Dealers to sell toy cars at May 7 Kent show

Toys from before 1975 will be featured at The Greater Seattle Toy Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011 6:44pm
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Kent resident Dennis Kent displays his model car collection last year before The Greater Seattle Toy Show. The show returns May 7 to the Kent Commons.

Toys from before 1975 will be featured at The Greater Seattle Toy Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

Dealers will sell antique and collectible toys, mostly vehicle toys such as Tonka, Smith Miller, Buddy L, Hot Wheels, Matchbox and others.

Admission is $5. Children ages 12 and younger get in for free. The early bird admission at 8 a.m. costs $10.

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