Q & A with Harry Rinker: Marian Yu Dolls, Scrappy & Margy Toy, Realistic Stereo Camera (10/19/09)
QUESTION: I have two signed and numbered dolls designed by Marion Yu. The boy doll is #846 and the … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Mickey Rooney’s One-Man Band Toy, Pitcher and Basin (9/2/09)
QUESTION: I own a Mickey Rooney’s One Man Band toy that is near mint in its period box. The … More >>

‘Hey, Taxi!’ Cab Service on a Small Scale (8/1/09)
The taxi cab is a common sight on the streets of any city. For small-scale die-cast collectors, the humble cab … More >>

Wacky Racers Offer a Crazily Customized Die-Cast Collection Category (6/23/09)
Having a 4-year-old in the house is a great way to keep young. My son, Bentley, like most children his … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Tin Soldiers, M1 Helmet, Semaphore Light, ‘Family Circle’ (6/17/09)
QUESTION: I have five lead figures that my mother acquired from her grandfather when living in Macedonia around 1950. Her … More >>

Reproduction or Antique? How Best to Enhance a Doll Collection (3/24/09)
When talking with a doll collector, the conversation inevitably turns to those dolls that make up our “dolly dreams.” We … More >>

How Much Is That Dolly In The Window? (2/24/09)
In the world of antiques, just because something is old does not make it particularly valuable. Likewise, just because a … More >>

Valentine’s Warm and Fuzzy Story (2/12/09)
The obligatory giving of flowers, candy and cards often makes Valentine’s Day—supposedly a holiday for celebrating true love—seem like just … More >>

What Makes a Hobby Board Game Valuable? (2/11/09)
Many board games found in antiques shops and other secondhand retailers may not be as valuable as some might hope. … More >>

Licensed Board Games: Junk or Jewels? (2/4/09)
By Michael Barnes What is a licensed board game? Chances are you’ve seen plenty and probably played several in your time. … More >>