Auction deploying singular GI Joe Action brigade
Did you know the GI Joe line of action figures included a GI Nurse? This action figure came on the scene in the 1960s and will come to auction April 23.
Featured Antique Auction & Show Ads: June 18 – Aug. 21
The latest selection of featured ads to appear in Antique Trader features a porcelain auction livestreamed directly from a historic kiln hall; and a popular annual antique and artisan show and sale held a historic village in Ohio, among others.
Reader’s Letter: Missing Superman’s ‘call’ costly move, valuable lesson
One of the most valuable pieces of collecting advice (besides collect what you love) is: If an item grabs your attention, pick it up before it's gone. Such was the case for Trader subscriber Lynn Weitz, who shares the tale of missing Superman's call.
LEGO sets building strong collector interest
Approximately 10,000 LEGO sets have been created over the past 50 years. Brothers Ed and Jeff Maciorowski have written a new book that examines their investment potential.
‘Toy lady’ seeking new home for extensive collection
Phyllis Baskerville is hoping to spread the word about her Dolly Mama's Museum of Dolls & Toys, with the hope that she can find a new home for the collection.
James D. Julia sells Advertising, Toy, Doll Division to Morphy’s
Morphy Auctions continues its expansion efforts, with the recent acquisition of the Advertising, Toy, Doll Division of James D. Julia. The move allows Julia's the opportunity to grow other areas of their business, while ensuring their loyal consignors will be in good hands, explained James D. Julia.
1776 tavern among lots in July two-session sale
The late William "Bill" Johnson's lifelong acquisition of unique, eclectic and ordinary items, will come to market July 10-11 and July 24-25. During the two session auction, to be presented by John McInnis Auctioneers, items including Americana, toys, banks, clocks, abandoned railroad cars, and a 1776 tavern will be up...
Bumper crop of banks set to sell July 11-12
A seldom-seen large-version Old South Church 'still' bank is expected to be a standout among more than 1,250 lots of banks and toys coming before bidders July 11-12. About half of the items in the sale, which is being presented by RSL Auction Co., is from the extensive antique toy and...
Toy museum announces special events for balance of 2015
The schedule of events at the Spencer Doll and Toy Museum, in Spencer, N.C., for the rest of 2015 include a magic performance, a beauty pageant, an appraisal fair and a birthday bash, just to name a few special activities.