The impact of the new tariffs on Collectors & Collectible Brands
As collectors ourselves, we’ve been very interested when it comes to all of the news surrounding America and its new tariffs. Without a doubt we know that many of the collectible companies that we work...
View ArticleRock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots: The Story of a Toy Legend
In 2021 Mattel Films announced a project to develop the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots Live-Action Motion Picture with Universal Pictures and Vin Diesel’s One Race Films. Since then, we haven’t heard any...
View ArticleThe Volvo Scale Models exhibition opens at the World of Volvo!
For about 40 years I have been crazy about Volvo and collect model cars of my favourite brand. Searching all sites every day for missing models and looking for information from manufacturers about new...
View ArticleArt Toy of the Week – George’s Halloween Portrait
This week's Art Toy of the Week is George's Halloween Portrait by Tara McPherson and produced by Martian Toys in 2007. The post Art Toy of the Week – George’s Halloween Portrait appeared first on The...
View ArticleSupercar – The World’s First Character Car
If you were to ask the average collector what the first diecast car to tie into a TV or movie series was and who made it, 9 times out of 10 they’ll you it’s the Corgi Toys James Bond Aston-Martin DB5....
View ArticleNew Collectibles! McDonald’s Minecraft Happy Meals!
The Minecraft movie is all the rage these days, especially at McDonald’s! Fans are going wild in the theaters and flocking to Mickey D’s for its latest Adult Happy Meal toys. The new release features...
View ArticleWould you buy these Lowe’s “Non-Funko Funko POP!s”?
This Divisional Presidents Collectible 3-Pack were sold to employees and are Lowe’s North, South and West divisional presidents AKA Bryan Audis, Joel Cogdell and Fred Stokes. And they look to use...
View ArticleMatchbox Museum Visit Part 4 – it gets ever better!
After a while I went back to my friend Jang Birsens to see his superb Matchbox Museum, housed in a very welcoming and romantic rustic village house. When you enter the house, you feel at home. Jang has...
View ArticleLeBron James Goes From Dream Team to Mattel Barbie Dream House
LeBron James has played with some dream teams during his 21-year, hall-of-fame NBA career. Now King James has earned a place in the Dream House. Introducing Mattel’s first ever “Kenbassador,”...
View ArticleDr. Seuss Unorthodox Taxidermy Sculptures are just a must have
Theodor Seuss Geisel’s father was superintendent of parks and as such had access to bills, horns, and antlers of animals that died at Springfield Zoo. With those and other things Geisel during the...
View ArticleNew Collectibles This Week from Funko, Star Wars Marvel Comics & Disney Lorcana
The hobbyDB team has been working hard this week adding hundreds of new collectibles to its database from the likes of Funko, Star Wars Marvel Comics and Disney Lorcana. Below are a few of our faves....
View ArticleArt Toy of the Week – Locks
This week's Art Toy of the Week is the striking Locks figure by Coarse Toys, which was released in 2013. The post Art Toy of the Week – Locks appeared first on The hobbyDB Blog.
View ArticleThe Dana Cain Toy Show was just fab
This was my fourth visit at the Dana Cain Toy & Doll Supershow and I just loved it (again). Here some photos of the event – All in all a great time with vendors, Dana and her team! Try to...
View ArticleCalling for all White Metal Models
White Metal models were the pinnacle of model car making in the 70s to 00s and are still always a show stopper (just holding their weight in your hand is always an experience). They were sold both as...
View ArticleAction Figures & Toys Auction with some very cool items ending in 3 days!
This is a very nice auction by Heritage Auctions with 255 lots ending on Sunday. Heritage Auctions is a data partner to hobbyDB (more to come here) so please check out the auction! Kenner Batcave...
View ArticleLove the new Hot Wheels Mercedes G Class by Nigo but not sure about the price
I like all of the new Mattel Creations, and here is the newest – the new G Class by Nigo: Great packaging (check out the lower part of the insert with the Moncler-typical padding)… … and a great...
View ArticleHow Much Are My Funko Pop! Figures of The Beatles Worth? Top-10 Most Valuable
We all live in a yellow submarine and the Funko Pop! figures aboard are exquisite. hobbyDB is celebrating The Beatles with a look at the most valuable Funko Pop! figures dedicated to the Fab Four....
View ArticleWould you have bought the Augusta Gnome in 2016?
The Augusta Masters Tournament is one of the four men’s major championships in professional golf and some say the most prestigious of them all. So you wonder who came up with the gnome idea, the craze...
View ArticleArt Toy of the Week – Cottonball Raby
This week's Art Toy of the Week is the adorable Cottonball Raby created and produced by Yoyo Yeung. The post Art Toy of the Week – Cottonball Raby appeared first on The hobbyDB Blog.
View Article147 Amazing Film Posters for sale | Heritage Auctions ends May 1!
This is a very nice Film Poster auction by Heritage Auctions with almost 150 lots ending on May 1. Heritage Auctions is a data partner to hobbyDB (read more here) so please check out the auction!...
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