Collecting & Collections

Some people collect pens, and I'm constantly having to welcome someone new to the pen drawer...

Rock hounds have fun collecting rocks of their interest. There is no boredom in this pursuit because of the variety of rocks and the purposes that they serve. It is a hobby which can be done as a soloist or with family and friends. No boredom here.

The Morgan silver dollar minted from 1878 to 1921 is the most widely collected United States coin of that era. This article has tips and helpful information on collecting these treasures of yesteryear.

Gacha games wasn't made for everyone some of the people who play it are anime fanboys looking to collect some hot waifus, some just want to pass time in traffic or simply something to play during our vacant times at work.

This article is about Fiesta and Homer Laughlin Dinnerware

Experimenting with zero cost digital diaroma with toys and gunplas and laptops

The old fashioned rope machine is highly collectible. Sought after by certain Midwest collectors, these machines are sometimes hard to find, and even harder to obtain. Good luck in your endeavors!

How to select the best card on postcrossing and take into consideration your own options and preferences of other users.

Collecting Christmas Blow Molds is a fun hobby to have, Blow Molds by Empire, and General Foam Plastic are very well made and creative. I real enjoyable way to relive the past and share the joy.

Collecting Confederate coins, currency, and memorabilia is a fun and enjoyable way to learn about the history of the South and how the leaders of the CSA thought back in these dark years of warfare.

An interesting collection of honey bee coins from around the world and ages. Look them over and enjoy!

Toys aren't just kid's stuff anyomore

Collecting mid-century vintage costume jewelry, identification marks, and discussion of the history of costume jewelry by Monet, Trifari, Schiaparelli, Weiss, and DeLizza & Elster.

Comic book trading cards, a once thriving giant of geek culture, lies in a moribund state. This article is a heartfelt nostalgic look at these addictive packs of coolness.

In the early 1900s, there was a fad to have your portrait taken in cowboy outfits. These were printed on a postcard to send to family or friends.

Top 5 pennies to collect that you probably have in your pocket!

Collecting Playmobil Medieval Figures, Knights, Kings, Queen, Vikings, & Castles. Playmobil captured the medieval time period in these amazing children toys. There was constant warfare between Kings

In September 2015, Topps UK launched a new range of Star Wards Trading Cards, to capitalize on the run-in to one of the most eagerly film releases in recent years.

So you want to buy a curio & relic rifle, but you don't want to break the bank. These are the 5 best curio & relic rifles for budget shoppers.

During the 1960s, Barbie Doll, along with her stylish clothes, had a variety of sold-separately (and now, vintage) games, toys and extras -- many sought by collectors today.

Not all collectible coins are ones used in circulation. Over the years, the United States Mint has produced coins of interest for just about everyone -- coins that are both beautiful and valuable.

An comprehensive guide regarding Tomica's Dream series

This post aims to be a definitive guide in collecting The Fast and The Furious Diecast. This article is beneficial for both new and seasoned collectors (hobbyists) and fans of said movie franchise.

Collectible Funko Pop Rock n roll characters from classic rock greats like Elvis Presley or Jimi Hendrix, to Bob Marley reggae rockers, KISS, Punk music rockers the Sex Pistols and even Vocaloids.

Old teddy bears are not just loved by their owners, now they are highly sought by collectors too with over £100,000 British Pounds being paid for one notable bear. Learn about collecting them.

The Simpsons Diecast featured are from Johnny Lightning (Hollywood on Wheels Series) and from Hotwheels’ 2014 Homermobile.

Vintage Curta Calculators are small hand held mechanical calculators with a hand crank introduced in the late 1940s. The Curta calculator was considered the most accurate portable calculator available, and was widely used by scientists, engineers,...

The sad faced clown Weary Willie collectible dolls are memorable depictions of the circus clown created and played by Emmet Kelly, Sr. and later his son (Jr.) picked up his father's sad clown act.

A legendary romance that lasted decades had to come to an end some time, but never did Barbie think it could end this way.

Why are pink flamingos so fabulous? Learn the facts about flamingos in the wild and and pick up some ideas for collecting flamingo-themed items.

Many people enjoy collecting teapots. They brighten up the table when used for preparing tea and they brighten up the home as collectale art.

What is it about the Windstone edition collection that makes people love it so much? It is because it's unique and buying it is easy.

Toys, Toys, Toys! We loved toys when we were kids and some of us still do! What toys were in your toy box? Get out your old toys, let’s play!

Vintage radios are so beautiful, they were made to be pleasing to the eye as well as the ear. A radio was made like fine furniture, a treasured possession that brought the family together.

If you are an avid beach or sea glass collector, or glass bottle collector, this is a tutorial on how to date glass made by the Owens-Illinois company.

Pocket weighing you down? Or a Treasure in your Pants! Sometimes you never know! But don't worry, it's easy to find your treasures that are hiding in plain sight - plus, they make great investments!

Ever wondered why a nickel is called a nickel? Where did the name come from?

Since the summer of 77, one of the most popular Star Wars related merchandise was the Topps Trading Card Series and over 30 years later, they are still just as collectible and sought after!

Exploring the mysteries and exposing the myths surrounding the maidens of the sea called mermaids. Learn what we know and see beautiful mermaid Barbie dolls and much more.

What is Hong Tze? How can you start your collection of Hong Tze sculptures? This articles covers everything you need to know about Chinese Hong Tze.

Showcasing my collection of Beswick/Royal Albert Figurines in the Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit series; about Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit models, the Beswick factory, and significance of Backstamps.

My new found love is collecting autograph pictures of the classic television stars. I hope you enjoy the tour.

...And then one day, on a planet far away, Galactus appeared and prepared to destroy us all! Following from the Age of Ultron Aftermath and Hunger, Galactus, that mighty cosmic destroyer of Earth-616, got sucked into the Ultimate Universe. No...

It's interesting to learn a little about the history of Halloween and how it is celebrated. From early traditions it is easy to see how the Halloween antiques and collectibles represent Halloween fun

The Earth's Greatest Superheroes are no longer so good. Not nice at all, really. Coming off the opening of the ill-fated Pandora's Box, a terrible evil has been unleashed on the world and systematic deception and control have taken over the...

I am proud of my mug collection because they all tell a story. Do you like collecting mugs? From Disney mugs to limited edition Starbvcks, I have it all!

I'm always looking for unique mugs. Sometimes I'm shopping for myself, or something I'm searching for the perfect gift for someone else. Because, really, is there anything better than curling up on a cold day with a steaming mug of hot chocolate? Or...

Step-by-step method for removing modern self-adhesive stamps from paper for stamp collecting.

Collecting postcards is well known, but exchanging them seems more unusual. There are several ways to find people interested in postcard exchange.

Whitney made vintage postcards were popular from the early 1900's through 1940. Collectors love the series, the images and the relative low cost of these vintage postcards.