I may not actively collected comic books anymore, but I love visiting the local comic shops on Free Comic Book Day because the kids have a blast. Some comic shops go all out with freebies and costumed characters, making for a terrific family outing. Here’s a picture from the Laughing Ogre comic shop in Fairfax, […]
From the Collection: Dino-Riders Streamer Kite
When I was a kid, we used to spend our summer vacations in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. We would stop at one of the beach shops and load up on sand toys and flip flops (suntan lotion was for losers), and my brother and I would usually get to pick out a kite. These kites […]
Mondo Avengers Poster by Tyler Stout
I knew it! Who else would Mondo call upon to develop the fully-assembled Avengers poster than Tyler Stout, and boy is it a beauty… I will absolutely be trying for one of these in tomorrow’s drop, but if I miss out, I’ll be okay since I will be channeling all my Mondo kharma to the […]
LEGO Club Magazine featuring the “Avengers” and “Lord of the Rings”
The latest issue of the LEGO Club Magazine arrived and I was able to snap a few pictures before the kids grabbed it out of my hands and ran away with it. The magazine is a big deal in our household, and is devoured by all us boys, giving us the inside scoop on what […]
Want your collection photographed by a pro?
If you’re a collector in the New York, tri-state area, and have an impressive collection, here’s something that might be of interest to you… I was recently contacted by a photographer who is working on a photo project that highlights collectors and their collections. I’ve seen several of the photos from some previous photo shoots, […]
Marion Cobretti’s 1950 Mercury is one sweet ride!
This week, the League asked what is the sweetest ride cruising the streets of pop culture. For me, this was a no-brainer. The sweetest ride in any movie is Marion Cobretti’s custom 1950 Mercury Monterey from the 1986 movie, Cobra. “You’re the disease, and I’m the cure.” When I stayed home from school with the […]