Collectors Gazette

Collectors Gazette - the only monthly newspaper for toy collectors! Keeping you up to date with all the latest collecting news, along with in-depth features on vintage diecast, railways, tinplate and TV & film models. We also bring you up to date price guides, event listings and swapmeet reports from around the country. The Digital version is fully interactive with exclusive images, videos, extra auction results and more!

What can Star Wars teach us about wills? • Stephanie Bradley, Collector Wills Specialist at Ramsdens Solicitors, looks at how one Star Wars fan’s incredible collection highlights why every collector needs a specialist will.

Super 8 movies, super collectors • Richard Bevan explores the enduring charm of Super 8, from childhood memories and rare reels to the community keeping analogue cinema alive.

From toys to treasures • Graham Farish made everything from radio components to water pumps - but that didn’t stop them from carving out a place in toy train history, as Mark Nolan discovers.

From silver swans to mechanical violins • Angela Youngman explores the world of historic automata that captivated generations, with complex creations and occasional hoaxes peaking among Victorian collectors.

Power play • When the battery achieved its full potential, toys duly benefited, writes Alwyn Brice.

Batman battles on • Gerald Edwards delves into the fascinating history of DC Comics’ Batman, a major icon for nearly ninety years and still going strong. Holy heroes, Batman! as Robin would say.

Childhood treasures at Spalding toyfair • Our Junior Content Editor Amelia recently went to her first toy fair; this was her experience and thoughts on the event.

Memories are us • Ed Karswell ponders the world of model collecting.

PRICE GUIDE • Rounding up the latest toy sales from across the country with a brief visit to specialist auction rooms…

eBuys • From collectables of the future to old favourites, eBay always manages to produce some amazing finds… and even more amazing prices!

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