy Theatre<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Ss5XHvKDE7I/AAAAAAAAAGE/azyEuvptlSY/s1600-h/eamestheatre.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 200px; " src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Ss5XHvKDE7I/AAAAAAAAAGE/azyEuvptlSY/s200/eamestheatre.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390341594438374322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Ss5XHWfXPFI/AAAAAAAAAF8/3g_e-uF0qYc/s1600-h/eames.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Ss5XHWfXPFI/AAAAAAAAAF8/3g_e-uF0qYc/s200/eames.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390341587816889426" /></a>Another icon pictured with Pollockry. Browsing through this Taschen book I just bought on mid-century design pioneers '<a href="http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/basic_architecture/all/00170/facts.eames.htm">Charles & Ray Eames</a>', I spotted the Pollock's Regency theatre in this picture of Charles in his studio.(I'm not sure what the rope is for) Although known for their sleek modernism, the Eames were keen on toys and my personal favourite is their <a href="http://www.eamesgallery.com/cart/prod_subcat.php?id=4">House of Cards</a>. They also made flip books and tops - we just received some stock of similar tops to theirs that can be made from card and they really live up to their name of "Fab Tops". Great stocking fillers.<div><br /></div>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-7883457442906619442009-09-29T11:29:00.000+01:002009-09-29T11:43:24.591+01:00Are Dean's Dollies Darling<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SsHhvEOkf-I/AAAAAAAAAF0/reiTdV5TDEM/s1600-h/4326.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 130px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SsHhvEOkf-I/AAAAAAAAAF0/reiTdV5TDEM/s200/4326.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386834828016779234" /></a>A funny coincidence - I was given this deluxe book '<a href="http://www.newcavendishbooks.co.uk/deans1.html">Dean's Rag Books & Rag Dolls'</a> by Peter & Dawn Cope which documents the archive of the Dean's Rag Book Company. At the same time we acquired these 5 fabulous, original 1920s Deans dolls to sell. Now all gone, apart from one which is still available in the shop. The book is really worth a look for anyone interested in children's book illustration, textile design and toys.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-1862897250326394842009-09-29T11:08:00.000+01:002009-09-29T11:24:01.627+01:00Mademoiselle Rozier as Colombine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SsHgHTeNIfI/AAAAAAAAAFs/Ld0T0lOby7U/s1600-h/tinsel-lady.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SsHgHTeNIfI/AAAAAAAAAFs/Ld0T0lOby7U/s200/tinsel-lady.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386833045402493426" /></a><br /><div>Currently on sale at the shop is this lovely lady. With a few admirers including Simon she won't be around long. He says "Mme. Rozier is a very romantic <a href="http://www.tenchimneys.org/exhibitions/2005/">tinsel portrait</a>. Her look is wholesome and more contemporary than most. She is a very decorative example of the art form with tinsel flowers and good colour". The picture is an original 19th Century <a href="http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?col_id=152">Theatrical Portrait</a> - it has some spotting and is not in its original frame but we will be sad to see her go. Price on request and we can show you more unframed 'tinsels' all featuring famous actors of the Victorian stage.<br /></div>Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-38794675701803139542009-09-25T16:55:00.001+01:002009-09-27T14:39:29.221+01:00Online Site Now Online!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Sr9q080HnbI/AAAAAAAAAFU/ssfuQD7PyZo/s1600-h/orsonpollocks1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/Sr9q080HnbI/AAAAAAAAAFU/ssfuQD7PyZo/s400/orsonpollocks1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386141137268874674" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#551A8B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>Our <a href="http://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/">online shopping</a> is now available. It took us a while to get to grips with technology but we are finally ready. My son (age 6) was keen to help with the design for the site. Go shopping!Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-3994286651196406502009-09-17T23:21:00.000+01:002009-09-18T00:00:22.233+01:00Saving Britain's Past and predicting the lottery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SrK26oN7hsI/AAAAAAAAAFE/_b61vflAJNs/s1600-h/POLLOCKS+MAP+with+punch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 145px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SrK26oN7hsI/AAAAAAAAAFE/_b61vflAJNs/s200/POLLOCKS+MAP+with+punch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382565623005677250" /></a>A tall order for one week. But they were two British TV programmes we made a guest appearance in this week. BBC2's <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00mtrdx/Saving_Britains_Past_The_Market/">'Saving Britain's Past'</a> was an excellent programme on the 'fight for Covent Garden Market' from the developers in the 1970s. Fabulous footage and pictures of the fruit and veg market from <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/gallery/2008/jun/11/coventgarden">Clive Boursnell's book</a>. The shot of our doorway hopefully represented the 'seductive' side of the modern Covent Garden. One of our theatres also popped up on <a href="http://www.channel4.com/programmes/derren-brown/">Derren's Brown</a> programme on Channel 4. Illustrating "The Wisdom of Crowds" something to do with an Ox (Simon had to draw the Ox as the real play used was lacking) anyway the theory was part of him Predicting the Lottery Numbers. A master of mind control, Derren Brown has been into the shop - but we were rather worried he had hypnotised us to hand over our days takings. And to show how versatile we are on TV, we featured earlier on in the year in the BBC's <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00kk49c/Ian_Hislops_Changing_of_the_Bard/">'Changing of the Bard'</a> Ian Hislop's illuminating programme on the history of the Poet Laureate. Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948104961184668722.post-48167027155711391102009-09-17T22:09:00.000+01:002009-09-17T22:38:42.350+01:00Back to School<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SrKl7uXsmAI/AAAAAAAAAE0/c1lK1L0MCjs/s1600-h/0012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wEFSpGFPDjo/SrKl7uXsmAI/AAAAAAAAAE0/c1lK1L0MCjs/s200/0012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382546950139451394" /></a>September is always a time for re-organisation. Time to dust off the theatres and a spot of gold paint and re-tinselling in time for our busy period. Earlier in the year we spruced ourselves up and sorted out the toy theatre sheets by having custom made drawers and shelves built by Bear Joinery. Inspired by a Belgian 18th century sweet shop seen in Ghent. Please come and have a browse as the drawers are being stocked regularly with antique finds, toy theatre sheets, cut-outs, theatrical portraits. The stairwell is receiving it's facelift too but as we always say "you pay extra for the dust" so we are still authentically well....dusty.Benjamin Pollock's Toyshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597814535968891326noreply@blogger.com0