Samantha Stephens, Archie
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, Board Games
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, Barbie
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, Vintage Lunchboxes
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, Scooby-Doo
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.
RyFi Ryan, Nerf
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, Fisher-Price
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, Classic Arcade Games
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, Mickey Mouse
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.
Paul Knapp, G.I. Joe
Paul Knapp collects G.I. Joe action figures. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, he explains why he thinks toys are a bad investment and reveals the 2 figures his collection won’t be complete without.
Marcus Jones, Nickelodeon Merchandise
Marcus Jones collects Nickelodeon merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Marcus talks about owning an irreplaceable piece of the brand’s history and the value of connecting with other Nickelodeon fans through his popular YouTube channel, Comfort Cartoons.
Francis Turner, Louis Marx and Company
Francis Turner collects toys produced by Louis Marx and Company. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Francis explains how he came to open a museum dedicated to Marx toys and details the items in his collection that were personal to Louis Marx.