by Jessica Kosinski $3,317 (Bids 66, Bidders 25) Amazing rare! Vintage Barbie Bubble Cut Midge Ken Wedding Party Gift Set NRFB. Up for auction is a fantastic, very rare, original gift set of four dolls: Barbie, Ken, Midge, and Skipper.…
The Evolution of Action Figures by Jessica Kosinski Action figures are everywhere today. They are popular toys for kids. Although, many adults enjoy them even more, often collecting action figures representing super heroes or movie characters. In fact, comic book…
Comic Collectibles by Maxine Carter-Lome Like the baseball cards I purchased with my allowance, and flipped and traded with friends at school, comics were very much a part of my childhood. At the candy store down the block from my…
by Eric Bradley The toy business and the toy collecting hobby are surviving in the midst of genre-busting trends. The arrival of the internet made it cheaper and easier for collectors to buy, sell and trade, and share information than…
Ken’s Korner: Barbie-themed café opens in Taiwan News and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting By Ken Hall A restaurant inspired by the iconic 54-year-old Barbie doll has opened in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. The Barbie…
Ken’s Korner: Ken, sporting a makeover, is trying to win back Barbie – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – April 2006 Sales of Barbie dolls have been sagging lately, at least in the U.S. (down 18 percent in the…
