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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:

Small Soldiers

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Lots 5 Star Wars Clone Wars Clone Trooper Soldier 3.75" Figure Removable Helmet

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

STAR WARS FIGURE POTJ IG 88 BOUNTY HUNTER

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

HOT TOYS 12" VGM12 ASSASSIN'S CREED II EZIO 1 6 CHEST BELT

Buy It Now: $9.90
Time Left: 15m

MOTU Classics He-Man, Battle Cat, Skeletor & Panthor 4-Figure Set

Buy It Now: $199.99
Time Left: 15m

Super Mario Bros 5" Koopaling Lemmy Figure Toy MS1698

Price: $2.86 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

TOADETTE 10" (26CM) SUPER MARIO BROS PLUSH TOY DOLL

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Nintendo Wii Super Mario Ice Flower Plush Figure

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

MARIO LUIGI WHITE 5''SUPER MARIO BROS FIGURE TOY LOT4

Price: $5.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

$3.00 Star Wars toy lot 2

Buy It Now: $3.00
Time Left: 15m

Star Wars ARC Trooper SL No.19 Legacy Collection Saga Legends 3.7" Action Figure

Buy It Now: $24.75
Time Left: 15m

STAR WARS Legacy COMMANDER FAIE tlc

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 15m

Disney's Rad Repeatin' Tarzan (Repeating Talking)(1999, Mattel)(CB) FN VFN

Buy It Now: $89.99
Time Left: 16m

P Star Wars Geonosian Warrior Figure Attack of Clones

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 16m

6" PETER VENKMAN W SLIMER GHOSTBUSTERS FIGURE

Price: $29.95
Buy It Now: $33.95
Time Left: 16m

3 Star Wars Han Solo POF Figures Collection 1995-1996, New

Price: $13.99
Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 16m

STAR WARS ORDER 66 TSUI CHOI & BARC TROOPER SER 2

Buy It Now: $19.95
Time Left: 16m

WELDER" SPLICER MASK Bioshock 2 Replica Mask 2010 MIB

Buy It Now: $44.03
Time Left: 16m

STAR WARS ANIM CLONE WARS WAVE 1 OBI WAN KENOBI CW02

Buy It Now: $11.00
Time Left: 16m

Star Wars Unleashed - Asajj Ventress

Buy It Now: $11.74
Time Left: 16m

Blue Yoshi, Fire Luige, Fire Mario, Bowser.

Buy It Now: $23.99
Time Left: 17m

Power Rangers Time Force Blue Ranger With Spinning Blade Weapon

Price: $5.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Captain Teague Action Figure-Best Buy Exclusive 7" w removable hat and sword NEW

Price: $6.99
Buy It Now: $8.99
Time Left: 17m

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Lot of 4 (Yoda-Vader-Griev) Figures Brand New 2005

Price: $18.50 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Action Figure Blister Small Display Storage Case - Vintage Star Wars + others

Buy It Now: $0.99
Time Left: 17m

Star Wars ESB Han Solo Blaster Pistol Gun Replica FREE

Buy It Now: $74.44
Time Left: 17m

EXTREMELY RARE Tsukuda Japanese Toys R Us Exclusive SILVER 18" ALIEN figure

Price: $99.99
Buy It Now: $176.99
Time Left: 17m

6" WALTER PECK W CONTAINMENT UNIT GHOSTBUSTERS FIGURE

Price: $29.95
Buy It Now: $32.95
Time Left: 17m

HOT TOYS TERMINATOR T-700 ENDOSKELETON Factory Diorama NEW

Price: $120.00
Buy It Now: $150.00
Time Left: 17m

PARAGOOMBA GOOMBA 3-4.5''SUPER MARIO BROS FIGURE TOY LOT3

Price: $3.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

TOADETTE 6.5" (17CM) SUPER MARIO BROS PLUSH TOY DOLL

Price: $0.01 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Halo 3 Mcfarlane Toys Series 3 Exclusive Action Figure

Buy It Now: $34.99
Time Left: 17m

Star Wars The Power of The Force MOMAW NADON "Hammerhead" with extras KENNER

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 17m

STAR WARS FIGURE POTJ HAN SOLO DEATH STAR ESCAPE

Price: $5.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

star wars attack of the clones 2002 battle droid arena battle

Price: $11.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Mortal Kombat Action Figures

Price: $30.00 (13 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

6" PETER VENKMAN COURTROOM BATTLE GHOST GHOSTBUSTERS II FIGURE

Price: $29.99
Buy It Now: $34.95
Time Left: 17m