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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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

Appearing on the Autotrader website, it has been described as "a once-in-a-lifetime collectable for fans of the show".

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

With interest in them "growing and growing and growing", Hochman believes Oasis will become "one of the most collectable bands" in the long term.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

The Chinese retailer often sells the collectable toys in mystery "blind boxes".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

Some similar calendars in tiny leather bindings, beautifully tooled and ornamented in gold, are also collectable.

From Chats on Household Curios by Burgess, Fred. W. (Frederick William)

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