Toys
Masters of the Universe, Lite-Brite and Spinning Top Join Toy Hall of Fame
By the power of Grayskull, He-Man leads trio of classic toys inducted into The Strong National Museum of Play Hall of Fame.
'80s Gave Birth to Cabbage Patch Kids Craze
Near riots broke out in stores with the introduction of Cabbage Patch Kids, the ‘80s toy craze that was born to be a wild success with kids and adults alike.
Final Schroeder Toy Auction Brings $550,000 at Bertoia's
The impressive Aaron and Abby Schroeder collection of toys, mechanical banks and rarities realized $6.25 million in three separate auction events at Bertoia's.
Focusing on View-Master History and Values
How collaboration played a critical role in the legacy of View-Master, which was first introduced at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
Beep-Beep! Rare Road Runner Pedal Car Sells for $59,000
Custom-built, 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird Pedal Car is top seller in fabulous Elmer's Auto & Toy Museum Collection auction.
Elmer's Amazing Pedal Car Collection at Mecum Auctions
Nearly 800 pedal cars and assorted other goodies from the world-class Elmer's Auto & Toy Museum collection goes under the hammer September 14-17 at Mecum Auctions.
Lunch Box History Unpacked
How television and the emerging pop culture influence transformed the humble, working-man's lunch box into a staple of American school children cool.
Boba Fett Action Figure Bags Another World Record, Selling for $236K
The rocket-firing prototype beats the record set in March to lead Hake's "Star Wars" specialty auction, which achieved $900K and set other records for Jawa and Yak Face figures and a Boba Fett bootleg.
Greatest LEGO Set Ever: The Millennium Falcon
Fifteen years ago, more than 5,000 LEGO pieces weighing twenty-two pounds clicked with a remarkable engineering-design feat to create the most desirable LEGO set of all time, the Millennium Falcon of "Star Wars" fame.
'Strong to the Finich': Popeye Tank Sets New World Record
The rare toy realizes $105,000 and was bought by a collector who owned it 20 years ago and plans to display it in a private toy museum.
Auction Features Eye-Popping Collection of Prized Popeye Toys
The April 9 Milestone sale offers the finest collection of the wisecracking cartoon sailor ever to reach market, including a sought-after tank that could bring $40,000, and also rolls out rare automotive and character toys.
Rare Boba Fett Action Figure Sells For $204,435
Bounty hunting Star Wars rocket-firing prototype action figure sets world record at Hake's Auctions.
Bertoia Auctioning Former Fashion Model's Toy Collection
Monique Knowlton applied her eye for quality and perfection to her collection that includes a spectacular assemblage of comic characters, German automotive and American toys, and out-of-this-world Japanese robots and space items.
Pook & Pook Starts Holidays Early With Antique Toys Auction
Antique and vintage offerings from several key collections include dolls, board games, puzzles, models, toys of all kinds and unusual objects.
The Story of Han Solo's Blaster
The iconic Star Wars weapon is one of film's greatest movie props. Acclaimed Star Wars art director James Schoppe explains how it came to be.
