<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1OsUK8_0vkdO02C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1OsUK8_0vkdO02C00" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>The Toy Store’s banner hangs from the awning outside its Lawrence location on&nbsp; 936 Massachusetts St. Allie Mapes / The Kansan</figcaption></figure>The Toy Store on Massachusetts Street will host its fifth swap meet on Saturday, a local event for collectors to come together and trade figurines. The swap meet will introduce new Smiski figurines along with Sonny Angels collectibles.Sonny Angels are blind-box collectibles based in Japan. There are many different series of figurines, including animals, candy, marine life and more. Sonny Angels are based on “Kewpies,” which are baby dolls with angel wings. Their small size makes them an ideal accessory to stick on the back of a laptop or to place on a shelf as a cute trinket.Smiskis are also Japanese blind-box collectibles, but instead of trying to obtain different outfits, the figurines are sold in various poses. Smiskis are green or blue figurines that can be seen doing yoga poses, stretching or even strutting. “There’s a huge Sonny Angel community in Lawrence and kind of all over the world,” said Erin Doyle, the Toy Store’s social media manager. "We started hosting the swap meets so that collectors can come and bring what they have and just trade with friends.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1DU7Ao_0vkdO02C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1DU7Ao_0vkdO02C00" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>A Sonny Angel display case full of Animal Series Vol. 4 collectibles sits inside the Toy Store. Allie Mapes / The Kansan</figcaption></figure>Doyle said many people have specific collectibles they are looking for or want to get rid of, and this event gives them the chance to do so. “Dreams USA, which is the manufacturer of Smiski and Sonny Angels, gave us free stuff to give out. So, the first 15 people in line are going to get a free Smiski notepad and we will be handing out free stickers until we run out.” Saturday will be the fifth time that The Toy Store has hosted this event, and the staff says it is a success every year. Doyle said she is most excited about seeing guests excited and passionate about collecting these figurines. “Every time, they’re such silly little things, but they make people so happy. It is important to me to provide a space where adults can engage in playful activities in a safe environment where they feel comfortable. Nobody is telling them that what they love is silly.” The trading event offers a chance for toy collectors of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate through trading and socializing. The swap meet begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes at 8 p.m. Doyle recommended lining up outside the door on Saturday as the store closes at 6 p.m. The Toy Store is located at 936 Massachusetts St. More details about this event can be found on Instagram.</div></body>

Mountain View, CA

NewsBreak

Adopt a figurine friend or desktop trinket at Mass Street Toy Store swap meet

The Toy Store on Massachusetts Street will host its fifth swap meet on Saturday, a local event for collectors to come together and trade figurines. The swap meet will introduce new Smiski figurines along with Sonny Angels collectibles. Sonny Angels are blind-box collectibles based in Japan. There are many different...