Rare Toy & Trading Card Insurance: Protecting Your Childhood Investments

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Rare Toy & Trading Card Insurance: Protecting Your Childhood Investments

Insurance, Luxury Assets & Collectibles

Published on: Oct 31, 2025

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The world of toys and trading cards has evolved into a thriving collectibles market. The rocket‑firing Boba Fett prototype sold for $1.342 million, and Pokémon’s Illustrator Pikachu card has reportedly changed hands for several million dollars. Vintage LEGO sets, Barbie dolls and video‑game accessories continue to appreciate.

“Nostalgia is powerful. As fellow collectors, we understand the joy of owning vintage toys and rare cards. WAX is designed to protect that joy, allowing you to collect boldly and safely.”
Angel Garcia, Customer Success Lead


Insurance Challenges

  • Variety of items: Insurance must accommodate action figures, Hot Wheels, model trains, plush toys, trading cards and gaming consoles.

  • Condition sensitivity: Original packaging, sealed boxes and condition significantly affect value.

  • Storage and transit: Toys are at risk during shipping to grading services or when displayed at conventions.


WAX Toy & Card Coverage

  • Worldwide all‑risk coverage for theft, accidental breakage, natural disasters and transit losses.

  • Automatic coverage for newly acquired pieces up to 25 % of your category limit.

  • Bundling discounts: Combine toys and trading cards with other collectibles under one policy.

  • Market‑value settlements: Reflect current auction results and collector demand at time of loss.

  • Preserve the joy of collecting by safeguarding your rare toys and cards with WAX.


Real‑World Case Study

A client’s sealed 1980s action figures and trading cards were stored in a basement that flooded after heavy rains. WAX compensated them for market value. Another collector sent a rare card to a grading company uninsured; the card arrived damaged, and they had no recourse to recover the lost value.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are ungraded cards covered?
A: Yes. WAX covers graded and ungraded cards.

Q: Do I need to shedule each card?
A: No, WAX offers blanket options for toys and cards. Cards or toys valued over $50,000 will need to be scheduled individually.

Q: Can I insure video games under this policy?
A: Yes. WAX allows multiple collectible categories on each policy.


Ready to protect your collection?

Collectors can request a quote in minutes through WAX’s digital platform, while brokers can contact us to craft multi‑category policies.

About Collector Intelligence

Collector Intelligence is the cultural extension of WAX Collect — built for collectors, by collectors. It reflects our belief that protecting what you love starts with understanding what it means to own it. More than content, it’s a trusted source of insight and discovery that proves WAX isn’t just an InsurTech company — we speak the language of modern collectors and share their values.

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About Collector Intelligence

Collector Intelligence is the cultural extension of WAX Collect — built for collectors, by collectors. It reflects our belief that protecting what you love starts with understanding what it means to own it. More than content, it’s a trusted source of insight and discovery that proves WAX isn’t just an InsurTech company — we speak the language of modern collectors and share their values.

© 2025

All Rights Reserved

About Collector Intelligence

Collector Intelligence is the cultural extension of WAX Collect — built for collectors, by collectors. It reflects our belief that protecting what you love starts with understanding what it means to own it. More than content, it’s a trusted source of insight and discovery that proves WAX isn’t just an InsurTech company — we speak the language of modern collectors and share their values.

© 2025

All Rights Reserved