Vanessa Irino collects Casper toys, games, and memorabilia. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Vanessa reveals her lifelong connection to the Friendly Ghost and talks about the role of the collecting community in encouraging her pursuit of a Guinness World Record.

Rob Berk collects pinball machines. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Rob shares how his passion for pinball led to creating Pinball Expo and Past Times Arcade.

Dani Bunda collects Tamagotchi. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Dani shares her thoughts on the impact Tamagotchi can have on mental health and why real-life pets don’t always make good housemates for digital pets.

Larry Strothe collects Creature from the Black Lagoon memorabilia. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Larry talks about the elusive nature of Creature collectibles and how growing up in a large family shaped his appreciation for his toys.

Sydney Brey collects stereoscopic toys. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Sydney details how a visit to an antique store unexpectedly served as the inspiration for her collection and she shares why a particular reel featuring the cast of Bonanza is her personal favourite.

Jody Day collects Strawberry Shortcake. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Jody talks about getting creative when displaying a collection and explains what inspired her to establish a modest budget for the objects she acquires.

Chris Stulz collects Muppet merchandise and objects related to Jim Henson productions. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Chris talks about what fuels his enduring interest in Muppet characters and reveals the abandoned childhood object he searched for 30 years to replace.

Dan collects Nintendo games, systems, and other merchandise related to the NES brand. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Dan talks about the power of nostalgia in collecting and shares the gaming channel that inspired him to create his own channel dedicated to the hobby.

Jonathan Sternfeld collects Harvey Comics merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Jonathan explains how his fondness for Richie Rich comics led him to take a preservationist approach to collecting and shares the Holy Grail item that risked attracting the attention of law enforcement.

Robert O’Connor collects Ghostbusters memorabilia. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Robert shares some of the resources he relies on for documenting his collection and explains how his enthusiasm for Ghostbusters brings joy to those around him.

Tracey Nicol-Lewis holds the Guinness World Record for the largest Harry Potter collection. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Tracey reveals the very personal reason she started collecting and gives insight into the process of establishing a world record.

Aaron Wiley collects vintage Halloween ephemera. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Aaron explains how his passion for collecting motivated him to pursue a Master’s degree and discusses how the Seattle tech crash prompted him to seek out new sources of joy.