5 examples of Atari’s presence at auction
It was 45 years ago today (Nov. 29) that Atari unveiled the video game Pong. We look at five times Atari was represented at auction.
Uncommon and unique toys headline 1,370-lot sale
Tin toys, holiday antiques, and doorstops, oh my! Sorry, it was too good to pass up with the unique, scarce, and uncommon examples coming to auction. Seriously though, those three collecting interests are well represented among the majority of the 1,370 lots in Bertoia Auctions’ Signature Auction, Nov. 11-12. Below are...
Vintage Tulsa Show featuring 200+ vendors Sept. 1-3
The Vintage Tulsa Show slated for Sept. 1-3 is expected to draw more than 200 dealers and thousands of shoppers to the Exchange Center.
Auction deploying singular GI Joe Action brigade
Did you know the GI Joe line of action figures included a GI Nurse? This action figure came on the scene in the 1960s and will come to auction April 23.
Featured Antique Auction & Show Ads: June 18 – Aug. 21
The latest selection of featured ads to appear in Antique Trader features a porcelain auction livestreamed directly from a historic kiln hall; and a popular annual antique and artisan show and sale held a historic village in Ohio, among others.
Reader’s Letter: Missing Superman’s ‘call’ costly move, valuable lesson
One of the most valuable pieces of collecting advice (besides collect what you love) is: If an item grabs your attention, pick it up before it's gone. Such was the case for Trader subscriber Lynn Weitz, who shares the tale of missing Superman's call.
LEGO sets building strong collector interest
Approximately 10,000 LEGO sets have been created over the past 50 years. Brothers Ed and Jeff Maciorowski have written a new book that examines their investment potential.
‘Toy lady’ seeking new home for extensive collection
Phyllis Baskerville is hoping to spread the word about her Dolly Mama's Museum of Dolls & Toys, with the hope that she can find a new home for the collection.
James D. Julia sells Advertising, Toy, Doll Division to Morphy’s
Morphy Auctions continues its expansion efforts, with the recent acquisition of the Advertising, Toy, Doll Division of James D. Julia. The move allows Julia's the opportunity to grow other areas of their business, while ensuring their loyal consignors will be in good hands, explained James D. Julia.