Online Toys & Dolls Valuations and Appraisals

If you have an old toy that you'd like appraised, Value My Stuff can let you know how much it's worth in just 48 hours. Whether it's something from your childhood or an item found at a car boot sale, our online toy and doll appraiser will give you an honest third-party opinion. Since we provide an objective opinion, our online toy appraisals can also be useful if you're thinking about buying an item from a dealer or at an auction, helping you decide if the asking price is reasonable. Have you ever watched an antique toy appraisal on Antiques Roadshow and thought about your own childhood toys stored in your loft? If so, it may be worth your time to get a rare toy appraisal from Value My Stuff Now! On one episode filmed in Northumberland, a man brought in a tin toy that he had played with as a child 65 years earlier. Featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse with a barrel organ, the toy was appraised for an amazing £10,000.

Our Toys & Dolls Expert

Our expert worked for Sotheby’s, in Sussex for 25 years where she catalogued and valued dolls, teddy bears and other childhood memorabilia. Passionate about her field of expertise, she has seen the market change over the last 30 years, where dolls and toys have become increasingly collectible by the widest possible variety of audience ranging from 1900’s Steiff teddy bears to the more recent Star Wars memorabilia.

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The Market for Toys & Dolls

In the collectibles world, toys are one of the most popular categories. Not only do they hold a nostalgia that can help boost their value, but a favourite toy is also something that can be carefully stored away for many years. The market for valuable toys is very strong and teddy bears are one of the most popular items amongst collectors, although other animals, such as monkeys and kittens, can also fetch high prices. Auction house Bonhams has sold a number of famous teddy bears, such as Mr Bean's teddy, and even bears that had belonged to Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher and Prince Phillip. In recent years, several mourning bears made by Steiff in 1912 to commemorate the sinking of the Titanic have been sold. These black bears, of which only 600 were made, have received valuations of up to £300,000, depending on their condition.

Stars Wars was one of the first films to really take advantage of merchandising and as a result, there are a number of collectable toys to look for. An interesting article to this effect was published in This is money, 26 April 2005, “Investing in Star Wars toys and memorabilia". Items in their original packaging sell particularly well. On 25th November 2009, Action figure pack with Mini-Rig, German issue, “Die Kraft der Macht” sold for £1,900, against an estimate of £70-90. Packaging was still in excellent condition. Other Action figure packs achieved similar prices, ranging from £1,200 to £1,900.

How to Value Antique Dolls & Toys

Condition and rarity are the most important factors to consider when getting an antique toy appraised. Original packaging can also have a great impact on the toy's value - and if the toy has never been taken out of that packaging, the value can be quite surprising. Barbie, one of the most famous dolls in the world, was first sold in 1959 and the most valuable of these dolls is referred to as "Ponytail no 1". These are auctioned regularly and one in good condition can easily achieve a toy appraisal of £3,000. However, according to Toy Collectors Magazine, one of these dolls - which had never been removed from the box - sold for over £16,000 in 2006.

When you get a toy appraisal from Value My Stuff, we will consider all the relevant criteria and send you a complete valuation report, including a printable certificate and a web certificate that can be used for internet selling. Our toy and antique doll appraisals can also be used for insurance purposes (subject to your insurer accepting such valuations).

Get your Toys & Dolls valued today

To get an online toy appraisal, simply upload photographs of the toy and send us any other relevant information. It can be useful to include photos of manufacturing marks (on dolls, these are often found underneath the hair), as well as images that illustrate the size of the toy. Within 48 hours, our expert will send you the valuation.