To assist you in your collecting efforts we have put together a page featuring some common abbreviations and terminology used frequently by collectors Antique = Something that has been in existence for 100 years or more BNIB = Brand New in Original Box COA = Certificate of Authenticity Commemorative = Read more
Sindy dolls have been made by Pedigree since 1963 and both the head and body types have changed over the years, so how do you know if you have a vintage one in your collection? The best place to start is to look at the stamp on the back of Read more
There have been many James Bond toys and collectables available over the years. The range of products varied, with new toys often being released to coincide with the latest movie or to commemorate a special anniversary. Here we have some of the many James Bond toys and collectables that have Read more
The Planet of the Apes Movies in Chronological Order The 2001 reboot can either be watched after the 1968 Planet of the Apes to see the differences between the two, or watched at the end as a bonus.
Gerry Anderson, was an English television and film producer, director, writer and occasional voice artist. He was known for his futuristic television programmes, especially his 1960s productions filmed in “Supermarionation”. Film and television productions The Adventures Of Twizzle – 1957/58The adventures of a boy doll who runs away from a Read more
Following the announcement that 29-year-old Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa is to be the new Time Lord, we take a look back at some of the Scottish thespians who have been lucky enough to get leading roles in this iconic Sci-Fi series. Sylvester McCoy – The 7th Doctor The Scottish actor Read more
What do a police telephone box and a strange old man have in common?
The Nutcracker (or Christmas Soldier) is known the world over as a symbol of Christmas, but did you know that the giving of the Nutcracker is a German tradition, the dolls are meant to be symbols of good luck, frightening away malevolent spirits. The nutcracker is a unique piece of Read more
COLLECTORS GROUP FAKE NEW MEMBER SCAM So how does this scam work? A new member joins the group, they say they are interested in starting or expanding a collection. Once they have gained a bit of interest (and some new friends from the group) they begin one of two scams. Read more
Techniques to Remove Ink From Plastic Figures and Toys Removing ink stains from plastic is not easy because the ink from a permanent marker is designed to be just that, permanent, and you will find it pretty hard to clean off. Rubbing isn’t recommended, because it can cause damage to Read more