Collector's Blog

Custom restoration is a real profession with real skills. It's also divisive in the collecting community. Here's the honest take.

Not every grading service is legitimate. Some are pay-to-play operations that exist to inflate prices. Here's how to spot them.

The original Playmates TMNT figures from 1988–1995 have quietly tripled in value over the last five years. Here's why.

Aurora, Tyco, and Cox slot cars from the 1960s and 70s have a small but dedicated collector base. Some rare sets are worth serious money.

Comic book prices have flattened. Action figure prices are climbing. The asset class rotation is real, and here's what's driving it.

MOTU figures from 1982–1988 have a passionate collector base. Skeletor alone has spawned a sub-category. Here's the current state of the market.

Everyone chases Nintendo. But sealed Atari 2600 games from 1977–1983 have quietly become a serious collector category with their own grails.

Bandai's Master Grade Gundam kits are 1/100 scale engineering marvels. Some limited-run kits now sell for more than they cost new.

First-issue Barbies from 1959 are now routinely selling above $10,000 at auction. The market for vintage Barbie has matured into something serious.

The original 1977 Star Wars 12-back figures are different from later production runs in subtle but meaningful ways. Here's what to look for.