Frequently asked questions

We sell original vintage items unless a listing says otherwise. Where something is a reissue, a later production run, a reproduction box or an unofficial accessory, the listing will state that clearly in the title and description.

Some items are difficult to date precisely, particularly toys with no markings. Where there is any uncertainty about what a piece is, we describe what we can see rather than guessing.

Every listing carries a condition grade plus a written description of the wear we can see. The grades we use are:

Sealed — still in its original factory seal, unopened.
Boxed — supplied with its original box or packaging; the listing says what else is inside.
Complete — box, manual and any inserts or accessories that came with it originally.
Loose — the item on its own, without packaging.
Used — previously owned and showing normal wear for its age.
Spares or repair — faulty, incomplete or damaged, sold for parts or restoration.

Grades are a starting point, not the whole answer. The written description and photographs always take priority, so please read both before ordering.

It depends on the item, so each listing has its own testing field. It will say whether a piece has been powered up and checked, what was checked, or that it has not been tested.

Some things cannot be tested sensibly — sealed items are never opened, and we will not risk damaging a rare accessory to prove it works. Anything sold untested or faulty is listed as such and priced accordingly.

Only if the listing says so. Every product page has a What is included section that lists exactly what you will receive, whether that is the item alone or the full package with manual, inserts and accessories.

If something is missing — a manual, a battery cover, one of a figure’s weapons — we say which part is missing rather than leaving you to work it out from the photographs.