Scouting for Toys
TV Show · Documentary · History

Featuring a behind the scenes insight into the surprising world of toy auctions at internationally renowned Vectis Toys Auctioneers in County Durham, UK. Buyers and sellers from all over the world come to trade every toy imaginable, from vintage dolls and treasured teddies, to 80s classics like Star Wars figures and Transformers. There's more to these auctions than meets the eye, as sure-fire rarities fail to meet their reserve, or go for next to nothing, while obscure collectibles smash the guide price and sell for more than anyone expected.

2022 · 43m

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Declan's Star Wars
    The Teesside toy auctioneers get everything set for a major sale including both TV and film memorabilia. The pride of place is given to an impressively extensive Star Wars collection.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Graham Hamilton Matchbox Sale
    Graham Hamilton has a collected every Matchbox model car released between 1961 to 1982: amassing more than 2000 vehicles, many of them incredibly rare.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Toy Theatres
    With the help of the expert advice from Pollock's Toy Museum, based in London, the auctioneers try to value a remarkable set of vintage toy theatres, some aging more than 150 years old.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Lego
    As Lego enthusiast, David prepares to release some of his prized sets at auction, Andy and Dave are hoping to pick up some sought after construction boxes for their joint collection.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Charlie Bears
    Teddy bear expert Jo receives a large collection of Charlie Bear teddies from a single seller, including some very rare bears.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Meccano
    A huge consignment of Meccano arrives from one single seller. It represents a lifetime's passion and has been well played with but also has been painstakingly restored.
    43 min

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Cast & Crew

  • A‌H
    Alan Holland
    Producer
  • B‌M
    Ben Mitchell
    Producer

About

Scouting for Toys

Documentary

Featuring a behind the scenes insight into the surprising world of toy auctions at internationally renowned Vectis Toys Auctioneers in County Durham, UK. Buyers and sellers from all over the world come to trade every toy imaginable, from vintage dolls and treasured teddies, to 80s classics like Star Wars figures and Transformers. There's more to these auctions than meets the eye, as sure-fire rarities fail to meet their reserve, or go for next to nothing, while obscure collectibles smash the guide price and sell for more than anyone expected.

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bbcfirst.ca
Released
2022
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