Blog

These are the irregular ramblings of what is going on at Antique Toy World, have a read, look at the toys, send us a message to let us know what we can do for you.

• Victoria Virus Closures 2.0July 11, 2020

  Update 8th August 2020: Lockdown Stage 4 is now in place for Victoria Australia and all our stores are now closed. Our website and our mail-order services are still available.

  Yes, we are back to a lock-down and from Thursday 9th July until further notice our stalls and the venues are again restricted.

  Yarra Valley Antiques at Yarra Glen is closed until further notice.

  Camberwell Antique Centre is closed except for phone order or click and collect orders.

  Ballarat Mill Markets is currently open as they are outside the metro area, but this is subject to further announcements.

  So we are now in Stage 4 restrictions and all stores are closed.

  Our website is still operational and we can provide mail order delivery.

  Antique Toy World is available via phone or our Contact page. We are still buying and selling with no contact collection available.

• Store Trading to Resume June 1st 2020May 24, 2020

  With the easing of restrictions due to the Covid-19 virus, we are pleased to see that our market venues will be re-opening from June 1st 2020.

  

  Antique Toy World has display cabinets full of old toys at Camberwell, Yarra Glen and Ballarat.

  Please refer to our Locations page for more details of where to find us.

  With the re-opening, we still need all our customers to maintain the social distancing that has helped all Australia through the past few months. Please respect the staff at each of the locations and enjoy browsing our stores.

  Our website will continue to operate and we are only a phone call away for any of your enquiries regarding old toys and collectors items. In Australia call us on 1300 936 762 or International please use our Contact form to avoid time zone issues.

• Matrix Scale Models in AustraliaApril 26, 2020

  Antique Toy World has been providing collectors with access to Matrix Scale Models in Australia for over 5 years. Australian and New Zealand collectors are now able to purchase and pre-order directly from our new website.

  Matrix Scale Models are 1:43 fine scale resin models in very limited editions, generally of less than 400 world-wide.

  Based on rare proto-types, the Matrix Scale Model series offer collectors some of the rarest motor vehicle models ever made.

  

  

  We also carry a range of factory sold-out models which are listed on the website.

  Pre-orders are being accepted for May and June 2020 releases. Delivery estimate will be July 2020, assuming that the factory is on schedule.

  Shop for Matrix Scale Models.

• Repair Old ToysApril 21, 2020

  Are you looking for someone to repair old toys?

  Antique Toy World is associated with RecoverToy a business that has been specialising in spares and repairs for old toys since 1999.

  Diecast car restoration and parts, clockwork and battery powered items, dolls, trains, boats and planes. Not everything can be repaired, but RecoverToy will provide you with the best possible solution.

  Based in Croydon, Victoria, Australia, RecoverToy can assess and provide an estimate to repair old toys.

  Contact us for further information on 1300 936 762 or via our Contact Form.

• Help to Remove a Model Train LayoutApril 15, 2020

  Need Help to Remove a Model Train Layout?

  Do have a train layout or set that needs removal ? If you train set is too big, too old, or too hard, we can help.

  Antique Toy World provides a service to dismantle model train layouts and remove them from your site. We buy rolling stock, locomotives, engines, scenery, buildings, track, books, and most model train associated items.

  Any scale, any brand, any age, any condition.

  We are based in Melbourne, but we are able to come to you across Australia, depending on location, what is needed, and how urgent the requirement.

  Call 1300 936 762 or message us now to discuss the removal of your model train layout.