Collecting pop culture collections and collectors
Yesterday, I visited a local comic show put on by Shoff Promotions. I've been out of the comic book collecting game since the late 80's, but it's still fun to pick up random comics when the opportunity presents itself. I'm the worst kind of collector though -- my purchasing decisions are based on … [Read more...]
Bill Leff has been collecting toys for nearly 30 years and his collection will blow your mind! If you can make it through the obnoxious Banana Splits intro sequence, you will see some amazing toys. This is the kind of collection that may look like a pretty nice collection at first, but when your … [Read more...]
Last Friday, I found myself in York, Pennsylvania and thought I would call upon an old friend who works at Hake's, to see about taking a tour of the greatest place on Earth. Hake's is headquartered in a nondescript office park of low, single-story buildings, much like those you find in suburbs … [Read more...]
I found this plastic tub of strange figures at a toy show not too long ago. I was intrigued only because I had no idea what they were. One of the figures looked like it had a Power Rangers helmet, which led me to do a Google search for "stretchy rubber Ban-Dai figures" that showed me that these were … [Read more...]
Can you name the line of action figures that spawned these handsome fellows? Leave a comment below with your guess, or come back tomorrow for the answer. … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered what ever happened to all those arcade cabinets you used to play in your local pizza parlor and bowling alley? Well, today I found out where they end up. The Coinopwarehouse in Hagerstown Maryland has been salvaging arcade games and pinball machines from businesses and … [Read more...]
This awesome little game arrived today. Buy the Rights was a Kickstarter project by Top Hat Sasquatch, Tommy Day, and a few of his friends. This game turned out amazing and I can't wait to play a round or two. … [Read more...]
I went to the Big Flea antique show this past weekend and left wondering if it was worth the $10 entry fee, because there were almost no toys to be found. In the past, I have been able to find things tucked away in vendor booths, but it was incredibly slim pickings this time around. I picked up the … [Read more...]
Man, it's been too long since I've written anything! When I don't show up around here, it's actually because I'm busy with work, which is a GOOD thing, or I've been hit by a bus, which is NOT so good. I own my own graphic design business, and the work load is constantly ebbing and flowing. When you … [Read more...]
Last week, the League wrote about things they would do differently if given the opportunity. The Pop Culture League was a "Do Over" itself, in that it was reborn from the ashes of the League of Extraordinary Bloggers. As with its predecessor, the Pop Culture League has had a good run, but it's time … [Read more...]
Last week, the League wrote about space marines, and this week, we'll dive into the abyss of what might have been... "Do over." If you could do it all over again... The League is always open to new members! Got a blog? Write a post in response to the weekly challenge, and you’ll be … [Read more...]
Space marines have appeared in sci-fi since the beginning of the genre, and they range from bad guys to serious badasses. These characters strive and survive in movie classics such as Starship Troopers, Stargate, Avatar, Battlestar Galactica, and more. Space marines have also starred in video game … [Read more...]
Last week, the League wrote about some of our best deals, and this week, we'll talk about some favorite pop culture entities... "Space marines." Pop culture's peacekeepers of the future. The League is always open to new members! Got a blog? Write a post in response to the weekly … [Read more...]
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Last week, the League wrote about what they were thankful for, and this week, we'll get back to business... "There's a sale at Penneys!" What was one of your greatest deals? The League is always open to new members! Got a blog? Write a post … [Read more...]
Tis the season to be thankful, and while it's been a bit of a turbulent time lately, I still have plenty to be thankful for in my life. Of course I am thankful for my wife, kids, and extended family above all else, but you came here for toys and collectibles, so let us give thanks for … [Read more...]
Excuse me while I go rifle through my sons' Pokémon binders. A mint condition example of the elusive Pokémon "Pikachu Illustrator" trading card sold for a world record $54,970 at Heritage Auctions this past weekend. “The Pikachu Illustrator Card was given in January of 1998 to winners of the … [Read more...]
Last week, the League prognosticated on some future collectibles. This week's challenge to the Pop Culture League has us looking inward and reflecting on what we have to be thankful for... Gee, Thanks! It's the season to be thankful. The League is always open to new members! Got a … [Read more...]
There have been a lot of shows for collectors, some good, some not so much. The latest offering is from Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. Pop Culture Quest just released its first episode and it is FANTASTIC! This is exactly the kind of show I have been waiting for -- a show by passionate … [Read more...]