The current Hake’s auction has tons of great stuff, but while browsing through the catalog, I kept being drawn to these amazing custom framed pieces of comic art. Sure, the art itself is incredible, but the frames take it to a whole new level. The collage work done on the frames is the work of […]
A few super hero finds at this weekend’s DC Big Flea
The DC Big Flea held before Christmas always seems to be the busiest show of the year, and this time around was no exception. When you can’t find a parking space, you know the aisles are going to be crowded with antique hunters. I saw a woman pushing a double stroller, and did a double […]
Friday Face-Off: Dead Media
In last week’s Friday Face-Off! we talked about Movie Monsters. This week, we’ll discuss a new topic that I’m sure many of us dabble in, whether intentionally or not. Vinyl records, 8-tracks, VHS tapes, 8mm films, video game cartridges… How do you feel about collecting “Dead Media?” Do you have a library of obsolete media? Where do you […]
Friday Face-Off: Movie Monsters
Last week’s inaugural Friday Face-Off!was a lot of fun — we talked about Funko Pop! figures. Let’s see if we can keep the ball rolling with this week’s topic. Please no biting, kicking, or hitting below the belt — let’s keep things civil. Halloween is just around the corner, so… You can only collect one — […]
I’m a Hallmark ornament collector. There, I said it.
So, now I’m a Hallmark ornament collector. Ugh. Seriously, how could I not collect these things when they keep coming out with items that I have to have for my Christmas tree year after year? Have you seen what they are offering up this year? Here’s what I’ve got (so far). The classic Batman ornaments […]
Friday Face-Off: Funko Pop!
Welcome to a new feature here on Cool & Collected: Friday Face-Off! Each week, I’ll post a topic and see if we can get a friendly debate going. Please no biting, kicking, or hitting below the belt — let’s keep things civil. To start things off, let’s discuss those ubiquitous pieces of plastic that can […]