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We Gather Together…A Vintage Thanksgiving Feast Photo
I don’t know who these people are. Random family photos like this turn up in my possession all the time. Clearly this is an important meal, and judging by the gigantic turkey on the table, I’m going to assume it’s … Continue reading
Posted in 1930's, 1940's, Americana, Carol, Food, Holiday, Photography, Uncategorized
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The Amazing Variety of Gumball Machine Monster Jigglers
It’s that time of year where I like to write about monster toys. Well, for me that is any time of year, but it is most important to make this a tradition in October so here it goes! Today I … Continue reading
2014 Road Trip Blog: Scrappy the GI Mascot and Other WWII Collectibles
World War II home front collectibles have become a growing interest for Jim and me, so we were very happy to add a few new items to our collection during the course of our road trip. Pictured is a grouping … Continue reading
Posted in 1940's, Americana, Carol, Comic Characters, Historical, Humor, Road Trip, Weird, WWII
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Kenner’s Battle Brawlers: Awesome Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Monsters
As a collector of action figures, I understand that amassing a complete “set” of any one line usually requires amassing at least four or six action figures and at least a vehicle and maybe a playset. By collecting mostly obscure … Continue reading
Posted in 1980's, Action Figures, Ben, Monsters, Toys
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Primal Rage Necrosan: A Terrifying 90s Figure that’s Terrifyingly Expensive!
Sometimes, something gets very valuable very quickly. You might assume that by checking completed listings on eBay and seeing a particular collectible sell for the same price consistently that it must be worth that, but if you haven’t been paying … Continue reading
Posted in 1990's, Action Figures, Ben, Halloween, Monsters, Toys, Weird
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2014 Road Trip Blog: Franklin Pierce Ballot & Herbert Hoover Decal
Very early in the trip, Jim struck political gold outside of Galena, Illinois. The same dealer had a number of good political items, and Jim purchased two of them. Jim was off and running. Surely, this was a sign that … Continue reading
2014 Road Trip Blog: Vintage Photos
I scour flea markets and shops for many things, but I’m always drawn to vintage photos. I look for unique images of all eras, but I particularly like photos that tell a story of some sort, photos of children with … Continue reading
Posted in 1800's, 1900's, 1920's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, Carol, Photography
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Plundering Antique Shops From Ohio to Montana – and Back!
It’s been a while since we have posted anything on Collectorgene. Please forgive this lapse. Jim and I were on a four-week road trip that took us 6700 miles through nine different states. Except for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Idaho, … Continue reading
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Shoe Shine Boxes – Part II – More Shine Is Just Fine
Just over two years ago, I wrote my first article about shoe shine boxes, those humble survivors of life in urban America. Since that time I have added a few more examples to my collection which I would like to … Continue reading
Posted in 1920's, 1930's, 1940's, Advertising, Americana, Hand Made, Historical, Jim, Uncategorized
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Fighting the War in Europe on the Homefront With Humor – Poking Fun at Hitler
Today marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a somber yet triumphant anniversary to be sure. Thousands of American troops became casualties as they stormed the beaches of Normandy in a successful effort to wrest control of Europe from Hitler and … Continue reading
Posted in 1940's, Americana, Carol, Historical, Humor, WWII
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