When They Keep Giving Me New Toys

British Labour Party poster number 21. Illustration of child wearing a Roman soldier's uniform with the word "WAR" printed on his chest and wearing a spiked helmet. He holds a sword in one hand while the other is outstretched to show his "toys" of war as presents from peace loving nations. The text above him reads "When They Keep Giving Me New Toys Isn't It Natural That I'd Want to Play with 'Em?" Printed By J. Howitt & Son, Nottingham.

Title

• When They Keep Giving Me New Toys

Last modified

• 05/04/2026

Creator

• Shaw, Ern
• British Labour Party

Contributor

• Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives (Owner, Digitizing Technician)

Date Created

• 1929

Language

• en

Publisher

• Labour Party, Transport House (South Lock), Smith Square, London, S.W.1

Source

• E. M. Violette Museum. DP.49.48.

Subject

• Labour Party (Great Britain)--Posters

Rights

• All images property of Truman State University. Commercial use or distribution is not authorized. Notice: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U. S. Code). Contact [email protected] for reproduction and use rights.