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collectable

British

/ kəˈlɛktəbəl /

adjective

(of antiques, objets d'art, etc) of interest to a collector

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noun

any object regarded as being of interest to a collector

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The Royal Mint has unveiled the collectable in collaboration with the comic, celebrating the long-running children's favourite and his dog, Gnasher.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

"I think that's where we're seeing this step change and that emphasis on items that are very desirable, collectable and also increasing in price," Taylor said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Overall sales of collectable toys in China are expected to top 110bn yuan this year, according to a 2024 report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the China Animation Association.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

One popular item which shops have said is regularly stolen to sell online is the collectable soft toys Jellycats.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Eligible volumes have typically cost me $10.00-$150.00 for a collectable edition, or $0.50-$15.00 for a recent paperback edition or garage-sale item.

From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim

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