The short answerKali.J Design - The Toy Showroom in Upland, California buys collectible toys, diecast, action figures, dolls, video games, Pokémon and other trading cards, and sells branded apparel and shoes on consignment. Pokémon gets extra authentication checks before any offer. Each category below explains what we look for, what to photograph and what lowers our interest. The "current interest" label is updated from our own sales and inventory.
How selling to us works
- Check the category below so you know what we look for and what to photograph.
- Send photos for a quote. Our offers are based on real sold prices, not asking prices.
- Get paid or consign. We buy outright, or sell on consignment for categories like apparel.
Hot Wheels & Diecast
High interest Updated Oct 2026Carded and loose die-cast vehicles from Hot Wheels, Matchbox and collector-scale brands.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Hot Wheels
- Basic / mainline cars
- Premium: Car Culture, Boulevard, Fast & Furious premium, Pop Culture
- Treasure Hunts & Super Treasure Hunts
- Red Line Club (RLC) releases
- Monster Trucks
- Licensed & character cars
- Elite & larger-scale models (1:43, 1:18)
- Vintage Redlines (late 1960s-1970s)
- Multi-packs, playsets & tracks
- Matchbox
- Collector-scale brands
- Greenlight
- Maisto
- Jada
- M2 Machines
- Johnny Lightning
- Racing Champions
- Ertl
- NewRay
- By scale
- 1:64
- 1:43
- 1:24
- 1:18
What we're most interested in
- Carded Hot Wheels and Matchbox in clean condition
- Premium lines with real rubber tires and metal bases
- Larger-scale models (1:18, 1:24, 1:43) with their boxes
- Organized collections and lots
Identifiers to look for
- Series name and number on the card (for example "22/250" and "2/5")
- Card callouts such as Metal/Metal and Real Riders
- Casting name and markings on the base
- Scale and brand on the box
Condition we prefer
Carded or boxed, with flat cards and clear, sealed blisters. Loose cars are best in lots and with minimal chipping.
What can reduce our interest
- Bent or creased cards, cracked or lifted blisters
- Heavily chipped loose cars sold one at a time
- Common mainline cars in large duplicate quantities
- Repaints or customs that are not described as such
Photos to take
- Card front and back
- The blister from an angle
- For loose cars: top, sides and base
- Lots: one overview photo, then groups
Common mistakes
- Reading the base year as the release year
- Pricing from asking prices instead of sold prices
- Assuming any flame logo means a Super Treasure Hunt
Helpful guides
Action Figures & Statues
Currently wanted Updated Oct 2026Modern and vintage action figures, boxed collector figures and statues.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Masters of the Universe
- Vintage (1980s)
- Origins (2020+)
- Star Wars
- Vintage Kenner
- Power of the Force (1990s)
- 12-inch Collector Series
- Black Series
- Marvel
- Marvel Legends
- Other Marvel lines
- G.I. Joe
- Vintage
- Retro Collection
- Classified Series
- Transformers
- Vintage G1
- Retro reissues
- Modern lines
- Collector brands
- NECA
- McFarlane
- Hot Toys & statues
- Wrestling
- WWE and other wrestling figures
- Other lines
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Disney
- Starting Lineup
What we're most interested in
- Sealed carded and boxed figures
- Complete loose figures with their original accessories
- Collector-brand figures (NECA, McFarlane, Hot Toys) in their boxes
- Vintage figures and collections
Identifiers to look for
- Manufacturer, copyright date and country markings on the figure
- Line name and release on the card or box
- Barcode and legal text on the card back
- Accessory list for that exact release
Condition we prefer
Sealed with clean packaging, or loose and complete with tight joints and clean paint.
What can reduce our interest
- Missing or reproduction accessories
- Broken or very loose joints
- Heavy paint wear
- Lines we already hold a lot of
Photos to take
- Figure with every accessory in one photo
- Molded markings
- Card front and back for sealed figures
Common mistakes
- Confusing modern retro reissues with vintage originals
- Mixing accessories between figures
- Forcing stiff joints
Helpful guides
Video Games
Currently wanted Updated Oct 2026Games and systems from Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation and Xbox - boxed, loose and handheld.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Nintendo
- NES / SNES / N64
- Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, DS
- GameCube, Wii, Switch
- Sega
- Genesis
- Game Gear
- PlayStation
- PS1-PS5
- Xbox
What we're most interested in
- Complete-in-box games
- Sealed games
- Tested systems with their controllers and cables
Identifiers to look for
- Game title and platform
- Region on the box and cartridge
- Model and serial label on hardware
Condition we prefer
Tested, with clean labels and discs. Complete in box preferred.
What can reduce our interest
- Deeply scratched discs
- Torn labels
- Untested hardware without power supplies
- Reproduction cartridges
Photos to take
- Front of the game and label
- Disc data side
- Everything included laid out
- The game running, if tested
Common mistakes
- Calling a game with only its case "complete"
- Saying "works" without testing
Helpful guides
Vintage Toys
Buying selectively Updated Oct 2026Toys from the 1970s through the 1990s - figures, playsets, vehicles and boxed toys.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Figures & playsets
- Kenner
- Mattel
- Hasbro
- Vehicles
- Tonka
- Diecast (see Hot Wheels & Diecast)
- Preschool & classic toys
- Fisher-Price
- Playskool
- Dolls & accessories — See Barbie & Collector Dolls
What we're most interested in
- Complete toys with original parts
- Boxed vintage toys
- Collections that have been stored well
Identifiers to look for
- Manufacturer name and copyright date molded on the toy
- Model or product number on the box
- Country of manufacture
Condition we prefer
Complete and clean. Original boxes add a lot.
What can reduce our interest
- Missing pieces
- Sun fading, yellowing and brittle plastic
- Smoke or mildew odor
- Battery corrosion in electronic toys
Photos to take
- Every piece laid out
- Markings and dates
- Box on all sides
Common mistakes
- Treating the molded date as the year it was made
- Leaving batteries in old toys
Helpful guides
Barbie & Collector Dolls
Buying selectively Updated Oct 2026Barbie and friends, collector editions, vintage fashions and doll accessories.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Barbie
- Collector & holiday editions
- Anniversary editions
- Vintage dolls (Barbie, Ken, Skipper)
- Vintage clothing & accessories
- Playsets
- American Girl
- Outfits
- Accessories
- Other fashion dolls
- Monster High
- Bratz
What we're most interested in
- Boxed collector and holiday editions
- Vintage dolls, fashions and accessories
- American Girl outfits and accessories in clean condition
Identifiers to look for
- Markings on the doll's back or head
- Product number on the box
- Tags sewn into clothing
Condition we prefer
Boxed and clean, or complete with original outfits. Hair should be uncut.
What can reduce our interest
- Cut or matted hair, ink or stains
- Missing shoes and accessories
- Heavily yellowed boxes
- Odors
Photos to take
- The doll front and back, including markings
- Box on all sides
- Clothing tags
Common mistakes
- Calling a reproduction or later reissue a vintage original
- Washing vintage clothing before selling
Helpful guides
Streetwear & Designer Apparel
Buying selectively Updated Oct 2026Branded and vintage apparel we sell for you on consignment.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Outdoor & workwear
- The North Face
- Patagonia
- Carhartt
- Denim
- Levi's
- Athletic & streetwear
- Nike
- Jordan
- adidas
- BAPE
- Supreme
- Stussy
- Outerwear
- Jackets
- Fleece
- Hoodies and sweatshirts
- Sports apparel
- NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL jerseys
- Team apparel
- Vintage
- Graphic tees
- Band and music tees
- Vintage denim
What we're most interested in
- Clean branded pieces from the brands above
- Vintage tees and jackets in good condition
- Adult sizes only
Identifiers to look for
- Brand, size and material labels
- Style or product codes where present
- Country of manufacture
Condition we prefer
Clean - no stains, holes or odors. Tags are a plus.
What can reduce our interest
- Stains, holes or heavy pilling
- Youth and baby sizes
- Generic unbranded clothing
- Cut or missing labels
Photos to take
- Front and back laid flat
- Every label
- Any flaw close up
Common mistakes
- Skipping underarms, collars and cuffs
- Guessing sizes instead of photographing the tag
Helpful guides
Shoes & Sneakers
Buying selectively Updated Oct 2026Clean, branded footwear - boots, casual shoes and sneakers - in honest condition.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Boots
- Western boots
- Work boots
- Casual shoes
- Hey Dude
- Sneakers
- Nike
- adidas
- New Balance
What we're most interested in
- Clean pairs with light wear
- Boots and casual shoes from recognized brands
- Pairs with their original box
- Adult sizes
Identifiers to look for
- Size tag with style code
- Box label
- Brand, model and colorway
Condition we prefer
Light wear, clean uppers, soles intact. Box preferred.
What can reduce our interest
- Heavy outsole wear or heel drag
- Sole separation
- Strong odor
- Any authenticity doubt
Photos to take
- Both shoes from each side
- Both outsoles
- Size tag
- Box label
Common mistakes
- Skipping sole photos
- Using a box from a different pair
Helpful guides
Pokémon & Trading Cards
Buying selectively Updated Oct 2026Pokémon cards and sealed product, plus graded cards from other games - with extra authentication checks.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Pokémon
- Graded single cards: PSA, CGC, Beckett, SGC, TAG
- Raw single cards: Vintage sets, Modern sets, Japanese and other languages
- Sealed product: Booster packs, Booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes, Tins and collection boxes
- Collections and lots
- Other trading card games
- One Piece
- Magic: The Gathering
- Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Sports cards
- Graded cards
What we're most interested in
- Graded cards with a certification number we can verify
- Raw cards in clean condition that can be identified exactly
- Factory-sealed product from a known source
- Organized collections
Identifiers to look for
- Grading company, certification number and grade on the label
- Set symbol, card number, language and variant
- Year and set name
- Product code and barcode on sealed product
Condition we prefer
Graded, or raw with clean corners, edges and surface. Sealed product with intact seals and wrap.
What can reduce our interest
- Certification numbers that do not verify or records that do not match
- Any sign of tampering or resealing
- Prices far below the market
- Heavily played raw cards
- An unclear source for high-value or sealed items
Photos to take
- Slab front, back and label close-up
- Raw card front and back, corners and edges
- Sealed product seams, crimps and barcode
Common mistakes
- Treating a matching cert number as proof
- Assuming graded means valuable
- Pricing from asking prices
Helpful guides
Anime Figures
Buying selectively Updated Oct 2026Boxed figures from popular anime series.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- Series
- Dragon Ball
- One Piece
- Naruto
- Demon Slayer
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- My Hero Academia
- Makers
- Bandai / Bandai Spirits
- Banpresto
- S.H. Figuarts
What we're most interested in
- Boxed figures from recognized makers
- Complete figures with stands and parts
Identifiers to look for
- Maker name and authenticity sticker on the box
- Series and character name
- Product code
Condition we prefer
Boxed, complete and undamaged.
What can reduce our interest
- Bootleg figures
- Missing stands or parts
- Lines we already hold a lot of
Photos to take
- Box on all sides, including any authenticity sticker
- Figure and parts
Common mistakes
- Missing the difference between official and bootleg boxes
Helpful guides
Funko Pop! & Vinyl Figures
Well stocked right now Updated Oct 2026We buy Funko selectively.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Interest in Funko depends on the specific character, exclusivity, finish, box condition, how many we already hold and real resale demand. Many common Pops sell for less than people expect.
Lines & types
- Funko Pop!
- Event and retailer exclusives
- Flocked, metallic and chrome finishes
- Oversized (6-inch and 10-inch)
- Vaulted (retired) figures
What we're most interested in
- Exclusives with their stickers
- Special finishes and oversized figures
- Specific characters and releases that actually sell
Identifiers to look for
- Figure number and series on the box
- Exclusive stickers - newer exclusives carry an authentication sticker you can verify (Funko)
- Box condition
Condition we prefer
Boxed with clean, uncreased boxes.
What can reduce our interest
- Common figures - we usually hold plenty
- Crushed or creased boxes
- Missing stickers on exclusives
Photos to take
- Box front, back and top
- Stickers close up
Common mistakes
- Assuming every exclusive or vaulted figure is valuable
- Pricing from asking prices
Helpful guides
LEGO & Building Sets
Well stocked right now Updated Oct 2026Sealed LEGO sets, evaluated case by case.
What we buy, what to check, what to photograph
Lines & types
- LEGO
- Sealed retired sets
- Themes such as Star Wars and Technic
What we're most interested in
- Factory-sealed sets
- Retired sets in clean boxes
Identifiers to look for
- Set number on the box
- Box seals
Condition we prefer
Factory sealed.
What can reduce our interest
- Opened or incomplete sets
- Crushed boxes
- Current sets still widely available
Photos to take
- Box front and back
- Seals
Common mistakes
- Assuming a used set is complete without checking the parts list
Helpful guides
What we do not buy
- Counterfeits, bootlegs presented as originals, or anything we cannot identify
- Damaged items and stained clothing
- Youth and baby clothing sizes
- Vehicles, large furniture and oversized items (unless approved first)
- Low-value household goods
Why our interest changes
Our current-interest labels come from what we have actually sold recently, how quickly it sold, and how much of it we already hold. A category marked "we have enough right now" is not a no - it means we are choosier and our offers reflect the stock we already have.
Before you send photos
How to Judge Collectible ConditionA practical, category-by-category guide to judging the condition of toys, diecast, sneakers, clothing and video games - what to inspect, what to photograph and what hurts value.
Is It Original? Authenticity ExplainedWhat original, reissue, reproduction, bootleg, counterfeit, aftermarket and restored actually mean for collectibles - and how each one affects identification and value.
Treasure Hunter ToolkitWhere to find yard sales, garage sales, estate sales, flea markets and thrift stores near you, which apps to use, and how to plan a sourcing trip - without sharing your location with us.
Found something?
Send us clear photos for a quote. Our offers are based on real sold prices, not asking prices. Local to Upland, CA - or ship it in.