Dinky toy collection fetches thousands at auction

A collection of 3,500 Dinky toys has recently sold at auction, fetching a tidy six-figure price.

The collection had belonged to (more…)

Rolling Stone ex sells dolls at auction

A collection of dolls will be sold at auction in July, currently belonging to Jo Wood, the ex wife of Ronnie Wood of the (more…)

Sale of Alfa Romeo toy car leaves owner in shock

The owner of an antique Alfa Romeo toy car was left in shock following its sale for an eye-watering £13,640 at an auction on (more…)

Antique family heirloom sold at auction

An antique teddy bear left at Bristol Airport in 2012, has been sold at auction after being reunited with its owner.

The bear had been found in the departure lounge of the airport, in a carrier bag together with a photograph depicting two children. The photo back held a message dated 1918, saying (more…)

Sci-Fi action figure sells for record amount

An unnamed bidder has set a new record for the highest price to be paid for a Star Wars figurine at auction.

The Boba Fett action figure cost just £1.50 when it first hit the shops in (more…)

Canadian antique toy show attracts larger crowd

The yearly Lethbridge Antique & Toy Show & Sale recently held its six event, with a larger attendance than ever before.

The Main Pavilion of Lethbridge’s Exhibition Park was packed full of (more…)

California history museum thrills first-grade students

Young pupils from Ducor Elementary in California were delighted to see working antique trains and toys when they visited Porterville Historical Museum recently.

During the Annual Toy Train Show, which is now in (more…)

Ohio Genealogical Society shares stories of antique toys

Guest speakers at the annual meeting of a US ancestry organisation have presented a range of antique toys, stirring up memories of childhood for some attendees.

The meeting of the Mercer County Chapter for (more…)

Antique bear collection sells for thousands

A number of antique teddy bears have recently sold at auction in Berkshire.

Many of the 95 bears are said to (more…)

Antique train sets on display at New York museum

American train and antique toy enthusiasts will be queuing up at the New York Historical Society over the festive period for a unique exhibition.

Collectors, train fans, kids and parents are (more…)