The 10 most valuable toy bears ever made
The most valuable toy bears ever made have evolved from simple nursery playthings into serious collectables. Driven by historical provenance, materials, and strict production limits, these items command notable secondary market figures. From a $250,505 Steiff Titanic mourning bear to designer Medicom Bearbricks, explore our ranking of the ten highest-recorded toy bear sales.
2026-07-17
10 childhood toys worth thousands today
The rarest vintage toys command staggering sums at auction, often fetching life-changing amounts from collectors eager to reclaim a piece of their youth. From a $1.34 million Star Wars prototype to rare Hot Wheels and 1959 Barbie dolls, the real fortunes are hidden in unopened packaging and cancelled prototypes. Explore our countdown of the 10 childhood toys worth thousands today.
2026-07-16
10 vintage Steiff teddy bears worth thousands today
What was once a childhood companion could now be worth a fortune! From a £125,000 Louis Vuitton collaboration to a rare 1912 Titanic mourning bear, vintage Steiff teddy bears now command thousands at auction. Discover the 10 most valuable Steiff bears ever sold, learn what drives their astronomical prices, and explore the fascinating history behind these million-pound masterpieces.
2026-07-15
The 10 best toy shops in Britain
Step away from digital screens and into Britain’s most magical toy shops! From charming independent boutiques in seaside towns to giant LEGO flagships, these tactile wonderlands inspire wonder in children and nostalgic adults alike. Explore our countdown of the top 10 toy shops across the UK, and uncover the dramatic 260-year history of London’s legendary retail palace, Hamleys.
TV’s Thomas the Tank Engine model trains to sell
Kids loved Thomas the Tank Engine in books and on TV. Models that brought the character to life are being sold at auction to support a charity for people with autism.
2025-05-14
GI Joe: Foundational image of the 12-inch hero set for gigantic auction price
The earliest art from the packaging of the GI Joe toy figure will auction next month with an entry price of $40,000. The picture was created by Sam Petrucci in […]
2024-10-24
Aloysius the Brideshead teddy to star in auction room
How much is a teddy bear worth? A lot, if he was the cult hit of 1980s period drama Brideshead Revisited.
2024-08-15
Rare Mickey Mouse toys star in Morphy Auctions’ March antique toy sale
Disney collectors are in for a treat next month, as an array of incredibly rare Mickey Mouse toys hits the block at Morphy Auctions in Denver. The Toy, Doll & […]
2020-02-25
Albert Einstein’s childhood puzzle toy up for auction
One of Albert Einstein’s most treasured childhood puzzle toys is going up for auction at Bonhams in New York next month. The antique pegboard puzzle game dates from the 1880s, […]
2020-02-10
‘Holy Grail’ Star Wars figures could rewrite the record books at Hake’s Auctions
A collection of ‘holy grail’ Star Wars action figures is up for sale at Hake’s Auctions, which could potentially rewrite the record books. The online sale, which runs until November […]
