If I had any say in the matter, THIS is the kind of collection that the show would feature every week! In this episode, of MeTV's Collector's Callshow host Lisa Whelchel visits Rick Goldschmidt and his house full of amazing toys and pop culture memorabilia. This is a collection that literally covers every … [Read More...] about Collector’s Call — Episode 2 Recap and Review
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Collector’s Call — Episode 1 Recap and Review
It's a great day when passionate collectors get to take the stage, and last night's premiere of MeTV's Collector's Call had that spotlight … [Read More...] about Collector’s Call — Episode 1 Recap and Review
Motley Crue Dishes “The Dirt”
Many articles have been written about this "documentary" already, so I won't be giving a review, but rather a personal reflection. A few … [Read More...] about Motley Crue Dishes “The Dirt”
Super Mario Bros. Video Game Sells for $100,150
High-grade example of Nintendo's 1985 classic release still sealed after 34 years DALLAS, Texas (February 14, 2019) — An unopened copy of … [Read More...] about Super Mario Bros. Video Game Sells for $100,150
Batgirl Puzzle Canister
Ask any collector what the best part of collecting is, and the reply you will most likely hear is that it's the "thrill of the hunt." Finding an … [Read More...] about Batgirl Puzzle Canister
The evolution of a collection
As mentioned in my last post, winter is the time of year that I tend to reorganize my collection. There's just something about this time of year … [Read More...] about The evolution of a collection
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner. Stockings are being hung, strings of lights are being untangled, and the Wally World moose cups are being … [Read More...] about It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Rare Action Figures up for Bid at Heritage Auction
A prominent collector and Dubai resident is auctioning the world’s rarest Star Wars action figure prototypes next month, a 33-piece collection which is estimated to sell for as much as $360,000. The owner, who … [Read More...] about Rare Action Figures up for Bid at Heritage Auction
Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 29, 2018
This Week's Pop Culture News The end of an era Toys R Us stores across the U.S. closed their doors for good this week. Halo TV show is greenlit for production It looks like a Halo TV show is finally going to … [Read More...] about Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 29, 2018
Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 22, 2018
This Week's Pop Culture News An X-Men wedding The wedding of Colossus and Kitty Pryde takes place in X-Men Gold #30... or does it? Record-breaking Star Wars action figure price Hake's Alex Winter talks about … [Read More...] about Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 22, 2018
Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 15, 2018
This Week's Pop Culture News New games announced at E3 Plenty of new games coming our way, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate being one of the most anticipated of the bunch. Action Comics #1 sells for over … [Read More...] about Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 15, 2018
Report from VA Comicon 2018
There's a new Con in town. This past weekend, the VA Comicon moved north from its usual Richmond location, and hosted a show just down the road, at George Mason University. This was a fairly small show, maybe two … [Read More...] about Report from VA Comicon 2018
Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 8, 2018
This Week's Pop Culture News Mego is coming back! Marty Abrams made the announcement at Mego Meet 2018. Star Wars fandom turns ugly Once again, people suck and we learn why we can't have nice things. "Making … [Read More...] about Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 8, 2018
A final visit to Geppi’s Entertainment Museum
Yesterday afternoon, I braved a monsoon, flash floods, and falling trees on the Beltway, to make it to Geppi's Entertainment Museum in Baltimore one final time. Last week, it was announced that Steve Geppi, founder … [Read More...] about A final visit to Geppi’s Entertainment Museum
Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 1, 2018
This Week's Pop Culture News Geppi's Entertainment Museum to close Steve Geppi is donating much of his massive comic and art collection to the Library of Congress. Top Gun 2 starts production Maverick is being … [Read More...] about Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 1, 2018
Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update May 25, 2018
This Week's Pop Culture News "I Pity the Dolls" Kickstarter campaign We all need this book, which will focus on the world's largest collection of Mr. T dolls. Deadpool 2 is a hit! The movie has made at least … [Read More...] about Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update May 25, 2018
Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update May 18, 2018
This Week's Pop Culture News Netflix’s "Lost in Space" Is Getting a Second Season A month after its debut, Netflix has announced that the Lost In Space reboot will get a second season. "Superman" star, Margot … [Read More...] about Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update May 18, 2018
My Top 10 favorite items in the Hake’s auction
The latest Hake's catalog arrived recently, and as usual, it is overflowing with incredible pop culture collectibles. I usually take a few hours to pore over every page, leaving a rainbow of post-it notes sticking … [Read More...] about My Top 10 favorite items in the Hake’s auction
How I repurposed a vintage TV console into a functional cabinet
It's no secret that I love vintage items from the 50's and 60's, so when a 1954 Motorola television popped up on Craigslist, I pounced on it, not knowing what I would actually do with it. The TV did not work and … [Read More...] about How I repurposed a vintage TV console into a functional cabinet