500th Post at The Vintage Toy Advertiser!

Posted on July 25, 2018 by The Vintage Toy Advertiser

It’s a milestone moment for TVTA as we celebrate our 500th post.

I remember moving over to WordPress in the spring of 2011 and thinking: “well, this seems like a good place to be.” Fast forward a few years and my thoughts haven’t changed a bit. Much of this is down to you, dear readers and fellow bloggers, for checking out, sharing, liking and commenting on my posts and helping to make TVTA’s mission a whole lot of interesting fun. Thanks WP mates 🙂

So, what’s hot off the scanner to celebrate post N° 500… some obscure toy ad? Barbie, Etch A Sketch, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog? No, but there were a few little clues back there wink wink

How about some horror film ads, vinyl records, video games, poetry or kitchen work units?

Nope, none of those. And definitely no clown ads!!

So what is it then?

it had better be good!

It is…

… After an executive board meeting with Wooof, the cat and I have decided to celebrate our special 500th toy story with Toy Story! All told in the wonderful style of Japanese chirashi movie posters.

Regular readers will know how much we love our Japanese chirashi around here 🙂

So let’s hand over to Woody and Buzz and co for TVTA’s 500th post … Toy Story!

As always, thanks for looking 🙂

Toy Story (1995)

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Edit: September 2019. Adding Toy Story 4.

Toy Story 4 (2019)

In other Toy Story news …

Toy Story 2 Japanese Movie Programme cover, centrefold and adverts

: 1999. Toy Story. Japan.

: 1999. Toy Story. Japan.

: 1999. Toy Story. Japan.

: 1999. Toy Story key chains. Japan.

: 1999. Toy Story. Japan.

Disneyland x3. Original 90s Buzz Lightyear toy. DVDs

: Buzz Lightyear original 90s talking toy.

To infinity and beyond! Until next time 🙂

Photographs TVTA. Images scanned by TVTA from private collection. Updated September 2019 with new images.

33 thoughts on “500th Post at The Vintage Toy Advertiser!”

924COLLECTIVE on July 31, 2018 at 04:28 said:

Congratulations indeed!

Always enjoy the passion & nostalgia your posts evoke.
Over the weekend we just hit 9 years, and our thoughts
are very similar to those you stated. WordPress has
such a unique diversity that can’t be found elsewhere.

Wishing you all the best in all your endeavors.

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 31, 2018 at 14:13 said:
  
  Thanks so much 924! And big congrats on you reaching the number 9. I always enjoy the images and ideas in your posts, and look forward to the 1st of each month for those calendar art scenes you set up – next one tomorrow ? 🙂 I agree about the diversity of WP. The best to us all! Thanks again friend.
  
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Resa on July 30, 2018 at 22:09 said:

HOWDY! Congratulations on your 500th post! You keep finding toys, and I keep finding art! It’s a beautiful thing.

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 30, 2018 at 23:17 said:
  
  Hey Resa, thanks! Indeed it’s a beautiful thing. Keep finding that wonderful art!
  
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Michael J. Miller on July 30, 2018 at 17:53 said:

Wow…CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 500th POST!!!! What an incredible milestone! Aww, I’m so happy for you. And I’m extra happy to have found your blog! It always brings a smile to my face and I love getting the chance to chat and geek out with you. Congratulations on your milestone and here’s to the next hundred!

Oh, also, ‘Toy Story’ was a PERFECT choice for theme! I love it!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 30, 2018 at 19:34 said:
  
  Thanks so much Michael, love our little geek outs too 🙂 Glad you liked the Toy Story theme.
  
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tref on July 30, 2018 at 06:50 said:

Congratulations on the big 500!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 30, 2018 at 09:32 said:
  
  Thanks Tref 🙂
  
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airlandia on July 25, 2018 at 22:43 said:

Congrats, 500 posts is awesome!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 26, 2018 at 09:12 said:
  
  Thanks Airlandia 🙂
  
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wibiwonder on July 25, 2018 at 20:35 said:

Congratulations! Long may you continue – I do look forward to your posts (except the scary ones..)

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 22:30 said:
  
  Thanks Wibi 🙂 Yikes, there’s a bit of a scary one coming up next month – 80s/90s horror movie posters, not too scary I hope…
  
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ArcaneHalloween on July 25, 2018 at 19:17 said:

Fan-bloody-tastic Sir! 500 posts is an amazing milestone, keep up the great work now! 🙂

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 22:23 said:
  
  Thanks Arcane 🙂
  
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80smetalman on July 25, 2018 at 18:41 said:

Congratulations on hitting the big 500!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 22:23 said:
  
  Thanks Metalman 🙂
  
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robbinsrealm on July 25, 2018 at 17:36 said:

Congratulations!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 17:50 said:
  
  Thanks RobbinsRealm 🙂
  
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battleram on July 25, 2018 at 17:25 said:

Congratulations! This is one of my all time favorite sites. Looking forward to many more posts from you!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 17:50 said:
  
  Thanks battleram! 🙂
  
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Paul Bowler on July 25, 2018 at 15:52 said:

Awesome! Congratulations on your 500th post!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 17:11 said:
  
  Cheers Paul 🙂
  
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Peter W on July 25, 2018 at 14:36 said:

Keep up the smoothness, man! CHEERS! I just checked mine, because I’ve never noticed and I’m about to put up my 508th post! I can’t believe it!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 17:11 said:
  
  Thanks man! I noticed I was approaching the mark around post 490 or so, and I had a little time to plan something. Not so obvious seeing the count though – in the old days I recall WP was always sending congratulation notifications for reaching certain amounts of posts, likes, followers and such. Maybe they stop after a certain number. Congrats to you too for reaching (and passing) the big 500!!
  
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  - Peter W on July 25, 2018 at 17:21 said:
    
    Thank you! Yeah. I remember WP doing that for 100, I think. Maybe I’ll get one when I get 100 followers. I think I have 90 something. I dunno. I rarely pay attention and just keeping doing what I do.
    
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Spira on July 25, 2018 at 14:24 said:

Carry on Vintagetoyward son…
Congrats!!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 17:06 said:
  
  Hi Spira, thanks greatly 🙂
  
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For Tyeth on July 25, 2018 at 14:05 said:

Hello TVTA and Wooof! BIG CONGRATS guys on reaching 500 posts, that’s no easy task! You say you started on WordPress in 2011? Wow I must have been late to join the party. Loved this post but will have to go…..I’VE GOT A RATTLESNAKE IN MY BOOT!

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 17:05 said:
  
  Hi FT, thanks man and meow from Wooof 🙂
  
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KO on July 25, 2018 at 13:08 said:

Keep up the good work and looking forward to your 1000th post. I can appreciate the hard graft that goes into running a blog like yours!. I run a site covering Dinky Toys which may be of interest. https://dinkytvspace.com/

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 17:02 said:
  
  Thanks KO. I just checked out your site and followed. Congrats I love it! My Dinky section here is lacking but due for some additions soon with a re-release catalogue I picked up and a tin plate ad. The Gerry Anderson vehicles and Parsley’s Car are among my favourite Dinky toys. Ultimate though has to be the Space 1999 Eagle. What a beauty! I wish I still had my one from childhood.
  
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2loud2oldmusic on July 25, 2018 at 13:02 said:

Congratulations on 500 Posts! Big Milestone. Can’t wait for the next 500.

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- The Vintage Toy Advertiser on July 25, 2018 at 17:02 said:
  
  Thanks 2loud 🙂
  
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