An eclectic mix of toys, dolls and trains, including an impressive Lionel Train set, circa 1960s, vintage die-cast aviation toys and antique dolls, will cross the auction block at Stephenson’s Auctioneers Aug. 16. Read More +
An elusive 1968 White Enamel Custom Hot Wheels Camaro not only connected two strangers, it led to life changing moments for both. Read More +
A diverse collection amassed by three sisters, over more than 40 years, will be offered in a three day estate sale July 11-14 in Georgia. Read More +
Antique Trader’s online directory of ads promoting auctions, shows and events in the antiques community, for Feb. 28 – April 28, 2013. Read More +
Hands down,Coca-Cola is the champion of brand marketing. Key examples of this are the games and toys used to market the soda, and now they are among the most popular of all Coca-Cola collectibles. Read More +
VINELAND, N.J. – Santa was tops in Bertoia Auctions’ Sept. 21-23 Toybox Treasures sale, cruising to the front lot spot in a Tippco tinplate car. The jaunty circa-1928 tin convertible, profusely decorated with images of toys, teddies and colorful balloons, … Read More +
Did you know artifacts show coin-operated machines existed as far back as the 1st century A.D.? Here’s everything you want to know about coin-op antiques. Read More +
The May Gold Rush at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Minn., opens May 11-13, 2012. The show is back on its regular Mother’s Day weekend. Read More +
With their colorful paper lithography attached to sturdy wooden toys, vintage Fisher-Price toys conjure up nostalgic images for four generations of collectors. These toys have been woven into the fabric of the country’s childhood tapestry. Read More +
GLENDALE, Calif. – If you’re a treasure hunter, a fan of vintage toys and memorabilia, or a history buff, you likely found your way to the Los Angeles area Glendale Civic Auditorium to celebrate and enjoy the 40th anniversary of The All-American Collector’s Show. The weekend event acted as a magnet for some 200 dealers from all over the U.S. (as well as Sweden), to sell and trade tin wind-up toys, cast-iron toys, Disney memorabilia, dolls, Americana, arcade machines, movie memorabilia, vintage advertising and myriad “blasts from the past.” Read More +