Wheeljack’s Lab Vintage Toy Blog

Appraisals, insurance, and selling are all a part of toy collecting and each one takes some prep work. Join us in our blog to see the value in each of these and the preparation each one takes.

Does organization really matter when it comes to a collection? Won't my items still be valuable if they aren't organized? Follow along in our blog with us to see the great value of an organized collection.

Did you know that tracking your toy colleciton can aid in growing its value? Follow along in our blog to see why tracking can make your collection more valuable.

Do you have a collection but don't know how you should organize and catalog it? Join us in our blog to avoid overthinking and overcomplicating the process. Through our blog we will show you how to make cataloging simple yet effective.

If you have a vintage toy collection, you might be suprised by how underinsured it is. Follow along in our blog to see signs to watch for to get your collection up to date on insurance.

There are many differences between homeowners and collectors insurance. Follow along in our blog to see the differences and how it affects your toy collection.

Should you take the next steps to insure your toy collection? Follow along in our blog to learn what collectors should know about insuring their items including the good, the bad, and all the little details.

Have you been stuck in a government shut down and losing money? Follow along in our blog to see some valuable items you can sell to hedge against this and get an independent source of income.

Storing vintage toys properly helps keep your collection in good condition, thus preserving its value. Follow along in our blog to see the best ways to store vintage toys.

1980s toys have made a huge comeback in recent years and allow the vintage toy market to thrive with their high values. These items are high in demand and some even rise to thousands of dollars. Follow along in our blog to see why these toys from the 80s are more valuable than ever.

Have you ever wondered if your collection is worth selling even if it's incomplete? Follow along in our blog with us as we show you different reasons for why selling your collection is worth it even with missing pieces.

Do you have toys still from when you were a kid and wonder how much they're worth now? A lot of people collect vintage toys as investments. Follow along in our blog to see how toys go from the playroom to a collector's shelf.

Do you have a toy collection that you're looking at selling but want to send it together? Follow along in our blog to see how to make this collection selling strategy a little bit simpler.

Do you have a collection of toys you are looking at selling? Follow along in our blog to see some common mistakes people make when selling their toys for the first time to avoid them youself.

What do you do when you are left with a collection after a divorce? Follow along in our blog as we mention factors to help protect the collection's value and avoid mistakes.

Follow along in our blog to see why collectibles act differently during inflation than cash. See how you can use your collectibles to hedge against inflation.

So, you've inherited a collection, but what do you do now? Follow along in our blog to see how to understand your collection and it's worth as well as options to move forward with your collection.

Legal trouble and collectibles. There are ways to properly protect your collection and dodge having to deal with major legalities. Follow along in our blog to learn more.

Many factors play into why you may be forced to sell a collection. What do you do and how do you minimize regret through the process? Join us in our blog to find out.

Take a look at our blog on the marketing strategies of the 1980s box art of toys. See how the innovative art made the toys grow in sales and popularity.

Join us in seeing just how the 1980s defined modern toy collecting. Follow along as we mention the history as well as the factors that go into modern toy collecting from these loved toys.

Join us in seeing toy crossovers you never knew existed. Follow along in our blog as we mention the awesome crossovers from the 1980s to present day.

Join us in seeing the value of toy accessories. Follow along as we mention the importance of condition, rarity, nostalgia, and character theme of each item.

Follow along with us in our blog of the Army Ants military figures. Join us as we dive into the background of the epic original toy line and the rebrand.