Vintage Toys

Star Wars action figures eclipse $200,000 at auction

By: Karen Knapstein | August 9, 2018 | Comments 0

DALLAS – A collection of 23 Star Wars action figures sold at auction for a total of $201,180. The premiere Star Wars toys sold through Heritage Auctions during the firm’s Comics & Comic Art Auction, held Aug. 2-4 in Dallas, Texas, which brought in a total of $6,670,739. The valuable action figure collection...

Fun & Games: The board games people play and collect

By: Antique Trader Staff | May 5, 2018 | Comments 0

For generations, games like Scrabble, Monopoly, checkers and chess have captivated the attention of all ages. Even in today's technologically advanced world, board games continue to attract new players, as well as collectors, as Doug Koztoski explains.

Morphy Auctions and James D. Julia, Inc. merge

By: Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | December 24, 2017 | Comments 0

As we prepare to bid 2017 adieu, two leading U.S. auction firms are coming together. Recently, James D. Julia, Inc. merged with Dan Morphy Auctions, becoming a division of the Morphy firm.

Exploring Star Wars action figures appeal

By: Antoinette Rahn | December 15, 2017 | Comments 0

A new film in the unparalleled Star Wars series is on the big screen, carrying on a legacy that began 40 years ago. A legacy rich with collectible popularity.

Vintage Star War’s action figure tops $76K in record-setting sale

By: Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | December 8, 2017 | Comments 0

The 'force' certainly was strong during Hake's Americana & Collectibles final auction of 2017. A sale that saw two vintage Star Wars action figures surpass $50K, amidst other record-setting moments.

Focusing on View-Master history and value

By: Antique Trader News | November 10, 2017 | Comments 0

Collaboration is a popular word in the society today, but before it was a trendy term, the company behind View-Master relied on partnerships to promote its exciting view device.

Uncommon and unique toys headline 1,370-lot sale

By: Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | November 10, 2017 | Comments 0

Tin toys, holiday antiques, and doorstops, oh my! Sorry, it was too good to pass up with the unique, scarce, and uncommon examples coming to auction. Seriously though, those three collecting interests are well represented among the majority of the 1,370 lots in Bertoia Auctions’ Signature Auction, Nov. 11-12. Below are...

Transforming an interest in transportation into a wide-ranging and robust collecting passion

By: Antoinette Rahn | October 24, 2017 | Comments 0

By Antoinette Rahn Colorado resident Ken Mueller is an unapologetic fan of P.B.J. Before you start wondering what peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have to do with collecting, let me explain. P.B.J. etc. stands for “Pins,” “Buckles” and “Jewelry.” This clever moniker is what Mueller uses when describing his collection. A...

Celebrating six playthings turning 60

By: Antoinette Rahn | July 20, 2017 | Comments 0

Sixty years is a long time. However, as we all know, some things definitely get better with time. Although not many sixty-year-old toys may still have the shine of newness, the nostalgia they evoke is timeless. Take these six toys turning 60...

Wonders await at secluded Wisconsin auto, toy museum

By: Antoinette Rahn | July 14, 2017 | Comments 0

In Southwestern Wisconsin, at the highest point overlooking the Mississippi River, you'll find an uncommon and totally engrossing destination devoted to collectibles and nostalgia, at Elmer's Auto & Toy Museum.

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