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Brits urged to check their lofts as nostalgic Dinky Toys collection sells for record-breaking £90,000
BRITS have been urged to check their lofts in search of a nostalgic but precious toy.
You could have a treasure worth a whopping £90,000 hiding in your attic.
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Childhood toys hold a sentimental value for most but some could carry a huge monetary value as well.
The Dinky Toy collection has recently sold for an eye-watering £87,520 at the Simply Dinky Auction.
One of the items even fetched a world record price going under the hammer for £2,570 which is rare for this particular model.
According to experts at Vectic Auctions, a Dinky Toys 101 "Thunderbirds" Thunderbird 2 has never sold for this price before.
On June 3, the highest bidders took home a number of pre and post-war models from the Dinky collection.
The Hawk Harrier and Spitfire aircraft miniatures attracted high bids, while a typical rear-loading Dinky Toys glass cabinet sold for £1,041.
An Eagle Freighter from Space 1999 brought in £490, while the Dinky Toys "Fun Ahoy" set brought in £710.
Pre-war coaches and buses were constantly attracting the highest bidders.
Another noteworthy piece was a rare French Dinky pre-war 21 Train set with box which was auctioned for £3,185.
A Vectis Auctions spokesperson said: "This Simply Dinky Auction once again proved that quality, rarity, and condition continue to drive exceptional results in the collector's market."
I spotted a huge Jellycat bunny in my local charity shop and knew I'd hit the jackpot when I discovered how rare he is
It comes as six popular 90s toys have been revealed to be worth up to £40,000 this year.
For those who have held onto popular nineties toys, they might just be sitting on a 'gold mine.'
So, if you're thinking about doing a spring clear-out, keep an eye out for memorabilia, as it could help you gain a nice bonus – including one item that could bag you a hefty £38,200.
Meanwhile, an expert has shared which toys from old school gaming devices to dolls and trading cards could be worth a fortune.
TV presenter and collectables expert Tracy Martin has revealed what items you may be keeping in storage that could earn you a pretty penny.
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