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Jonathan Sternfeld collects Harvey Comics merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, he shares how a childhood fondness for Richie Rich comics sparked a preservationist approach to collecting—and reveals the Holy Grail item that once risked attracting the attention of law enforcement.

Pam Mastrota is executive director at The Toy Foundation. In this edition of The Friday Five, Pam talks about the organization’s Toy Chest and Play Fund initiatives and shares observations about the changing needs of vulnerable communities.

Vanessa Irino collects Casper toys, games, and memorabilia. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Vanessa reveals her lifelong connection to the Friendly Ghost and talks about the role of the collecting community in encouraging her pursuit of a Guinness World Record.

Rob Berk collects pinball machines. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Rob shares how his passion for pinball led to creating Pinball Expo and Past Times Arcade.

Neil King is co-founder of the Rubber Duck Museum. In this edition of The Friday Five, Neil talks about the inspiration behind the Point Roberts, Washington museum and reveals his quest for a rubber duck from the 1992 Friendly Floaties spill.

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.

Larry Strothe collects Creature from the Black Lagoon memorabilia. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Larry talks about the elusive nature of Creature collectibles and how growing up in a large family shaped his appreciation for his toys.

Peter Seibert is the president and CEO of the Independence Seaport Museum. In this edition of The Friday Five, Peter talks about the museum’s new Small but Mighty!: Models, Toys and Miniature Ships exhibit and explains the connection one of the models shares with the JAWS movie.

Doc Mack is the owner of Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois. In this edition of The Friday Five, Doc explains some of the obstacles he encountered when establishing the arcade and shares his observations on how the arcade scene has changed over the years.