Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we’re turning our eye to a collection of G. I. Joe figures that recently came into our showroom. Specifically, we’re looking at Estrala Toy Company’s best known addition to the line: Cobra De Aco! The Cobra De Aco that recently passed through out eBay store. A Real…
Welcome back to Hammer Drops, where we look at realized prices from collectibles auctions to figure out where the sweet spot between “Collectible” and “Investment” is! Today we’re looking to our Summer Collectibles Blockbuster and what it tells us about the importance of proper packaging. Fell Beast with Witch King statue by Weta & Sideshow…
Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we dive deep on some piece from one of our consignments that includes a certain additional “cool” factor! Today, we’re digging into the history of the C3 Batcave construction set from Art Asylum. Art Asylum’s C3 Batman Batcave Before Superhero LEGOs, There Were Minimates While you wouldn’t…
Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we give you a deep dive into the cool items our consignors bring us. Today’s specimen is the 2016 Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Primal, made by Hasbro to celebrate the Year of the Monkey. Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Primal Munky Not Truk By 1995, it…
Welcome back to Hammer Drops, where we navigate the rocky waters of the collectibles biz with realized prices to guide us! Today we’re looking back a couple of years to make a point about notability, bubbles, and sustained value by answering the question “What’s the difference between $17.50 worth of Beanie Babies & $130 worth…
Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, wherein we have a look at some particular “cool factor” in the stuff our wonderful consignors bring us. Today, we’re looking at a Hot Weels 1:18 scale Batmobile based on the 1966 Batman TV series (which isn’t the only cool Barris Batmobile merch in there). The “New Look” Batmobile,…
Welcome back to Hammer Drops, wherein we look at what can be learned from auctions blocks and collectibles sold both near and far. Today we’re turning our eyes toward another major headline, the “$225k Boba Fett Action Figure” that popped up on eBay, not too long ago. The specific Boba Fett prototype in question, which…
Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, wherein we examine the “Cool Factor” of items that come through our doors. Today’s item is a special edition Gold Superman figure created in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Super Powers line, with an interesting history behind it’s origins. Mattel’s Gold Superman from DC Classics Anticipating…
Welcome back to Hammer Drops, where we usually discuss the how’s and why’s of prices we are seeing for items sold at auction…but today, we’re looking to our virtual storefront on eBay. The item in question is a limited edition Bowen Designs statue of Maila Nurmi’s Vampira! The Vampira Statue The Lot An actress and…
Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we look at items with a particular cool factor that have been consigned into our fine establishment. Today, we’re talking about a gorgeous Sideshow Toys Premium Format Figure of the Justice League’s magical mainstay, Zatanna! Stock Photo of the Figure The Opening Act 1938’s Action Comics #1…