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Thousands of toys available from $1 in last-minute Christmas auction

A major toy retailer is exiting Australia but not before clearing out its warehouses with a last-minute clearance auction, with prices starting at just $1.

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A major toy retailer is closing its doors and leaving Australian waters but not before clearing out its warehouses with a clearance auction, with prices starting at just $1 – just in time for Christmas.

American toy retailer KidKraft filed for bankruptcy in May 2024, and while the operations will continue abroad, the company will wind up its warehouse operations in Australia.

The American retailer is auctioning off thousands of toys.
The American retailer is auctioning off thousands of toys.
Just in time for Christmas.
Just in time for Christmas.

In conjunction with Lloyds Auctions, the toy retailer will host an online clearance auction on Saturday, selling thousands of “brand-new, in-box” toys with a value of more than $800,000. Prices starting at $1 with no reserves.

Shoppers will be able to collect their purchases from Lloyds locations in Melbourne, Sydney and South East Queensland between December 23-24 or in early 2025.

“This is a one-off opportunity for Australians to grab KidKraft’s beloved products at prices you’d never see in stores,” Lloyds Auction chief operations officer Lee Hames said.

“All items are brand-new and perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. There are more than 4200 premium items going under the hammer, providing families the chance to own these products at a fraction of the retail price.”

KidKraft was founded in 1968 and specialises in children’s furniture, dollhouses, outdoor play sets and play kitchens.

Bidders can browse the full catalogue of items and participate in the auction via the Lloyds Auctions’ website.

Originally published as Thousands of toys available from $1 in last-minute Christmas auction

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