How did a glorified cardboard box—sorry, "Barbie's Dream House"—become worth thousands? There are toys on this list you’re going to wish you never took out of the box. Today we're counting down 25 ...
As the holiday season approaches, many parents and grandparents find themselves in a familiar quandary: what do you get the child who seems to have every toy imaginable? The answer, it seems, might be ...
I’ve always loved vintage toys for their charm and nostalgia, but looking at them now, it’s clear that some of these classics weren’t built with today’s safety standards in mind. What seemed like ...
If you're tempted to hold on to your old toys to make extra money, think again. While some vintage playthings are valuable, this is the exception rather than the rule. Most old toys aren't worth much ...
A search for warehouse space led to the creation of a new vintage toy shop in Gainesville, Florida. The store, Geeks Vintage Toys and More, sells affordable toys, games, and other items from past ...
James Zahn, editor-in-chief of “The Toy Book,” told CNN, “During the pandemic, when people were flush with cash and had time to spend at home, whether with their families or alone, they wanted to ...
A confluence of greater interest, the rise of online marketplaces and growing support from associations is making antique old toys worth millions. In 2024, a group of researchers valued the toy ...
In this video, I restore a 1970 Giant Tonka Fire Trunk Swivel Aerial Ladder toy purchased from eBay for $45. The restoration involved disassembling 84 parts, removing significant rust, and ...
Strict financial professionals might not include vintage toy investments in their definition of the “fun money” investors set aside to scratch a speculative itch. All puns aside, though, your old ...
Unlimited Treasures 2 is set to close on Saturday, Aug. 2 Vendors launched 20–75% off sales to clear vintage toys and collectibles. One owner plans to open a toy-focused shop in downtown Bellefonte by ...