Andrea Katelnikoff, Barbie
Andrea Katelnikoff collects Barbie dolls and related items. Here, she explains why she started collecting and what keeps her interested in the hobby.
Robert Murch, Talking Boards
Robert Murch collects talking boards. Here, the Ouija’storian and collector shares his history with the often misunderstood spiritual tool and explains his theory on what happens when people use talking boards.
Jonathan Perry Waters, Metal Toy Soldiers
Jonathan Perry Waters collects metal toy soldiers. He talks about the origins of his hobby and the role his sons played in helping him earn a Guinness World Record.
Matt Oldweiler, Garbage Pail Kids
Matt Oldweiler collects Garbage Pail Kids memorabilia. He shares his motivation for collecting and explains why it’s important to enjoy the collecting process.
Rebecca Kilbreath, View-Master
Rebecca Kilbreath collects View-Master viewers and reels. In this Collector Spotlight, she shares the social media platform that has enriched her life as a collector and reveals which reels she considers to be Holy Grails for collectors.
Jamie Reigle, Superman
Jamie Reigle collects Superman memorabilia. He talks about his vast collection and shares details about the one-of-a-kind item he holds close to his heart.
Kristin Smith, Wonder Woman
Kristin Smith collects vintage Wonder Woman memorabilia. She explains her fondness for the Amazonian princess and why she started collecting.
Eric Jaskolka, X-Men
Eric Jaskolka holds the Guinness World Record for largest X-Men collection. He talks to Toy Tales about his start as a collector and explains why he’s drawn to X-Men.
Allen Chiang, Retro Radios
Allen Chiang collects and refurbishes vintage vacuum tube radios. He explains the allure of analogue radios and shares a warning with other collectors.
Laurence Sheinman, Bugs Bunny
Laurence Sheinman collects Bugs Bunny memorabilia. He discusses the unique origins of his collection and the one item that got away.
Jordan Smith, Cardboard Ephemera
Jordan Smith collects vintage cardboard ephemera. He talked to Toy Tales about the impetus behind his collection and the inherent challenge of collecting such a wide variety of objects.
Walter Krueger, Wizard of Oz
Walter Krueger owns what could be the largest private Wizard of Oz collection in the world. Walter talks about his lifelong admiration of the classic tale and his plans for sharing his collection with other enthusiasts.