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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.
Niels Mølgård Frederiksen is a designer with LEGO Group. In this edition of The Friday Five, Niels discusses developing the Spring Festival Trotting Lantern set and shares the skills essential for anyone wanting to work as a LEGO designer.
Sydney Brey collects stereoscopic toys. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Sydney details how a visit to an antique store unexpectedly served as the inspiration for her collection and she shares why a particular reel featuring the cast of Bonanza is her personal favourite.
Rachele Harmuth is the board president of MESH Helps. In this edition of The Friday Five, Rachele talks about the vital role of play in nurturing good mental health in children and how the nonprofit organization’s MESH Accreditation program serves as a guide for adults looking for toys and games that bolster youth resilience.