Star Wars-Themed ‘X-Wing’ Miniatures Game a Collectible in the Making (6/4/13)
The biggest blockbuster to come out of the relatively tiny hobby games business last year was the Star Wars-themed miniatures … More >>

Music-Box Bellies make Steiff’s 1950s-Era Teddy & Jocko Musical Treasures (5/31/13)
Every enthusiast has extra-special items in their collections—certain items that just take a gold medal for their rarity, design or … More >>

Space, the Final Collecting Frontier: ‘Star Trek’ Toys and Memorabilia (5/31/13)
The second half of the 1960s was a memorable time for American television programming. Audiences were introduced to numerous shows … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Arcade Cast Iron Farm Toy, Uncle Sam & Hitler Button (5/24/13)
QUESTION: I own an cast iron, Arcade blue corn planter toy. I acquired it as part of a boxed lot … More >>

Massive Collection of Elvis Presley Memorabilia to Headline Memorial Day Auction (5/21/13)
ST. LEONARD, Md. – A huge single-owner lifetime collection of Elvis Presley items promises to be the centerpiece offering in … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Global Hollywood & Its Impact on American Collectors (5/16/13)
In 2005, Jane and Robert Kahn and their daughter Anna invited Linda and me to join them during their vacation … More >>

Bonhams to Auction Sheldon Doll Collection in June (5/11/13)
LOS ANGELES — The doll collection of noted author Sidney Sheldon and his wife, Alexandra, heads to auction on June … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Will Articulated Comic Book Art Drive Up Action Figure Values? (5/10/13)
Will, who lives in Bristol, Tenn., is a regular caller into WHATCHA GOT?, my syndicated antiques and collectibles call-in radio … More >>

Are You Game for a Game of Thrones? (5/9/13)
When I tried to read George R. R. Martin’s “A Game of Thrones” some years ago, I found it to … More >>

Teddy Bear Hospital: Two Bears Saved from Uncertain End (5/9/13)
(This article first appeared in the April 2013 issue of Teddy Bear & Friends magazine) As the days roll into the … More >>