Our buying categories
What We Buy
We specialize in vintage and collectible hobby items. If you've spent years building a collection, we know its value — and we pay accordingly.
Model Trains
From classic Lionel O-gauge postwar sets to precision HO-scale European locomotives, model trains are our specialty. We buy complete layouts, individual engines, rolling stock, transformers, track, and accessories.
Examples we buy
- Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and MTH sets
- HO, N, O, S, and G scale locomotives and cars
- Vintage postwar and prewar tinplate trains
- Complete layouts with scenery and structures
- Transformers, controllers, and power packs
- Original boxes, catalogs, and paperwork
Condition
We buy in all conditions — mint in box to well-played. Original packaging adds significant value.
Common brands
Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, MTH, Bachmann, Atlas, Athearn, Märklin, Fleischmann, KATO
Die-cast Vehicles
Precision die-cast models from the golden age of toy manufacturing. We buy everything from rare Hot Wheels redlines to large-scale Franklin Mint collectibles and vintage Dinky Toys.
Examples we buy
- Hot Wheels redlines and vintage Mattel cars
- Matchbox regular wheels and Lesney originals
- Corgi, Dinky, and Solido vintage models
- Franklin Mint and Danbury Mint precision models
- Ertl farm and construction vehicles
- Racing Champions and limited edition series
Condition
Mint on card and mint in box command the highest prices. Loose models in excellent condition are also welcome.
Common brands
Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, Dinky, Solido, Ertl, Franklin Mint, Danbury Mint, Racing Champions
Vintage Hobby Kits
Unbuilt and built model kits from the great era of plastic modeling. Aurora, Revell, Monogram, and AMT kits — especially rare, unbuilt examples — are highly sought after by collectors.
Examples we buy
- Aurora monster, figure, and car model kits
- Revell and Monogram vintage aircraft and car kits
- AMT annual car model kits
- MPC and Lindberg vintage kits
- Unbuilt (sealed or open but unstarted) kits
- Built kits in excellent display condition
Condition
Unbuilt kits in original boxes are most valuable. Sealed examples command premium prices. Built kits considered if well-executed.
Common brands
Aurora, Revell, Monogram, AMT, MPC, Lindberg, Hawk, Pyro, Renwal
Collectible Figures & Toys
Vintage action figures, playsets, and collectible toys from the classic eras of American toy manufacturing. We buy individual figures, complete sets, and large collections.
Examples we buy
- G.I. Joe vintage 12-inch and 3¾-inch figures
- Star Wars vintage Kenner figures and vehicles
- Marx and Britains lead and plastic soldiers
- Schleich, Britains, and Elastolin figures
- Tin toy robots and space toys
- Cast iron and pressed steel toys
Condition
Complete sets with all accessories and original packaging are most desirable. Individual figures and loose items also considered.
Common brands
G.I. Joe, Kenner, Marx, Britains, Schleich, Elastolin, Linemar, Alps, Nomura
Not sure if we buy it?
If it's vintage, collectible, or hobby-related, there's a good chance we're interested. Send us a description and we'll let you know.
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