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.

Marla Mogul, Wind-up Toys

Marla Mogul is a wind-up toy collector. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, she talks about her Guinness World Record experience and reveals the Disney character she’d most like to add to her collection.

Steve Kelley, Comic Books

Steve Kelley collects comic books. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, he explains how he came to trade a single comic for a Jeep Wrangler, and shares his strategy for adding new titles alongside the holy grails already in his collection.

Roxanne Miller, Puzzles

Roxanne Miller is a puzzle collector. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Roxanne shares details of her extraordinary collection and talks about her invitation-only puzzle museum and research facility.

MOTU Joe, Masters of the Universe

Joe Teague collects merchandise from the Masters of the Universe franchise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Joe puts out a call to other collectors for information about a specific item and sheds light on the fine line between passion and obsession when collecting.

Sherry Groom, Trolls

Sherry Groom holds the Guinness World Record for her troll doll collection. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Sherry explains how her childhood collection of trolls became the foundation of her own museum.

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Chris Lee, LEGO

Chris Lee collects LEGO sets and minifigures. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Chris talks about the educational value of LEGO and the one line of exclusives he isn’t ready to pursue.

Chaz George, Batman

Chaz George collects Batman comics, toys, and memorabilia. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Chaz explains his obsession with Batman and shares details of his expansive collection, including the one item that had been forgotten in an attic for forty years.

Hans Geyer, Dinosaucers

Hans Geyer collects merchandise from the 1987 series, Dinosaucers. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Hans explains the opportunities and pitfalls of curating a collection based on a short-lived animated series.

2021 Readers' Choice: Collector Spotlight

2021 Readers’ Choice: Collector Spotlight

Toy Tales readers have spoken! Based on website activity and engagement on social media, here’s our top 5 most read articles in the Collector Spotlight category.