While some people might be complaining about who will be the next 007, for me, it will always be the original. The first Bond movie I remember seeing in the theater was Moonraker, starring Roger Moore, and I’ve enjoyed Daniel Craig’s tenure, but when I think of the character of James Bond, only one actor […]
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The unintentional collection
Accumulating objects is built into the DNA of any collector, it’s what we do. Usually, this is something that we do consciously and with purpose, but on occasion, we end up building a collection completely by accident. When I go to an antique store or flea market, I rarely find something that fits my collecting […]
FOR SALE: Huckleberry Hound Target Set – Knickerbocker Toys 1959
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday. In fact, I’ve never seen another one. This fun target set was produced by Knickerbocker Toys in 1959 and features Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, Mr. Jinks, Pixie and Dixie. The tin litho target is in pristine condition and looks like it has never been played with. The plastic […]
Godzilla Board game by Ideal (1963)
Wasn’t I surprised to see this incredible game pop up in my neighborhood Facebook group this weekend. Some people’s trash is truly other people’s treasure, and I will treasure this one for a long time. I’ve been looking for a copy of this Godzilla board game for over a decade, and to have it practically […]
This weekend’s finds
The DC Big Flea returned this weekend, and I found some fun things to add to the collection. Several great space-themed toys showed up at the show. I had no idea what that robot was, but I loved it as soon as I saw it. It reminded me of the old Cooties game and also […]