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Creature di Gomma
A Pop-Culture Nostalgia Trip
Small exibition with a massive collection of vintage toys and dolls.
S. Tomà (6-min walk)
www.creaturedigomma.com
+39 347 428 7621
Standard admission is €5, and the ticket lets you visit as many times as you like for one full year.
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What makes it special
So many toys!
This colorful exhibition has over 6,000 vintage toys on display from the 1960s to the 1990s.
The stars
The dolls and action figures bring pop culture history to life, featuring characters from cartoons, comics, cinema, and TV. Expect to see He-Man, Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, Marvel heroes, Disney icons, and more.
Great for families
Kids will be wide-eyed at the sheer variety, while adults are instantly transported back to their childhoods. It's a rare spot that entertains across generations.
Friendly owner
Fabrizio Fontanella is typically on-site, eager to share his passion and knowledge of vintage toys.
Discover more about Vintage Toys through 13 photos with explanations.
Open galleryWhat to expect here
- Browse shelves packed with nostalgia and pop culture history.
- Review childhood characters you thought you'd forgotten.
- Tell your kids stories from your own childhood playtime.
- Decide together which characters are timeless favorites that still charm across generations.
Virtual visit
The free virtual tour covers only a small portion of the collection, but it still gives a good sense of the museum.
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