Whether you’re looking to find the perfect new item for your growing collection or looking to make a quick buck on the marketing, you may be wondering what collectibles are hot right now.
And while there are a ton of collectibles out there, including stamps, coins, rare books, video games and vintage records, we’ve broken it down into three hot categories worth looking at.
So start digging in, because with the marketing exploding in 2022 and beyond, there’s never been a better time to be a collector.
Hot Statues & Figures to Collect
The statue collector market exploded over the past few years and shows no signs of slowing down in 2022. While the purchase price of many of these figures can be expensive, they also often end up selling out quickly and can double and even triple in value in the online market, making them both a great collectible and a solid investment opportunity.
Below are a few of the biggest names in the market who have major releases planned for 2022.
Sideshow Collectibles
As one of the top statue manufacturers in the world, Sideshow Collectibles is a major player in the market and has plenty in store for us in 2022. A few of their upcoming products include licensing items for the new Batman movie, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Marvel.
Hot Toys
When it comes to quality and detail, it’s hard to top Hot Toys. The legendary Hong Kong studio (which is distributed in North America by Sideshow), has been killing it over the past few years and in 2022 they appear to be bigger and better than ever, with a ton of new premium 1:4 and 1:6 scale statues and figures. One of our favorites is this amazing Doc Ock Spidey suit.
XM Studios
The Signapore-based XM Studios has earned a reputation for their incredibly detailed statues from some of the most biggest film, television and video game properties of all time. In 2022, they have a number of new statues coming out, including figures from Star Wars and DC. One of our favorites is their two-in-one Flash vs. Negative Flash piece, which is available now and likely to become a scorching hot collectible.
Hot Comic Books to Collect
The comic book spec market exploded in 2021 and the trend shows no sign of stopping in 2022. Books often spike right after a new TV show or movie is optioned or released, so keeping an eye out on the latest entertainment buzz can often translate into big bucks for investors who can pick up books for cheap and flip them while the hype is as its peak.
Below are a few of our top spec books to invest in for 2022. With a number of new comic book film and television properties coming (including on Disney+) a few characters to look out for are:
- She-Hulk
- Miles Morales
- Moon Knight
- The Black Knight
- Daredevil
- Batman
Newer books can also end up snagging a ton of resale value, so hit up your local comic book shop because today’s new books could be tomorrow’s big bucks. In fact, newer titles like Something is Killing the Children and Stray Dogs are huge resellers on eBay.
Comic Book Collecting Resources
There also a ton of great resources out there for comic book collectors looking to get the buzz on the hottest new books and collectibles. Our favorites are:
Hot Toys & Action Figures to Collect
McFarlane Toys
If you’ve been collecting toys for any period of time, chances are you’ve heard of McFarlane Toys. Founded by the legendary comic book artist Todd McFarlane, the company has been producing high-end toys for years for a variety of film, television, comic book and video game properties. Many of these statues also go on to fetch top dollar on the collectibles market on eBay and other sites. So keep a close eye on their site for the latest products that you’ll want to add to your personal collection or that may be future investment opportunities.
Vintage Toys
What were once the mainstays of 80s kids everywhere now fetch top dollar on the collectible market, making old action figures and other toys a great investment. In fact, there are tons of collectors who make significant money simply by hitting up pawn shops and garage sales and flipping the results.
Some of our favorite vintage toys that fetch top dollar and are highly sought after by collectors include:
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- G.I Joe
- Star Wars
Where to Learn More
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