About a year ago, Todd Sheffer and I started chatting via email about collecting after he submitted his Collector Profile to the site. Todd works at Hake’s Americana, where he is surrounded by rare pop culture collectibles every day, and he invited me to come see his collection while I was in York for the […]
(Bionic) Bigfoot spotted at the York Toy Extravaganza
There were tons of great toys for sale at the York Toy Extravaganza this past Sunday. The sheer volume of toys was overwhelming, and of course I had to buy a few! I wouldn’t say I left with an amazing haul, but I found a few items that I’m happy to have on the shelf. […]
So Long Jetfire
After a bunch of nibbles, someone finally bit and I am happy to say all those Transformers I picked up last weekend are now on their way to a new home (except for Optimus Prime, who will be staying in my collection). Now I have some cash to spend at the York Toy Extravaganza this […]
Top 10 ways to insert some pop culture into your Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is always one of the most stressful holidays in our household. The logistics of bringing family together is always a hassle, and over the years, I have prefected the skill of staying out of the planning entirely. My Thanksgiving motto is: “Just tell me where to go and when to be there.” Despite all […]
M.A.S.K. Rhino photo shoot
Whenever I get a great vintage toy, I can’t wait to photograph it. Here are some pictures of the M.A.S.K. Rhino truck with a couple of the figures. This really is a fantastic vehicle, and it was so much fun to shoot! If you want to see larger versions of these photos, head over to […]
80’s MASK and Transformers Toy Haul
I came across a listing for two 1980’s M.A.S.K. toys on Craigslist yesterday afternoon. The seller was asking $10 for a Rhino and Slingshot, which was a pretty good deal, but I wasn’t sure I wanted to get in the car and miss the Redskins/Dallas game, but then I read the next listing, which was […]