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 square inch of the house. Whelchel is given a tour of Goldschmidt's … [Read more...] about Collector’s Call — Episode 2 Recap and Review
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 shining bright. Lisa Whelchel (AKA Blair on The Facts of Life) is the amiable host, and in each episode, Whelchel visits a collector, along with an appraiser, to view their prized possessions. In this first episode, the collector is Paul … [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 weeks ago, Bohemian Rhapsody won several Academy Awards for retelling the story of Queen and its lead singer, Freddy Mercury. While The Dirt will not reach the same levels of success, I promise you it was more fun. Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, … [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 Super Mario Bros., the classic video game released by Nintendo in 1985, set a world record for a graded game when it recently sold for $100,150. "Beyond the artistic and historical significance of this game is its supreme … [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 item that you have been hunting for years, is cause for a great deal of excitement for a collector. We all have stories of spotting a holy grail only to have it snatched away at the last second, or remembering a toy from our childhood … [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 that makes me reassess what interests me, and what I want to see on the shelves. Of course, vintage Batman toys are my primary focus, but over the past few years, I have really focused on Marvel Comics items from the 60's and … [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 filled with holiday cheer. Years ago, I thought it would be fun to get a kitschy Santa to add to our holiday decor. I found a great plastic blow-mold Santa from the 70's at an antique store, and the seed of a new collection was … [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 wishes to remain anonymous, pursued only the rarest examples of the toys released in the late 1970s at the beginning of Star Wars mania. Officially titled “The Dubai … [Read more...] about Rare Action Figures up for Bid at Heritage Auction