Jon and Tracey visit a local collectibles store called “Blast from the Past” and meet with shop’s owner, Larry, who has a pair of Wonder Woman’s bracelets and magic golden lasso. Larry isn’t interested in putting the items up for auction, since an auction could go either way, so Tracey offers to buy the items […]
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Hollywood Treasure — “Hunger for District 12” episode recap and review
This episode begins with Joe and Brian in a junkyard. Of course, Hollywood junkyards are a little different than the ones you find in other parts of the country. This junkyard is owned by Geroge Sack, a stunt driver, and is filled with vehicles used in movies. George shows Joe and Brian a tanker truck […]
American Pickers — Feudin’ Pickers episode recap and review
This episode of American Pickers is really an hour-long commercial for the History Channel’s Hatfields & McCoys miniseries which airs later this week. I’m perfectly fine with this kind of promotion–it may be blatant, but the subject matter actually suits the show just fine, so no harm done. The show starts with Mike and Frank […]
Mego Meet 2011 — Event recap by Christopher Noon
Christopher Noon runs the Big Toy Auction, and is a long-time friend of Cool & Collected. He recently attended the Mego Meet in Wheeling, WV and here are his thoughts on the event… Founded in the mid 50’s by Dave Abrams and expanded by his son Martin beginning in 1971, The Mego corporation came to dominate toy […]
American Pickers — Trading Up Episode Recap and Review
Mike and Frank find some really great items in this episode, including one particular Batman toy that I have been seeking for quite a while. The pickers are freestyling in Ohio and come up with the idea to trade one of their previously picked items and try to end up with a more valuable item […]
American Pickers – Fairlane Fever Episode Recap and Review
It might surprise you to know that one of the top search terms people use to find my site is “American Pickers Danielle’s Tattoos.” No, really. But just look at them. It makes sense now, doesn’t it? At the start of this episode, Danielle sends Mike and Frank to visit another “Frank.” This Frank has […]