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Antiquetoys.com features some of the best old and antique toys for sale worldwide. We sell toys for boys as well as toys for girls, then, of course, big kid toys.  Our policy is to bring outstanding antique toys to the market and maintain a high-quality relationship with buyers and toy dealers worldwide.

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Saturday, October 24th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST! Marz Auctions is proud to present The James Gillespie Estate Soldiers & Cast Iron Toys Auction, featuring Mr. Gillespie’s extensive World War II-era musician and soldier collection along with a separate selection of cast iron toys and antique dolls. The Gillespie Collection includes Lineol, Elastolin, and other collectible soldiers, with historic WWII German figures, Italian figures, Ethiopian figures, buildings, and related accessories represented throughout the offering.

Mr. Gillespie earned his undergraduate music degree from Concord College and continued his academic studies at Indiana University Bloomington, where he received both a Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degree in multiple woodwinds, with clarinet as his principal instrument. His degrees were earned with honors, and throughout his career he received numerous awards and accolades. Mr. Gillespie was a proud member of the University of North Texas faculty, where he ultimately retired as Regents Professor Emeritus.

In addition to the Gillespie Soldier Collection, this auction also features a strong selection of cast iron toys, banks, doorstops, and antique dolls. Makers represented include Arcade, Hubley, Kenton, Shimer, A.C. Williams, J.E. Stevens, Carpenter, Dent, Champion, and others. Also included are a few of our much-loved original factory-found J.E. Stevens casting molds, offering collectors a rare connection to the manufacturing history behind these classic American toys. Don’t miss out on our latest auction news—[sign up for our email list here](opens in new tab).

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Marz Auctions presents Pop Culture Rewind: Comics, Toys & Collectibles, a packed trip through decades of comics, toys, characters, and pop culture favorites. A major part of the auction is an extensive selection of comic books, including CGC-graded and signed examples, large comic collections, variant and foil covers, and individual issues from Marvel, DC, Image, and other publishers. Collectors will find Batman, Spider-Man, Spawn, Star Wars, X-Men, Superman, Conan, The Department of Truth, Something Is Killing the Children, BRZRKR, The Nice House on the Lake, and many more, including a signed Amazing Spider-Man No. 328 by Todd McFarlane.

The toy and collectible selection is just as varied, with Star Wars figures and vehicles, a strong selection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collectibles including boxed vehicles and special-edition figures, along with GI Joe, Transformers, Thundercats, Voltron, Ghostbusters, The Simpsons, Barbie, My Little Pony, Disney, LEGO, and other favorite characters and franchises. Japanese tin toys and robots join classic pressed steel toys and vehicles by Marx, Tonka, Nylint, Wyandotte, and other makers, along with Hot Wheels, Matchbox, vintage playsets, models, and diecast vehicles.

The auction also includes limited-edition Star Wars collectibles, Harry Potter Chibi silver coins, vintage Atari, Sega, PlayStation, and Xbox gaming systems and games, custom skateboards and decks, Gary Baseman collectibles, and Beatles and Woodstock memorabilia. From graded comics and superheroes to classic toys, science fiction, cartoons, music, and nostalgic favorites, Pop Culture Rewind brings together an eclectic selection of pop culture collectibles spanning generations.

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This site has been around for over 25 years and continues to share a passion for antique toys and to offer exceptional old toys for sale.  Our background stretches back to mail-order cataloging, countless toy shows, sales in Toy Shop Magazine, and ultimately, this site.  Phone sales still work well.

Owner Ed Sandford is a world expert in old toys, and his team works hard to gather exceptional toys from around the world. We attend events from Japan to Pennsylvania to Europe. We have sold items to set decorators for use in movies. We have also worked with several auction houses and have personally reviewed these offerings with an eye toward exceptional quality, history, and beauty. Toys have been pre-screened with an expert eye to save time and gather unique opportunities.

Ed is also the founder of RobotJapan.com(opens in new tab), a toy photo encyclopedia with over 5,000 members. He is also co-founder of MarzAuctions.com(opens in new tab). His deep networking helps bring treasures to market and helps collectors.

Even if you can not make a purchase now, we have select articles and research information to help collectors.  We are always learning and sharing knowledge about the vintage and antique toy hobby.  Contact us if you have old toy catalogs or unique research data to share; it is much appreciated!

It is our pleasure to place these antique toy treasures in new homes.  We offer personal service at )727) 777-4206, or if time is of the essence, we offer online checkout and quick toy shipments.

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