Tips and ideas about collecting, storing, and selling collectable toys.
Identifying a Vintage Stuffed Toy?It is fun to try and find out information about a favorite childhood toy. This can sometimes involve a fair amount of research for more unusual or uncommon toys. This is a page about identifying a vintage stuffed toy.
Recurling Hair on Vintage Doll?It may seem odd to put this in under beauty, but I think the hair on my vintage composition doll is real. She had curls, but it's all gone flat. I'm no hair expert, and don't know what to do with what remains of her curls.
Broken Fisher Price Record Player?I just found this 50 years old in my basement and it doesn't work. The turning knob turns freely. Is it worth anything? How hard is it to repair it?
Identifying An Old Toy?Does anyone recognise this toy?
Identifying a Hello Kitty Plush?This is a Hello Kitty plush I got at a sketchy thrift store a few months ago. I've never been able to find what kind of plush she is, or if shes even official! I'm asking for any help I can get with recognizing her. She's one of my most favorites in my collection and I'd like to learn her worth, age, etc :)
Identifying a Stuffed Animal?I bought this stuffed animal back in 2012/2013 in a Toys R Us located in a mall. I would love to purchase more and buy one for a gift for my friend.
Locating Childhood Tan Bunny?Hi everyone! I am desperately looking for my childhood bunny. I got him in either 2003 or Easter 2004. He is about 12 inches tall (excluding the ears, which I think used to stand up), tan, and came with a small brown teddy bear sitting in the bunnies lap, wearing a light brown bow. The last picture included is a picture I made showing what he looked most like. His tags wore off a long time ago, and my family has no memory of where they got him. I have spent over 7 hours searching on Google and eBay, I am in desperate need of help.
Identifying Vintage Plush?Can anyone identify this old plush please?
Value of ARROWSMITH Playing Cards?Does anyone know the value of an unwrapped box of playing cards from ARROWSMITH tool and manufacturing company. I assume it is from the 1970's. ARROWSMITH was in Los Angeles, CA. Also, where is the best place or website to sell them? Thank you! I have 4 total. 2 red and 2 blue.
Selling Beanie Babies?My daughter has a large collection of Beanie Babies, tags and toys are in perfect shape. I have placed an ad in the newspaper, offering the group of 50 for sale for $100.00. We did not receive even one phone call. Has anyone ever sold a collection of Beanie Babies other than on eBay? I can't spend a ton of time on this, but don't want to just 'give' them away either! Please advise!
Value of Vintage Donald Duck Pull Toy?How much is this Donald Duck tin pullback toy with Huey collectible worth
Identifying Brand of Childhood Teddy Bear?I come here asking what brand my childhood bear 'teddy' is. From what I have gathered he was sold rather at Walmart or Target and was sold swaddled in a blanket. There are no tags on him and his color has faded from what I assume to be his original color pink. (My parents re-dyed him pink occasionally when I was a kid)
Is This An Original Velveteen Rabbit?Is this an original Velveteen Rabbit?
What Year Is This Winnie the Pooh?Can anyone tell me what year this Winnie the Pooh is? He does not have any tags, he has Disney Exclusive on the bottom of his foot.
Finding Dan-Dee's Santa's Reindeer?Hello again, Thrifty Fun users! I am in need of assistance once again! I know Christmas is over as of now but I was wondering where I could find this rare plush set of Santa's reindeer, made by the popular collectors brand, Dan-Dee. Here is some details about this rare set if anyone's wondering.
Help Identifying Black Baby Doll?I have this black baby doll that is I believe is made of composition, but I'm not positive. The arms and legs are held together with rubber bands. The hair, eyes, red fingernails, and facial features are all painted. The diaper/underwear is hand-sewn. There are no markings anywhere that I can find. Can anyone help me in identifying the year, and possibly the maker and any other information about him. I am interested in selling him and would like to know where the best avenue would be to sell him.
Hank Aaron Autograph on His Toy?This was a baseball we found in my father-in-law's estate. He lived in Atlanta for years and his 3 sons were born there. My husband has no memory of the toy. The package looks like it was opened for the autograph. The ball, toy and autograph look absolutely new. I could not find any info on the toy. I could use some help trying to figure out value of autograph on the toy. Thank you!
Finding Out the Name of an Old PlushHi, i would like to know where this plush is from and what its name is. It would also be interesting to know if its still being sold and where i could buy one or potentially where i could request one to be made.
Identifying a Stuffed Dog?I've had this dog since sometime in 2001, and have been trying to find some like her on the internet on and off for some time now.
Identifying a Vintage Plush Stuffie?I bought this old Japanese plush toy and wanted to know about how old it is or when it was made? I can't find any info on the brand "First", any help appreciated!
Identifying a Stuffed Dog?I've had this stuffed dog ever since I was really little. I've been trying to find replicas of her, but so far I've been out of luck. All the words on her tag have been worn off. She also had a tail, but it got chewed off by a dog a couple years ago. It was tan like her body color and had a white tip, her paws have beads in them, but the rest is stuffing.
Identifying a Stuffed Frog?I need help finding a replacement for this frog. I thought he was a Rags brand, but I cannot find anything. I've searched for quite a while and I just need to replace my daughter's seizure buddy.
Value of a Mickey Mouse Stuffed Animal?I cannot find any exactly like him anywhere. He makes baby noises when you squeeze him and has Mattel and Arco toys on the tag. Any idea of what value it might have?
Value of Cast Iron Vehicles?I am trying to find out what these are and what they are worth.
Identifying a Stuffed Toy?Identifying stuffed toys can be difficult. If they have tags showing the manufacturer that will give you a place to start. Otherwise at lot of computer time is in your future, sleuthing. This is a page about identifying a stuffed toy.
Finding the Value of Matchbox Cars?Small toy cars have been being made nearly as long as cars have been on the road. This is a page about finding the value of Matchbox cars.
Find the Value of Star Wars Figures?This is a page about value of Star Wars figures. The characters from George Lucas' classic films have been made into many figurines.
Value of a Child's Tea Set?My aunt gave this to me. She got it as a child probably around 1923. It has 5 cups, 5 saucers, 5 small plates, and a serving plate. In its original box shown in picture with label on end of box. Can anyone tell me what it might be worth?
Doll Pricing?I have a five foot porcelain female doll dressed, Show Stopper (SS2/1500). How do I find out the value?
Value of Doll Collection?I have mint condition Marian Yu Designs dolls. Can anyone tell me how much they are worth? I have a set of twins and three dolls. They have all the stamps on the back of the head.
Current Value of a "Little" Sherlock Holmes Doll?What is the current value of a "baby" (Little) Sherlock Holmes doll (possibly from Franklin Mint)?
Saving Money on an American Girl Doll?This is a page about saving money on an American Girl doll. American Girl dolls are very popular with little girls and collectors these days. they are very well made and nicely detailed but the price can be had to get around.
Looking for the Value of a Lusi Carla Doll?I am looking for the value of a Lusi Carla design porcelain doll by Zasan. The doll's number is 0347/1200.
Determining the Value of an ET Doll?I have a original ET doll. I want to sell it, but am not sure how much it's worth.
Determining the Value of a 1991 Remco Baby Doll?I have a Remco baby doll in wonderful shape. She has a beautiful clothing ensemble in pink gingham and tulle with petticoat, shoes, and bows. Her eyes open and close. She has a vinyl head, arms, and legs with a cloth body.
Looking for Information About These Dolls?I have these dolls and I need to know the names and any information about them. Thank you. I appreciate your time.
What is the Best Method for Selling Dolls?How do you determine the value of dolls? Also, where is a good place to sell them?
Norman Rockwell Dolls?Does anyone know how much Norman Rockwell dolls are worth? I have 2 that are at least 20 years old and still in the box.
Madison Lee "Alyssa" Doll?Could you tell me how much a Madison Lee "Alyssa" doll is worth? It is a special edition.
What Kind of Doll is This?Can anyone give me any information about this doll? So far I have not found any like it on some of the usual doll sites. Thank you!
Identifying a Hello Kitty Plush?This is a Hello Kitty plush I got at a sketchy thrift store a few months ago. I've never been able to find what kind of plush she is, or if shes even official! I'm asking for any help I can get with recognizing her. She's one of my most favorites in my collection and I'd like to learn her worth, age, etc :)
Identifying Toy Penguin?Any info on this guy? He is pleather or vinyl or leather. Thank you!
Identifying Pink and White Bunny?I am looking for the maker of this pink and white bunny made in early 2000. Has anyone seen or have this bunny?
Vintage Stuffed Bear?Hello! I had this when I was a baby, and life got busy so I ended up losing this wonderful friend. I really need help finding this guy again! Can anyone please help me? I've searched and searched and found nothing
Identifying a Tiny Horse Plush?I am in a discord, and someone posted a picture of this tiny horse plush they got in a capsule machine. It has no branding, but it looks INCREDIBLY familiar to me. I have tried looking at old happy meal toys, capsule machine toys, and other things like that, but I can't find it. I know this is a certain style of toy, and there are others like it, I just can't quite remember.
Identifying Brand of Stuffed Bear?Hello! I'm hoping to find the brand of this stuffed animal bear of mine. He's a multicolored bear (pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and magenta) with a blue snout, magenta paws and inner ears, a yellow mouth and nose, and sparkly yellow eyes. There is a picture of him attached to this post.
