Antiques, vintage and collectables: toys, games, dolls and models

The toy industry and its close relationship with children's artefacts and equipment, made a huge contribution British ascendancy in light industry, after decline of heavy industry.

This vintage book is a fascinating study of dolls in ancient civilisations, specifically those of ancient Egypt, Greek, and Rome.

Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, is a wealth of information for Japanese art collectors, Asian doll collectors and doll enthusiasts of all levels and interests.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to dolls, exploring their history, popularity, and evolution the world over.

The film Ghostbusters was released in June 1984 and became a cultural phenomenon and an instant classic, reaching No.

The indie world is producing extraordinary toy characters but little is known about the designers creating them or the processes used to make them.

Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, is a wealth of information for Japanese art collectors, Asian doll collectors and doll enthusiasts of all levels and interests.

It is now over four decades since the famed archaeologist and explorer Indiana Jones first appeared on our screens in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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What is the appeal to Irwin Allen's shows?

The Lion King roared into cinemas in 1994, where it instantly captured the hearts of millions across the world.

Since his birth in 1902 the teddy bear has captured the hearts of young and old alike.

Explore the planes of magic on a spellbinding journey of discoveryMagic: The Gathering is a fantastical Multiverse of mystical beings, fabled realms, and mythical creatures.

For more than a century the skies have been filled with aircraft, and thousands of these aircraft have been reproduced in model form, allowing collectors to assemble their own miniature air fleets.

French Military Dinky Toys are very collectable and make an excellent standalone collection or addition to a collection of their British counterparts.

Star Wars first debuted on movie screens in 1977 and over the past forty years has grown into a collecting phenomenon.

Take a look back at the Golden Era of wrestling with some of the spectacular merchandise from that awesome time.

Step back into the ring and recapture the golden days of wrestling as we look back on the legendary action figures from the early 1990s.

Don't miss the newest book from The Repair Shop, coming September 2025'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting'In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'.

Take an enthralling and richly illustrated trip through the official real-world story of the Barbie dollfrom groundbreaking toy to beacon of female empowerment.

The Saint is a classic that continues to be reinvented for each generation.

For video game fans, a history of the gaming industry's most unusual games and interesting flops, as reviewed by a contemporary game developer.

Toy of the Year, Toy of the Century, Greatest Toy of All Time .

This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the dolls of the Tusayan Indians, a tribe of native Americans who originated from the area that is now Tusayan, Arizona.

What can be said about what is probably 'the' fantasy adventure series of the sixties?

Teddy bears are an iconic symbol of childhood.

The official guide to the LEGO Star Wars galaxy, showcasing the incredible collection of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures released over the last 20 years.

Disney/Pixar's Toy Story has been a magical part of our lives for over twenty years now.

Elaborate cinematic universes and sophisticated marketing tie-ins are commonplace in entertainment today.

This book covers the whole range of collectables from the Gerry Anderson shows, from the 1960s to the present day.

Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK s latest Visual Dictionary.

Action figures are more than toys or collectibles--they are statements on race, gender, class, body positivity and more.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been a powerhouse franchise ever since the debut of the indie comic book back in 1984.

Jump into the action-included LEGO Star Wars galaxy with this updated and expanded edition of LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary, complete with a new chapter featuring the Rise of the First Order.

Blue Light Models is a brief but comprehensive look at fire, police and ambulance models from around the world - and across the decades.

My Little Pony came into our world in the 1980s.

Remember what a wild frontier the early days of home gaming were?

In 1961 the first Armoured Fighting Vehicles appeared in the ever-expanding range of Airfix kits.

This book on British-produced Military Dinky Toys takes a detailed look at the popular Army, Naval and Aircraft models produced from 1933 until the closure of the Binns Road factory in 1977.

This vintage book contains an fantastic treatise on puppets and marionettes of the world, looking at the history of puppets and puppet shows enjoyed in Europe, England, America and many other countries.

An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance.

Remember setting up your Scalextric set on the carpet?

Danger Man is possibly the show that started the whole sixties spy craze, first appearing a full two years before the first James Bond movie hit the big screen.

From the mid-1950s through to the late 1970s Sir Lew Grade's company ITC (Incorporated Television Company) were quite possibly the most dominant force in British television.

Since he first appeared on the scene in Detective Comics No.

This vintage book contains detailed accounts of various hunting expeditions and experiences in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century England, with descriptions of notable participants, events, and packs.

The Jurassic Park dinosaurs were unleashed on the world in 1993.

A vibrant visual celebration of the iconic cube.