A collectible (or collectable) is typically a manufactured item
designed for
people to collect. In this respect, they are distinguishable from other subjects
of collections, which may also include natural objects (e.g.,
butterflies)
and objects manufactured for purposes other than collecting (e.g.,
stamps). Some objects designed for other purposes, such as
toys, become so
popular among collectors that they are later marketed specifically to that
audience. The high price for certain older
Star Wars
action figures is a good example of this phenomenon since the figures were
originally intended to be purchased as toys rather than collectibles.