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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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Star Wars The Power of The Force EMPEROR'S ROYAL GUARD w Force Pike

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 15m

ZORRO MR.DIABLO BRACCIO DIFUOCO 5.5" ACTION FIGURE GIG

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 15m

STAR WARS FIGURE POTJ CHEWBACCA WOOKIE

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

Sand Person Staff ORIGINAL Not Repro

Buy It Now: $8.50
Time Left: 15m

Lot 10 Mario 1.5-2"MARIO Kart Pull-back Car Figure^MR61

Buy It Now: $16.46
Time Left: 15m

Predators BOAR PREDATOR Series 4 7" Action Figure Movie 2010

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 15m

PLANET OF THE APES ACTION FIGURE ATTAR NIB!

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 16m

SKYLANDERS BRAND NEW 3 TRIPLE PACK CAMO + WARNADO + IGNITOR IN HAND 2 SHIP

Price: $42.00
Buy It Now: $46.20
Time Left: 16m

Terminator Salvation Motorcycle Motorbike w T-700 Endoskeleton Action Figure

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Rare Akuma Puzzle Fighter Figure Gem Street Pocket Gouki SF2 Capcom Keychain

Price: $45.00
Buy It Now: $75.00
Time Left: 16m

predator weapons

Buy It Now: $100.00
Time Left: 16m

New 3 3 4 inches Indiana Jones Action figure & Accessories Super Rare U06

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Chun Li Puzzle Fighter Figure Street Pocket Collection Gem Capcom

Price: $12.00
Buy It Now: $20.00
Time Left: 16m

NINTENDO SUPER MARIO PRINCESS 4.5" FIGURE PVC

Price: $3.77 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Star Wars Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker and Can-Cell

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 16m

Star Wars Vintage 2012 A New Hope DARTH VADER VC93 MOMC Unpunched IN HAND

Buy It Now: $15.95
Time Left: 16m

MARIO 4.5"SUPER MARIO BROS FIGURE TOY

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

WARIO&BOWSER 10-11" MARIO BROS PLUSH TOY LOT 2 PCS SET

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Ken Puzzle Fighter Figure Rare Street Pocket Collection

Price: $3.25
Buy It Now: $4.50
Time Left: 17m

LOST PLANET 2 PTX-140R HARDBALLER VS SUIT MECH ARMOR

Buy It Now: $89.99
Time Left: 17m

Star Wars Battle Droid {Red} SL No.20 Legacy Saga Legends 3.75" Action Figure

Buy It Now: $19.75
Time Left: 17m

STAR WARS CUSTOM PHASE 2 CLONE TROOPER THE CLONE WARS BY SITH HAPPENS CUSTOMS

Price: $19.99
Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 17m

Dan Puzzle Fighter Figure Street Pocket Collection Gem Capcom Cute Keychain

Price: $5.00
Buy It Now: $8.00
Time Left: 17m

Lot of 10 Vintage Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Collectable Figures White Ranger!

Price: $19.99
Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 17m

STAR WARS FIGURE POTJ FODE AND BEED PODRACE ANNOUNCERS

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

Ryu Puzzle Fighter Figure Rare Street Pocket Collection

Price: $4.00
Buy It Now: $5.00
Time Left: 17m

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE 200X TRI KLOPS ACTION FIGURES MATTEL

Price: $5.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Morrigan Puzzle Fighter Figure Pocket DarkStalkers Gem Capcom Darkstalker

Price: $40.00
Buy It Now: $60.00
Time Left: 17m

Sakura Puzzle Fighter Figure Street Pocket Collection - Gem Fighters Capcom Cute

Price: $3.50 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

2009 SDCC MOTU MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE HE-RO, HEROIC COSMIC WARRIOR!!

Price: $3.90 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

Lots 48pcs 2-3cm Pokemon mini random Pearl ct Figures

Price: $0.90 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

HOT TOYS 12" VGM12 ASSASSIN'S CREED II EZIO 1 6 FIGURE STAND

Buy It Now: $14.90
Time Left: 18m

STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS JEDI MASTER SHAAK TI CW31 LOOSE

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $11.99
Time Left: 18m

KOOPALINGS 5.5"SUPER MARIO BROS FIGURE TOY

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

TOAD!7-9" MARIO BROS PLUSH TOY DOLL LOT 5 PCS SET

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

Mezco Living Dead Dolls Scary Tales Beauty & The Beast - Set Of 2

Buy It Now: $59.99
Time Left: 18m