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Football Collectibles from All 32 NFL Teams

Football Collectibles from All 32 NFL Teams

We’re celebrating Super Bowl LVII with a look at some of our favorite NFL collectibles! What kind of football collectibles do you collect? Share with us in the comments below. Check out all football collectibles on hobbyDB by following this link!   AFC EAST Buffalo Bills – Steve Johnson (McFarlane)   Miami Dolphins – Dan […]

Ads, Liveries and More: Budweiser Collectibles Through the Years

Ads, Liveries and More: Budweiser Collectibles Through the Years

When it comes to collecting beer liveries and advertisements, this Bud’s for you. Budweiser has earned its “King of Beers” nickname since Adolphus Busch and Carl Conrad opened their St. Louis brewery doors in 1876. These days, the Budweiser logo is recognized worldwide. And not just on the side of beer bottles and stadium walls. […]

Carroll Shelby at 100: A Century’s Worth of Car Collectibles

Carroll Shelby at 100: A Century’s Worth of Car Collectibles

Carroll Shelby left an indelible image as a legend in the automotive world. The renowned driver, designer and entrepreneur — who would have turned 100 years old on Jan. 11 — also had an enormous impact in the collectibles universe. From model cars, print ads and lots more, we wanted to honor a century of […]

Underrated History of BraveStarr Action Figures From the 80s

Underrated History of BraveStarr Action Figures From the 80s
Javier Serrano

Javier Serrano

The 80’s was one the greatest decades talking about toys, and particularly all related to action figures. It was a creativity war among legendary and classic figures such as Star Wars (Kenner), Masters of the Universe (Mattel), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Playmates Toys), G.I. Joe and Transformers (Hasbro), with one goal, winning the hearts of […]

The Strong Museum: A Brief History of the Jewish Toy and Game Industry – Nuremberg, Germany

The Strong Museum: A Brief History of the Jewish Toy and Game Industry – Nuremberg, Germany

The Strong Museum

Many people know how much impact Jews and Jewish culture have had on entertainment industries like film, television, and comic books. But Jewish designers, entrepreneurs, and inventors have also shaped the world of toys, games, pinball, and video games, and the products of their careers are a huge part of the collections of both The […]