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A Toy Collector's Guide to Starting a Collection | We R Toys

A Toy Collector's Guide to Starting a Collection | We R Toys

A Toy Collector’s Guide to Starting a Collection

Are you uncertain what toys you should be looking for as a beginner toy collector? Perhaps you have a few of your favorite toys from childhood that are still in boxes and in good condition, and you'd like to know how to build on that collection, or you're just looking to get into toy collecting, and you're interested in rare and unique toys. Whatever your preference, this guide will provide advice so you can toy collect with confidence.

Where to Begin Your Collection

It may seem obvious, but to become a toy collector and start your own collection, you must know what toys you want to collect. Do you remember playing with Barbie dolls or are action figures more your style? Plush toys, video games, lunchboxes, the possibilities in toy collection are never-ending. If it helps, start with your favorite toy from childhood, and build a collection based on that, or you could search through toy collector websites to find toys that appeal to you. When you're a novice toy collector, it's a good idea to stay with the same brand or type of toy because there are so many toys out there that it's easy to get overwhelmed. You can begin shopping for them at the best online toy store, We-R-Toys, when you know what you’re looking for.

Magneto Action Figure

How to Assess Toy Value

Whether you want to know the value of your toys for resale purposes or just because, there are ways to find out if your Transformers from the 1980s have any value other than nostalgia. To start, determine the era in which the toy was manufactured. Anything from the 70s to the 90s, if it’s sealed in the original packaging, will have some value, while anything earlier than that, especially in mint packaging, will be very valuable.

Bidding, Selling and Trading

There are tons of online auctions if you're looking to bid for collectible toys. You can buy and sell on most of these sites. Because there are many places online to sellcollectible toys, you might find that there's lots of competition which may affect the rate you get for your items. Instead, try brick and mortar collectible stores and vintage shops. Auction houses in your area are an option, and there you'll reach a wide audience of serious collectors, which means bigger profits.

Maintenance of Your Toy Collection

Care and cleaning are essential when displaying a vintage collection of toys. Toys can be carefully dusted with a soft cloth, and stains and dirt can be cleaned with a gentle cleaning solution, though spot tests are recommended. Vintage toys from before the 1940s shouldn't be cleaned, as these toys are usually made of materials with a patina, which can be affected by cleaning.


Whether you're a beginner toy collector or a vintage toy expert, we have the toy selection to get you started or build on an existing collection. Come visit We-R-Toys and browse our incredible collection of toys. We're the best online toy store around, and we'd be happy to answer your toy collection questions.

Jun 28th 2022 We-R-Toys

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