The newest Hake’s auction is in full swing and is packed with amazing pop culture items that would be the focal point of any collection. Here are a few of my favorite items from the catalog… DC COMICS EARLY WIRE COMIC BOOK SALES RACK It seems like there is always a vintage comic book rack […]
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My wallet weeps again — Hake’s Auction #213
Hake’s Auction #213 is jam packed with amazing pop culture collectibles. Bidding will start to end on November 11, so there’s still plenty of time to devour the catalog and put in your bids. Here are a few of the items I’ll be watching closely… Batman Glider Toy: I do love all those wonderful Batman toys. […]
Collector Profile: Atomic City Pop’s excellent eclectic collection
I’ve had the privilege of showing many collections on this site, but when Atomic City Pop sent me his photos recently, it was as if I was looking at my own collection, rearranged on someone else’s shelves. We share almost identical interests, and just knowing there is another collector seeking out a fabled blue AJ Renzi King […]
Collectors who corner the market
I saw this article on ESPN this morning about a collector who has been secretly buying up every 1964 Topps Curt Flood trading card. Whether he intended to or not, Mike Haply has cornered the market for that particular card. Collectors who try to complete their set are forced to pay an average of $30 […]
Monkeying around at the latest Hake’s Auction
Lately, I’ve been writing way too much about my ape fetish, but there is an item in the new Hake’s auction catalog that would be an incredible addition to my growing Planet of the Apes collection. Take a look at this beauty… From the days before bright orange tips were required on toy guns, comes this […]
I’ve gone ape.
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 […]