Toys & Models

Construction Toys: What to Record

LEGO and other building sets, Meccano and construction kits.

The Data Sheet for Construction Toys

The 27 fields worth recording for construction toys, grouped as in the ordicio app. Fields marked with a broader category come from it; the others are specific to construction toys.

Identification

Manufacturer Text Toys & models: Toy or model maker, e.g. Märklin, Hornby, Lionel, Matchbox, Kenner, Steiff, LEGO.
Catalogue / item number Text Toys & models: Manufacturer's article or set number, e.g. 3029, 75192, 1:18 ref. 180 038 106.
Model Text Toys & models: Model or product name given by the manufacturer.
Production years Text Toys & models: Years the item was produced, e.g. 1957 to 1962.
Country Text Toys & models: Country of origin or issue, by its usual English name (historic states as named at the time, e.g. Kingdom of Bavaria).
Reference link Link Toys & models: Web page about this object or its reference entry (catalogue, database, sale).
Set number Text: Set number, e.g. 6080-1, 10179.
Theme Text: Product theme, e.g. Castle, Star Wars, Technic, Space.
Minifigures Text: Minifigures included and missing.
Instructions & box Choice: Original box and instructions present.
Box and instructions
Instructions only
Box only
Neither
Sealed

Condition

State of the toy and its packaging.

Toy grade Choice Toys & models: Condition of the toy itself on the C1 to C10 scale of the toy trade.
C10 Mint
C9 Near mint
C8 Excellent
C7 Fine
C6 Very good
C5 Good
C4 Fair
C3 Poor
C2 Very poor
C1 Junk
Packaging Choice Toys & models: State of the item and its original packaging.
Mint in sealed box (MISB)
Mint in box (MIB)
Mint on card (MOC)
Never removed from box (NRFB)
Box opened, complete
Loose, complete
Loose, incomplete
Box condition Text Toys & models: Condition of the original box or card, e.g. C8, corner wear, price sticker.
Completeness Text Toys & models: Parts, accessories, inserts and instructions present or missing.
Condition notes Text Toys & models: Faults, wear and damage in detail.
Restoration & repairs Text Toys & models: Restorations, repairs, replaced parts and cleaning, with who did them and when if known.

Acquisition

How and when the object came into the collection.

Acquisition date Date Toys & models: Date the object came into the collection.
Acquisition method Choice, or your own Toys & models: How the object came into the collection.
Purchase
Auction
Gift
Inheritance
Exchange / trade
Self-collected / found
Commission
Acquired from Text Toys & models: Seller, auction house (with sale and lot number), donor or place where it was found.
Purchase price Amount Toys & models: Price paid including fees and premiums.
Provenance Text Toys & models: Earlier owners and the object's history, oldest first, with sources (labels, invoices, sale catalogues).

Value

Estimated and insured value.

Estimated value Amount Toys & models: Current market value as estimated.
Valuation date Date Toys & models: Date of the current value estimate.
Valuation basis Choice Toys & models: What the estimated value is based on.
Own estimate
Recent sales / auction results
Dealer offer
Catalogue value
Professional appraisal
Insurance valuation
Insured value Amount Toys & models: Sum the object is insured for.

Collection record

Your own inventory data.

Inventory number Text Toys & models: Your own number or label for the object, e.g. C-0042, as written on its label or album page.
Storage location Text Toys & models: Where the object is kept, e.g. room, cabinet, drawer, album and page, box.