Royal Oak Toy Show to be held at farmer's market this weekend

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Lovers of collectible toys, comics, and other vintage items can come together to buy, sell, display, and even get items appraised all under one roof.

Entering its ninth year, the Royal Oak Toy Show offers toy enthusiasts an opportunity to view a variety of collectibles from veteran collectors throughout the Midwest spanning vintage games, toys, movie memorabilia, comics, trains, dolls, as well as art, books, Matchbox cars, postcards, vintage promotional and advertising items, and even vinyl records.

This year, organizers are honing their toy-obsessed sights on Transformer merchandise, classic-car-related items, and sci-fi collectibles, especially those of the Star Wars variety.

It will take place Sat., March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Price is $5.

Royal Oak Toy Show happening this weekend at Royal Oak Farmer's Market

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