Collectibles And More In Store Blog

Why Collect Collectibles?

Administrator — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:16:21 +0000

Collectibles, collecting and memorabilia have become a favorite hobby of millions of Americans and people throughout the world. For many collectors, the desire to collect began when we were kids, either because the love of collecting was encouraged by our parents or simply because we discovered something that fascinated us and wished to learn more about it. In the U.S., stamp collecting, coin collecting, rock and mineral collecting, insect collecting — especially butterfly collecting — and, of course, collecting marbles, baseball cards and comic books for the boys and dolls and doll house miniatures for the girls may have been how today’s adults got started as collectors. In some cases what began as a hobby evolved to become a passion or even a career in theme collectibles or memorabilia.

In this age of mass marketing, collectibles and memorabilia have fired the imaginations of marketers and businessmen. Today our kids collect, in addition to those collectibles we grew up with, such things as Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, trading cards of all types, and toys and memorabilia from their favorite books and movies such as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Star Wars. Adults, wondering what the next craze for their kids will be as they reminisce about their own youth, have turned to era-collectibles which range from thimbles to model trains to vintage cars.

While collectibles and memorabilia have become big business, true collectors pursue collecting not because they perceive monetary reward, but because they enjoy the art, activity and creativity of collecting. Most often, collectibles and memorabilia are acquired for decorative purposes or because the collector has a personal passion relating to a theme around which his or her collecting revolves.

Collecting is a great way to meet other people with interests similar to your own. Should you develop a serious yen to further your penchant for collecting, you may wish to join a collecting club, attend shows, or converse with fellow collectors via email or chat rooms on the internet. On the other hand, you may simply be a casual collector looking for a unique t-shirt to wear to a picnic or a figurine to place in your curio cabinet.

Gifts & Collectibles Website

Administrator — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:12:47 +0000

We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of a GREAT new Gifts & Collectibles online store filled with authentic Collectibles, Memorabilia, Art, Antiques, Vintage items, Pottery, Furnishings, Decor, Vehicles and much more: COLLECTIBLES and MORE in STORE – your one stop online shop open 24/7 for your convenience, offering a wide range & variety of items to choose from. C.A.M.I.S. specializes in movie, television, comic book and cartoon character themed Gifts, Collectibles, Art and Memorabilia, including animation art (cels), figurines, plates, dolls, bobble heads, plush/stuffed characters, toys, games, books, ceramic novelties, and decor. C.A.M.I.S. also offers a large selection of vintage items including vintage clothing, handbags & purses, fashion accessories (gloves, scarves, eyeglass/sunglass cases, etc), electronics, records, coca-cola brand products, and even a rare restored classic car. COLLECTIBLES and MORE in STORE also sells military memorabilia, musical instruments & sheet music, and an eye-catching custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

While shopping at the COLLECTIBLES and MORE in STORE website, be sure to visit the famous “Video Wall” page where you can select and watch informative, resourceful and entertaining videos about collecting, collectibles, antiques, auctions, hobbies, arts & crafts, decorating, shopping, and other similar subjects. The “Related Links” page is also filled with helpful links to other websites for both shoppers and collectors.

On the fun side, you can unwind on the “Fun Page” by playing games, watching videos, and creating & sending online greeting cards.

In addition, you can post your own items for sale (or trade) on the C.A.M.I.S. Classifieds page and post links to websites you think the rest of us should know about on the C.A.M.I.S. Post-a-Link page. Before leaving the C.A.M.I.S. site, take a minute to JOIN the COLLECTIBLES and MORE in STORE mailing list so you can receive monthly updates on newly listed products.

Enjoy your shopping experience at the collectibles store with more!
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Collecting: A Hobby or a Habit?

Administrator — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:51:26 +0000

I have been a Collector for over 30 years. It all began with a die-cast 1967 Mustang by Hot Wheels that was given to me when I turned 8. It was so cool. I already had a keen interest in real sport and muscle cars. My Uncle let me work on cars in his garage with him as early as I can remember. Since I wasn’t old enough to drive yet, Hot Wheels were the next best thing and I traded, bought, and pushed for a different one every chance I got. Today I own over 20,000 Hot Wheels. Of course being a young boy I naturally also started collecting Matchbox cars, baseball cards, marbles, coins, stamps, comic books and baseball caps. My collecting fever kept get hotter and I added candy and bubble gum dispensers, tins, magnets, wind-up toys, action figures and bobble heads. When I reached my teens and got closer to driving age, I added larger scale vehicle replicas to my car collections and started accumulating bicycles and magazines. Next on my collector’s list were items based on famous celebrities (Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean), movies (i.e. Wizard Of Oz), TV shows (I Love Lucy, 3 Stooges, Little Rascals), and fun household name-brand merchandise (Coca-Cola, M&M’s).

Once I started working and I had to start doing the buying on my own, I expanded my collections to include anything genuinely antique or vintage (i.e. gramophone, vinyl records, books, telephones, advertisement displays, clocks, light fixtures, pinball machines, slot machines, arcade games, vending units)with the justification that not only would I get enjoyment out of them, but also that they were an investment (since I was advised they would increase in value over time). When Ty Beanie Babies first hit the scene I jumped on board and started collected them as well. When I hit 30, I started collecting skulls and more adult type items such as watches, knives, lighters, cameras, NASCAR branded jackets, autographed sports memorabilia, and signed production cels and limited edition figurines, in addition to paintings, guns, swords, mugs, and neon signs.

Throughout my years of gathering merchandise, I’ve unconsciously made “collecting” a habit and have an large, unnecessary amount of less significant items (i.e. slippers, vacuums, keys, radios, door knobs, ashtrays, bar stools, chimes, unactivated gift cards, etc.) and I created a museum of hardware and other equipment. I can’t seem to bring myself to get rid of anything. About a year ago my friends started making fun of the fact that I even accumulated a large collection of vacuums, keys, pet dishes, slippers, and the list goes on and on and on – its never ending. After it was necessary to add-on to my home (which also meant adding to my hardware and power tools collections) just to house all this stuff. I finally realize it is time to start sharing my collections with others before I run myself out of house and home. Visit my online Gifts & Collectibles store at: www.CollectiblesAndMoreInStore.com

COLLECTIBLES NEWS – DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Administrator — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:02:25 +0000

Man Attacked for Collectible Sports Cards
kimatv.com – 12/27/07 (Yakima, Washington)
Yakima police say a group of men planned a vicious attack to try and
steal collectible sports cards. Three men face robbery and burglary
charges for forcing their way into a man’s home off of Nob Hill Monday
night.The men allegedly planned to steal the victim’s collectible
sports cards, and rushed the homeowner with knives. The victim fought
back using a couple hammers. He’s expected to be OK.

Chevy Unveils Pair of Corvette Pace Cars for Indy 500 & Collectible
Replica You Can Buy
Line Automotive News – 12/27/07
INDIANAPOLIS – Two Chevrolet Corvettes are set to pace the 92nd
running of the Indianapolis 500 next May — one of which is powered by
ethanol. The other is a commemorative 30th-anniversary car because the
2008 event, to be held on Sunday, May 25, will mark the 30th
anniversary of the first Corvette pace car at Indy. Chevrolet is also
planning to sell a limited edition of 500 signed and numbered replicas
of the 30th-anniversary pace car in both coupe and convertible
versions. The Indy pace car Z06 ethanol concept is based on the
production Z06. The 30th-anniversary pace car is black with silver
graphics honoring the 1978 Vette Indy pace car. Pricing and
availability information has not yet been announced.

Tomb Raider Lara Croft 12-Inch Talking Action Figure
Toys and Hobbies – 12/19/07
Hello, Angelina! Or is it Laura? Fans of both Angelina Jolie and Tomb
Raider will covet this treasure! Standing 12-inches tall, this Laura
Croft figure is fully poseable and includes game-accurate accessories.
She also speaks genuine phrases from the popular video game and
features amazing attention to detail. Do the right thing and adopt a
new action figure today!

Kevin Harvick Race Used Connecting Rod with Engraved Display Case
Everything Sports – 12/19/07
This race-used connecting rod display collectible is your chance to
own an actual part of Kevin Harvick’s engine that you can pick up and
touch! The connecting rod comes with a laser engraved acrylic display
case and a certificate of authenticity.

Alternative trading card games: Xeko and Bella Sara
Parent Hacks ( Asha Dornfest) – 12/19/07
Two new trading card games attempt to go in surprisingly different
directions. (1) Xeko uses kids’ fascination with trading cards to
teach them about endangered animals and ecosystems. This is hands-down
the most beautifully-designed game I’ve ever seen. Kids (”agents”)
strategize in order to create the strongest “Xeko-systems” by playing
their cards. Along the way, they learn facts about endangered species
and the habitats in which they live. Even better, 4% of the proceeds
go to Conservation International. (2) Bella Sara cards are aimed
squarely at the demographic least likely to be found huddled around a
pile of trading cards: little girls. Each card has a code that can be
entered at the Bella Sara website, so kids can care for and feed
animated versions of their horses (and listen to plenty of new age
music). There are also games to be played, horse goodies to buy with
points, and places to explore. This game is less about trading and
direct play as it is about creating an online fantasy world, which
makes sense — somehow getting Kelpie-Pooka to battle Rimfaxe just
doesn’t feel right. The online experience is a lot of fun and very
sweet .

Monopoly ESPN Ultimate Fan Edition
Toys and Hobbies – 12/16/07
Are you one of the millions that tune in to SportsCenter daily? Do you
rely on ESPN for all of your up to the minute sports news and scores?
Ever dream of owning and running ESPN? Well, now it’s possible. The
MONOPOLY Brand is proud to present th.

Daytona 500-50th Running-Framed Panoramic w/Authentic Track Piece
Everything Sports – 12/12/07
This collectible features a huge panoramic print of the Daytona
International Speedway that is double matted and framed alongside an
actual piece of track from Daytona and a laser-engraved nameplate.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

4Kids Entertainment a& TC Digital Games Release New Chaotic Trading
DVDCreation Features – 12/11/07 / NEW YORK, BUSINESS WIRE
Following its successful October launch at comic and hobby stores
across the U.S. and Canada, the Chaotic Trading Card Game(TM), which
adds a unique multi-platform online game experience to its collectible
card play.

Scooby Doo BobbleBreeze Bobble Head Air Freshener
Found in Toys and Hobbies on 12/11/07
Scooby Doo BobbleBreeze Bobble Head Air Freshener. This uniquely
designed bobble head figure has a slot in its base that activates an
air freshener that can keep your collection smelling great all day!
With specially designed Refill Packs.

MLB New York Yankees – Mr. Potato Head
Cityfeeds.com – New York on 12/10/07
Now batting for the New York Yankees – Mr. Potato Head! Comes complete
with multiple pieces so you can change his look frequently. A fun fan
item and a great collectible! This product, licensed by Hasbro, Inc.,
is a miniature sports version of the classic retail Mr. Potato Head.
Standing 5″ tall, the molded plastic potato wears a team jersey and
has multiple choices of shoes, fun faces, hairstyles and applicable
sports paraphernalia.