with Jessica Rickman CPPA, Certified Personal Property Appraiser As an appraiser with almost two decades in the world of antiques and collectibles, I’ve seen everything from George Washington inaugural buttons to 1800s European Confessionals. However, few items spark as much…
By Amanda Sheriff and J.C. Vaughn Comic book and comic art sales thrived in 2025, setting multiple records for major key books, the work of top artists, and important moments in comics history. Below is a sample of the record…
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In recent years, Labubu dolls—quirky, sharp-toothed collectibles sold in sealed “blind boxes”—have become a global sensation. At first glance, they may look like yet another toy trend destined to fade. But their popularity reveals something…
by Barbara Miller Beem It’s February, the shortest month of the year, even though sometimes it feels like the longest one. Outside, the weather is frightful. Inside, the fire is so delightful (provided you have a fireplace, of course). But…
by Laurence Carpenter For much of the twentieth century, scarcity in music memorabilia was accidental rather than designed. Instruments survived by chance, stage costumes were kept or discarded without thought of future value, and autographs were obtained informally, often with…
by Douglas R. Kelly There’s a Dutch maker of toy cars that keeps popping up on my radar screen with new (well, vintage) examples of its output. Best I can remember, this started more than 15 years ago when I…
Article and photos by Donald-Brian Johnson “You’re my funny Valentine,sweet comic Valentine,you make me smile with my heart!”— Lorenz Hart, 1937 In the musical Babes in Arms, the “Valentine” being sung about was actually another character. And, just like the…
by Sloane Middleton Mann For many vintage lovers, shopping with your business isn’t just about what you sell. It’s about them seeing you as a trusted source. You might have an eye for design, a beautifully curated booth, and incredible…
by Jessica Kosinski There are a lot of cartoon bears out there, and I love them all. Long before I was a writer, I was a classic TV nut with a special interest in both sitcoms and cartoons. Growing up,…
Drawn from the Museum’s collection, the series illuminates illustration’s deep history Stockbridge, Mass.– January 22, 2026 –Norman Rockwell Museum announces the debut of a new exhibition series, A Brief History of Illustration. The first rotation, titled The Abyss, is on view now through May 31, 2026.…
