Have you ever seen one of these guys out in the wild? Well, if you do come across one, be sure to grab the sucker because he is worth quite a bit to collectors. This is the Nauga Monster, produced in the 60’s to promote Naugahyde furniture, of all things. Uniroyal developed the character, and […]
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Tips for starting (and enjoying) a collection
“What should I collect?” This is a question I hear a lot, and luckily, it has an easy answer: collect what you love. No matter what the subject matter, as long as it is something you are truly passionate about, you will enjoy your collection. People collect everything from the mundane to the spectacular, and […]
American Pickers – Laurel & Hardy Episode Recap and Review
This week’s recap is a little late since on Monday night I was at the Virginia Tech vs. Boise State game, watching my beloved Hokies lose a heartbreaker. To be honest, now that Monday Night Football is on, these recaps may be delayed on a regular basis. When I saw the title of this week’s […]
A Collection a Day #62 – Star Wars trading cards
A Collection a Day #62 – Star Wars trading cards, originally uploaded by Cool and Collected. I’ve made it to 62 collections without a single reference to Star Wars, but that changes now! As someone who collects pretty much anything cool from pop culture, it might seem strange that I don’t have much from the […]
A Collection a Day #61 – Starlog magazines
A Collection a Day #61 – Starlog magazines, originally uploaded by Cool and Collected. Hey kids! Once upon a time there were these things called magazines. They were plentiful in the days before the interwebs but now they are threatened with extinction, which is sad because they are an absolute treasure trove of knowledge. I […]
A Collection a Day #59 – Buck Rogers trading card stickers
A Collection a Day #59 – Buck Rogers trading card stickers, originally uploaded by Cool and Collected. Man, did my mom hate these things. These stickers were included in the wax packs of trading cards and were more prized than the cards and even the gum. The manufacturers of these stickers used some kind of […]