The opening of Disneyland in Anaheim, California in 1955 opened the door to worldwide recognition of Hagen-Renaker’s craftsmanship. By the Fall of 1955, the first of the Hagen-Renaker “Disney” pieces were released. Walt Disney is quoted as saying, “they made the finest three-dimensional reproductions of the drawings he ever saw”. […]
When is a 50p piece not worth 50p? Some UK 50p coins are minted in smaller edition sizes than others. When this happens the 50p piece can increase greatly in value – the Kew Gardens 50p was produced in an edition of 210,000 (£50-£55). Occasionally a 50p coin or other […]
Madame Alexander Dolls new Fairy Tale Brides include the Fairy Tale Bride Cinderella – 8″ Collectible Doll, and Fairy Tale Bride Sleeping Beauty – 8″ Collectible Doll. Both are priced at $99.95. Cinderella is ready for her fairytale wedding. Wearing a blue and white shimmering ball gown that any Fairy Godmother would be […]
Specialist Matchbox Sale to include The David Saffery Yesteryear Collection Part 1 and Ex Matchbox Employees Collection Part 1 The Specialist Matchbox sale to be held on the 23rd September starts with the Ex Matchbox Employees Collection Part 1, which includes Early Moko Lesney toys, pre-production models, Regular Wheels and […]
Legendary baseball photographer Charles M Conlon’s photographic archive of over 7,000 images has sold for $1.7m at Heritage Auctions Sports Collectibles Platinum Auction on August 27th and 28th. Between 1904 and 1942, there was no more skilled or dedicated biographer of the United States national pastime than Conlon, whose work serves as the primary visual […]
William Morris patterns have influenced design ever since their first appearance. Royal Crown Derby’s latest release is a thrush inspired by one of William Morris’s most famous patterns The Strawberry Thief. The pattern itself takes as its subject the thrushes that Morris found stealing fruit in his kitchen garden of his […]
Propworx Star Trek 50th Anniversary Auction on 10th September features a collection of original Star Trek memorabilia including props, costumes, set decoration, production artwork, and crew gifts spanning 50 years of television and film. The auction takes place on the Liveauctioneers platform. Items include: Star Trek Tos Hero Spock Radiation Helmet Star […]
Just released from Royal Crown Derby is this wonderful and colourful Rio Toucan. Designed by Carmen Roome and modelled by Peter Allen the Rio Toucan measures 17cm high. It is a very impressive and lovely piece and would form a great keepsake for the Olympics in Rio. Inspired by the celebrations […]
World Collectors Net has been a big fan of Tony Carter and his collectable teapots for many years. We even had a commission some time ago a Halloween Coke Stove in eerie orange. This is quite rare so if you see one pick it up. Recently released by Carters of […]
Buddy Holly Memorabilia The Day The Music Died A Look at Buddy Holly Collectibles – Buddy Holly, born Charles Hardin Holley on September 7, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, was an iconic figure of the rock ‘n’ roll era. His short yet impactful career was instrumental in shaping the sound and […]
