Doll Appraisals

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Toys and Dolls is one of the most popular collectable categories, whose nostalgic value can help boost their worth and in many cases they can be stored away safely for many years. The category encompasses such a wide variety of items, from very high value, prominent early twentieth century teddy bears to toy soldier sets that can be found at a car boot sale, or in a relative’s loft.

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Some of the most collectable pieces in this categories are those with considerable prominence, such as Harry Potter memorabilia, Barbie Dolls, and original action dolls such as the original G. I. Joe. Star 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, and items in their original packaging sell particularly well.

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Our Doll Experts

Our expert is one of the leading authorities in the field, with over twenty years experience working for auction houses in London, New York and around the United States. Until recently, as an independent consultant, he directed dedicated specialist auctions at Bonhams covering an eclectic range of chess and gaming collectables: antique chess sets, Jaques Staunton, chess boards, antique games including backgammon and Mahjong, board games, gambling ephemera and playing cards.

How to Value Barbies

Toys

Written by Alexander Bitar
The Barbie doll has unarguably been one of the most monumental and influential phenomena of modern toys and children's media. From the first Barbie in 1959 to this day, children across the world are able to enjoy what Barbie has to offer, having successfully adapted to a contemporary 21st-century context. And just as modern children are eager to play with the doll, collectors, and enthusiasts of any age appreciate vintage Barbies as highly valuable collector's items.

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