Ask 10 farm toy collectors what they collect and you’re likely to get 10 different answers – ask 100 and don’t be surprised if there are 100 unique answers. Read More +
Tractor beam: Childhood memories often draw collectors to farm toys
Author Archives: Karen OBrien
Westerns You Should See
What makes a Western film a Western? Is it just good guys in white hats vs. bad guys in black hats? Is it just the presence of horses, six-shooters and a fight in the town saloon? I hope not. Read More +
Leave it to Karen: Paper Toys
Greeting cards, stamps, paper money, post cards, correspondence and stock certificates aren’t the only paper products appealing to collectors in today’s antiques market. Read More +
Leave it to Karen: Links in the Chein
Welcome to the first installment of “Leave it to Karen” in Antique Trader! It’s a pleasure to “talk toys” with such a knowledgeable group of collectors, and as always, I encourage an open dialogue on future toy topics. Read More +
Vintage Toys: Collecting board games
Throughout the year, radio talk show hosts invite me to be a guest on their broadcasts to discuss the nostalgia of collecting toys, and it’s a happy task. Interviews are a great opportunity to share this hobby with wide audiences and are fun, especially when the host opens up the telephone lines to the public.
Vintage Toys 2
How were you first introduced to Roy Rogers? Read More +