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Oct112021

The Tale of Abkhazia, Groucho Marx, and John Lennon

Vintage FindsBy Chris WalkerOctober 11, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we here at Back to the Past put our usual break-neck pace on pause to really appreciate the cool stuff that surrounds us. Today’s subject is a nifty little stamp set printed in the Republic of Abkhazia. It depicts Groucho Marx and John Lennon. The Historical Marx…

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Oct82021
Green Turtle Golden Age Title Page

The First Asian Superhero Headliner

Action Figures, Comic BooksBy Chris WalkerOctober 8, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to My Hero, wherein we here at Back to the Past identify and ballyhoo the obscure characters from the custom action figure collection of the same name. Years ago, we purchased the life’s work of an artist and comic fan whose chosen medium was granting forgotten comic characters the action figure immortality denied…

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Oct62021

Motor City Comic Con & The Night of the Living Auction!

Comic Books, Store News & Events, Toys and Games, TV & MoviesBy Chris WalkerOctober 6, 2021Leave a comment

Hey there, collectors and dealers! Your pals at Back to the Past are here to announce our next two live events. We’re Heading to Motor City Comic Con! We are going to be at Motor City Comic Con October 15-17! We’re super excited to see some old friends and meet a whole bunch of new…

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Oct62021

If It’s Old, Does That Mean It’s Valuable?

Comic BooksBy Chris WalkerOctober 6, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to Hammer Drops, where Back to the Past shares its wisdom with you! This week, we’re looking at two lots from our June Twenty-Sixth auction session and what they say about age versus value. Specifically, how important IS age to value? Spider-Man Greatest Foes We’re looking at Lots #2 and #13, both issues…

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Oct42021
1940 Superman Doll Ideal Toys

Ideal Toys, The Original Superhero Action Figure Maker

Action Figures, Comic Books, Vintage FindsBy Chris WalkerOctober 4, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where the experts at Back to the Past stop to talk about why the stuff we handle is so dang cool. This week, we’re talking about a fabulous piece that recently came in: a 1940 Ideal Toys Superman doll! Specifically, we’re talking about Ideal Toys and their place…

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Oct12021

The Story of the Golden Age Blue Beetle

Action Figures, Comic BooksBy Chris WalkerOctober 1, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to My Hero, wherein we here at Back to the Past identify and play hype-man for the obscure characters from our custom action figure collection. Years ago, we purchased the life’s work of an artist and comic fan whose chosen medium was granting forgotten comic characters the action figure immortality denied to them…

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Sep292021
1961 Fleer NBA Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Card #8 PSA 5

Why Are Rookie Cards in Demand?

Store News & Events, Vintage FindsBy Chris WalkerSeptember 29, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to Hammer Drops, where we look at the hows and whys of realized prices! Today, we’re looking ahead to this weekend’s Rockin’ Around the Clock: 50s and 60s Sports Cards & Comics auction. Specifically, we’re looking to Lot #301 –  a 1961 Wilt Chamberlain rookie card PSA graded 5. We’ll be discussing why,…

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Sep272021

What Records Did Hank Aaron Set?

Store News & Events, Vintage FindsBy Chris WalkerSeptember 27, 2021Leave a comment

Hello all, and welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected! We’re still counting down to our October 2nd Rockin’ Round The Clock auction session, and this week’s installment has us looking at legendary baseball player “Hammerin’” Hank Aaron! Hank was one of the best to ever play the game. Sad to say, he passed away…

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Sep242021

Who is Centaur Comics’ Man of War?

Action Figures, Comic BooksBy Chris WalkerSeptember 24, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to My Hero, wherein we here at Back to the Past identify and sing the praises of the obscure characters from our  custom action figure collection. Years ago, we purchased the life’s work of an artist and comic fan whose chosen medium was granting forgotten comic characters the action figure immortality denied to…

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Sep222021
Shazam #28/1st Black Adam

When Should I Sell A Key Issue?

Comic BooksBy Chris WalkerSeptember 22, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to Hammer Drops, where the experts here at Back to the Past answer your questions about collectibles sales using our decades of experience in the field. Today we’re looking at the thorny question of when it is best to sell a key issue. Specifically, we’re looking at the Hype Curve that surrounds new…

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Sep202021
Yogi Berra Geared Up

Our Nine Favorite Yogisms from Yogi Berra

Vintage FindsBy Chris WalkerSeptember 20, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we here at Back to the Past stop to appreciate the cool stuff whizzing by us every day. Today, we’re looking at some lots from our upcoming Rockin’ Around the Clock: 50’s & 60’s Cards, Comics, and Toys auction session, specifically lots #97, 224, and 293. Each…

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Sep172021
superman fighting parasite banner

Who is the Original DC Comics Parasite?

Action Figures, Comic BooksBy Chris WalkerSeptember 17, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome back to My Hero, wherein we here at Back to the Past identify and delve into the obscure characters from our custom action figure collection! Years ago, we purchased the life’s work of an artist and comic fan whose chosen medium was granting forgotten comic characters the action figure immortality denied to them by…

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