Everyone recognizes the Hess Toy Trucks. But did you know that the Mini-Hess-Collections that are offered in late Spring each year are difficult to find?
It’s true. But just a few weeks ago BAHOUKAS obtained a wonderful selection of ‘MINIS’ and they make great stocking stuffers for a youngster (or a ‘big kid’ collector)!
… an ad for the 2024 Hess Fire Truck with Car and Motorcycle!
Hess Miniature Trucks, released late Spring annually, are small-scale replicas of our previously released Holiday toys – a great way for fans to expand their collection. So popular that they sell out every year, the items below from prior years are shown for historical reference and are not available.
From fire trucks to a recreation van, a truck with racers to a tanker truck, and even a helicopter, these mini-Hess-collectibles are a perfect gift. Stop by soon and choose a couple for gift-giving or for your own collection.
The countdown to Christmas Eve is on … and here at BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL and BEER MUZEUM we’re here to help and, yep, we’re watchin’ for ya!
Do you have a train enthusiast/collector on your gift list? Or maybe you just need to add to your holiday train display! We’ve acquired several Lionel ‘O’ scale train pieces that just might be what you’re looking for!
There are even several vintage cast iron train cars.
Then add the American Flyer ZEPHYR and unique pieces of WALTHERS PRESENTS The GREAT CIRCUS TRAIN. Great pieces to add to an existing collection or to start a collection for a youngster in your life.
Accessories are also available including track, signs and buildings, and vintage Plasticville® pieces. Many of these would make great stocking stuffers.
As the big day approaches, you might want to stop by BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL and browse our model trains and accessories. That perfect ‘gift’ or item for your own collection and train display might be ‘hiding in plain sight’ waiting for you to find the treasure.
Of course, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya. Hurry in and make your holiday gift-giving super special!
It’s always delightful to find a treasure at BAHOUKAS that is the perfect gift for that special someone. You’ll want to take some time to browse the shop because we’re stacked full with perfect gifts including these wonderful Jack-in-the-Boxes featuring the Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion!
LOOKING FOR REALLY, REALLY, REALLY UNUSUAL? We’ve featured this carved African Birthing Chair before. CLICK HERE for the earlier post. This is a beautiful piece. You could even take the back with the beautiful carved art and place it in a corner of a room to add to your decor. Exquisite!
Then look for these ‘horsey’ items – just too cute not to consider for the collector on your list or a child! Definitely ‘antiques’ and stunning pieces. 1940s Jockey and racehorse below are in great condition for their age!
A more recent item in our ‘horse’ collection is this 1940s Trotalong MOBO riding horse.
The most well known toy is the BRONCO, the ride-on horse. It works by the rider sitting on the horse and pushing down on the stirrups, then releasing them and then the horse moves along. From 1947 to 1950 the Bronco could only be steered in a straight line, but in February, 1950 Magic Steering was introduced. This enabled the rider by pushing on either stirrup to move the horse in that direction. The Broncho was so popular that it stayed in production until 1971.
As you can see from this post, we definitely have the ‘unusual’ to delight that special person on Christmas morning! Stop by soon, remember the shopping season is shorter this year (between Thanksgiving and Christmas). You know we’re watchin’ for ya!
The family Thanksgiving is finished and our attention moves to preparations for Christmas. We’ll be sharing a variety of ideas over the next few weeks. Today we feature a unique collection of HESS TRUCKS, plus a huge variety of books that include Golden Books, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, the ‘classics,’ cookbooks, military books, and … well, so many more!
This latest edition of Hess Trucks offers some very special MINI sets. Stop in soon and choose a couple for the youngster or collector on your list.
Books are always a welcome gift whether your favorite Golden Book to share with a young child on Christmas Eve, a classic for the young teen on your list, or maybe even a cookbook for the ‘chef’ on your list. (They can never have enough!)
We also have a selection of military books, magazines, and so many more. Come browse our shelves.
Remember, it’s Small BIZ Saturday and your local community would love to see you in the store. And yes, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Can you believe it? These items just arrived yesterday. Perfect for the collector – better yet – for a little one’s Easter Basket. Remember – Easter’s just a week from Sunday!!!
This guy – LUCK RABBIT – is the cutest with his whistle and drum. Like new – in original box. Battery operated
1960s Selection of Vintage Easter Toys – plastic
This selection includes ducks, chicks, bunnies – and even a lion! There are many wind-up toys. And there’s even a plastic Easter Basket with sailor cap-wearing duck. They are in excellent shape.
Check out our McDonald’s Plates
We have 6 McDonald’s plastic plates. The one above includes the Easter Bunny and Easter Baskets. The others are scenes from a carnival. Example below:
One of the 6 plastic McDonald’s plates – here is Ronald with a friend on the Merry Go Round!
Last – but so much fun – the battery operated Lion
This guy is so cute. He’s playing with a ball, his head moves, and his tail twirls while running in circles.
Hurry in and check out these wonderful items to add to a special Easter Basket – or someone’s collection!
We might add that George is doing some serious rearranging for his Havre de Grace history museum. So hang in there as he moves things around – definitely not an easy task! Remember, we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya.
One of the joys of shopping in antique stores is finding some of those simpler toys where children play without electronics. Many love listening to a child playing “make-believe,” using their imaginations as they create their stories.
Although it’s been a while since we last posted, we have a wonderful assortment of books, games, and toys that encourage a child’s creativity while foregoing the screens and electronics! Many believe that a bit of boredom is actually good for a child’s development.
Here’s a gallery of some of the interesting children’s ideas available:
“Children are discoverers; they’re active,” she said. With simple toys, your child gets to use her imagination to build and develop. Instead of the toy telling your child what to do, your child commands the toy. Simple toys promote independence, creativity, critical thinking, and imagination. The more the toy does, the less your child is doing — both physically and mentally.
Dr. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., clinical psychologist From ROMPER
We encourage you to stop in and see if a book, game, or simple toy might be just what a youngster in your life might truly enjoy this summer!
And yes, we’re here and we’re ALWAYS watchin’ for ya! Stop by and we’ll help you find the items mentioned here! Happy Summer!
Talk of Snow always makes the kids – and the kids at heart – look for their sleds. This beautiful wooden sled with metal runners might be just perfect. And if you want to feel safe (or just add a bit of warm comfort to your holiday), our HUGE selection of oil lamps will fit any decor.
A wonderful collection of oil lamps in all sizes to add to your holiday decor or to feel safe if a snowstorm affects your power grid.
And the 7th day is Christmas!
Yes, we’re on the countdown to the BIG day! And we’ve plenty to help you with your last-minute shopping. From your holiday decorating to your family and friends’ gatherings, we still have items to help you put the finishing touches on everything.
Items to decorate with or gift for ChristmasA variety of serving pieces (this is just one sample)Sadly – this photo does NOT do justice to this amazing crystal glassware from Yugoslavia.
Green Team Honey
Local Honey – gift a gift of Havre de Grace!
So hurry in. It’s a beautiful day to be finishing up your last-minute holiday shopping. Remember, we have toys, games, and dolls galore – just to name a few things! We’re here – and most certainly, we’re watchin’ for ya!
From dolls to tea sets, trays to vases, plates, and more. From the photos, you’ll see we have a wonderful assortment – all in great condition.
Holly Hobbie gift items1988 Limited Edition Holly Hobbie doll
Bunnykins
A cute variety of pieces from Royal Doulton Bunnykins! You must have a young one who would love a set. Or maybe a collector?
And check out this dollhouse!
Bayberry Cottage by Dura Craft
This doll house is large and well-built. Stop by to check it out. We also have miniature furniture for it.
The holidays are upon us. 10 days from now is Christmas Eve. Hurry in and choose your gifts so you’ll have them wrapped and ready to place under the tree!
Besides toys, holiday decorations, and board games, we also have vintage tools, dishes, and many more collectibles. VISIT OUR BLOG for more ideas. And know that we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
collectible trucks and Treasure FinderSports Trivia GameWonderful selection of collectible/vintage board games
We have a huge selection of vintage and collectible cars, trucks, toys, and board games. If you’re looking for something unique, check us out.
Selection of Jewelry in all price ranges
Holiday PinsSmall Sampling of Jewelry Available
Jewelry is one of the many collections available at Bahoukas. Plenty of variety in style and price. Don’t forget to look at the vintage holiday pins we have.
Unique Hand-Crafted Mosaic Chessboard Table Top
created by our very own in-house artist, Barbara – a perfect Christmas Gift
Barbara has created several other mosaic gift items including holiday ornaments and wall hangings.
Video Selection – makes a great gift
A selection of Videos
Along with movie videos, we have a large selection of phonograph records: Christmas albums, jazz, bluegrass, country, classic, and plenty of rock and roll.
A great selection of Vintage Big-Little Books
A Big Little Book was typically 3⅝″ wide and 4½″ high, with 212 to 432 pages making an approximate thickness of 1½″. The interior book design usually displayed full-page black-and-white illustrations on the right side, facing the pages of text on the left. Stories were often related to radio programs (The Shadow), comic strips (The Gumps), children’s books (Uncle Wiggily), novels (John Carter of Mars) and movies (Bambi). Later books of the series had interior color illustrations.
Remember, George is the ‘collector of collections’ which means we have something for just about everyone. Stop in and find a great stocking stuffer, holiday gift, or an addition to your own collection. We’re here. We’re watchin’ for ya!
Star Wars action figuresStar Trek action figuresX-men and Fantastic Four action figuressports figures and memorabilia
Have you ever wondered how action figures are created?
From the art work to the 3-d prototype and seeing the final figure!
Of course, we have many more categories for you to choose a great stocking stuffer or holiday gift for the kids or the collector! We’re hear and we’re watchin’ for ya! Stop by today!
As George moved things around to make room for the 5 – yes 5! – truckloads of dolls that needed sorting and displayed throughout the store for Thanksgiving weekend, this wonderful collection of Star Wars Miniatures w/Stat Cards was discovered. We meticulously went through them to match cards with figures and now have a large box with scores of these minis in excellent condition.
This is a beautiful collection. It’s hard to believe that there were so many different characters and themes in the Star Wars Series. Fascinating! We also found a book of RULES:
If you have a ‘Trekkie’ that needs something unique for his/her collection, do stop in and take a peek! Yep, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
We first want to say how thankful we are for each and every person who has stepped into our store of collections! George – the ‘collector of collections’ – loves sharing his many finds and all the stories that go with them. We wish everyone a Thanksgiving filled with peace, love, and gratitude for all that we have. Remember, it’s not about quantity, but quality. Well, except for George – the collector! (chuckle)
It’s been George’s tradition to decorate the weekend following Thanksgiving. But this year, the hundreds of dolls he acquired meant that he had to move a lot of things around ASAP!!! So the windows are decorated a couple of days early – yes, thanks, Barbara. And Christmas can be spotted throughout the store.
Dolls – a 3.78 Billion Dollar Industry in 2021
So stopping by Bahoukas might just be worth your while. The dolls in the window are beautiful. The hundreds in our store – well, come see them. Check out the braid on this Barbie! WOW!
You won’t believe the dolls and doll furniture available. From tiny porcelain dolls to 2 ft + Barbies, baby dolls, and American Girl Dolls are just a few of the many waiting for someone to give them some love. Seriously, stop by and pick one (please). They are priced for the collector and to purchase for a special child in your life. Definitely something for everyone.
Add to this a wonderful selection of furnishings and accessories for your dolls that include well-made high chairs, table, rocking cradles, cribs, chairs, and more. Seriously this is one special collection.
Next add puzzles!
Here are a few of our very collectible puzzles. But we encourage you to check our TOY section for more.
Puzzle – map of US StatesPuzzle – the RiflemanPuzzle – the JetsonsPuzzle – Popeye and tigerPuzzle – Popeye fishing with FamilyPuzzle – Mary PoppinsPuzzle – the Flintstones
Horses
What celebrates Holiday Gift Giving better than a horse figure? Here’s a sampling:
And for the ‘littles’ on your list
Fisher Price Tip Toe TurtleFisher Price Roly Poly Raccoon
How About Ratatouille!
Emile
Colette
Games – did I hear Games?
Well, we have a substantial selection of board games in our Toy Section plus these unique games for indoor fun:
Skill Ball Game
Disney Pinball Game – Magic Kingdom
We are ready to help you with your Holiday Gift Purchases
Browse our blog for the hundreds of collections in the shop. Hopefully, this post gives you a glimpse of what’s available for the collector AND the kids on your list. We are here and, yessirree, we are excitedly waiting to show off our collections!
Remember, if you purchase $50 or more, you can fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to WIN a $100 HdG GIFT CARD – this weekend only!
That’s right. George has acquired a huge assortment of dolls from the tiniest porcelain dolls to 25″ Barbies. Seriously, We do not know where he will put them all. Here’s a sneak peek at just the very tippy top of the iceberg of dolls-dolls-dolls!
Some of the dolls have been put out on the floor. There are beautiful collectible dolls and dolls priced for kids to play with. And there are many more to come – hundreds!
In addition, by Thanksgiving weekend with “Plaid Friday” and Small Business Saturday, we’ll have Christmas Decor, wrapping paper, and even doll furnishings.
You just won’t believe what we’ll have. So stop in soon … then return as more dolls and Christmas decor gets put on the floor.
WOW – it’s most certainly beginning to feel like Christmas (and it’s not quite Thanksgiving yet)! You can be sure, we’ll be watchin’ for ya even if we are peeking over a box of dolls!!!
Some will want to play with them while others will want to collect them and keep them on a shelf. No matter what you decide, we have some stunning dolls available.
There are many benefits to playing with dolls. These benefits include encouraging imagination, developing motor skills, fostering a sense of caring, boosting independence, teaching empathy, helping with social development, encouraging communication, providing a sense of belonging, creating opportunities for pretend play, and helping children deal with emotions. So if you’re looking for a toy that will promote your child’s development in multiple ways, consider investing in a doll. They will thank you later in life.
Considering the many changes that have occurred since the pandemic, possibly a doll might be a perfect gift this year. Let’s encourage more child’s play and a little less screen time. Think of the benefits!
Dolls, of course, or great collectibles. You probably know someone who has a beautiful collection. And don’t forget that dolls can bring comfort to someone in a nursing home, especially those dealing with dementia.
No matter what the reason, we have a most wonderful selection of dolls. So look over your holiday gift list and see if someone might appreciate one of them. Maybe you? And yep, we’re here and we’ll be watchin’ for you. We would love to show you our collection of collections!
Did you know that at the height of Crockett-mania, coonskin caps were selling at 5,000 a day! Do you still have yours?
Do You Know the Name of Davy Crockett’s Horse?
ALWAYS look UP when you’re in our shop! Otherwise, you’ll miss some fine collectibles!
Davy Crockett’s horse STREAKView of Davy Crockett lampDetail View of Davy Crockett (lamp)Davy Crockett canteen – Wild Frontier Trail Canteen
Great interview from the adult children of Fess Parker
Coonskin caps were originally worn by some American Indians as a traditional article of clothing; however, European pioneers that settled in the Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina regions in the 18th and 19th centuries adopted it as their own and wore them as hunting caps. Even Benjamin Franklin, in his trip to Paris as Ambassador to France, wore a cap as a symbol of patriotism. Its rough-hewn look has become an iconic part of the American frontiersman’s image.
A walking stick gifted to Benjamin Franklin in France. Note that the top represents his iconic fur hat.
courtesy National Museum of American History
Did You Know About Franklin? (the possible state)
Crockett was born on August 17, 1786, in what is now eastern Tennessee. At the time, however, many of the region’s residents considered themselves citizens of the so-called state of Franklin, a breakaway territory that had declared its independence from North Carolina two years earlier.
Actually, Fess Parker played both and quite often we confuse the two. Well, you might enjoy this short video.
So dig out that ole coonskin cap and come in to Bahoukas Antique Shop and take the time to LOOK UP, down, and all ’round for some amazing collectibles! Yep, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
We have a wonderful selection of banks available in the shop. These are just a few of the latest!
Make Saving FUN!
Metal True Value and CITGO trucks make great banks for your kids to save their change!
“Without a working knowledge of money, it is extraordinarily difficult to do well in life,” says Sam X Renick, co-creator of Sammy Rabbit, a children’s character and financial literacy initiative. “Money is central to transacting life, day-in and day-out. Where we live, what we eat, the clothes we wear, the car we drive, health care, education, child-rearing, gift giving, vacations, entertainment, heat, air-conditioning, insurance—you name it, money is involved.”
Beautiful metal banks featuring old-fashioned delivery trucks.
Teaching young ones to save and a great Holiday gift = 2 wins!
These beautiful metal banks are reasonably priced and fun to give.
Teaching kids how to save money may seem like a tough task. It has even been said that parents are more likely to talk to their children about sex than about money.
Whoa – a youngster would love putting their coins in these Coca-Cola tractor trailers (metal).
A piggy bank can be a great way to teach your kids the importance of saving, while giving them an easy way to do it. Tell your kids that the goal is to fill up the piggy bank with dollars and coins, until there is no room.
The Coca-Cola bears metal bank helps a youngster learn to save!
We LOVE this unique Coca-Cola Bears bank. Don’t forget that once they fill up their bank, they can learn to open a bank account. A great beginning for financially savvy young adults in the near future. Such a fun way to get started.
So stop in today and pick out one of these great banks. We have others, too. But hurry, some of these will go quickly. And yessiree, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
With the amazing Kentucky Derby Race featuring the winner, Rich Strike, we thought we’d share a few of our horse-y collectibles today! Just to remind you of this amazing race (who didn’t even get picked to run until the day before the race!), here’s the video from NBC Sports.
We have a few wonderful Horse Collectibles
From a number of toy items to beautiful figurines, horses always seem to inspire. Do you have a youngster that’s saving for their first horse? Check out this latest addition to our horse category!
Beautiful cast iron horse bank!
Horse figures – from Jadeite to cast iron.
The above figurines are the latest entries to our horse collection – including plastic, ceramic, bronze, Jadeite, and cast iron. Also check out the TOY AREA for a few more great choices of horse figures.
CLICK HERE for one of our great posts from May 2018 – talkin’ ’bout horses!
It looks like a bit of rain off and on this weekend. If you’re ducking the raindrops, stop in and visit. We’ll be watchin’ for ya (and yes, we even have a few great umbrellas you can purchase)!
We’ve received a wonderful assortment of “Starting Lineup” sports figures in never-opened packages. Including the amazing Jackie Robinson pictured above and Babe Ruth pictured below.
Babe Ruth
Added to our “Starting Lineup” collection is this beautiful Babe Ruth figure – never opened.
Starting Lineup series 1998 includes Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa
Basketball “Starting Lineup” Figures
1996 edition Starting Lineup figures: Lakers – Cooper and Orlando – Hardaway
Hockey “Starting Lineup” Figures
Hockey Figures
“Starting Lineup” figures include Gretzky and Fuhr
And many more…
We have a wall of “Starting Lineup” figures ready and waiting for you! And this latest addition has added dozens to our collection.
Stop in soon and start or add to your collection. And yes, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
