Online figurine and collectibles shop

Hobbyists building collections, and gift buyers looking for something for a fan.

You buy stock at trade or resale prices and sell at a margin, with extra income from pre-orders, bundles and display accessories like cases and stands.

• Knowing the collecting scene
• Photography and writing good listings
• Careful packing and order handling

• Check that figures carry UK/CE or UKCA safety marks where they are sold as toys, and check Trading Standards guidance
• Counterfeit and bootleg figures are a real risk, so buy only from trusted suppliers
• Check licensing and trademark rules before using brand names or official images in your listings
• Distance selling rules give customers a right to cancel, so check the returns rules you must follow
• Stock tied up in slow-selling items can strain cash

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your website or marketplace shops. Stock tied up in slow-selling items can strain cash.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £3,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many fans and gift buyers you reach. This is revenue, not profit, and you can start from about 8 hours a week.

Check that figures carry UK/CE or UKCA safety marks where sold as toys, and read Trading Standards guidance. Check licensing and trademark rules before using brand names or official images. Customers have cancellation rights under distance selling rules, so check your returns obligations.