Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,212 terms across 12 categories.

23 terms in Toys starting with “M” · page 1 of 1

1. m.o.c.Toys
   Mint on Card refers to a collectible item, typically a toy or trading card, that is in pristine, unused condition and remains sealed within its original packaging. This grading is the highest possible state for packaged
2. mint blisterToys
   This refers to a toy or collectible that is sealed in its original packaging, specifically a blister pack, and is in absolutely perfect, unused condition. The term "mint" signifies that the packaging itself shows no sign
3. mint cardToys
   A mint card refers to a trading card that is in absolutely perfect, near-flawless condition. This means the card has no visible scratches, bends, whitening along the edges, print defects, or surface wear whatsoever. For
4. mint condition packagingToys
   The mint box meaning refers to a toy being completely unused, pristine, and sealed in its original, flawless factory packaging, which significantly drives collector value.
5. mint figureToys
   This describes a collectible action figure or toy that is in absolutely perfect, unused condition, appearing as if it just came out of the factory packaging. It means there are no signs of wear, scuffs, fading, or damage
6. mint in boxToys
   This condition signifies that a toy is in absolutely perfect, unused condition, still sealed within its original packaging. "Mint in box," or MIB, is the highest grade of collectible condition, meaning the toy itself has
7. mint in mintToys
   This describes a toy or collectible that is in absolutely perfect, unused condition, often meaning it is still sealed in its original packaging. The term "mint in mint" emphasizes that not only is the item itself flawles
8. mint looseToys
   This describes a toy that is in pristine, unused condition, meaning it has never been played with or damaged, but it is not sealed in its original packaging. The term "loose" indicates that the item is separated from its
9. mint on cardToys
   This describes a toy that is in perfect, unused condition and remains sealed within its original packaging. The term "Mint on Card" or MOC signifies that the item has never been opened or played with, preserving its fact
10. mint on card chaseToys
    This refers to a toy or collectible that is in absolutely perfect, unused condition, still sealed in its original packaging, and is highly sought after by collectors. The "chase" aspect implies that these items are rare,
11. mint on card conditionToys
    This describes a toy that is in perfect, unused condition and remains sealed within its original packaging. The term "mint on card" (MOC) signifies that the toy itself shows no signs of wear, damage, or play, and the car
12. mint on card gradedToys
    This describes a toy that is in pristine, unused condition and is still sealed within its original packaging, which has been professionally graded by a third-party service. Grading assigns a numerical score reflecting th
13. mint on card variantToys
    This describes a toy that is in pristine, unused condition and is still sealed within its original packaging. The "on card" aspect means the toy is attached to its backing card, which is a crucial part of the collectible
14. mint on card vintageToys
    This describes a toy that is in perfect, unused condition and is still sealed in its original packaging from a past era. The "mint" designation signifies that the toy itself shows absolutely no signs of wear, scuffs, or
15. mint packagingToys
    This describes an item that is in perfect, unused condition, including its original box, blister pack, or outer wrapping. Mint packaging signifies that the toy has never been opened or displayed, preserving its factory-f
16. mint packaging gradeToys
    This describes a toy that is in perfect, unused condition, complete with its original packaging, and that packaging itself is flawless. "Mint" signifies that the toy has never been played with, while "packaging grade" em
17. misbToys
    Mint in box refers to a toy or collectible that is in absolutely perfect, unused condition and remains sealed within its original packaging. This designation is highly sought after by serious collectors because it preser
18. missing pieceToys
    This refers to any component, accessory, or part that is absent from a complete toy set, such as a figure limb, a specific vehicle piece, or an instruction manual page. For collectors and resellers, the presence of missi
19. MOCToys
    Mint on Card refers to a toy or collectible that is in pristine, unused condition and remains sealed within its original packaging. This grading is the highest standard for many collectors, signifying that the item has n
20. mold qualityToys
    This refers to the precision and fidelity of the original manufacturing mold used to create the toy. High mold quality indicates that the toy was produced using superior tooling, resulting in sharp details, clean lines,
21. mold variationToys
    This refers to subtle, often unintentional differences in the manufacturing process of a toy, such as slight variations in paint application, plastic molding seams, or minor color shifts between production runs. Collecto
22. MRPToys
    Maximum Retail Price refers to the highest price a product is legally allowed to be sold for by a retailer. For collectors and resellers, this figure is often listed on the original packaging and serves as a baseline ref
23. mystery boxToys
    A mystery box is a sealed package containing items of unknown contents, often curated around a specific theme or collection. For resellers and collectors, these are exciting because they introduce an element of chance an