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Beginning your Antique Toy Collection

Toy collecting is a very enjoyable and speciall hobby. Toys mean so much more to us than mere collectibles or antiques. They hark back to childhood days of long ago and the nostalgia and sentiments of a time gone by. However there is more toy to collecting beyond the initial appeal, beyond the emotion appeal, a toy collection is an investment and some knowledge is required so that you can invest prudently. There are lots of sources of information available on the subject of toy collecting for the novice and the experienced collector alike, and much is available freely online.

Most antique and vintage toy collectors eventually specialize in a narrow area, such as early tin toys, or wooden pull toys for example. If you are new to toy collecting then its a good idea to look at what others are collectiing at places such as online auctions sites, note the condition and level of interest and closing prices for items that appeal to you. and when its time for you to begin your collection, decide on our budget and then then aim for the best condition items that fit within your budget.

Values of toys are driven not only by the condition and rarity of the item but by demand. Book values of toys usually refer to near mint items, so they are a guideline only. Before you bid at an online auction be aware that values can fluctuate quite and bit over time so it a good idea to start off by watching items on ebay and checking the closing prices for the completed auctions.

Following is a sample of Antique and Vintage toys from eBay:

Pre-1990

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Kenner Mask - Bullet - Vintage 1986 - Collectable New Mint in Box MIB

Price: $104.99
Buy It Now: $164.99
Time Left: 15m

Tamashii Web SIC Masked Rider Kiva Emperor BANDAI

Buy It Now: $224.99
Time Left: 15m

@ KAMEN MASKED RIDER OOO APPLIQUE iron print sticker Patches Cloth @

Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 15m

TMNT - Raphael 1 - Edible PhoCake Topper -$3ship

Buy It Now: $5.89
Time Left: 15m

Star Wars 2000 MAS AMEDDA power of the jedi potj MOC MIP

Buy It Now: $6.95
Time Left: 15m

Star Wars Vintage MOC figure lot of 5 Leia Weequay Bespin Guard Ackbar ROTJ ESB

Price: $199.99
Buy It Now: $269.99
Time Left: 15m

Star Wars Action Collection 12" Set Yoda Jawa R2-D2 Nib

Buy It Now: $49.99
Time Left: 15m

Kenner Star Wars POTF Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker TAN VEST VARIANT RARE! NEW

Buy It Now: $20.00
Time Left: 15m

Crystar Moltar Action Figure Remco 1983

Buy It Now: $6.79
Time Left: 16m

LOT 5 PCS NEW STAR WARS SUPER ARTICULATED CLONE TROOPER FIGURE S08

Price: $6.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Original Handmade Arnie Kim Bruce Lee custom 1 6 12' figure Enterbay, Hottoys

Price: $799.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

1992 Star Trek TNG Commander Geordi La Forge Action Figure

Price: $3.50
Buy It Now: $4.50
Time Left: 16m

1993 Star Trek TNG Vorgon Action Figure

Price: $3.50
Buy It Now: $4.50
Time Left: 16m

1996 Star Trek Starfleet Academy Cadet Worf Action Figure

Price: $3.50
Buy It Now: $4.50
Time Left: 16m

1993 Star Trek Deep Space Nine Commander Gul Dukat Action Figure #1

Price: $3.50
Buy It Now: $4.50
Time Left: 16m

1996 Star Trek Starfleet Academy Cadet Jean Lucpicard Action Figure

Price: $4.00
Buy It Now: $5.50
Time Left: 16m

1993 Star Trek Deep Space Nine Chief Miles O'Brien Action Figure

Price: $3.50
Buy It Now: $4.50
Time Left: 16m

1997 Star Trek Sisko as a Klingon Action Figure

Price: $3.50
Buy It Now: $4.50
Time Left: 16m

WARIO&WALUIGI 11-18" MARIO BROS PLUSH TOY LOT 2 PCS SET

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

STAR WARS FIGURE EXCLUSIVE TIN LOT PRINCESS LEIA REBEL COMMANDO TROOPER

Price: $5.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

1982 TRI-STAR MASH 4077th Medical Unit Jeep & Figure In Box

Buy It Now: $75.00
Time Left: 16m

1982 TRI-STAR MASH 4077th Medical Ambulance & Figure In Box

Buy It Now: $75.00
Time Left: 16m

Skylanders 3 Single Packs - Ignitor, Lighting Rod, Zook, BRAND NEW!!!!!!

Price: $36.99
Buy It Now: $41.99
Time Left: 17m

Hot Toys Ironman Mark 4 MMS 123

Price: $247.50 (11 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Super Mario 2" Lot 5 Standing Action Figure Doll MS84

Price: $4.33 (8 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Ledyba # 165 Figurines 1" Toys Pokemon Action Figures Pencil Pen Toppers Top

Buy It Now: $1.44
Time Left: 17m

Vintage Kenner Star Wars ESB Snow Speeder TaunTaun Luke Han Vehicle Part Lot

Price: $15.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Variant Lilith LDD Res Series 2 sullentoys

Buy It Now: $525.00
Time Left: 17m

G.I. Joe movie action figure lot. Snake eyes, Storm Shadow, Heavy Duty MIB

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

VINTAGE PLAYMATES ACTION FIGURES DICK TRACY 1990 BAD GUYS 100% VINTAGE! RARE!

Price: $4.97 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Eomer in ceremonial armor ROTK loose in EXCELLENT condition and complete

Price: $7.00
Buy It Now: $8.00
Time Left: 17m

Vintage Kenner Star Wars POTF Princess Leia Organa NIB

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 18m

Nintendo Super Mario + Luigi Kids Plush Slipper 1 Pair

Buy It Now: $11.99
Time Left: 18m

Super Mario Bros 3.5" Green TOAD Figure Doll MS728

Price: $1.00 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

DIDDY KONG&DONKEY KONG 6-9" MARIO BROS PLUSH LOT 2

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

Shrek 2 "Gingerbread Boy" Loose 2004 Rare!!!

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m