While some people might be complaining about who will be the next 007, for me, it will always be the original. The first Bond movie I remember seeing in the theater was Moonraker, starring Roger Moore, and I’ve enjoyed Daniel Craig’s tenure, but when I think of the character of James Bond, only one actor […]
FOR SALE: Huckleberry Hound Target Set – Knickerbocker Toys 1959
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday. In fact, I’ve never seen another one. This fun target set was produced by Knickerbocker Toys in 1959 and features Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, Mr. Jinks, Pixie and Dixie. The tin litho target is in pristine condition and looks like it has never been played with. The plastic […]
Shake yer Money Maker!
We had all the fun toys in the 70’s. Remember the Shaker Maker craft kits from Ideal Toy Co.? “It’s fun… It’s silly… It’s fantastic… Collect ’em… Trade ’em, they’re wild.” The Shaker Maker kits came with plastic molds for animals and characters that you would pour in the “Magic Mix.” After a few minutes, […]
Batgirl Puzzle Canister
Ask any collector what the best part of collecting is, and the reply you will most likely hear is that it’s the “thrill of the hunt.” Finding an item that you have been hunting for years, is cause for a great deal of excitement for a collector. We all have stories of spotting a holy […]
This Dr. Zaius bank just got a little more rare
We’ve all done it — the shameful act that can elicit shrieks of terror and uncontrollable sobbing. Yes, I’m talking about that moment when tragedy strikes and we accidentally destroy a prized possession in our collection. It might be an item falling off a shelf and smashing to bits on the ground far below, or […]
Highlights from Hakes Auction #219
The latest pop culture auction at Hake’s Americana & Collectibles is in full swing. With five days left to bid, it seems like the prices across the board are still pretty low, without too much bidding going on yet. I’m sure this will change as the bidding starts to close, but right now, there are […]