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 >>

‘Collect Them All!’ A History of the Action Figure, Part 2 (4/15/13)
In my previous installment of this two-part series, I outlined the history of action figures previous to the mid-1970s, which … More >>

Eternal Appeal of French Bébé Dolls still Captivate Collectors (4/10/13)
(This article first appeared in the March 2013 issue of DOLLS magazine) Elizabeth awoke Christmas morning to an elaborate tree decorated … More >>

The Curious Collector: Gene Doll Stewardess; Brazilian ‘Barbie and the Rockers’ (4/1/13)
(This article first appeared in the April 2013 issue of DOLLS magazine) QUESTION: I purchased this amazing Mel Odom/Ashton-Drake Galleries 16-inch … More >>

Antique Dolls Question Session: Turn of the Century J.D. Kestner Bisque Mold 154 (3/18/13)
(This article first appeared in the March 2013 issue of DOLLS magazine) QUESTION: I was cleaning out my attic and came … More >>

Collecting the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ — A Look at King Kong Memorabilia (3/15/13)
It was 80 years ago this month that movie-going audiences were first introduced to one of filmdom’s most iconic—and arguably … More >>

Serious Toyz Auction Features 1,300 Quality Lots in Wide Range of Categories (3/14/13)
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Serious Toyz will seek to cement its reputation one of the leading vintage toy and collectible auction … More >>

Madame Alexander Celebrates 90 Years of Making Beautiful Dolls (3/11/13)
(This article first appeared in the March 2013 issue of DOLLS magazine) The words Madame Alexander and beauty are inseparable. From … More >>