Dan collects Nintendo games, systems, and other merchandise related to the NES brand. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Dan talks about the power of nostalgia in collecting and shares the gaming channel that inspired him to create his own channel dedicated to the hobby.
Mitchel Wu is a Los Angeles-based toy photographer. In this edition of The Friday Five, Mitchel talks about his new exhibition at Science Museum Oklahoma and reveals the elements that drive his passion for storytelling through photography.
Michael Scheffki is senior vice president of marketing at MAGNA-TILES. In this edition of The Friday Five, Michael talks about the new MAGNA-TILES Studio at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Florida and elaborates on the company’s approach to creating opportunities for Meaningful Play.
Jeremy Padawer is chief brand officer at Jazwares. In this edition of The Friday Five, Jeremy talks about the company’s new Vault adult collectibles line and explains fandoms’ role in forging bonds between people who share a common passion.
Sean Quimby is the Director of the Jay I. Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries. In this edition of The Friday Five, Sean shares details of the recently gifted Prebula comic book collection and discloses the most daunting aspect of his role as a preservationist.
Jennifer George is the chief creative officer of the Rube Goldberg Institute. In this edition of The Friday Five, Jennifer discusses her role as steward of her grandfather’s legacy and the institute’s new contest to design a Rube Goldberg-inspired playground.
Jonathan Sternfeld collects Harvey Comics merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Jonathan explains how his fondness for Richie Rich comics led him to take a preservationist approach to collecting and shares the Holy Grail item that risked attracting the attention of law enforcement.
Collector Spotlight, Otherworldly
Robert O’Connor collects Ghostbusters memorabilia. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Robert shares some of the resources he relies on for documenting his collection and explains how his enthusiasm for Ghostbusters brings joy to those around him.
Tracey Nicol-Lewis holds the Guinness World Record for the largest Harry Potter collection. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Tracey reveals the very personal reason she started collecting and gives insight into the process of establishing a world record.
Collector Spotlight, Otherworldly
Aaron Wiley collects vintage Halloween ephemera. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Aaron explains how his passion for collecting motivated him to pursue a Master’s degree and discusses how the Seattle tech crash prompted him to seek out new sources of joy.