In February 2016, many years of dreams and collecting evolved into the opening of The Toy Collector; an eclectic collection of toys through the ages, designed to put a smile on your face and remind you of childhood days of playing, whether recent or very distant. In December 2019 we decided it was time to expand so to make this possible and ensure it's longevity the previously privately funded museum was handed over to a newly created charitable trust - NZ Toy Heritage Trust and the New Zealand Museum of Toys & Collectibles was launched. The museum continues to house our ever expanding and changing collection as well as others' generously lent collections.