Wonders await at secluded Wisconsin auto, toy museum
In Southwestern Wisconsin, at the highest point overlooking the Mississippi River, you'll find an uncommon and totally engrossing destination devoted to collectibles and nostalgia, at Elmer's Auto & Toy Museum.
Bidders rally for vintage GI Joe action figures
An original 1957 GI Nurse action figures, in original box with accessories including crutches, stethoscope, and medical bag, realized $4,200 during Cordier Auctions' April sale.
Hake’s: Five decades of stimulating collecting zeal
In a recent Knowing Your Business column, I connected with Ted Hake and Alex Winter, founder and president, respectively of Hake's Americana, to discuss Hake's marking 50 years in business.
Heroes & Outlaws: Western toys need media tie-in
The heroes and outlaws of Western toys once garnered much attention and appreciation from youth and collectors alike. To regain that level of popularity, Western toys need a media makeover of sorts, suggests toy authority Mark Bellomo.
Nostalgia powering up market for vintage video games
As some of the most popular products of the 2016 holiday season demonstrated, the interest in vintage video games and consoles is on the rise, both among collectors and gamers. In this article by Eric Bradley, as part of his book Picker's Pocket Guide -- Toys, the market for vintage video...
Vintage toys, banks, advertising at center of joint auction
A joint auction slated for Dec. 2-3, featuring an array of vintage toys, banks, advertising items and memorabilia marks the first of a unique collaboration.
Classic guitars, cars, Civil War tokens set to sell Oct. 27-29
Classic guitars and other instruments, along with antique and vintage cars, Civil War Tokens, and fine and decorative art will be brought to auction by J. Levine Auctions, Oct. 27-29.
Early Mickey Mouse doll could realize $50,000
One of the first Mickey Mouse dolls ever produced, including Walt Disney's signature, is one of the lots coming before bidders June 18 through Van Eaton Galleries.
Behind the Spine: The toy that transformed a collector
Transcending race and culture, Transformers enjoy global appeal. Uber-collector Mark Bellomo shares the stories behind his toy obsessions, as well as some practical advice.