There are a huge number of comic and media-related auctions taking place this week and next, and it’s proving hard to keep up!

Not only is there the massive first Peter Hansen Comic Collection from Anderson & Garland (covered here), taking place tomorrow and Thursday, 11th – 12th March 2026 and Compal’s latest regular event (covered here); closing Sunday 15th March 2026; Ewbank’s is also running its The Nigel Kitching Comic Book Collection auction tomorrow, a sale of US comics, the collection of the Sonic the Comic artist that’s gained a fair amount of press attention. Plenty of 1960s and 70s DC and Marvel comics are on offer, and more besides.

But there are others too, perhaps missed, which offer some collectibles sure to interest downthetubes readers. Scarborough-based David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers is running a Toys & Models sale on 19th March, for example, offering a varied and engaging selection spanning nostalgic childhood favourites, collectable models and early 20th century toys. The auction is particularly strong in Lego, and includes sought-after sets such as Marvel’s SHIELD Helicarrier, and the Doctor Who TARDIS no. 21304, complete with Eleventh and Twelfth Doctor related minifigures, box and instructions.

Vintage toys and nostalgic pieces feature prominently throughout the sale. A standout lot is the rare 1930s Saalheimer & Strauss Mickey Mouse ‘Smile Please’ mechanical tinplate money box, a charming and highly collectable example of early Disney merchandising, and a small but appealing group of 1940s and 1950s Beano comics, including a scarce 1941 wartime issue.

Collectors of diecast and model vehicles will find plenty to attract attention, including the ever-popular Corgi Batman Gift Set no. 40, complete with its original packaging, alongside a Dan Dare rarity: aChad Valley Dan Dare Spaceship Construction Game, released in 1955. (The player that constructs their spaceship first is the winner… more information here).

Overall, the auction presents a lively and diverse catalogue with something to appeal to collectors of vintage toys, model vehicles, games, dolls and modern collectable classics alike.

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers is a family-run business, established in 1996 by David and Jane Duggleby; initially run by the duo alone, we have now expanded into a nearly 30-strong team across three locations.

Remember, you need to register to bid in all these auctions run by auction houses, either on their respective websites, or through the catalogues on The-Saleroom. Good luck if you do… or simply scream, “I had one of those!”, “How much!?” or, “I’m just heading to the attic… I may be some time…”

Head downthetubes for…

• The Peter Hansen Collection of Comics – Premiere Sale, will take place 11th – 12th March 2026 | Lot: 1 to 310 – 11th Mar, 2026 from 10.00am; Lot: 311 to 542 – 12th Mar, 2026, from 10.00am | View the Catalogue Here | You must be registered to bid | You can also bid via The-Saleroom

Comprising over 500 exceptional lots, this prestigious auction will be followed by Part II, coming later in 2026. Read our full news story here

• The Nigel Kitching Comic Book Collection Wednesday 11th March 2026 from 11.00am |View the catalogue on their website | View the catalogue on The-Saleroom

• Compal’s latest Comic Books auction closes on 15th March 2026 | Read our related news story here | View the full catalogue on Compal’s website | You can place realtime bids at the-saleroom.com

• David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Toys & Models 19th March 2026 |View the catalogue on their website | View the catalogue on The-Saleroom

You need to register to bid in advance to participate in all these auctions

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John Freeman

John  is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of  comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.

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