Last week we talked about Dead Media. 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. Condition is everything — or is it? Some collectors only buy the best of the best, while others are fine with lesser […]
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Custom collages almost as good as the art they frame
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 — […]