Vintage Toys & Collectables Auctions
From childhood favourites to serious investments, vintage toys and collectables are one of the fastest-growing areas at auction. Clumber Auction House regularly features outstanding collections of toys, games, comics, and memorabilia in our fortnightly Sheffield sales.
What We Sell
- Die-cast vehicles — Dinky Toys, Corgi, Matchbox, Spot-On, Lledo, and Vanguards
- Model railways — Hornby, Wrenn, Bachmann, Lima — locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories
- Action figures — Action Man, Star Wars, Transformers, Masters of the Universe, and GI Joe
- Comics — Marvel Silver Age, DC, Beano, Dandy, 2000AD, and graphic novels
- Board games & puzzles — Vintage Subbuteo, Scalextric, Meccano, and classic board games
- Dolls & teddy bears — Steiff, Merrythought, Sindy, Barbie, and porcelain dolls
- Sporting memorabilia — Football programmes, signed items, and vintage equipment
- Vinyl records — LPs, 7” singles, box sets, and rare pressings
Why Sell Vintage Toys at Auction?
The vintage toy market is driven by nostalgia and rarity. Items that were mass-produced in the 1960s and 70s are now highly sought-after, especially in original packaging. Auction provides access to specialist collectors who understand true value — often achieving prices far above car boot or online marketplace sales.
What Makes Toys Valuable?
- Original packaging — Boxed items can be worth 3-10x more than loose examples
- Condition — Mint or near-mint condition commands the highest prices
- Rarity — Limited runs, colour variations, and factory errors are highly prized
- Provenance — Items with a known history or from notable collections attract premium prices
Free Toy & Collectables Valuations
Have a collection gathering dust in the loft? We offer free valuations — bring items to our saleroom, email photographs, or arrange a home visit.
Browse the upcoming auction catalogue or contact us to consign. Call 01909 560 005.