Collectables
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
Forbidden Planet International
• www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk
Headers: Cartoons/Animations, DVD, Clothing, Comic Merchandise, Movie Merchandise, TV Merchandise, Graphic Novels, Action Figures, Books, Roleplaying, Other, Posters, Gift Certificates
Europe's largest retailer of TV, movie and comic merchandise with currently over 15,000 products listed online. There is a wide range of items covering both classic and the most recent movies and television. Forbidden Planet was established in 1976 and is based in Maldon, Essex, with 15 stores throughout the whole of the UK.
Corgi
• www.corgi.co.uk
Headers: Cars, Road Transport, Aviation, Military, Public Transport, TV & Film
As most people have probably not only seen Corgi cars, but 
have owned one in their childhood, you will probably want to take a peek at the Corgi website, if only for reasons of nostalgia! My favourites have always been the buses, but who can resist the James Bond Aston Martin DB5, complete with rear bullet proof screen? For the newer members of our society, they have models from Postman Pat and Little Red Tractor. All the models are around 10-12cm long.
I Want One of Those
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www.iwantoneofthose.com
Headers: Gadgets & Gizmos, Toys & Games, Lifesyle & Home, Kitsch & Daft, Outdoor & Travel, Office Toys, Gorgeous Gifts, Adventures
In their words "stuff you don't need... but you really, really want"! Excellent range of gizmos and high tech stuff as well as lots of products for the home and garden. Trading online since 2000, I want One of Those is based in London.
• Special Features: Gift finder wizard. Free birthday reminder service. Live help.
• International Deliveries Available
Jellyfishonline
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www.jellyfishonline.com
Headers: Memorabilia & Collectables: Ambulance/Paramedic, Fire Brigade, Police, Other Services
Range of collectables and memorabilia from the services, including diecast models, advertising signs, figurines and resin models. And if you are looking for a bargain, check out the sale items where they have dozens of products on special offer. Jellyfishonline is operated by Jellyfish Trading Ltd which is based in Humberston, Lincs.
• Free UK Delivery
• International Delivery Available
OtherLand
• www.otherlandtoys.co.uk
Headers: Gift Ideas, RC Toys, Gadgets, Games, Discovery, Collectables, Outdoors 
Weird games, electronic gizmos, whacky executive gadgets, also the "discovery store" has some nice scientific and educational activity items from a gold plated micro-stirling hot air engine to a 3D space projector. Lots of Lord of the rings stuff and usefully a battery shop where you can buy extra batteries for all of their items. Otherland Toys Ltd, Lee Valley Technopark, Unit 101, Ashley Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9LN.
• International Delivery Available
Toy Day
• www.toyday.co.uk
Headers: Bathtime, Creative, Educational, Traditional, Wooden, Collectable, Other Toys, Jokes & Magic
Excellent range of traditional classic and collectable toys, with a great appeal for all ages. Very easy to navigate website. Toyday Quality Classic Toys & Collectables is based in East Looe, Cornwall where there is also a shop you can visit in person.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy.
Epic Heroes
• www.epicheroes.com
Headers: Toys/Figures, Comics, Merchandise, DVDs/Videos
In addition to comics, toys and figures of Action Heroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Spiderman plus a whole host of other pop culture heroes, there is a great range of merchandise. This includes T-shirts, swords, costumes, bobbleheads, signed prints and much more. And if you are into collecting, there is a very good range of signed comics. Epic Heroes is based in Edgeware, Middlesex.
• Free Delivery on orders >£300
• International Delivery Available
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