I really didn’t want to do it, but I just couldn’t find a local buyer for the Eternia playset. There were plenty of window shoppers but no one followed through. So, I reluctantly ended up listing this on eBay. Here’s why I say “reluctantly” — if this sells for my reserve of $750.00, I will […]
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Rare Calvin and Hobbes original artwork up for auction
Bill Watterson held on to almost every piece of art he created for Calvin and Hobbes, but Heritage Auctions has this awesome painting up for bid in their February 23 Comics auction. The painting appeared on the cover of the 1989-90 Calvin and Hobbes calendar, and this will be the first time Bill Watterson has […]
Planet of the Apes movie posters from Mondo — Finally!
Two of my favorite things finally came together, and no, I’m not talking about chocolate and peanut butter! I have been waiting for Mondo to tackle the Planet of the Apes films for a long time, and today those dreams were finally realized. The talented artists Florian Bertmer, Martin Ansin, Rich Kelly, Ken Taylor, and […]
Watch Toy Hunters on the Travel Channel this Sunday!
If you missed it the first time, you’re in luck! The pilot episode of Toy Hunters will be rebroadcast this Sunday at 6:00pm on the Travel Channel. Rob Meyer, who appears on the episode, has informed me that if the show gets good ratings, there’s a shot at it getting made into a full blown […]
Photography tips and techniques for taking better photos of your toys
Here’s a picture of Grimlock, one of my favorite Transformers toys. This is what I would call a product shot — something that might be used in a catalog. The figure dominates the photo and all the details are crisp and clear. If your job is to sell and market toys, this is probably the […]