From aeroplane chess to Chinese checkers and action figures, Hong Kong toy enthusiasts still keep locally made toys in their vaults. They are reminders of the glory days of Hong Kong’s position as the world’s largest toy manufacturer. The “Made in Hong Kong” label seen at the back of most toys produced in the 1970s became an important symbol of the city’s identity as a global manufacturer. The opening up of China and the northward transfer of manufacturing to factories on the mainland spelled an end to this period. But toy production has not completely left Hong Kong, which continues to be an important base for the industry.