Online collectible figurine store

Hobbyists and collectors, plus gift buyers looking for something for a fan in their life.

You buy at wholesale or from distributors and sell at a markup. Extra margin comes from bundles, display accessories and pre-orders for new releases.

• Knowing collectibles and what fans want
• Product photography and listings
• Packing carefully and handling customer questions

• Check licensing and authenticity: buy only from authorized suppliers, as counterfeit or bootleg figures can lead to legal trouble
• Check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and how provincial sales tax applies to your sales
• Shipping costs and breakage risk, so use good packaging and consider insurance on parcels
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence if you store stock at home
• Pre-orders can tie up cash and release dates can slip, so be clear with customers

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your display and packing supplies, and how you set up your web shop or marketplace listings.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on the figures you stock, your pricing and the time you spend listing and shipping. Shipping costs and breakage risk can reduce what you keep.

Check licensing and authenticity, buying only from authorized suppliers, since counterfeit or bootleg figures can lead to legal trouble. Also check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, how provincial sales tax applies, and whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence.