My name is Bram Simons, an art historian with a broad interest ranging from medieval altarpieces to twentieth-century sculptures. I am particularly fascinated by Dutch wooden toys from around 1915 to 1940, a time when a national toy industry was beginning to emerge. Wood was the primary material, and ado toys were the most attractive.

As an avid collector of ado toys I encountered a problem a few years ago: space. What started as a modest collection of cars from a 2014 auction has now grown into a sizable collection, spread across two showcases in a general practice. To overcome the limitations of physical space, I decided to create an online overview.

Three factors greatly influenced the development of this website. Firstly, the sad passing of Herman uit de Bosch, the creator of www.adospeelgoed.eu. His death meant that his valuable resource was no longer being updated. Secondly, I had the pleasure of connecting with Jaap Goslings, a fellow collector, who was immediately enthusiastic about my idea for this website. Jaap generously offered to contribute photographs of his own collection. Lastly, through extensive research, archival work, and interviews, I came across new information about ado and other toy manufacturers. Naturally, I am eager to share this knowledge, and this site serves as an ideal platform for that!