Essex Toy Cave

Colchester, Essex Online shop

About this specialist

Colchester-based vintage and collectable toy shop specialising in 1970s–1990s toys and memorabilia. Online store with hundreds of in-stock items, worldwide shipping, event appearances and pop-ups. Offers valuations and buys multi-item collections; the physical Cave at Hills Self Storage is visitable by appointment.

What they do

Services

Online retail (vintage & collectables)

Worldwide shipping

Valuations for collections

Buying collections / stock

Appointment visits to on-site location

Attendance at toy fairs & pop-up events

Specialist knowledge

Brands & Systems

Hasbro Kenner Toybiz LEGO Mattel Funko

#70s #80s #90s #collectables #action figures #Star Wars #Kenner #Toybiz #LEGO #toy fairs

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