G.I. Joe Update – 2026
“America’s Movable Fighting Man” from the 1960’s morphs into “A Real American Hero” in the 1980’s Because collectible values can fluctuate significantly ov…
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Games & Puzzles
Board games, card games, jigsaw puzzles, word games, tabletop adventures, and inventive ways to play. Discover games worth gathering around, beautiful puzzle design, and the people who create them.
U.S.S Flagg – Aircraft Carrier (Hasbro – 1985)
The largest action figure playset ever created! This Toy Spotlight focuses on a true action figure icon, and an item that sits atop the wish lists of many collectors. When Hasbro re-booted their GI…
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L’époque de la lumière
I haven’t posted in a while, because I’ve been busy making minis! And other things. I am in our summer house, and in June started a new online class with June Clinkscales. She called th…
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"Here Lies" review - the game is afoot
A cooperative game of deduction, sleuthing, and actually quite a lot of storytelling. Jasper, Jakob, and Bobby have created something a little bit special here, which demands your attention.
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A Few More Mini Scenes
Continuing with scenes I’ve built in the last year, here are two I thoroughly enjoyed: First: This is a Robin Betterley quarter-inch scale kit. It’s a facade with through-the-window sce…
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The Library
A while back I put together this quarter-inch scale house. It was by Suzanne and Andrew’s minis (they have retired, which is sad for me, because their house kits were wonderful). The building…
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1” scale miniature
Reviewing my blog, I realized I never posted pictures of the final La Lumiere with furnishings. (This is one-inch scale). I purchased the gilded chair from June Clinckscales at a show, but the cons…
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Mini Scenes
I haven’t posted in a while, but I work on minis almost every day. Here are some mini scenes I’ve recently finished (all kits): This is 1/4″ scale, called Warm Wishes, a kit from …
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Gotham’s Purest Silhouette: The 1992 Batmobile Heads to Auction
The most iconic Batmobile is heading to auction, estimated to fetch $5-7 million.
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meet the bentley torcal: the marque's first electric car asks what a bentley should sound like
the torcal, bentley’s first fully electric car preserves its long proportions and tactile cabin while musicians rebuild the sound of its V8.
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This isn't "real"
I finally finished this piece! Exterior: Interior This shot shows the lower door that hides the electricity, except for the lead wire coming out. The electrics are simple: one line with a switch, a…
Source: jennsminis.wordpress.com
Batman has arrived at the Toy Collectors Guide!
“I’m Batman” – Batman (1989 Batman Movie) The Toy Collector’s Guide is excited to introduce our latest addition to the site, spotlighting the legendary DC Comics hero who started …
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You Can Now Purchase Linda McCartney Photography Stamps From USPS
McCartney is being recognized as an artist in her own right.
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How Queen Isabella Changed Chess
Spain’s Queen Isabella changed chess by making the Queen the most important piece, its free movement reflecting her powerful status in 15th century Europe.
Source: museumoflost.com
Mego Comic Action Heroes – Shazam
The One-Stop Site for the Modern Toy Collector
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A Christmas Collection You Have to See
Collector Judy Parsons has been collecting these holiday-themed figurines for decades, and has now amassed over 75,000 of them.
Source: thecottagejournal.com
Comfortably.Nerdy: Meaningful Geeky Making
Explore Comfortably.Nerdy’s quilting, ceramics, woodworking, and craft projects, including handmade gifts designed with personal connections and geeky inspiration.
Source: createwhimsy.com
Puzzler Tee – Crossword Print Vintage Cotton T-Shirt
Discover the Puzzler Tee. Vintage-feel cotton, soft from the first wear, with a playful all-over crossword print and clean white trim.
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Collection: Claire's Toy Caravans
The majority of them have been found at charity shops, car boot sales, vide greniers, etc, though I have found a couple on ebay, One was gifted to me from the Instagram friend whose collection I mentioned above, that kick-started me to begin collecting them myself, which was really lovely!
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Weird and Wonderful Collections
Weird and Wonderful Collections featuring a collection of plastic bread tags in a jar. Turn junk into an art display by grouping it together in a jar.
Source: visualheart.com
New Exploding Kittens studio boss sets sights on expanding namesake IP into “long-lasting evergreen brand” -
Joeri Hoste joined Exploding Kittens to lead its international business in 2020, following multi-year stints at companies including Hong Kong based board game publisher and manufacturer Ooba Games, toy company BOTI and trading card and collectibles specialist Upper Deck.
Source: boardgamewire.com
The Art of Collecting — Part 04: How to Find Out What You Actually Like
Discover the Art of Collecting by finding your personal art taste, understanding what draws you to certain artworks, and building a collection that feels genuinely yours.
Source: artstoheartsproject.com
Petoi Quaddle, a Robotic Pet for Everyone - Make:
Petoi's new Quaddle robot is their most capable and affordable quadruped yet.
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A Fantastic LEGO Model of Experimental Math Rock Duo Angine de Poitrine
LEGO enthusiast Bill Ward built a model of Québécois experimental math rock duo Angine de Poitrine, inspired by their 2025 KEXP performance.
Source: laughingsquid.com
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