Est. Archive · Since 1998
Preserving memories.
Sharing collectibles.
Bringing stories to life.
Explore a unique collection of vintage toys, hire authentic props for productions, and discover collectible treasures available for purchase.
Collections
Featured archive
Interactive
Discover your era
Pick a decade and we'll surface the pieces that shaped it.
The Eighties
He-Man, Transformers, early Game & Watch handhelds.
The Museum
A living archive of play
Every piece in our online museum has a story — when it was made, who designed it, and the children whose lives it shaped. Browse the collection by era, manufacturer or category.
Visit the museumSpace Tin Robot, 1962
Made in Japan. Original key and box.
Original Action Figure, 1977
First-wave release, complete with weapon.
Wooden Rocking Horse, 1948
Hand-painted, restored saddle leather.
Handheld Console, 1989
Working condition, original cartridge sleeve.
Prop hire
Authentic props, period-perfect
From hero pieces for feature films to dressing for editorial shoots — our prop hire service supplies productions across the UK and Europe.
- Film & feature productions
- Television & streaming
- Photography & editorial
- Events, museums & exhibitions
Shop
Available to own
Tin Wind-Up Robot
£245
Action Figure Set, 1984
£180
Artist Teddy Bear, 1952
£420
Why choose us
Collectors, not resellers
Curated by collectors
Three decades of carefully sourced, authenticated pieces.
Production-trusted
Insured prop hire for film, TV, and editorial shoots.
Preserved with care
Climate-controlled storage and conservation-grade handling.
Trusted by
Collectors & productions
"The Toy Archive supplied an entire 1980s bedroom set for our period drama. Faultless."
"A genuine treasure trove. I found the exact figure I'd been chasing for fifteen years."
"Reliable, well-priced and beautifully presented. Our go-to for retro shoots."