Vintage Toy
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Vintage Toy
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Collect Antique Toys
Collecting Antique Vintage Toys
The joy of collecting antique vintage toys is very appealing to people because it can be a fun, and wise investment. At antique shows and shops the phrase “They just don’t make them like that any more” is often over heard, and for good reason!
Generally toys which have reached the age of roughly fifty years will be considered antique. However when you look for vintage toys you will often see items which are only ten to fifteen years old. The word vintage has a slightly looser meaning than the word antique among sellers of these items. This is fine because there are actually many factors involved in which the status and value of collectibles are defined.
With any collectible you need to be acutely aware of the condition of the item. Excellent condition can often mean two or three times the value of just good condition. Mint condition can even result in many times more than the value of an item in just good condition. It is a good idea to keep in mind that not everyone’s ideas of condition are going to be the same. This is why you should always closely inspect your potential purchase either in hand or through quality photos. You should also ask any questions you may have regarding the authenticity of antique vintage toys to be sure that the information is jiving correctly with what you already know about certain toys from certain periods. This will help you decide if the seller you are dealing with is knowledgeable, or at least honest.
But aside from the age and condition there exists yet another point to collecting antique vintage toys; the shear fun of collecting them. Often a person may have started a collection as a child and then they find themselves well into their adult years still collecting! And often the ultimate goal is to have a complete set of something; this can keep the fires burning and the collecting fever going for a lifetime.
Vintage items offer a great means of investment because they are getting rarer every day. It is never possible to truly predict what will become a collectible in the future, and the last thing anyone thought about in the past was that in the future a cheap little toy would become a valuable antique that would be highly sought after by collectors. And certainly what once cost maybe a few dollars can now be worth several hundred dollars or even much more.
Since this is such a huge and active market, you can easily find several options for repairing antique vintage toys when necessary. A true specialist will be familiar with not only the proper repair process for wood or metal toys, but also how to fix issues without causing any more market devaluation than necessary. Some collectors will seek out damaged items at rock bottom prices and then spend some money on having them properly restored to near original condition. This can be a great substitute for an absolutely mint example which may be nearly impossible to find do to the overall rarity of the piece.
The antique vintage toys market is very strong today, like they say “They just don’t make them like that anymore” and unfortunately they never will again.
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Vintage Sports Toy Box $1680 This is the perfect toy box for your future little MVP. Hand painted with a warm white background. |
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VINTAGE TOY TRAIN Vintage Sweatshirt dark by CafePress $39.5 We sell Train T-shirts and gifts for the vintage toy Lionel train lover and collector. If you ever owned or collected toy trains as a child you'll find something here Vintage Sweatshirt dark Tee, TShirt, Shirt Comfort? Without sacrificing style? No sweat. This soft-fleece sweatshirt from Hanes looks great, wears well, and keeps you cozy-warm. 10 oz. fleece blend 90% cotton/10% polyester. Double-needle coverseaming along neck, armholes wai |
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Vintage Circus Toy Chest $1680 Step right up to a place where toys are treasured. With ample storage space, this vintage chest will be a safe haven for all his cherished toys. Features a hand-painted circus-inspired motif with a tea-stain finish. |
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VINTAGE TOY TRAIN Vintage Women's Light Pajamas by CafePress $39.5 We sell Train T-shirts and gifts for the vintage toy Lionel train lover and collector. If you ever owned or collected toy trains as a child you'll find something here Vintage Women's Light Pajamas Get your beauty rest in style with this comfy women's pajama set. These cozy pj's come with your choice of a soft pink/black or white/black plaid flannel bottom, plus your choice of black or white tee top. The custom, personalized pajamas also make great |
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VINTAGE TOY TRAIN Vintage Men's Light Pajamas by CafePress $39.5 We sell Train T-shirts and gifts for the vintage toy Lionel train lover and collector. If you ever owned or collected toy trains as a child you'll find something here Vintage Men's Light Pajamas When you snooze, you won't lose in this cozy men's pajama set. These soft pj's come with a comfy black amp; white plaid flannel bottom, plus your choice of black or white crew-neck tee top. The custom, personalized pajamas also make for great sweat pants |
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VINTAGE TOY TRAIN Vintage Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 We sell Train T-shirts and gifts for the vintage toy Lionel train lover and collector. If you ever owned or collected toy trains as a child you'll find something here Vintage Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable. |
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Toy Surf Car Vintage Wall Clock by CafePress $15 A green vintage toy car with surfboards. A fun gift for collectors or for those who love the surfing lifestyle. Also perfect for the man in your life or as a Happy Father's Day card and gifts. Vintage Wall Clock Decorate any room in your home or office with our 10 inch wall clock. Black plastic case. Requires 1 AA battery included. |
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The Toy Farmer $3.95 In the attic, Jed finds an old toy tractor with a miniature farmer in the driveras seat. It seems just like any other toyabut then amazing things happen. First, Jedas bedroom carpet begins to sprout tiny green shoots. Then a pumpkin appears on a vine. It grows and GROWS, until it is big enough to win first prize at the county fair. When Jed returns home with his ribbon, the mysterious farmer is a toy once again . . . or is it? Scott Nashas inventive art, complete with vintage toys, adds a nostalgic feel to the magic. |
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Toy Astronaut Vintage Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 Inspired by the fun and campy comic book novelty toy ads of the past, DPL's Sci-fi Novelty Toy Ads collection puts a wild and crazy spin on the space toys you would've loved as a child. Vintage Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable. |
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Toy - Vintage Spitfire Propeller Military Plane $9.99 Features:100% brand new DIY toy for enhancing your children assembly abilityNo need tools for easy assembly battle scout;Highest quality materialsSafe, durable and educationally funWeight: 146g |
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-Smiley toy phone Vintage Toddler T-Shirt by CafePress $12 This vintage wooden toy phone is nostalgic of some simpler pre-video game childhood Vintage Toddler T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Our 100% cotton toddler tee will look great on your little ones.5.5 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit. |
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Bostrom's Vintage Nylint Toy Guide : A Guide for Vintage Nylint Toy Collectors $24.33 No Synopsis Available |
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Vintage Toy Chest in Choice of Finish $1080 What a beautiful place to store blankets and keepsakes. A wonderful storage alternative for toys. Hand painted and rubbed to give an antique feel to make this a piece that will be passed down to generations to come. |
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Cat Toy? Vintage Greeting Cards Pk of 10 by CafePress $18 A vintage postcard circa 1920. Little girl pulls her turtle pull-toy in front of her black cat. Vintage Greeting Cards Pk of 10 Greeting cards are a great way to express yourself and to keep in touch with friends and family. A personal note on a beautiful card will make a lasting impression and a touching keepsake.Available in your choice of paper stock |
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Vintage Various Super Safety Truck Toy Set Dozen in One $11.99 Descriptions:Four different kinds of Buddy's Truck Model Toy is interesting for children more than 3 years old.tanker and so on in this Truck Toy Set.12 in 1 Truck Toy features different color, large quantity and modernized design.Playing with buddys will be funny.There is no power required, safe and convenient to play, operated it by yourself, you can move back and forth as you like.Small, not so big and made of good plastic materials.Color of this Truck Toy Sets: Blue, Red, Green, Pink, yellow and purpleSize: 6.5 x 2.2 x 4.2cm, this is the largest sizeWeight: about 239gPackage Contents:12 x Children's Truck Toy |
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Vintage Navvy Road Roller Crane Truck Toy Set Dozen in One $12.99 Descriptions:Six different kinds of Buddy's Truck Model Toy is interesting for children more than 3 years old.No need batteryRoad Roller, Crane, Navvy and so on in this Truck Toy Set.12 in 1 Truck Toy features different color, large quantity and modernized design.Playing with buddys will be funny.There is no power required, safe and convenient to play, operated it by yourself, you can move back and forth as you like.Small, not so big and made of good plastic materials.Color of this Truck Toy Sets: Blue, Red, Green, orange, yellowSize: 5.5 x 4 x 3.5cm, this is the largest sizeWeight: 241gPackage Contents:12 x Children's Truck Toy |
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Toy Space Alien Vintage Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 Inspired by the fun and campy comic book novelty toy ads of the past, DPL's Sci-fi Novelty Toy Ads collection puts a wild and crazy spin on the space toys you would've loved as a child. Vintage Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable. |
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Toy Space Car Vintage Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 Inspired by the fun and campy comic book novelty toy ads of the past, DPL's Sci-fi Novelty Toy Ads collection puts a wild and crazy spin on the space toys you would've loved as a child. Vintage Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable. |
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Toy Space Gun Vintage Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 Inspired by the fun and campy comic book novelty toy ads of the past, DPL's Sci-fi Novelty Toy Ads collection puts a wild and crazy spin on the space toys you would've loved as a child. Vintage Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable. |
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Globe Trekker Toy Bag $90 Globe Trekker Baby Bedding has an adventurous appeal. Khaki, Chocolate Corduroy and Little Boy Blue fabrics are combined with the adorable vintage map style fabric, Explorer, to make this set extra special. (P) This toy bag is a handsome and handy addition. (P) Coordinating items available separately. |
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Retro Toy Robot Vintage Calendar Print by CafePress $7.2 Don't miss an important date ever again Our high quality one page wall calendars are printed on glossy, 12 point paper and measure 11 x 17. Full bleed dynamic color Glossy, 12 point paper Vintage Calendar Print Don't miss an important date ever again Our high quality one page wall calendars are printed on glossy, 12 point paper and measure 11 x 17. Full bleed dynamic color. Glossy, 12 point paper. |
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Music Mini Drawer Sartorius Model Toy $15.52 - Charming style music sartorius model toy. - New generic Music Sartorius Model Toy With Mini Drawer - This vintage sartorius is the best gift for your friends. - Revolving music sartorius model. ? ? |
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Toy $6 Toy - Pittsburgh Slim |
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Vintage Toy Dino iPad Shell Case Vintage iPad Case by CafePress $39.5 Pad the iPad. This new protective case for the iPad is a cool cover that brings originality and personality to devices. Perfect for iPad lovers, these hard cases help safeguard iPads from scratches and damage.Applereg; and iPadreg; are trademarks Vintage iPad Case Pad the iPad. This new protective case for the iPad is a cool cover that brings originality and personality to devices. Perfect for iPad lovers, these hard cases help safeguard iPads from scratches and damage.. Applereg; and iPadreg; are trademarks |
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Toy - Intelligence Toys Police Rescuer Assembly Model $16.99 Features:100% brand new DIY toy for enhancing your children assembling ability;Easy assembly Police Rescuer model;Quality certificate in the packaging Materials: ABS;Vintage toy safe, durable and educationally funKids toy suits up of 3 age;Weight: 367g |
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Vintage Toy Dino Vintage iPhone 4 Slider Case by CafePress $25 This two-piece hard case protects your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4s and adds a lot of flare. The case does not obscure controls, but is easy to slide on and off - for quick docking. The felt-lined interior prevents scratches and the exterior soft-grip prevents Vintage iPhone 4 Slider Case This two-piece hard case protects your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4s and adds a lot of flare. The case does not obscure controls, but is easy to slide on and off - for quick docking. The felt-lined interior prevents scratches and the exterior soft-grip prevents |
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Sophies Toy Box $1390 Sophies Toy Box is a tribute to sheer love of form, color and texture. Handcrafted from solid wood and vintage ceramic mosaics made of broken china. Features a hand-painted antique finish and a fabulous floral fabric on the lid. This piece is truly a work of art, so no two are exactly alike. Please note that there will be minor differences between the item shown and the item you receive. Contact a Design Consultant to further personalize this unique piece with your own special touches. |
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Santa's Toy Shop $3.95 "Jumping jacks "In this story adapted from a 1932 Disney animated short, Santa Claus is too busy to play with all the toys he delivers-until Mrs. Claus gives him a great idea. Visit the busiest toy shop in the world and relive an old-fashioned Christmas, with vintage illustrations of classic children's toys and the jolliest Santa ever |
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Vintage Robot Vintage Fitted T-Shirt by CafePress $26.5 Vintage Toy Robots: robot, bot, toy, vintage, antique, kid, child, children, play, fun, mechanical, collect Vintage Fitted T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt For stylish weekend comfort anytime, guys will want to live in our Fitted T. Made of ultra-fine, combed ring-spun cotton, that gets softer with each washing. Lightweight for summer comfort or winter layering. Grab attention with this vintage fit that love |
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Vintage Robot Vintage Throw Pillow by CafePress $20 Vintage Toy Robots: robot, bot, toy, vintage, antique, kid, child, children, play, fun, mechanical, collect Vintage Throw Pillow Add stylish fun to any room with our roomy Throw Pillow. It measures a sprawling 18 X 18 with an 11 X 11 image area so you can lounge in comfort. It's made of ultra-soft brushed twill with a sturdy canvas image area. Ships with pil |
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The Up-To-Date Toy Dog: History, Points and Standards, with Notes on Breeding and Showing (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) $36.37 THE UP-TO-DATE TOY DOG: HISTORY, POINTS AND STANDARDS, WITH NOTES ON BREEDING AND SHOWING By Lillian C. Raymond-Mallock A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally privately published by the author in 1924, (as The Up-to-Date Pekingese and All Other Toy Dogs) followed by a later revised and updated issue, this extremely scarce book on Toy Dogs is both expensive and hard to find in any edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished the revised edition, using the original text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS SERIES. The author was a much respected breeder and show winner, with her Ashton-More Pekingese kennels producing numerous Champions. Her book contains two hundred and ninety pages covering all aspects of the Toy Dog. Many detailed chapters cover the History, Points, and Standards of the following breeds: Griffon Bruxellois - Italian Greyhounds - Japanese - Maltese - Pekingese - Pugs - Pomeranians - Schipperkes - Toy Spaniels - Toy Terriers - Yorkshire Terriers - Other comprehensive chapters discuss: Breeding. - Exhibiting. - Feeding. - Rearing. - Nursing. - Grooming. - Whelping. - Diseases and Treatment.- Breeders Directory. - Pekingese Names. Etc. The contents are lavishly illustrated with numerous vintage photographs of famous Toy Dogs from all the breeds, and also includes advertisements for many early top breeders and their kennels. This is a fascinating read for any Toy Dog enthusiast or historian of the breeds., but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS arerepublishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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The Up-To-Date Pekingese and All Other Toy Dogs (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) $36.76 THE UP TO DATE PEKINGESE AND ALL OTHER TOY DOGS By Lillian C. Raymond-Mallock A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally privately published by the author in 1924, followed by a later revised and updated issue, this extremely scarce book on Toy Dogs is both expensive and hard to find in any edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished the revised edition, using the original text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS SERIES. The author was a much respected breeder and show winner, with her Ashton-More Pekingese kennels producing numerous Champions. Her book contains two hundred and ninety pages covering all aspects of the Toy Dog. Many detailed chapters cover the History, Points, and Standards of the following breeds: Griffon Bruxellois - Italian Greyhounds - Japanese - Maltese - Pekingese - Pugs - Pomeranians - Schipperkes - Toy Spaniels - Toy Terriers - Yorkshire Terriers - Other comprehensive chapters discuss: Breeding. - Exhibiting. - Feeding. - Rearing. - Nursing. - Grooming. - Whelping. - Diseases and Treatment.- Breeders Directory. - Pekingese Names. Etc. The contents are lavishly illustrated with numerous vintage photographs of famous Toy Dogs from all the breeds, and also includes advertisements for many early top breeders and their kennels. This is a fascinating read for any Toy Dog enthusiast or historian of the breeds., but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the originaltext and artwork. |