Toy and Doll Collecting

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.

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

Repair and rebuild shock absorbers on your radio-controlled (RC) cars. A step-by-step guide with photos.

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.

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.

Tips on cleaning plush stuffed toys, both vintage and new, from an experienced collector, seller, and restorer.

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

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

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

The Barbie Dream House has come a long way since its inception in 1960. Here, read about the numerous changes in style, look, and colors of dream houses for this dream doll.

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.

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.

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.

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?