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 >>

It’s not Easy Being Green, even for Steiff’s Endearing Emerald Creations (3/11/13)
It’s easy to be thinking “green” this time of year. Spring, for us folks in the northern hemisphere is showing … More >>

Teddies Reviewed: Spreading Joy for More Than a Century (3/11/13)
(This article first appeared in the February 2013 issue of Teddy Bear & Friends magazine) As we begin another Teddy Bear year, it … 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 >>

Toys, Glass, Petroliana Fetch Top Dollar in Auction (3/11/13)
RAYMOND, Ill. — A standard-glaze portrait vase bearing the likeness of a cocker spaniel sold for $2,640 on the last … More >>

Googly Eyes Help Place Mid-Century Steiff U.S. Military Academy Mascot Mule (3/1/13)
Every enthusiast has extra-special items in their collections—certain items that just take a gold medal for their rarity, design or … More >>

Papal Games: If You Can’t be the Pope, at Least You can Play one at Home (2/28/13)
Folks don’t tend to resign from the office of the Pope, the Bishop of Rome and the appointed worldwide leader … More >>

‘Collect Them All!’ A History of the Action Figure: Part 1 (2/21/13)
Action figures—those small, poseable, usually plastic representations of various comic-book superheroes, professional sports figures and film, television and video game … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Weather Bird Shoes Box of Marbles Premium (2/20/13)
QUESTION: I have a box of five marbles I received as a premium when purchasing a pair of Weather Bird … More >>