Cars in the closet earn a truck in the drive
An elusive 1968 White Enamel Custom Hot Wheels Camaro not only connected two strangers, it led to life changing moments for both.
Vintage dolls, toys and fine glass headlining estate sale
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.
Weekly Auction & Show Ads Feb. 28 – April 28, 2013
Antique Trader's online directory of ads promoting auctions, shows and events in the antiques community, for Feb. 28 - April 28, 2013.
Fun & Games with Coca-Cola: Serious collectors seek refreshing playtime toys
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.
Santa car leads auction parade at $28,910
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, even toted a revolving Christmas feather tree on its trunk. In...
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know: Coin-Op Antiques
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.
Gold Rush Antiques Show bringing hundreds of dealers to Minnesota
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.
How to collect the top 10 vintage Fisher-Price pull toys
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.
SoCal’s All-American Collector’s Show marks 40 years with 200 dealers
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...