Timewalker Toys & Collectibles

What Timewalker Toys & Collectibles does

Timewalker Toys & Collectibles, legally Timewalker Enterprises, Inc., is a privately held, founder-owned retailer founded in 2003 and based in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in distributing high-definition 1/6 scale (approximately 12-inch) collectible figures, accessories, vehicles, statues, and related merchandise from a curated portfolio of more than 50 third-party manufacturers, including Hot Toys, Sideshow, Iron Studios, ThreeZero, DiD, Star Ace, DAM Toys, TBLeague, and Prime 1 Studios. Its catalog spans franchises across Marvel, Star Wars, DC, anime, horror, military, sci-fi, and newer media IPs, with prices ranging from roughly $6.99 for accessories to over $2,249.99 for premium statues and sets. The catalog also includes 1/12 scale figures, model kits, prop replicas, prints, posters, reference books, and gift certificates, supplemented by a consignment program for third-party sellers.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with two channels: a single e-commerce storefront at TimewalkerToys.com and a physical showroom in the Kansas City metropolitan area (relocated from Overland Park to Lenexa in 2023). Revenue is generated through one-time retail transactions, both online and in-store, with international shipping available and free domestic ground shipping on orders over $350. A pre-order system with non-refundable deposits (typically $100–$250) secures upcoming high-value releases, while a sale/clearance section and "last chance" low-inventory category support inventory turnover. Marketing runs through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest) and a Mailchimp email newsletter, with no disclosed mobile app, loyalty program, or external institutional investment. The company has no AI capabilities, no proprietary technology, and no disclosed headcount, and remains bootstrapped under founder ownership.

Name

Timewalker Toys & Collectibles

Legal name

Timewalker Enterprises, Inc. dba Timewalker Toys & Collectibles

Website

https://timewalkertoys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Timewalker Toys & Collectibles is a privately held, founder-owned retailer founded in 2003 that distributes 1/6 scale collectible figures, accessories, vehicles, and statues from 50+ third-party manufacturers to individual hobbyist collectors via its e-commerce site and a Kansas City showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collectible Toys Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Miniatures & Figurines (Display/Collectible) (CRALAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collectibles, Trading Cards & Blind Box Toys Retail (CRALAFAI), Hobby Games & Miniatures Retail (Tabletop RPGs, Wargaming) (CRALAFAH)

Keywords

• Collectible action figures
• 1/6 scale figures
• Specialty collectibles retail
• Scale model kits
• Premium collectibles

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales of Collectible Figures and Toys: One-time transaction-based sales of collectible action figures, statues, accessories, and related merchandise from various third-party manufacturers. Revenue generated through direct consumer purchases on the e-commerce platform and in-showroom sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Timewalker Toys & Collectibles (legal entity Timewalker Enterprises, Inc.) is an independent retailer that sells premium 1/6 scale collectible action figures, accessories, vehicles, statues, prop replicas, and related merchandise sourced from third-party manufacturers such as Hot Toys, Sideshow, Iron Studios, Star Ace, DAM Toys, DiD, and ThreeZero. The company operates direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce website TimewalkerToys.com and a physical showroom in Lenexa, Kansas (Greater Kansas City metropolitan area), with a catalog exceeding 3,279 products spanning 50+ premium collectible brands.

Product overview

Timewalker Toys & Collectibles operates as a single unified e-commerce retail platform offering high-definition collectible figures and related merchandise. The core product portfolio centers on one-sixth scale (1/6 scale) articulated collectible figures as the primary offering, supplemented by related accessories, vehicles, and scale variants (1/12 scale). The company also carries statues, sculptures, model kits, prop replicas, prints, posters, and reference books. Featured subjects span entertainment franchises (Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, Jurassic Park, Ghostbusters, Lord of the Rings, anime) and historical/military categories (World War II, Ancient and Medieval, Modern Military). The platform integrates a pre-order system for upcoming releases, a sale/clearance section for discounted inventory, a consignment program for third-party sales, and a last-chance category for low-stock items. All products are sourced from third-party manufacturers including Hot Toys, Sideshow, ThreeZero, Iron Studios, Star Ace, DAM Toys, DiD, TBLeague, and many others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-Sixth Scale Figures
• One-Sixth Scale Accessories
• One-Sixth Scale Vehicles
• 1/12 Scale Figures
• Statues and Sculptures
• Models and Model Kits
• Prop Replicas and Cosplay Accessories
• Prints and Posters
• Reference Books
• Gift Certificates

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Entertainment Earth: Online retailer and wholesaler of collectible toys, statues, and pop-culture merchandise with deep SKU breadth across Hot Toys, Sideshow, Funko, and many others. Overlaps directly with Timewalker's assortment and serves the same collector demographic at scale.
• Midtown Comics: New York-based comic and pop-culture retailer with physical stores and a robust online store, carrying collectible figures, statues, and merchandise tied to Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and anime franchises — overlapping directly with Timewalker's entertainment IP mix.
• BigBadToyStore: Large online specialty retailer of action figures, statues, and 1/6 scale collectibles, carrying many of the same manufacturers (Hot Toys, Sideshow, ThreeZero, etc.). Operates as a pure-play e-commerce specialist directly comparable to Timewalker's catalog and customer base.
• Tokyo Otaku Mode: Online retailer specializing in Japanese and anime collectibles, figures, and pop-culture merchandise with international shipping. Direct peer in the cross-border collectibles e-commerce space serving overseas anime/pop-culture buyers.
• Forbidden Planet: UK-based omnichannel retailer of comics, graphic novels, toys, and collectibles with physical stores and online storefront. Comparable omnichannel model and overlapping 1/6 scale, statue, and merchandise categories with Timewalker.
• Things From Another World: Comics and pop-culture retailer combining graphic novels with collectible figures, statues, and apparel. Operates both e-commerce and physical stores serving collectors, with overlapping product categories and customer base with Timewalker.
• Sideshow Collectibles: Manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of premium 1/6 scale collectibles, statues, and pop-culture merchandise. Timewalker resells Sideshow-branded products but also competes head-to-head with Sideshow's own storefront for the same end customer and premium SKUs.
• Pop Culture Shock Collectibles: Specialty retailer of high-end collectibles, statues, and 1/6 scale figures focused on horror, sci-fi, and pop-culture franchises. Directly comparable niche positioning and customer base to Timewalker's premium collectible focus.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Mass-market e-commerce platform carrying Hot Toys, Sideshow, and many collectible brands alongside general merchandise. Represents a broad incumbent threat that competes on convenience, shipping speed, and pricing across Timewalker's assortment.
• eBay: Largest secondary-market platform for collectible figures, statues, and limited editions, including consignment-style listings. Functions as a broad incumbent alternative for Timewalker's consignment and last-chance categories, particularly on price discovery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TimewalkerToys
• Facebookfacebook.com/TimewalkerToys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/timewalker-toys
• Instagraminstagram.com/timewalkertoys
• Xx.com/TimeWalkerToys

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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