A quirky collection awaits visitors to Bayernhof Jun 9, 2008
The master bedroom is also home to myriad Hummel figurines, ceramic Disney collectibles and a complete set of collector plates depicting scenes from "The Sound of Music." The adjoining master bath's sink faucets are shaped like swans. Downstairs, the billiards room has a lavender-felt, gold fringe pool table. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Antiques and Beyond boasts European furniture, animal heads Jun 3, 2008
Beyond antiques, shoppers will find old musical instruments, suitcases, mounted animal heads, fountains, figurines and costume jewelry. A large portion of the store is devoted to lighting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
German figurines are Lodi antique dealer's specialty May 8, 2008
Alex and Emily Vaishville, owners of Hummelking Antiques and Collectibles in Downtown Lodi, possess all three qualities, and they specialize in the highly sought after M.I. Hummel figurines ... Though they deal in almost any antique item from furniture to jewelry, they focus on figurines by Goebel, Hedy Schoop, Beatrix Potter, Royal Dux, Doulton, Wallendorf and, of course, M.I. Hummel ... When it comes to the Hummel figurines, Alex Vaishville knows exactly what to look for. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Viewpoint: One mans trash is another mans treasure Apr 8, 2008
My favorite item so far was a collectible set of figurines that I knew a friend would love to add to her collection. I do have another friend who had the unfortunate experience of offering an item to a person who repeatedly did not show up to pick it up. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Collectibles overtake Europe's newsstands Mar 17, 2008
Among RCS's first collectible objects were Murano glass figurines and dolls. Many of the printed works that continue to be sold are language and self-help courses. (International Herald Tribune)
TOWN TRAVELS: Gift shop with a relaxed feel Mar 16, 2008
Items for sale include figurines, antique furniture, "whimsical" toys and collectibles, candles, cards, towels, quilts, rugs, and lots more. Atmosphere Crucial. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Precious Moments figurine creator dies at age of 82 Feb 25, 2008
MILWAUKEE (AP) Eugene Freedman, the creator of Precious Moments figurines, has died ... That s how Freedman recognized that Samuel J. Butcher s two-dimensional art on greeting cards could become a success as porcelain figurines, Rick Freedman said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
I didn't know a black man invented the potato chip. I didn't know there was such a thing as collard green ice cream." Feb 15, 2008
While much of the collection is made up of products that are currently being made, and that visitors will ultimately be able to purchase, a few items are historic, like figurines of blacks in ingratiating poses that today would be considered derogatory. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
* Most kids are victims of second-hand smoke: poll Feb 5, 2008
After collecting a certain number of purchase coupons at convenience stores -- including cigarettes -- customers can redeem them for collectible giveaway figurines. The foundation argues that such giveaways could encourage smoking, especially among younger people, who are most likely to be attracted to the figurines. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Western Auction Features Civil War Arms and Major Pre-Columbian Artifacts Collection Feb 2, 2008
A major collection of pre-Columbian artifacts containing Mayan and Aztec pottery and figurines from a life-long collection of a prominent Texas collector will be auctioned near San Antonio, Texas, on February 9 and 10 ... New Braunfels, TX (PRWEB) February 2, 2008 -- A major collection of pre-Columbian artifacts containing Mayan and Aztec pottery and figurines from a life-long collection of a prominent Texas collector will be auctioned near San Antonio, Texas, on February 9 and 10. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Snug as a good pair of jeans Feb 2, 2008
Though their rooms are filled with musical instruments, video games and vinyl figurines by contemporary American artists and Japanese anime illustrators, Dahan's sons already have their share of family heirlooms. Dylan, 15, uses 1950s rattan end tables from his father's old apartment. (AZCentral -- Home)
Full replacement value coverage available Jan 25, 2008
These are items that have value because of their age, such as collectible figurines, antiques, collectible plates, baseball cards, comic books, and coin and stamp collections. On full replacement value claim the carrier is liable for the greater of 5,000 per shipment or 4 times the net weight of the shipment in pounds, up to a maximum limit of 50,000. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Spirit and speed Jan 14, 2008
Morris relocated her Native American artisan shop after several years on South Third Street in Geneva, where customers from around the world could find rare handmade turquoise jewelry in hues of blue, green and red, well as handcrafted animal figurines and pottery ... Visitors to the shop will find Native American collectible handmade pieces, from figurines to jewelry representative of tribes in Arizona and New Mexico ... "Anything with a Bear means power and strength in the Native American... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cleaing out parent's collections takes patience, persistence Jan 12, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- What do you do when you're stuck with your mom's cherished collection of 150 rooster figurines ... If it belonged to your parents and they furnished the house in the '50s, '60s or '70s, you probably have some goodies," he said. The key to getting the most money for an object, Rinker said, is to find the right market, and that takes time. Consulting price guides for collectibles and antiques as well as finding clubs of collectors are helpful. Do not throw anything away until you... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Priest collects wisdom from multiple magi Jan 10, 2008
Friends and relatives agreed and began giving him additional magi figurines and miscellanea, either purchased separately or detached from classic Nativity dioramas. Two decades-plus later, his Williamsburg "souvenir" has morphed into a collection of nearly 500 trios from around the world. (Springfield Sun, PA)
WowWee Unveils Most Extensive and Innovative Product Line To-Date Jan 6, 2008
These collectible figurines connect to a PC or Mac via USB cable, enabling them to launch humorous quips and comments based on the user's email, calendar, applications, web browsing, and instant messaging activity. Users can trigger their own custom-made responses using the included software or can use the Chatterbot collectible as a speaker to listen to music from an MP3 player or other external audio source. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
What to do with your parents' collections Jan 2, 2008
What do you do when you're stuck with your mom's cherished collection of 150 rooster figurines ... " Amy Sidelinger grew up in Indiana County with two sisters. This trio completed an Olympian trifecta of tasks by cleaning out the homes of three relatives in one year. On Labor Day weekend of 2005, the sisters finished cleaning out their maternal grandmother's home in Marion Center, Indiana County. Two weeks later, their own mother died of a heart attack. A security manager at McGraw-Hill, Mrs.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Oconee County police blotter Dec 26, 2007
" Martin painted 12 character figurines, including baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, three wise men, a shepherd boy, an angel, an inn keeper, a mother sheep and two lambs. "I worked on Mary and Joseph for the longest," she said. "Each one averaged around seven hours. " Overall, Martin worked to restore the figurines over a period of nine months. The nativity was set up along Georgia Highway 72 across from the U.S. post office in downtown Carlton. To produce the best possible results, Martin had to... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tree treasures Dec 23, 2007
With its hand-painted globes, war-era figurines and souvenir ornaments, Loranger s tree is a showcase of heirlooms and collectibles ... Forget tiny figurines and shiny globes. (Montana Standard, MT)
Your parents' collectibles Dec 6, 2007
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Christmas past meets Christmas present at the Holiday Stroll Dec 6, 2007
Schnedler, who owns the 215 W. Second St. shop with her husband Jeff, said the figurines and buildings are from a collection her mother-in-law has gathered for many years. A mirror in the center of the scene provides the image of a reflective ice-covered pond for skaters draped in woolen scarves. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Convenience, time play increasing role in holiday decorating Nov 25, 2007
Large Santas, silk arrangements that can be used year round, Willow Tree Angles, Christmas collectibles like Jacqueline Kent and Drolleries figurines, candles and more are just a few of the items River City has seen grow in popularity this year. We have been doing silk arrangements that come with seasonal and holiday decorations that can be pulled out and the next decoration put in, Adams said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Welcome to Shirley's world: 415-piece Christmas village a labor of love Nov 25, 2007
Some of the figurines on the slope appear to be expert skiers ... Two figurines are stooped over, gazing through the windows at the car ... A bridge that goes over a frozen lake - which is actually a mirror - with numerous figurines doing everything from making a "snow angel" to a man checking his lobster trap. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Forum Spotlight: Drop Shipping, Merchant Accounts, Design Tips Nov 17, 2007
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Horsing around in Wickenburg Nov 6, 2007
Hummel figurines dating from the 1920s and 1930s decorate an antique cabinet. Western gear, from 100-year-old riatas to an antique Remington rifle, hangs on the walls. (AZCentral -- Home)
What's new? What's old Oct 27, 2007
However, the mall will also feature vintage jewelry, both precious and costume, glassware, figurines and other collectibles. The top level of the store will showcase relatively high-end furniture and home accessory items. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Around Murakami's Superflat world Photos Oct 27, 2007
I wish it was a more beautiful story," he says without a hint of sheepishness.) The retrospective also comes six years after the 2001 MOCA show that Murakami curated and which loudly announced his Superflat theory of Japanese art to a Western audience. Murakami's big idea was to see postwar anime and manga as the progeny of the 17th and 18th century Edo era's two-dimensional artistic techniques. He merged those flat patterns with modern decoration to create a specifically Japanese postmodern... (Los Angeles Times)
The Frieze art fair in London: Where art and commerce happily co-exist Oct 15, 2007
The artist Jonathan Horowitz was peddling little 1970s greeting-card figurines whose messages he had altered: from "Congratulations on your new job," for instance, to "Suicide bombers are people too." (He also had one that said, "Larry Gagosian is a person too."). On Wednesday the artist Sam Taylor-Wood could be found in the booth, photographing members of the public alongside Pruitt, dressed in a panda suit, at 200 ( about $406) a shot. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Collectors in it for love, and the occasional profit Sep 30, 2007
The list of 3,566 clubs turns up Beyond the Pond for collectors of frog figurines, Kollectors of Nasty Old Ties (KNOT), Hammered Aluminum Collectors Association, and the Lighter-than-Air Society for blimp enthusiasts, not to mention clubs for people who like Christmas ornaments, hunting decoys, salt-and-pepper shakers, thimbles, bricks, bottles, beads, buttons, and board games. Wine is a gaining popularity as a collectible among amateurs and professionals, thanks to growing demand leading to... (Boston Globe)
The $300m space invader Sep 23, 2007
Master Chief's helmeted image is expected to appear on everything from soft-drink bottles to collectible figurines so Microsoft can cash in on Halo's following. Comic giant Marvel already publishes Halo comic books, and Peter Jackson, of The Lord Of The Rings film fame, has signed on to produce a Halo movie. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The Maltese Millionaire Speaks! Sep 9, 2007
I'm not going to be like her--I won't be getting my face stretched out like I'm in the movie Brazil, or scooping up gaudy chandeliers and collectible figurines at some decrepit store on the Upper East Side at 75% off because I actually believe it's "going out of business." But seriously, I loved the woman. While $12 million may not sound like much to you and your hedge-fund bonus, remember that in dog dollars that's $84 million. (Time.com)
A decade of Pokemania Sep 8, 2007
i got into the games when i was like 10, that was when the cards and toys were popular at our school, but i never really bought any of the cards or figurines, i reckon it's your choice what you buy and the parents can always say no, well done to pokemon for 10 years its a great achievement. The games are still kick ass now, even the earlier ones like red and blue (not counting yellow, who wanted pikachu. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Fans greet McFarlane as he opens Westgate store Sep 1, 2007
Stephens, a customer-service manager for Citibank, was the first paying customer and one of dozens of McFarlane fanatics Friday who had the opportunity to meet their hero, have him sign their figurines and chat with him about their favorite toy ... The two have a history with McFarlane figurines. (AZCentral -- News)
The fortnight that wasn't Aug 26, 2007
Tapping the burgeoning market for nostalgia, Mattel unveiled a new line of figurines for adults featuring popular characters designed to appeal to those who are now in their 20s and 30s. The new products, "Nickelodeon for Grownups" and "Big Street Sesame," feature all of the characters of the original children's-oriented toys and come complete with display cases and stands. (Boston Globe)
Club members do more than collect figurines Aug 22, 2007
The Show Me Precious Moments Club isn't just about showing off the tear-drop eyed figurines, although they enjoy that, too. Since forming in 1991, the members have built close-knit friendships and have taken the collectibles' theme oving, Caring and Sharing to heart. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
A treasured oasis Aug 18, 2007
Daum and Baccarat glass bird figurines grace the coffee table. Framed art includes two keepsake collages from prestigious James Beard dinners. (AZCentral -- Home)
Canton decorator fills home with second-hand finds Aug 3, 2007
The living room is big enough to hold baskets of dried flowers and a glass-fronted cabinet crowded with Pope's collection of Beatrix Potter and rabbit figurines ... Figurines, teapots, iron tables, old steamer trunks and fainting couches are just a few of the thousands of items on display in Beth Pope's home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Comic-Con attracts Batmans, Frodos Jul 28, 2007
They come for video games, collectible figurines and to show off their "Star Wars" or "Lord of the Rings" costumes ... Collectible figurines of all kinds, arranged in museum-worthy displays, watch the action from behind glass. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The gift of grab Jul 28, 2007
NELVIN C. CEPEDA / Union-Tribune Comic-Con patron Monica Mu of Los Angeles looks into a glass case containing collectible figurines. Bargain-hunting collectors from around the country make annual pilgrimages to such booths at the San Diego Convention Center. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Putting the 'con' in Comic-Con Jul 24, 2007
Some dealers display costly figurines in locked Plexiglas cases and rare comic books under clear plastic sheets. Or keep those treasures out of sight. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Will Greenwald Jul 14, 2007
Card games, role-playing games, and strategy games were all played with pens, paper, cards, dice, and figurines. Plenty of gamer geeks still play those games today. (CNET Crave Blog)
Designer toys for Queens's hipsters Jul 13, 2007
A product of hip-hop and urban culture, the designer toy industry rose to prominence in the 1990s when artists began bringing their work to life by molding their creations into plastic and vinyl figurines. Throughout his youth in Hong Kong, Poon watched with a keen eye as the designer toy industry blossomed from a niche collector's enclave to an underground artistic phenomenon, and quickly wrapped himself up in it as his own artistic vision flourished. (Bayside Times, NY)
Beachcombers take pleasure in seaside treasure Jul 9, 2007
"Sea-heroes," Blair Witherington said, "are plastic figurines depicting military men and comic book characters from Batman to Barbie. They probably made some epic sea voyages before reaching the Florida beaches where we find them.". And, of course, one of the most popular man-made items are pieces of real treasure. (Florida Today)
An eclectic collection: Hewitt's Store has candy, charm Jul 7, 2007
Fans of her dolls and figurines will see some old friends, including members of the Lincoln County Garden Club, a line of collectible figurines that she also sells on her Web site. Visitors will likely be drawn first to a bride doll dressed in an elaborate white dress with fabric shirred around her shoulders. (The Daily Reflector)
We'll Take Staten Island Jul 6, 2007
Of note are a kapala, or skull bowl, a ritual bowl made of tooled metal and a human cranium; sculptures of Yamantaka, a wrathful Buddhist divinity, and Arhats or Buddhist saints; and a set of 13 small metal figurines of deities of the old Pon religion of Tibet. Ms. Marchais played with these figurines as a young girl, and upon rediscovering them in her mother's belongings after her death in 1927, credited them with sparking her interest in Tibetan art. (Lambertville Beacon, NJ)
Market for toys is shifting Jul 3, 2007
Sales of toy figurines dropped 9 percent from 2005 to 2006, according to the NPD Group, a New York retail tracking organization. Meanwhile, sales of electronics went up 22 percent and sales of video games climbed 19 percent. (AZCentral -- News)
Principal retires after 23 years Jun 29, 2007
A collection of pig figurines fills the top shelves of the bookcase behind him. He keeps them because he wants children who get called to the principal's office to see his human side. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Business profile: The Broadbents at The Little Red Hen Jun 27, 2007
We have an assortment of York memorabilia, lots of people like our greeting cards, Sebastian figurines, soaps, china and glass, small pieces of furniture, Boyd Bears, dolls, old linens, candles, children's beach things oh and we have note papers, costume jewelry, lighthouse things, puzzles, and calendars, clipped earrings, old postcards. I'm sure there's something I'm missing. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Italy returns stolen artifacts to Pakistan Jun 26, 2007
Italy's art police spotted the 100 or so figurines, bowls and terracotta works, some dating back to 5,000 BC, at a northern Italian antiques fair in 2005. The vendor was trying to pass them off as earthenware from Thailand. (Xinhuanet, China)
eBay welcomes back store owners Jun 16, 2007
Deb Martin, who sells collectible figurines on her wanted to hear of security efforts to crack down on dishonest buyers who create new user identifications solely to commit more fraud. "Buyers have no incentive to keep their name. They just restart their IDs and log back in.". (InfoWorld)
Tea Sets and Tea Brewing Accessories Land at TableAndHome.com Jun 8, 2007
com stocks a vast selection, holiday tableware, serving dishes, Judaic collections, formal and casual china, kitchenware, wine glasses, flatware, silver, crystal, espresso makers, coffee grinders, knives, barware, kitchenware, porcelain figurines, toys, stuffed animals, teddy bears, cat cookie jars and even Sesame Street characters. TableAndHome. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Bargaining Life Jun 3, 2007
It's a Wednesday at the Galt Flea Market, which means vendors like Kenneth Reed of Galt can pitch canopies and sell used goods 1 Barbie dolls, 50 cent CDs, figurines, decades-old issues of "Post" and "Time." On a good day, Reed will make about 300. Other days, he hopes to make back his space rent, which Galt Flea Market Manager and Special Projects Administrator Armando Solis says is 15 for spaces that sell used goods, if the tenant is from Galt. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hard-hitting job in Whitestone Jun 1, 2007
"If you come here tomorrow, you'll see blank walls," he said, pointing to the walls of his store, lined with wrestling figurines and DVDs. "We pack up everything and bring it to the event. We can make more money in one night at one of these events than we do in a month at the store.". (Flushing Times, NY)
Sci-fi scene relaunched in Sydney May 28, 2007
Hundreds of eager collectors crammed in to the hall to scour through the latest and greatest figurines, comic books, photographs, movie memorabilia, cards, costumes and gadgets. Lawyer-turned-sci-fi-fanatic Michael Ormsby and his wife Amynta started the fair to foster better relations between different fan-groups while still offering the thrill of the hunt to collectors. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
Plastics for posterity May 27, 2007
Plastic figurines from cult movies such as Star Wars can attract whopping price tags if sold in pristine condition, but the Force isn't strong enough to keep the plastic from inevitable degradation ... "Culturally, the figurines look a lot different if they've got a white head," says Shashoua. (Nature News Service)
In defense of Darth: ‘Star Wars' buddies take off their USPS costumes to show true colors, celebrate stamps May 26, 2007
For the Missoula woman whose collection of tar Wars memorabilia includes more than 500 figurines and items such as toothbrushes, Band-Aids, tableware and posters, and who has converted a room of her home into a tar Wars shrine it was a party not to be missed. nybody who knows me knows I love Star Wars,' Hunter said. (Missoulian, MT)
Holey George's pieces stay Down Under May 26, 2007
An English patent was issued for it and a small number of the figurines were moulded in Australia. This work was consigned by the artist's family, according to Joel's. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
VICKERS/A mania for flea markets May 24, 2007
We left the interstate, drove to the Park and joined throngs of people walking through row after row of tents where vendors displayed everything from gospel music tapes to figurines of a man sitting in an outdoor toilet. Yes, everything was there from hammers and saws to lace table cloths. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Local stores participate in Free Comic Book Day May 7, 2007
The walls are covered with comic books, except on one side, where small statues and figurines of comics and fantasy characters reside. "I think it's the largest single comics store in Wisconsin," Jacobs said. (Green Bay Press Gazette)
ONE-MAN BAND Apr 30, 2007
" His years as a freelance musician include stints as a street player at Fisherman's Wharf, where he someday hopes to house his Lunchbox-A-Lele factory and ukulele museum; negotiations are under way for that project. For now, the factory and museum are in his home. He has about 400 ukuleles in a living-room museum that features an entire wall devoted to Hawaiian-made instruments from the turn of the century, many showbiz knickknacks, antiques and collectibles, and a group of 30 or more tiny... (San Francisco Chronicle)
He just can't get enough of Mickey Apr 26, 2007
Around the room, there are shelves full of Mickey Mouse snow globes, mugs, antenna balls, figurines, music boxes, phones, lamps, candy dispensers, hats, stuffed toys, bobble heads, a cookie jar, a gum ball machine, Christmas ornaments, key chains and pins. Klassen himself is wearing slacks, a dress shirt, a red Mickey Mouse tie and gray Mickey Mouse socks. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
NBA Playoff Bound Kobe Bryant Teams With Upper Deck to Launch Limited-Edition All-Star Vinyl Action Figure On April 24 Apr 24, 2007
"Kobe Bryant's play epitomizes the style of our All-Star Vinyl line. He plays like a superhero and is bigger than life. To ensure we keep Kobe's action figure 'real' with Urban Vinyl collectors we have produced a comic book based character with a limited production run. The Bryan action figures are arguably the most-limited NBA licensed product around." More on Upper Deck's All-Star Vinyl Action Figurines At 11 inches and produced in the underground style of urban vinyl, Upper Deck's All-Star... (PR Newswire)
Styling beautiful displays in a snap Apr 23, 2007
This is where you'll spotlight the miniature pieces that are too diminutive to stand alone, like small picture frames, a sea shell, a set of china boxes or playful figurines. One mistake people often make when building displays is to put these tiny treasures all by themselves. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
100 things to cramp... Apr 18, 2007
Gaming figurines of any type or description ... " They're surefire pickup items... But for those creepy anime chicks you want to stay clear of. I'm pretty doomed, i have a fishing rod controller for the DC (haven't even got my DC yet) two sets of bongos, most of my games are collectors edition (because for a long time they were the only ones on DVD), the DOAX games, FFVIII soundtrack... There's others, but its too many. I really want Steel Batallion though. Posted by: Joaby at April 18, 2007... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Here's the lineup for more ballpark fun Apr 9, 2007
If you want to nab the coolest baseball freebie since the days when teams gave out full-size bats (a more innocent time when fan safety was a given), you will need the following: tickets to games on June 10, July 15, July 29 or Sept. 2; one or more children 12 or younger; and some sweet talking to persuade the kids that these figurines aren't toys, they are collectibles. The D-Backs are giving away minifigurines designed by comic-book and toy guru Todd McFarlane ... Ten thousand figurines of... (AZCentral -- Sports)
