
Mike Pingel, Charlie’s Angels
Mike Pingel shares with Toy Tales how his enthusiasm for Charlie’s Angels led to collecting that caught the eyes of the Angels themselves.
David Przybyla, Board Games
David Przybyla shares with Toy Tales the origins of his passion for board games and explains his philosophy of gameplay.
Stan & Mardi Timm, Novelties
Mardi Timm and her husband Stan collect novelties. Here, Mardi provides insight into their vast collection and explains the historical significance of collecting.
Tim Smith, Micro Machines
Tim Smith collects Micro Machines. Here, he tells Toy Tales about his collection and how it served as a catalyst to his new book, Micro But Many.
Bob Molta, Slot Cars
Bob Molta collects slot cars. Here, he tells Toy Tales about his love of collecting and how it evolved into a business.
Jim Garbaczewski, Hot Wheels
Jim Garbaczewski collects Hot Wheels vehicles. Here, he shares his start as a collector and explains why a collection isn’t likely to make money.
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.
Collector Spotlight, Otherworldly
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.