Toys, banks, marbles, sports cards & more at Morphy's June 2-3 Toys & General Collectibles auction

DENVER, Pa. - May 13, 2026 - PRLog -- Morphy's Toys & General Collectibles auction slated for June 2nd and 3rd is packed with 1,362 lots of rare, highly desirable antique and vintage toys from a wide array of collecting categories. Exceptional private collections of marbles and sports cards are also featured.

A first-version 275-piece set of W Britains' Types of the British Army No. 131 lead toy soldiers, which includes both cavalry and infantry figures, is certain to attract bidder attention.  It's housed in a wooden box measuring 45½ inches by 24 inches by 6 inches, with two trays that can be lifted out. The set has a pre-sale estimate of $25,000-$45,000. .

Two baseball-themed lots are also expected to inspire competitive bidding. The first is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card, an absolute must-have for serious sports memorabilia collectors. The auction example is a recent find from a 50-year collection and has not yet been submitted for grading.The estimate is $40,000-$80,000.

The second sports highlight is a complete and original unopened wax box of 1972 Topps baseball cards (Series 3, cards #264-394). The box contains 24 factory-sealed packs, each with 10 cards, totaling 240 cards in all. Series 3 features numerous stars and Hall of Famers, including Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron, Willie McCovey, Luis Aparicio, Jim Palmer, and Catfish Hunter. The virtually uncirculated display box, presenting beautifully with crisp structure and minimal wear, should bring $25,000-$35,000.

With the lunchbox craze gathering steam in the early 1950s, there were several new entrants into the market, all keen to a turn a profit. A scarcely-seen Superman lithographed metal lunchbox with Thermos and case, manufactured by ADCO Liberty and released by Universal in 1954, is expected to command $10,000-$20,000.. The front of the box's metal housing colorfully depicts a battle between the Man of Steel and a giant gold robot against a city skyline. A protective case is included.

Morphy's June 2-3, 2026 Toys & General Collectibles auction will be held live at their gallery located at 2000 North Reading Road in Denver, Pa. Start time on both days is 9am ET. Preview weekdays by appointment from 9am-4pm local time starting one week before the auction; or on auction days from 8-9am. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone (please reserve line in advance), or live via the Internet through Morphy Live (https://www.morphyauctions.com/). For condition reports or other questions, call tollfree 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com. Online: https://www.morphyauctions.com.