North Star Toys is celebrating its 30th anniversary!
In 1979 Timothy and Connie Long turned to toys to make a living from their home in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. As a way of using up wood scraps, the couple decided to make toys for their niece and nephew. When they were invited to share a booth to sell toys at a local craft show, they sold out. Motivated by the belief that children deserve beautiful, functional toys Tim and Connie began designing and making their line. When daughters Claire and Joan were born, the babies inspired new North Star toys and “tested” those designs. Later the girls illustrated catalogs, took phone orders and helped at craft shows. The home business provided the opportunity...