Toys Today, Collectibles Tomorrow
A robot called Machine Man, made in 1950s Japan, sold at auction for &42,550. Here’s how to buy toys today that will be hot in 50 years:
Avoid limited editions. Many collectors store these away rather than play with them, says Noel Barrett, toy expert for TV’s Antiques Roadshow. "If too many survive, there will be a glut, and the toy won’t be worth much."
Spend on a trend. The pricier the toy, the fewer that will sell and the better its chances of price appreciation. For example, a radio-controlled figure of top skateboarder Tony Hawk costs around $70. "Not many will sell, and most will break," Barrett says.
Snap up snap-offs. "The Bratz dolls are hot now," explains Barrett. "To change their shoes, you have to change their feet, so many dolls won’t be intact in the future," he says. "Dolls that survive complete in their original packaging will be more valuable."
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