One of the popular choices of antique toy collectors is the accumulation of different toy rocket models made during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. From the dawn of the space race through the mid 1980s, toy rockets were produced in plentiful numbers. Since then, however, toy manufacturers have released fewer and fewer models. There are of course, toy rockets that are associated with different space related movies and television shows, as well.
When you decide to collect antique toys of any variety, you'll need to decide how tight a focus you wish for your collection and stick with that focus so as not to spend a fortune, and so you don't end up with a non-cohesive, huge collection of dissimilar toys.
Collections
You may want to focus on all rockets made during a particular decade. Or you may wish to collect toy rockets made during different decades and in different styles. Ultimately, it depends on your budget, your specific interests, and the size of the collection you want to end up with.
Learn about the Models
You'll need to learn about the different models that were produced in the time period in which you're interested. Learning as much as you can makes it more likely you'll be able to spot an original.
Knowing all of the different models produced in a specific time period also gives you something to shoot for with your collection. It allows you to establish goals for how many toy rockets you want and the particular models that you should look for when hunting for antique toys in online auctions and local and online antique stores.
Become Familiar with Manufacturers
In addition to learning about the different models produced, and the design features and physical appearances of those models, you'll also want to learn about the manufacturers who created them. Sometimes, knowing what the manufacturer's trademark or stamp looks like is what allows collectors to determine if a toy rocket is an original or a knock off.
Discover the Values and Pricing of Antique Toys
As a collector, you'll need to know what's considered a reasonable or average price for a toy rocket. Some of the harder to find models or those which were produced in fairly limited quantities will, of course, carry a higher price tag. Knowing what a model is worth helps you know if the asking price is reasonable.
You'll also want to know what the value is of the toy rockets you have in your collection. Most collectors insure their collections in order to protect their investment against theft or damage, and knowing the value of your possessions allows you to take out the appropriate insurance policy.
Where to Find Toy Rockets
Whether you're looking for toy rockets in general or a very specific model of you rocket to round out a collection, there are local vendors and online dealers to consider. Locally, you'll want to keep an eye out at garage sales, thrift stores and second-hand shops. You may also want to check out local or nearby auction listings and the inventories at different antique stores.
On the internet, you should consider looking at antique dealer websites. There are also specialty auction sites and online marketplaces for those who sell and trade collectible items and antiques, including old toys like toy rockets.
Toy Rocket Collections Are a Popular Choice of Antique Toy Collectors
Robert Lamond is a toy collector enthusiast who shares his information, tips and resources on toy collecting at his website http://www.toycollectinganswers.com.
For what it takes to become a successful toy collector, go to http://www.toycollectinganswers.com/the-toy-collector/.
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