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	Since 1978, "O'Brien's Collecting Toys" has set the standard of excellence for reference guides, and the 12th edition will be the hobby's most anticipated release of the year.It includes 29 illustrated chapters, with more than 3,000 photographs encompassing over 17,000 of today's most sought-after antique toys...

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:

TV, Movie & Character Toys

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Sesame Street*Elmo*Cookie Monster*Ernie Figures-Cake Toppers-Stackable *NEW*

Price: $3.42 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Disney Yujin Gachadama Sitting Mickey

Buy It Now: $3.00
Time Left: 15m

Disney Fairies Play Packs Grab & Go Stickers Coloring

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

BATMAN Mini Look & Find Book New Free Shipping

Price: $3.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Scooby Doo Toothbrush and Toothpaste Set New

Price: $3.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Disney PRINCESS 7 Day Earrings and Rings Set NEW

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Disney Mickey Mouse Bandana Scarf New

Price: $3.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Disney Princess Mini Look & Find Book New Free Shipping

Price: $3.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Collectable muppets and sesame street dolls

Price: $7.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Batman The Dark Night Magic Towel New Fun!

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

NIP High School Musical 3 Senior Year CARD GAME Zippered Case

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

DORA THE EXPLORER CAKE TOPPER FIGURE DORA & CAKE & GIFT

Buy It Now: $11.99
Time Left: 15m

SESAME ST. PLUSH BERT AND ERNIE DOLLS EXCELLENT CONDITION

Price: $4.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

DORA THE EXPLORER DOLL HOUSE OR CASTLE HTF LARGE ABUELA GRANDMA FIGURE

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 15m

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG DOG HOUSE & CLEO PLUSH GUC

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 15m

The Wiggles Red Jammin Playtime Musical Play Guitar Sings Songs Music Toy

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 15m

Vintage 1989 My Little Pony BRIDAL PONY

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 15m

Cartoon Network Foster's Imaginary Friend - Wilt #1 NIP

Buy It Now: $2.49
Time Left: 15m

New Disney Tangled Rapunzel Braiding Friends Hair Braider

Price: $18.99
Buy It Now: $21.50
Time Left: 15m

Lot of 17 Thomas the trains (used)

Price: $49.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Minnie Mouse - Pull Back Model Car - Works Great !

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

2003 Cute VIamcom Spongebob Squarepants Christmas Santa Ornament

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

Bertie the Bus Shining Time Station Ertl Die-Cast Metal New in Package

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

DISNEY CARS TOON I-SCREAMER MONSTER TRUCK POWER PUNCH 4 1 2" TRUCK NEW

Price: $12.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS RARE! VINTAGE! Mantel top clock!

Price: $45.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Darling Brand New Tinkerbell Lanyard Disney NWT

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 16m

TOY STORY TWIN SIZE FITTED SHEET!! EUC!! FABRIC

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

1989 Felix the Cat Productions Bendable Figure Figurine w Bag Tricks Applause

Buy It Now: $13.59
Time Left: 16m

Disney Princess CINDERELLA DOLL My Friend EXTRA VALUE Set Fashion Dress Gown

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 16m

New Cars 2 Lights And Sounds Francesco Bernoulli

Price: $18.50
Buy It Now: $20.50
Time Left: 16m

Thomas the Train Take N Play Along Talking Flynn NIP

Buy It Now: $19.98
Time Left: 16m

Lot of 46 Bandai Figures Digimon ? - Small Mini Figures

Price: $39.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

toy story lot buzz lightyear woody bullseye kohls plush

Buy It Now: $12.98
Time Left: 16m

WWF ATTITUDE COLLECTIBLE MOTION CARD THE ROCK

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $12.00
Time Left: 16m

Hannah Montana Battery Guitar! Sounds Great, Lots of Sounds, used, LOOOK

Price: $7.00
Buy It Now: $9.00
Time Left: 17m

24 Vintage 1993 Nightmare Before Christmas Party Hats

Price: $6.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m