COLLECTIBLE TOYS MARKET

• The collectibles toy segment of the whole toy market is experiencing a rapid growth in the US.
• The toy collectibles mostly include toys for grown-ups.
• These types of toys are primarily purchased for their perceived monetary values instead of being seen as sources of entertainment like those of typical playthings.
• The US retail sales of collectible toys reached $1.5 billion.
• Worldwide, the total retail sales value of this segment is around $2.6 billion in 2017.
• As for collectible games, US retail sales is around $0.9 billion. Globally, the total collectible game market's retail sales figure is around $1.2 billion.
• The segment's growth rate from 2016 to 2018 is around 25%.
•  Funko is the leading manufacturer of collectibles with its offering of official action figures.
•  Millennials are the primary target for movie-inspired collectible action figures.
• The market is propelled by the slew of superhero films that came out in recent years.
•  Buyers of expensive superhero collectibles are typically those who wanted to relive their childhood.
• One type of adult collector is a person who is a big fan of superhero movies and who will spend all their available disposable income to acquire these toy collectibles.
• Another type of collector is the person with a huge reserve of resources who perceive these expensive collectibles as "long-term investments."
• Some of the popular sites where collectibles can be purchased include eBay, Craigslist, and local buy and sell sites.
•  Brick-and-mortar sources where people can purchase collectibles include flea markets, estate sales, and second-hand stores.

PROPRIETARY RESEARCH AVAILABLE

•  Global Animation Collectibles Market 2017-2021 (TechNavio, $3,500)
•  Market landscape ($1,608.85)
•  Geographical segmentation ($2,817.50)