DENVER, PA.- With the recent passing of Ray Haradin, the visionary founder of Old Toy Soldier Auctions (OTSA), the antique toy hobby lost one of its most vigorous and respected advocates. However, because of Haradin’s foresight and benevolence toward his clients and fellow collectors, the globally-recognized OTSA brand will not be dissolved. In honoring Ray’s specific wishes, his auction business will instead “soldier on” under the watchful care of Morphy Auctions and its founder/president, Dan Morphy.

Going forward, Morphy’s will accommodate OTSA’s loyal consignors and preserve the revered brand with a new, permanent section for toy soldiers and figures in its popular Toys & General Collectibles sales. The first selection of consignments from OTSA clients will be included in a November 12-14 auction at Morphy’s flagship gallery in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with all remote forms of bidding also available, including live via the Internet.

The new alliance between OTSA and Morphy’s has the blessing of Ray’s wife of 33 years, Nancy Haradin, who explained, “Ray left a letter with instructions to reach out to Dan. That way, he knew the business would carry on and that it would be done to his standards.”

Morphy Auctions’ founder and president, Dan Morphy, commented: “It’s an honor and a privilege for Morphy’s to be entrusted with perpetuating Ray’s legacy and his generous, highly-principled way of doing business. He was the backbone of the toy soldier market, and his auction company meant a great deal to him. For me, there’s also a personal connection that I take very seriously. Ray and I both grew up in Pittsburgh, and our families have known each other for 53 years. Ray was years ahead of me as a collector, and if it hadn’t been for his influence, I might not be in the business I’m in today.”

While OTSA will continue to be family-owned, its consignors’ goods will receive exactly the same first-class marketing and promotional benefits as any other toys auctioned under Morphy’s banner. Each piece will be evaluated, photographed and cataloged through a joint effort that encompasses OTSA’s long-established experts and Morphy’s own specialists, including Kent Kline.

OTSA is currently in the process of contacting the 42 consignors who had committed toy soldiers and figures to their next sale prior to Ray Haradin’s passing. Those consignors will be given the option of having their pieces placed in Morphy’s November auction. Also, at the September 28, 2025 Chicagoland Toy Soldier Show, Morphy’s team members will be accepting toy consignments of all types for inclusion in the November event. The Chicagoland Toy Soldier Show will be held at the Schaumburg Marriott in Schaumburg (suburban Chicago), Illinois.

To discuss consigning toy soldiers and figures or antique/vintage toys of any type to Morphy’s Nov. 12-14, 2025 auction, please call Dan Morphy at 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com. Visit Morphy’s online at www.morphyauctions.com.