Lionel Trains: Value, History and What Collectors Should Know
March 13, 2019
One of the best-known names in model railroading, see the prices Lionel trains bring at auction -- from beloved pre-war marvels to the Richard Kughn years.
Vintage Toys
How to Determine the Value of Antique Porcelain Dolls
May 23, 2018
Antique porcelain dolls have become a prized collectible. Learn the key criteria used by appraisers in determining your dolls’ value.
Marklin Trains and Toys: A Price Guide for Collectors
April 4, 2018
What are Marklin trains and toys worth? Explore 150 years of the German toy manufacturer from doll accessories to key trains: Marklin z scale, HO, and more.
10 Traditional Party Games to Play This Winter
December 20, 2017
Gather your friends and family this winter to play classic party games inspired by Victorian parlor games including billiards, charades, and more.
Invaluable Guide to Buying Dolls, Bears & Toys
December 20, 2017
Dolls, bears & toys are appealing as investments to some, but the market is filled with collectors motivated by nostalgia and personal interest. It takes a knowledgeable, experienced collector (and expert timing) to see great return.
Q&A with Former Lionel Trains CEO Richard Kughn
October 31, 2017
Our editors sat down with former Lionel Trains CEO Richard Kughn to see what drives his love of railroading and gain insight on his approach as a collector.
For the Love of Lionel: Inside the Collection of Richard P. Kughn
October 10, 2017
Go inside the personal collection of Richard P. Kughn, former CEO of Lionel Trains, to explore thousands of rare trains, toys and Lionel memorabilia.
One Museum Director on Why He Collects Objects from the Past
September 27, 2017
In what he describes as a "throwaway society," one museum director speaks to the art of saving (and savoring) objects from the past.
15 Collector’s Items You Owned as a Kid
September 5, 2017
Do you have a collector's item tucked away in your attic? Check this list of in-demand relics, from wooden trains to vintage game sets.
10 Playful Gift Ideas for the Youthful Spirit
November 29, 2016
From vintage toys and animation art to children’s literature, these ten treasures from yesteryear capture the spirit of the holiday season.
