Toy and Doll Collecting

Vintage Lego minifigures from the classic sets of the 1970s and 1980s were the predecessors of modern minifigs like Batman, Star Wars and Harry Potter.

If you have an old stuffed animal that you are unsure about, you just might have a Steiff animal. Prized by collectors around the world, Steiffs are fairly easy to identify. Using the 3 identifiers described in this article will help you determine if you have a Steiff animal.

I explain in detail how I restored my GI Joe Adventure Team Headquarters from the early 1970s.

How did Barbie come to be? Learn about how the lovely doll's controversial beginnings led to a worldwide phenomenon.

If you are looking for tips on how to collect Steiff animals, then look no further. You'll find places to purchase the toys and tips on keeping your collection in top shape.

Here's a look at the 12 original Star Wars action figures from Kenner that launched a vintage collecting frenzy that continues today.

He-Man once blazed a new path for action figures. With tons of great characters and a world of fantasy behind it He-Man figures still are prized possessions for collectors, but which pieces are worth the investment?

He-Man revolutionized the action figure industry and gave us a line of toys that to this day remains one of the world's favorites, but which are worth the money?

She began her “Barbie Doll Style” in 1959; by 1974, Barbie Doll celebrated her sweet 16th birthday. Mattel’s teenage fashion model had new looks, new clothes and... a special Sweet 16 Barbie promotional doll.

In this article, I will show you how to easily remove the old hair from your vintage troll doll and replace it with new Icelandic sheepskin hair.

Save yourself some aggravation with these suggestions for building Metal Earth models. Tips and tricks for the beginner.

Use your brain and your hands to build plastic or wood models. Building replica models of any object is both an art and a craft.

This list includes the original 16 hot wheels cars first released in 1968, plus fun facts about the die-cast toys.

No action base? No problem! Here's a guide to posing your action figures without spending a lot of money on an expensive platform.

From gears to wheels, Lego Technic sets are challengingly fun for builders of all ages. Check out all of the 1,000+ piece Technic sets right here for inspiration as you admire their fine detail!

I've realized my regrets about ever agreeing to buy L.O.L Surprise! dolls for my daughter. From their extremely contagious cases of Glitter Pox to their environmentally unfriendly packaging, these dolls may be the worse choice I've ever made.