Toy Trucks, Lincoln Logs, and Lockdown: How Classic Toys Found New Life During COVID Quarantine

When the world slowed to a halt in early 2020, so did childrens routines. Schools shuttered, playgrounds emptied, and screens became a lifeline to education and entertainment. But amid the upheaval, a surprising trend emerged: the revival of classic, hands-on toys like toy trucks, Lincoln Logs, and wooden train sets.

Among the biggest beneficiaries was Lincoln Logs, the nearly 110-year-old construction toy that saw a resurgence as families embraced home-based play.
Toy trucks, particularly the classic die-cast models and sturdy plastic dump trucks, also made a comeback.

For some, the return to old-school play wasn’t just about entertainment—it was a way to cope with the uncertainty of the pandemic.

It was the same for this sports photographer... no games, no sweaty gyms, no photos to edit unless you found something else to photograph! Thank goodness for Lincoln Logs, and old toy trucks!

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