Before tablets took over Toyland, every holiday shopping season brought a new hot holiday toy that every kid had to have. And, of course, not every kid could have it – supplies were limited. Parents would spend whole days driving store to store hoping they could put one under the tree. They’d fight for one.…
DetailsFolks who are thinking about estate planning are, generally, already thinking of their cars, boats, and real estate. What many folks, including professionals, can overlook is their collectibles. Most people who have the means to do so develop a hobby that involves the accumulation of stuff. Rock star Rod Stewart, for example, has an extensive…
DetailsTrading cards are a huge collectible market and have been for over half a century! They’ve changed a bit in form and style over the years, but the basic idea has remained the same – related sets of art and information printed on 6.4 cm by 8.9cm pieces of paperboard. What forms have trading cards…
DetailsBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters this week! In addition to introducing Marvel Comics mainstay Namor to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it will put the supporting cast from the first movie into the spotlight. Chief among them will be General Okoye and the Dora Milaje, the ultra-badass and all-female royal guard of Wakanda. To honor…
DetailsSettling a loved one’s estate can destroy a family. The resentments created by the acrimonious disbursement of assets can linger across generations. There are countless horror stories out there, and many forward-thinking folks are already on top of dividing up their cash, real estate, and other big-ticket properties because of them. But what often falls…
DetailsComic books have dabbled in the horror genre since the very beginning. Hollywood has adapted comics since the 40s. Put those two facts together and you get a proud history of comic book horror movies! Here’s our top five comic book horror movies that you should watch before Halloween passes (or any other time of…
DetailsThe hottest commodities in comic books are Key Issues. Key Issues are issues in which something notable happens. This is usually the the debut of a famous creator’s work or the first appearance of a popular character. New collectors may find themselves a bit confused by characters who have multiple “first” appearances listed as key…
DetailsHey there, fan boys and fan girls! Comic conventions, or comic con for short, have been around for a very long time and their popularity is at an all-time high! Starting off in hotel ballrooms and church basements (smaller shows are still there, in fact), they’ve grown in size to take up full convention centers…
DetailsWelcome back to our two-part series on “Types of Comic Books”! The first installment covered “types” as in “genres”, which is how most people interpret our title question. This week, we’re looking at the different formats of comics. We’re not going to be able cover all the formats out there, but these are ones most…
DetailsMost Valuable Movie Prop Collectibles By: Tyler Foster September 28th, 2022 We’ve all seen movies that have gone on to become classics, and staples within pop culture. Often times, when a movie reaches this status, props and memorabilia from these movies become legendary in the world of vintage collectibles. How much would you pay for…
DetailsWho is the Werewolf by night? By: Tyler Foster Werewolf by night is one of Marvel’s lesser-known properties in pop culture. Although you are not likely to see this nocturnal lycanthrope stand side by side with the avengers anytime soon, werewolf by night is slated to make an MCU debut in the near future. But…
DetailsIn honor Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, now airing on Amazon Prime, Back to the Past is highlighting the most powerful rings from around pop culture every Friday! This week, we look to the toyetic world of Saturday morning cartoons and examine the rings from Captain Planet and the Planeteers! Origins These rings…
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