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.

Bruce A. deArmond collects Madame Alexander dolls. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Bruce discloses the advice his mother gave him that serves as the philosophical foundation of his collection and explains why his collection rarely sees the light of day.

Cory Woodrow collects cribbage boards. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Cory talks about the generational influences in his collection and divulges how his approach to collecting evolved over the years.

Samantha Stephens collects Archie merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Samantha offers guidance about how to focus a collection that is based on a property with an over 80-year history and explains how Archie influenced her career path.

Norm Hastings collects board games. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Norm explains how his hobby inspired him to create the popular YouTube channel, Board Game Museum, and the importance of focussing on your niche.

David Mansour is a Barbie collector. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, David advocates for taking the dolls out of the box and explains how a birthday gift of seven dolls grew to a collection of 2,000.

Mark Kelehan collects vintage lunchboxes. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Mark talks about the evolution of his collection; from starting with a single Pac-Man lunchbox to preserving the history of the production artwork and preparing to host an exhibit at The Durham Museum.

Danii Meger collects Scooby-Doo merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Danii talks about right and wrong in the world of collecting and the approach that turns “stuff” into a collection.

Ryan collects Nerf blasters. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Ryan talks about gimmicks in the product line and explains why collecting Nerf can feel like trying to eat an entire elephant.

Tammy Rudolph collects Fisher-Price Toys. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Tammy talks about envy in the world of collecting and declines to answer which toys she wants to add to her collection.

Cassandra Chiles collects vintage arcade games. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Cassandra warns of the perils of restoration over preservation and explains why it’s inadvisable to turn a hobby into a livelihood.

Paul Bottos collects objects relating to Mickey Mouse. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Paul explains how his collection has saved his life and divulges how a plea from his son prevented him from parting with his collection.