Viewers of the documentary The Toy Shop on RTE were delighted to take a trip down memory lane on Wednesday night as they prepare for Christmas.
The show took viewers inside every kid’s dream store and took some back to their youth by revealing how toy stores work across the country.
And those who logged in were left with a pleasant feeling the days before Santa Claus filled his sleigh with treats for the children of Ireland, with one even admitting to having ‘screamed’.
After the #late toy show, I was pleasantly surprised to see real toys on #thetoyshop
Well done to Don in Westport. A legend and a true gentleman.
– Michael McGuire (@DjMakG) 22 December 2021
It wouldn’t be an Irish program if there wasn’t someone doing a pop, with just one viewer ‘pleasantly surprised to see real toys on The Toy Show ‘when comparing it to the Late Late Toy Show
From toys to the kids who took part in it, to production, those who plugged in praised the show, which one viewer compared to previous documentaries Older than Ireland and The Irish Pub.
A sight said ‘The absolute purity and humanity of it! ‘
Another said ‘Very nostalgic and very natural. Lovely, dedicated people who love what they do and wonderful children. ‘
What a beautiful documentary
Catch it on +1 if you missed it #thetoyshop– Declanhamill (@dechamcork) 22 December 2021
A total of 16 Irish toy stores were visited, and many of the store’s children became the stars of the show.
Just two days before Christmas, this was the perfect program to put people in the mood for Friday night’s visitor and reminded a few others that local shopping is key to getting Ireland back on its feet after the pandemic.
‘Nice little show. We are all a little guilty of buying online when we should be supporting local small businesses more.
This program is so healthy #TheToyShop
– Hey! Hope World (@HandsomeHobi) 22 December 2021
Oh I’m screaming. #thetoyshop
– Sharon (@ SharonLeavy1) 22 December 2021
Love is never really love until you give it away..that’s a great line. #rte #TheToyShop
– Ray Hyland (@ redmenace80) 22 December 2021
Toys bring comfort to many adults, they remind people of their childhood when things were more innocent and the memories they bring to loved ones who might not be there anymore. #TheToyShop
– Graham Patchell (@GrahamPatchell) 22 December 2021
Those who missed it were encouraged by other viewers to tune in to the player for a chance to catch it before Christmas Day.