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Disney Lorcana And The New Era of Trading Cards

Disney Lorcana And The New Era of Trading Cards
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

  The card market has always offered some interesting news and is achieving new fame these days, finding record figures in the most recent sought-after in the hobby, such as the Lebron Triple Logoman from 2020-21 Panini Flawless Basketball and The One Ring from Magic: The Gathering – The Lord of the Rings: Tales of […]

Toy History! How Barbie Helped Redefine Action Figures!

Toy History! How Barbie Helped Redefine Action Figures!
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

Since its launch in 1959, Barbie has crossed all the borders to become one of the most recognized toy brands worldwide. And of course, these days it is not difficult to talk about it, considering that its movie could be the blockbuster of 2023. However, beyond its fame, the impact of the doll created by […]

Funko 25th Anniversary: A Visual History of Pop!s and More Throughout the Years

Funko 25th Anniversary: A Visual History of Pop!s and More Throughout the Years
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

Funko celebrates its 25th anniversary on July 23, 2023. During these 25 years we have seen how the company has conquered the heart of the most enthusiastic pop culture fans around the world, from its humble origins in Snohomish, Washington, when Mike Becker founded the little business with a nostalgia-themed bobblehead line called Wacky Wobblers, […]

hobbyDB Checks in on Funko Pop! Fun from ToyCon Philippines

hobbyDB Checks in on Funko Pop! Fun from ToyCon Philippines
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

As every year one of the most-awaited events for Funatics around the world is ToyCon Philippines and this year is back full of surprises. On its 20th anniversary and with the slogan “Celebrating 20 years of play,” the present year edition of this pop culture event brings us some interesting exclusive figures and limited editions. […]

Luxury Collectibles From Hot Wheels, Lego and Swarovski

Luxury Collectibles From Hot Wheels, Lego and Swarovski
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

In the last few years, we have seen how some collectibles reached record figures, becoming unachievable pieces for the rest of the mortals, and belonging to the selected Mount Olympus of collectors, where a few chosen people can enjoy them in their collections. Among those coveted and unique pieces, we can see some interesting examples […]

Learning the Joys of Collecting Pokémon With My Son

Learning the Joys of Collecting Pokémon With My Son
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

In general terms, we can say that the things we collect are directly connected with our childhood, and nostalgia plays an important role with the collectibles we are passionate about as a part of our lifestyle. However, from time to time, we find some articles which become relevant in our daily hobby for different reasons. […]

hobbyDB on the Road: Making a BOLD Fashion and Collectibles Statement in Chile

hobbyDB on the Road: Making a BOLD Fashion and Collectibles Statement in Chile
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

Fashion has been impacted by pop culture and reflects the rapid pace of change in every generation, being an integral part of everything from sports and style to movies and music. And if there is a fashion article which represents those changes perfectly, these are the sneakers. Sneakers are synonymous with pop culture, and they […]

Hot Wheels, Lego and More, The Impacts of Toy Companies and Co-Branding

Hot Wheels, Lego and More, The Impacts of Toy Companies and Co-Branding
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

In the last decades, the toy industry has been changing very fast in the way we used to know it, and there are many factors which are contributing to it. Licensing has been playing an important role, bringing an avalanche of series from several brands, offering endless possibilities to the different customer segments. Besides, toys […]

Underrated History of BraveStarr Action Figures From the 80s

Underrated History of BraveStarr Action Figures From the 80s
Written by
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 […]

Contemplating the History and Future of NFTs for Funko, Hasbro and Others

Contemplating the History and Future of NFTs for Funko, Hasbro and Others
Written by
Javier Serrano
Javier Serrano

Since 2014, when the first NFT was launched, it has been a constant debate among collectors and investors. The NFT market skyrocketed during the pandemic, hitting its peak of investment in January 2022, with $17.2 billion. If we consider that celebrities, such as artists, musicians and athletes and global companies are behind the curtains, that […]

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