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 three identifiers described in this article will help you determine if you have a Steiff animal.

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.

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

I have come to regret 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 worst choice I've ever made.

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.

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

The Lego company didn't always manufacture little plastic bricks—the first interlocking bricks were made in 1947! In the 60s, they became wildly successful with a series of motorized trains, still prized by collectors. Learn how to identify vintage Legos and buy cheap sets online through eBay.

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?

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

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?

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

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.

Build plastic or wood models is a rewarding pastime that requires the use of your brain and your hands. Building replica models of any object is both an art and a craft.

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

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.