Who knew that cleaning out your mother’s house could lead to the discovery of five 1952 Mickey Mantle cards? That’s exactly what happened to NJ brothers John and Ed, who had collected baseball cards when they were younger. In addition to the Mickey Mantle cards, two of which were recently sold for $230,000 combined, the brothers also had four 1952 Topps Jackie Robinsons! Check it out for yourself here.
You may want to think twice before taking that coin to the bank! Rare coins, classic books, military memorabilia, and childhood toys are just a few items that may be worth more than you could ever imagine. Next Avenue gives us ideas on what items to look for here.
The USPS recently paid tribute to WWI veterans with a new stamp that reads, “World War I: Turning the Tide.” According to Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, “The USPS has a history of memorializing significant historical events, and now we can add the WWI stamp to its impressive collection.” Read more here.
Marvel recently revealed the new “Conan the Barbarian” reprint collections, and you’re not going to want to miss this! The first two volumes of Conan Chronicles Epic Collection, a line of paperbacks reprinting Conan stories, will be released next February and April. Check out more details here.
Just because you may have missed San Diego Comic-Con doesn’t mean you have to miss out on seeing the awesome collectibles that were featured! DC Collectibles’ DC Animated Universe action figure line, NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, and Hot Toys’ diorama portraying the cockpit of Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon are just a few of the items you missed. Check them out for yourself here.
Heading to National Sports Collectors Convention? Don’t miss out on these must-have autographs from Jim Brown, Albert Pujols, Jim Thome, Ray Bourque, and more! You can check them all out here.
Be sure to stop by booth 2273 from Wednesday – Sunday and tell us about your collection. We can’t wait to see you there!
Are you looking to start a collection but don’t know where to start? According to Wise Bread, comic books, board games, video games, and Hot Wheels vehicles usually always become more valuable over time. One Hot Wheels vehicle could be worth $100,000! Read about the top 10 valuable collectibles here.
San Diego Comic-Con is finally here! Are you excited? We know we are! Gizmodo recently came out with a list of collectibles that you will find at San Diego Comic-Con, and we’re pretty stoked about them! Check them out here. Our favorites include the Forces of Destiny Chewbacca and Porgs as well as the Comic Color Batman v Superman Action Figures.
Don’t forget to visit us at booth 701 from Wednesday – Sunday. We can’t wait to see you there!
Holy toys! Michael Connors, a Brooklyn attorney, has almost 10,000 figurines in his collection. Connors started his collection 22 years ago after his son received a military miniature for his birthday. The collection, now worth close to $300,000, is showcased in his law offices as well as his home. Read more here.
Do you live near Spring Hill, Florida? If so, you may want to check out Karran Toys & Comics! Whether you’re looking to start your collection or add to your current collection of Funko Pop! collectibles, this store has you covered. Read more here.
