16/06/2026
We have some incredible items coming up in Part 3 of the Peter Hansen Collection. This remarkable single owner collection continues to surprise us with its depth, rarity and sheer nostalgia. From early Eagle Comics treasures to Gerry Anderson classics, from vintage space toys to original comic art, this sale is packed with pieces that shaped childhoods across generations!
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You will find an extraordinary run of DAN DARE and EAGLE COMICS material, including badges, pocket watches, film viewers, jigsaw puzzles, games, belt and tie sets, tinplate toys and rare 1950's plastic figures. Highlights include boxed Merit film projector sets with Dan Dare film strips, a boxed Mettoy tinplate Eagle rocket, and a wide selection of early games such as Race in Space, Rocket Ball and Riders of the Range. For collectors of early British sci fi, this is a treasure trove.
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The sale also features a strong group of vintage space toys, from tinplate rockets to friction driven ships, ray guns, water pistols and dressing up costumes. Makers include Louis Marx, Wells Brimtoy, Lone Star, Crescent, Merit, Daiya and more. Look out for the 1964 battery operated Dalek, the Flash Gordon Rocket Fighter, and the Buck Rogers boxed ray guns.
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Fans of Batman and DC will enjoy the vast selection of boxed Corgi vehicles, vintage playsuits, games, talking alarm clocks and more. There is also a selection of Marvel items including games, jigsaws, watches and a classic metal lunchbox.
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A major section of the auction is devoted to original comic art, with portfolios of pages from Playhour, Jack and Jill Weekly, Princess Tina, The Wombles, Mister Men, Toad of Toad Hall, War Picture Library and Look In. Artists include Martin Asbury, Graham Coton, Bill Titcombe and Walter Lambert. For collectors of British comic art, this is an exceptional opportunity.
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The Gerry Anderson section is another standout, with Thunderbirds, Fireball XL5, Stingray and Supercar items across toys, puppets, projectors, puzzles, water pistols, Lady Penelope dolls and accessories, Japanese kits, convention brochures and more. JR21, Pedigree, Century 21, Chad Valley and Dinky are all represented.
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This is only a glimpse of what is included. With over 300 lots from the Hansen Collection alone, this is a sale not to miss.
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