31 October 2025
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From Star Wars blasters to classic Hornby steamers, October’s auctions were packed with surprises. Prices ranged from under £50 to well over £1,000, as collectors battled to take home the month’s standout pieces.
From Star Wars rarities to classic Hornby locomotives, October’s specialist auctions produced some fascinating results. With prices ranging from under £50 to well over £1,000, bidders battled hard to secure standout collectables for their shelves.
🧱 10. LEGO Icons 10312 Jazz Club – £290
Still sealed in its box, this LEGO Icons Jazz Club struck the right note with bidders, selling for £290 through Excalibur Auctions. Modern LEGO sets continue to show strong demand from builders and investors alike.
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🦸 9. Hot Toys ‘Captain America Stealth Suit’ – £190
Modern collectables continue to impress, with this 1/6-scale Hot Toys Captain America figure fetching £190 at Mark Hill Auctions. Proof that superhero fans are still assembling!
🎬 8. Star Wars Kenner ‘Return of the Jedi’ Laser Rifle Carry Case – £130
Unopened since 1984, this Kenner carry case from Return of the Jedi hit £130 at British Toy Auctions. Dusty perhaps, but a piece of childhood nostalgia too good to ignore.
🚜 7. Dinky Toys Massey-Harris Tractor and Hay Rake – £220
Farm machinery still finds an audience, with this mint boxed Dinky Toys tractor selling for £220 at Minster Auctions. Classic rural charm in miniature.
🧸 6. Red Dwarf Starbug Electronic Playset – £160
Cult TV fans snapped up a 2006-dated Red Dwarf Starbug playset for £160, proving science-fiction memorabilia isn’t just limited to Star Wars or Doctor Who.
🦸 5. Hot Toys ‘Thanos Battle Damaged Version’ – £150
From the Marvel universe, a Hot Toys Thanos figure reached £150, further highlighting the crossover appeal between film franchises and fine modelling.
✈️ 4. Corgi Aviation Archive Avro Lancaster B Mk.III – £80
Rounding off the aviation section, a 1:72 scale Corgi Avro Lancaster sold for £80. With its detailed finish and wartime heritage, it remains a favourite among aviation enthusiasts.
🚂 3. Wrenn Coronation Class ‘Queen Elizabeth’ – £550
Classic model railways remained a top performer. A boxed Wrenn V2301 Coronation Class Queen Elizabeth locomotive realised £550, with other Wrenn examples achieving similar prices at Minster Auctions.
🚂 2. Hornby Dublo ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ – £650
A pre-war boxed example of Hornby Dublo’s EDL1 Sir Nigel Gresley sold for £650 at Minster Auctions. The locomotive’s condition and completeness made it one of the standout railway results of the month.
🎭 1. Pelham Puppets ‘Frog Prince’ theatre shop display – £1,400
Taking the top spot for sheer uniqueness, this beautifully preserved Pelham Puppets mechanical shop display brought theatre magic to the auction room, achieving an impressive £1,400 at Special Auction Services.
That’s just a glimpse of the hundreds of results featured in our full auction report. See all 140+ prices in the December issue of Diecast Collector now including Collectors Gazette!