Category: Toys & Games

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  Here’s The Ticket! Turner Auctions + Appraisals Presents The Donald Saiger Collection Of Model Trains

  Over 225 High-End Trains & Accessories Go Up for Bid on Saturday, August 16 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, August 5, 2025 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present The Donald Saiger Collection of Model Trains on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:30 am PDT. Offering over 225 lots…

  Aug 6, 25

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  Going Places: Matthew Bullock Auctioneers' Dealership Promo Car and Toy Sale

  The first model vehicles produced as toys for children started to appear in the early 20th century as real cars gained popularity worldwide. German toy companies, including Bing and Marklin, took the lead in this new line of business. Shortly after, American companies started to produce these playthings to keep…

  May 14, 25

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  Collectibles For Dad And All In The House At SJ Auctioneers On 16th June 2024

  Collectibles for dad and all will be auctioned at SJ Auctioneers on Sunday June 16th. Rare tin Japanese windups in its pristine condition. A huge variety of Georg Jenses sterling silverware and dazzling designer jewels. Lalique, Steuben and of course Disney are always part of the SJ Auctioneers family. Bidding…

  Jun 2, 24

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  Bertoia’s May 18 Signature Auction reserved exclusively for John and Adrianne Haley’s private collection of antique toys and banks

  For 50+ years, the respected Yorkshire couple has been known to American toy collectors as the foremost source for European rarities VINELAND, N.J. – On May 18, Bertoia’s will auction the antique toy and bank collection of John and Adrienne Haley. Within the toy hobby, the Haley name is both…

  May 1, 24

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  Milestone Auctions’ Jan. 13 Antique Toy Extravaganza presents international mix of European, Japanese and American rarities from fine collections

  Featured: Boxed Mechanical Popeye & Olive Oyl Tank, super-rare blue/red arms Diamond Planet Robot, Marx Big Loo Moon Robot prototype, Batman Tank, hundreds of early European windups & motorcycles WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Toys, toys and more toys! That’s what’s in store for collectors at Milestone’s big January 13 New Year’s…

  Jan 2, 24

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  Divide and conquer: Bertoia’s smash two-part series offering toys on Nov. 17-18 and holiday antiques on Dec. 1 drew raves from the hobby and totaled $2.645M

  No-holds-barred bidding drove 5-figure prices across numerous categories, from exotic space toys to seldom-seen Santas VINELAND, N.J. – In the bustling days leading up to their final sale of the year, Bertoia Auctions faced an unusual problem – if you can call it a problem at all. More than 1,000…

  Dec 21, 23

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  Santa Claus Is Coming to Town: Bertoia Auctions’ December 2023 Holiday Sale

  Santa Claus is definitely the talk of the town these days! This seasonal ambassador was brought to life as we know him today by Thomas Nast in 1863. Today, fine antiques in Santa's image, or featuring it, are in high demand by collectors from every corner of the globe. Bertoia…

  Dec 20, 23

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  19th-century weathervanes, antique shooting gallery targets, notable folk art toys delivered visual appeal to Soulis’ buoyant Mid-Americana Auction

  Dec. 10 sale of 196 tightly curated lots included New England dairy cow vane, $22,300; Whippet carnival target, $19,200; and important ‘gentleman’ whirligig, $18,000 LONE JACK, Mo. – Everyone loves a big multi-day antiques auction because of the sheer amount of goods from which to choose, but sometimes it’s more…

  Dec 19, 23

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  Rarities commanded estimate-smashing prices at Milestone’s $850K debut of Elmer’s Toy Museum auction series

  Bidders worldwide competed fiercely for postwar Japanese tin motorcycles, with a 12-inch ‘Romance’ bike leading the pack at $25,830 WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum in Fountain City, Wisconsin, achieved legendary status long before its doors closed in 2022, after 28 years of operation. While the rambling rural…

  Nov 10, 23

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  Fine Sterling Silverware Collectibles At SJ Auctioneers On 15th October 2023

  https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/301655_collectibles-toys-decor-glass-art/ VROOM! AT SJ AUCTIONEERS Rare collectible vehicles and more. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/301655_collectibles-toys-decor-glass-art/ Click the follow button next to SJ Auctioneers to be notified about our newly published auctions. To consign please email [email protected]  Lot 101595 Schuco tin litho wind up vehicle https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/160803383_schuco-tin-litho-wind-up-vehicle-10-inches-long-with-key-works Schuco Tin Litho Wind Up Vehicle 10 inches long…

  Oct 11, 23

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  Milestone’s Oct. 28 auction to launch multi-year series devoted to toys from Elmer Duellman’s fabled Wisconsin museum

  Over a 28-year period, the museum’s 25,000 vintage toys attracted collectors and journalists from all over the world WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Just about everyone in the antique toy hobby knew about “Elmer’s place.” Formally known as Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum, the one-of-a-kind haven for vehicles and automotive toys of…

  Oct 10, 23

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  Stephenson’s Auction invites collectors to explore the enchanting world of Dolls!, October 1

  Featured: Antique to contemporary dolls, including French and German rarities; Martha Chase, boxed Vogue Ginny and Barbie dolls, Madame Alexanders, Jems and Kiddles SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – Sometimes simple is best, and that’s why Stephenson’s decided to get right to the point and call its October 1, 2023 auction “Dolls!” The…

  Sep 25, 23

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  Large Herend Collecitbles Of Fine Figurine Birds, Tiger, Duck And More At SJ Auctioneers On 15 October 2023

  https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/301655_collectibles-toys-decor-glass-art/ 235  fabulous rare lots are up for auction on Sunday October 15, 2023. Bidders will find rare Daum  Pate De verre art glass, Stebuen, Cartier , Baccarat  figurines. 18k gold jewelry and fall natural horn, bead and amber jewelry made in Tibet. Toy collectibles are available too Lionel trains,…

  Sep 15, 23

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  SJ Auctioneers Announces Bidding Is Open For its Online Auction Fine Décor, Sterling, Toys, and Hobbys

  "Fine Décor, Sterling, Toys, and Hobbys". This one-of-a-kind event promises a curated selection of prestigious brands such as Cartier, Tiffany, Steuben, Heren, Lionel, Marx, and much more. Collectors and enthusiasts will find an array of exquisite glass art, miniatures, home decor, and rare toys, making it an event not to…

  Aug 31, 23

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  Figurine Auction Of Owls, Birds, And More At SJ Auctioneers On 03 September 2023

  266  fabulous rare lots are up for auction on Sunday September 03, 2023. Bidders will find rare Daum  Pate De verre art glass, Stebuen, Cartier , Baccarat  figurines. 18k gold jewelry and fall natural horn, bead and amber jewelry made in Tibet. Toy collectibles are available too Lionel trains, Matchbox…

  Aug 17, 23

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  There was summertime fun for all at Morphy’s $1.3M Toys & General Collectibles auction

  Highlights: 1976 Topps football rack box with 24 packs of trading cards, $24,600; boxed Japanese Space Refuel Station, $11,070; boxed first-issue brunette Barbie #1, $10,455 DENVER, Pa. – Classic toys and pop culture favorites joined forces to deliver a $1.3 million result at Morphy’s August 2-3 auction, which offered “something…

  Aug 16, 23

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  Fine Decor, Sterling, Toys And Hobbys At SJ Auctioneers On 03 September 2023

  When it comes to rare collectibles you can always count on SJ Auctioneers. Huge variety of Herend fishnet patterns, Asian antiques from Maitland Smith. Original Hubley vehicles, Large selection of Old Japanese Toys and sports collectibles. Advertising trays, Sterling silverware and jewelry too Bidding is open with Bidsquare and Live…

  Aug 14, 23

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  Summer Smash Sterling Toys Collectibles for Auction at SJ Auctioneers on Sunday JULY 30, 2023

  Auction: Sunday JULY 30th, 2023 5:00pm https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/293691_summer-smash-sterling-toys-collectibles/ 305 fabulous rare lots are up for auction on Sunday JULY 30, 2023. Collectors will have the ability to fetch rare collectibles such as brand decorative from Daum  Pate De verre art glass, Stebuen Decor, Cartier Silverware, Baccarat paperweights, Natural diamond estate jewelry…

  Jul 25, 23

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  Steiff Titanic Mourning Bear Breaks Records in Special Steiff Auction

  On July 1, 2023, the auction house Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH of Ladenburg, Germany presented its Special Steiff Auction in Giengen, Germany– the home of the Margarete Steiff GmbH factory. The Steiff Company is best known for designing and producing the fully jointed Teddy bear as we know it today starting…

  Jul 24, 23

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  Morphy’s Aug. 2-3 Toys & General Collectibles Auction merges antique and vintage classics with in-demand pop-culture categories

  Featured: Vintage sports cards and unopened Topps wax packs, early video games and consoles, comics, 1950s gumball-vending robot, 8ft tall Gort figure, vehicular toys, dolls, banks, trains DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s spring toy auction, which took in $3.1 million, made headlines worldwide with its phenomenal single-owner collection of factory-boxed Star…

  Jul 18, 23