By Carrie Polales Sansing They are known by various names. Light-ups, lawn art, plastic kitsch, illuminated figures, or simply blow molds. An Obsession Begins I recall the first time […]
Author Archives: Nick Boschetto
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Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider turning to […]
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by Judy Weaver-Gonyeau, managing editor Courage. Pluck. Perseverance. … Moxie. A little bit sweet, a little bit bitter. What some would call an “acquired taste.” Who knew this aptly named […]
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By Douglas R. Kelly There are few product names in the games and sporting goods industries that can match “Frisbee” for sheer recognition power. We don’t say, “Hey let’s […]
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Are you one of these people who has been holding on to items or collections from your children’s childhood or your own because you believe that one day they will […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A circa 1960 Machine Man Robot from Masudaya’s (Japan) famed Gang of Five […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium BGS 9 Mint, sold for $34,375 at a sale of The Definitive […]
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by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher “You’ve got to be honest with the public. And you’ve got to work. Of course, good luck won’t hurt.” – W. “Sylvester” Stuckey, Sr. […]
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by Judy Weaver Gonyeau, managing editor Cremation as a form of burial goes back to the Neolithic or Stone Age, making it one of the oldest traditions in the […]
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by Jessica Kosinski There are many fun things you can collect, but branded items are often among the most interesting. Some brands are fun to collect simply because of […]
