I have a confession: I’ve been going a little ape lately. Like many collectors, my particular focus tends to ebb and flow. Collecting vintage Batman items is a constant, but the last couple of years had me seeking out apes, gorillas, and chimps — even more so than usual. I just can’t get enough monkeys! Sure, I’ve […]
Massive G.I. Joe collection up for auction
Vectis Auctions in the UK is “the world’s largest toy auctioneer,” and they are offering what might be the largest G.I. Joe collection in the world. The Shane Watson collection is massive, and I wish I could be there in person, just to see all those items in one place. Here is the auction listing for […]
Tokyo Toy Guy showcases Batman collections around the world
I have found Heaven, and apparently, it’s in Thailand, or maybe Singapore. “Tokyo Toy Guy” is a documentary five years in the making, which showcases the world’s greatest Batman collections. These newly released clips focus on Bat-Cat’s Batman museum in Bangkok, Thailand and the Singapore Mint Museum of Toys. Tokyo Toy Guy @ Bangkok Episode2 […]
My life in a milk crate
While cleaning out the basement over the holiday break, I came across a milk crate full of items saved from my childhood — pretty much all that survived my formative years. I was a conflicted child — raised as a Cowboys fan but then moved to the D.C. suburbs and convinced that the Skins were […]
World’s Largest Batman Collection
I do love a good collection video, and this one features my favorite subject — Batman! Kevin Silva was recently awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest Batman collection — I guess I’ll let him hold onto that certificate for a little while. 😉 Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about […]
Last batch! More action figures for sale
I went back for the final haul over the weekend and came away with a few more fun toys that you will definitely want to steal from me… Star Wars figures finally showed up! Who remembers Battlevision? It was made with G.I. Joe fans in mind. The Battle Wagon has been opened and has tape […]