For many of us, collecting toy fire trucks is one of those novelties that just never wore off. We never seem to get sick of holding these small pieces of history (and for some of us, a small piece of our childhood) and as we get older, our desire for the big toys is never surpasses our passion for the small ones!

Everyone is different though, and everyone has different motivations for collecting their toy fire trucks. Sentimental value plays a big part for some collectors who find comfort in being reminded of certain eras and events in their own history, while others get a thrill just from being the holder or keeper of something rare and valuable.

If take note of the homes that you go into, whether they be friends or family, rich or poor. Many will have a toy of some sort displayed somewhere for guests to see. Like on the mantle piece, in the display cabinet or even on a desk in the study. Why do we do that? Often it’s a reminder of a time gone by, an era that we can look back on fondly. And toy fire trucks transport us so easily back to that time.

When we were children, our toy fire trucks were subject to our imaginations… and these were fraught with daring adventures, dangerous rescues and heroic deeds. For many, going back to these times and re-living the imaginations of a child can be more attractive than our real lives. It’s these toys that take us back to that time of life that was a lot simpler and much more imaginative.

Other reasons for collecting toy fire trucks vary from collector to collector. As mentioned earlier, sentimental value is a huge one, but there are others who simply enjoy the monetary gains one can expect from buying and selling the toys. There are more still who just can’t seem to part with the ones they’ve held onto for so long.

Prior to buying one thing on the internet, be sure you check Michelle Rudges’ informative blog on toy fire trucks.

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