The hobby of acquiring collectible toys has exploded within the last 20 years. Most toys are too new to be considered antiques. Instead, these toys are called "collectibles." This book is a primer to toy collecting. It's your guide to learning about the hobby - from starting a collection, displaying it, right through to selling some pieces should you eventually choose to. There really is a difference between an antique and a collectible and this book will show the difference when it comes to toy collecting, and you'll also discover that the line between the two is much finer than you may think.
Here is a list of some of the subjects found in this easy to read book that will make anyone a toy collection authority:
• When a Toy is More Than a Toy
• Filling Your Toy Box: Starting Your Collection
• "Please, Mom, Can I Buy It!" Becoming a Knowledgeable Collector
• "But, Mom, All the Other Kids Have It!" Deciding When and Where to Buy
• "Pick Up Your Toys! Managing Your Collection
• "I Can't Decide!" A Few of the Most Popular Toys
• "To Infinity and Beyond!" What's Your Next Step?
