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How G.I. Joe Became An Adventure Team

Chris Walker — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:08:30 +0000

In the popular memory, G.I. Joes come in two types: the comic book influenced 3.75” figures and the older, more realistic 12” figures. And while that’s broadly true, it misses a very specific era that linked the two thematically: the 12” Adventure Team figures! G.I. Joe Debuts Fun Fact: Hasbro coined the term “Action Figure”…

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Why TootsieToys are Worth Collecting

Chris Walker — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:00:37 +0000

Pop quiz: are TootsieToys related at Tootsie Rolls? Nope, but they ARE related to Cracker Jack! They are, however, both named after little girls called “Tootsie” by their grandpa. Lets have a look at what “TootsieToys” are and why collectors love ‘em! The Dowst Brothers Start Making Toys The TootsiteToy story starts in the 1890s,…

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Why 80s Cartoons Were Based On Toys

Chris Walker — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:00:10 +0000

Prior to the 1980s, the connection between TVs and toy stores really only ran one way. There could be toys based on TV shows, but they were by-and-large a much smaller part of the toy market than toys that were just, y’know, toys. Then, seemingly over night, the top cartoons of the day were based…

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Why Collectible Statues Are Worth A Look

Chris Walker — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:21:56 +0000

If you told a stranger that you had some statues in your house, they probably wouldn’t assume you meant statues of superheroes or video game characters (like the ones coming to auction this weekend). Those strangers are missing out because pop culture statues have a history going back more than sixty years! And it all…

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What Does Ralphie’s BB Gun Sell For Today?

Chris Walker — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:00:42 +0000

We were watching A Christmas Story over the holidays and it got us wondering: what’s Ralphie’s beloved BB gun worth these days? Since evaluating collectibles is our specialty around here, we thought it’d be fun to figure out an estimate. What Was Ralphie’s BB Gun? Ralphie is VERY specific about the BB gun he wants…

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Why Hot Toys Are Worth The Price

Chris Walker — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:41:34 +0000

Most folks have owned a 1:6 scale toy at some point in their lives. It’s the scale of the classic G.I. Joe, Barbie, Captain Action, and many more: it effectively means “humanoid” and “twelve inches tall”. But few folks have owned the Cadillac of the 1:6 scale market, the best of the best in 12″…

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Why Vintage Gifts Are The Best

Chris Walker — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:56:41 +0000

Thanksgiving 2023 is in the history books and the holiday shopping season is in full swing. If you’re flummoxed as to what to pick up for your loved ones this December, fret not: Back to the Past is here to make the case for giving vintage gifts! It’s The Thought That Counts – And Vintage…

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What Old Video Games Are Worth Money?

Chris Walker — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:21:32 +0000

One of the newer frontiers in the world of collectibles is retro gaming. The generations that grew up playing video games haven’t been established as adults all that long – a kid whose first system was the Sega Genesis is in their thirties today. Are their old video games worth money? Yes and no. Let’s…

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What Versions of Beanie Babies or Barbies Are Worth Money?

Chris Walker — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:09:34 +0000

Contrary to one popular belief, “standard” Beanie Babies or most modern Barbies generally aren’t very valuable – you are safe to go ahead and take that Princess bear out of the safe deposit box. The same goes for wide swaths of toys from the last thirty years, where large production runs and a thriving collector…

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Are Barbie Dolls Worth Money?

Chris Walker — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:25:22 +0000

The blockbuster hit of the summer arrives on streaming and VOD today, letting theater-averse fans finally get in on Barbiemania! To mark the occasion, we’re going to answer a question many folks have been asking these last few months: are Barbie dolls worth money? The Early Days The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by…

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