Baby Come Back – the “beginner” Bugatti
Children’s automobiles have always been a parallel to their big sisters—the cars driven by their fathers. As early as the late 19th century, skilled craftsmen (wheelwrights, blacksmiths, cabinetmakers,...
View ArticleLeyla Post World War II figures made in Composition
Here are my 8 post WW II figures produced by Leyla. What I really like about them are the poses and intricate detail involved. The figure with bicycle has a small metal hook embedded in his hand to...
View Article2025 Nuremberg International Toy Fair – Part 3 (SIKU news)
This is Part 3 of my 2025 International Toy Fair in Nuremberg-Blog. This time the focus is on new models, which SIKU will be issuing this year. The “new old” VW Beetle casting was first issued in 2024,...
View ArticleArt Toy of the Week – Ojo Rojo
This week's Art Toy of the Week is Ojo Rojo by Martin Ontiveros and produced by Gargamel, first released in 2008. The post Art Toy of the Week – Ojo Rojo appeared first on The hobbyDB Blog.
View ArticleTio da Barba Branca Joins the Pop Price Guide Anti-Fake Coalition
The Pop Price Guide Anti-Fake Coalition is adding another member to its panel of experts, welcoming Tio da Barba Branca. Estrelando Vanderlei Jr. — known in Brazil’s Funko community as Tio da Barba...
View ArticlePricey Ponies! Jan/Feb Records for Horse Figures
A selection of expensive collectable model horses sold over the past month, including Breyer, Hagen-Renaker and Peter Stone. The post Pricey Ponies! Jan/Feb Records for Horse Figures appeared first on...
View ArticleTarga Florio, Monaco, Le Mans and Nurburgring all in one!
Quadrophenia! At the time (2018 ) and probably still he world’s largest private slot car racing experience. Two years in the making. The Nurburgring has a working pit area, there is a lap timing...
View ArticleTop-10 Most Valuable Funko Pop! Figures of The Joker
When it comes to DC Comics and Funko Pop! figures, there’s one character that has collectors laughing all the way to the bank. That would the clown prince of crime himself…The Joker! But which of The...
View ArticleNew Funko Pop! Figures Added to Pop Price Guide This Week
Wow! What a week to be a Funko collector! The team here at Pop Price Guide have been busy adding new Pop! figures and beyond to the PPG guide. See the latest additions by following this link. What did...
View ArticleTop-12 Most Pop!ular Funko Pop! Marvel Figures
You think the MCU is big? Funko’s very own Pop! Marvel is just as grand with just about every character ever since it all began back in 2008 with Iron Man. But which is the most Pop!ular among them?...
View ArticleHow Much Are My Futurama Funko Pop!s Worth? Top-20 Most Valuable Among...
Good news, everyone! Pop Price Guide is blasting hundreds of years into the future for our latest Top-20 list…a look at the Most Valuable Futurama Funko Pop! figures and beyond! Which do you own? Tell...
View ArticleWe Love You! Valentine’s Day Cards from Pop Price Guide
Happy Valentine’s Day from Pop Price Guide! To show our love, we’ve designed some Valentine’s Day cards for the Funko Pop! collector in your life. Pop Price Guide Valentine’s Day Cards...
View ArticleArt Toy of the Week – Bake Lucky Cat
This week's Art Toy of the Week is Bake Lucky Cat designed and produced by Genkosha in 2023. The post Art Toy of the Week – Bake Lucky Cat appeared first on The hobbyDB Blog.
View ArticleIt’s Official!! hobbyDB Hits 1 Million Database Items Milestone
We’re thrilled to share that the hobbyDB Squad has officially added more than 1 million items to the database!!!! What was the millionth item you may ask? Introducing the collectible that took hobbyDB...
View ArticleArt Toy of the Week – Tsuchi
This week's Art Toy of the Week is Tsuchi, a 6 inch tall figure by DGPH and produced by Munky King back in 2009. The post Art Toy of the Week – Tsuchi appeared first on The hobbyDB Blog.
View Article2025 Nuremberg International Toy Fair – Part 4 (Majorette news)
This is Part 4 of my 2025 International Toy Fair in Nuremberg-Blog. This time the focus is on news from Majorette. Like in 2024, I spent a lot of time at the Simba-Dickie Group stand, where the same...
View ArticleThe beginning of a success story – Citroën Toys
In 1923, André Citroën set the tone by saying that children’s first words should be “Father, Mother and Citroën”. With these words, Les Jouets Citroën or in English Citroën Toys were launched. In a...
View ArticleCastheads new issue has some great diecast content
I am a big fan of Nigel’s work and even more so as the newest issue has lots of JDMs lead by Supras, Skylines and RX7s plus news from Corgi, Jada, Solido, Sparky and others. And then as a cherry on the...
View ArticleNo more Danish Stamps! What other collectibles are dying?
Denmark’s state-run postal service, PostNord, is to end all letter deliveries at the end of 2025, citing a 90% decline in letter volumes since the start of the century. The decision brings to an end...
View ArticleTop-10 Most Valuable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
Cowabunga dudes! Since popping out of the sewers in 1987, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have become a global phenomenon. That includes in the world of action figures from the likes of Playmates...
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