About TJ Whitneys...

T.J. Whitneys’ Traditional Toys began with a dream in 1999 to reproduce much loved family toys from the 1920’s.

Our name comes from the owner’s maternal grandmother, Theos Juliet Whitney, who lived to the ripe old age of 97 and passed away in 1987. She purchased some of these toys for her children in the late 1920’s while living in the Yukon and years later in the 1950’s brought them out of the cupboard every Sunday afternoon for her grandchildren to play with. They were then passed down to the next generation who continued the tradition. We thought it a shame that they had disappeared from the market place.

Our first product, Wooden Marbles and Blocks was introduced at Toy Fair 2000 where it caught the attention of the annual Best Toys Awards programs from both Child and Parents magazines. Since that time it has gone on to receive multiple awards including: Best Classic Toy 2003, The 2003 Outstanding Manufacturer of Excellence Award, Best Vacation Toy, Top Toy from Today’s Parent and the Most Value Added Wood Product from Forest Renewal BC.

We incorporate graphic details of early ad illustrations, such as the work of artist Norman Mills Price, better known for his logo work for RCA Victor and Cracker Jacks. We use only renewable hardwoods and child-safe, non- toxic inks. Our toys meet the safety guidelines of both ASTM F963-96a and the strict European EN-71 standards.

We are proud to introduce three “new” vintage toys to our product line: Original ABC Nursery Blocks, our version of alphabet blocks, Kolor Dot Dominoes and Toy Memories Match. Both our ABC Blocks and Dominoes come complete with their toy’s history, making them a fascinating find for museum retailers.

Please visit our web site at tjwhitneys.com