What: Wrought iron miniature automobiles, Earth, Inorbit, R City and Phoenix Mills Malls, call 26349074, starts at Rs 1,250.

Why: Because these mini auto rickshaws and bicycles, replicated down to fully functional chains and steering wheels, are a perfect melding of childhood whimsy and adult aesthetics. If you want to go all out, bag the life-size Harley Davidson, constructed entirely from wood.

When: You want to toy with the past.