Appraiser Kate Martin has a document signed by John Hancock that she hopes to trade with Paul Lisnek, who has a collection that includes locks of hair from George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy.
Rick Goldschmidt and his son have collections that include original Rankin/Bass relics, a limited edition coloring book given to children on the set of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and Captain Action toys.
Deb Hoffman's record-setting collection of Winnie the Pooh items contains nearly 18,000 pieces and includes a Winnie the Pooh costume from Walt Disney World and a set of Agnes Brush Winnie the Pooh character stuffed animals from the 1940s.
Zach Vege's collection of all things KISS includes Ace Frehley designed guitars, an original KISS pinball machine, KISS trading cards, and the rare original promotional poster sent to radio stations with the first KISS record.
Walter Krueger shows Lisa through his collection of all things related to "The Wizard of Oz," including a first edition book by L. Frank Baum, promotional items for the film and costumes worn in the film.
Musician Jim Peterik's collection of over 200 guitars includes a 1968 Les Paul gold top and a 1958 Gibson Flying V, but Dan Orkin of Reverb hopes to make a trade with a 1964 Stratocaster.
Dan Theilmann's collection of Coca-Cola items includes a Vendo 23 vending machine from the 1960s and cufflinks from 1929, but equally avid collector Darrell has brought a Coca-Cola tire display in hopes of making a trade with Dan.
Artist Jim Engel is the proud owner of a collection of comic book art that he has spent over five decades collecting, and Josh Kelley hopes to trade a statue of Doc Savage for one of Jim's items.
Appraiser Daniel Strebin puts an estimated value on Dwight Cleveland's collection of over 4,500 vintage movie posters and offers to trade a one-of-a-kind poster from the early 20th-century film "Undine."
Christen Carter's pinback button collection includes buttons from George Washington's inauguration, rare buttons of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and Prohibition era buttons, but she may consider a trade for a rare Muhammad Ali button.
Firefighter Gordie Norde's collection of firefighter items includes vintage fire extinguishers, fire helmets with shields, and a vintage toy firehouse, but he may be tempted to trade an item for a rare model firetruck.
Sean Kelly's passion for video gaming has turned into a business, a museum and a collection that includes a prototype of the Sega Neptune System, but he may be tempted to make a trade for a copy of the rare video game Magic Card.
Candace Jordan's book collection includes a first-edition Winnie-the-Pooh book signed by both the author and illustrator, and a signed copy of the first and very limited edition "The Greatest Gift," the basis for "It's a Wonderful Life."
Mancow spends his days as a radio personality with a national following, but his true passion is his collection of movie, TV and music memorabilia, which he's been amassing over the past three decades. His good friend Barry Williams (Greg…
George, an Elvis superfan, spent decades building a collection covering the entire reign of the King of Rock-n-Roll; hundreds of records, movie posters and fan magazines take up nearly every inch of George's home; he shows his collection…
As a well-known personality, Ralph Garman knows the ins and outs of show business; but his Batman '66 collection is a product of his lifelong love for the show; joining Ralph is Nina Tooley who has never even seen many of these…
Ed Montalvo is a "The Twilight Zone" collector with roughly 1,600 unique related items in his collection; Ed's sister, Annette Kirscher and auction house owner Gabe Fajuri put a value on Ed's extensive collection.
After the beloved actress Charlotte Rae passed away in 2018, her son, Larry Strauss, inherited her personal collection of memorabilia; Larry is joined by Lisa Whelchel; Larry's daughter, Carly, and pop culture historian Rob Klein.
Fred likes toys, cars and TV and pop culture memorabilia; he makes a point of having these items signed and authenticated by celebrities, from a broken fender signed by race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. to a ping-pong ball from Captain…
Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton collects memorabilia, including vintage pinball machines and guitars autographed by the Eagles and Bruce Springsteen; certified appraiser Judy Martin has something from the music world to offer as a…
His passion and knowledge of sneakers has led Errick "Unbreakable Kicks" Spencer to assemble an enormous and amazing collection of shoes, which he displays and then reviews on his YouTube channel for his many followers.
Al Sorenson is a school teacher and artist, whose passion as a collector is celebrity-autographed memorabilia including a sketch he produced of Michael Jordan which "MJ" autographed; Lisa brings along sports memorabilia dealer Scott Ibarra.
Jeff Viens has assembled an incredible collection of all things Lego, including the world's largest Lego trebuchet -which he built himself; Lisa brings Jim Demer, who will set a value on Jeff's collection.
Mell Bravo has amassed a collection of more than 3,000 versions of Barbie and the collection is still growing; Mell estimates she spends $20,000 a year; Lisa's brought along certified appraiser Kate Martin to appraise the collection.
Jim Turano has attended over 193 Elton John concerts is building an unrivaled collection of memorabilia, including a costume jacket (with matching glasses) worn by Elton onstage; Lisa's bringing David Ashdown to appraise Jim's collection.
Bill Leff is a radio talk show host who has amassed thousands of vintage toys, dolls and figurines which includes rare items that may be familiar to some Baby Boomers; Lisa brings along Mark Huckabone to appraise Bill's collection.
Doug Redenius, co-founder of the Ian Fleming Foundation, has more than 30 vehicles from James Bond films; the foundation houses cars, an airplane, a submarine, an excavator, and so much more in a hangar and displays them at charity events.
James Azrael is a movie costume collector; he considers himself the keeper of these iconic costumes for a moment in time; including from films like "Robocop," "The Terminator" and more.
Eric Pfeifer's "Star Wars" collection is so vast it covers both floors and the basement of his house; it includes a braid of Chewbacca's hair; 1980s Han Solo and Lando Calirissian action figures; and a billboard that only fits in Eric's…
Actor Daniel Roebuck shares his collection of horror and science fiction movie memorabilia, including a mold of actor Peter Boyle's head used for a special effect in "Young Frankenstein" and a vintage Herman Munster doll signed by Fred…
Chris Stulz's obsession with all things Jim Henson that started with his childhood and Sesame Street continued into his adulthood, encompassing Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth-and of course, everything Muppets.
As the Guinness World Record holder for the most Mickey Mouse memorabilia, you might say Janet Esteves is mad about Mickey; her collection, with over 14,000 items includes over 130 watches and a Swarovski crystal Mickey Mouse handbag.
Karen collects Marilyn Monroe memorabilia for more than 30 years and amasses a collection of more than 2,000 items -- all proudly displayed in her museum-like "Marilyn Room."
Brian Smolik collects anything and everything with the Pac-Man design, including a Pac-Man bike and Pac-Man sleds; Tim Lapetino, a videogame historian who will appraise Brian's collection.
Jeff Bauspies is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of board games; his basement is packed with games arranged in alphabetical order, some of which are quite rare, including a 1941 edition of Monopoly.
Rick Lisnek collects everything related to the Beatles; among his most prized items are the infamous censored "Butcher" album cover; a very rare tin of Beatles talcum powder; and a vintage Beatles record player.
Allen Stewart's Hall of Heroes superhero museum houses his collection of 65,000 comic books as well as a wide range of memorabilia, movie props and more; including a wooden Superman action figure and the comic that first cover-featured…
Sheri Goldstrom builds a car museum to show off her family's collection of antique vehicles, which ranges from a 1918 dump truck to a 1956 Chevy; Chris Clyne tries to put a dollar amount on Sheri's collection and pull off a trade with a…
Bryan Watkins doesn't just loved Lucy, he collects everything about her; some of his acquisitions include a bullfighter hat worn onscreen by Desi Arnaz; and a female "I Love Lucy" baby doll pulled from the shelves after she gave birth to…
Michael Knight and Mel Gutherie's stunning collection of classic Hollywood cars and memorabilia has been featured at various Comic-Cons throughout the country; items in their collection range from the Batmobile to Scooby Doo's "Mystery…
Rodney Shiflett is the ultimate Batman fan, with a collection of over 2,000 Dark Knight-related items displayed in his basement "Batcave"; his collection includes comic books, toys, and lithographs signed by the co-creator of Batman, Bob…
Accountant and philanthropist Rick Heinz has been collecting sports memorabilia and art for over 40 years; some of his treasures include a jacket signed by nearly 200 NFL Hall of Famers and several baseballs autographed by former U.S.…
It's all about bikes for enthusiast Rodney Griffis, owner of an extensive collection of antique bicycles; some of Rodney's prized possessions include a near-mint Schwinn Apple Krate Stingray and a 1947 Whizzer motorized bike.
Jim Hambrick's Superman collection began with a lunchbox he received at five years old. Sixty years later, he has the world's largest collection devoted to the Man of Steel — and a family-run museum in Metropolis, Illinois, to showcase it!
You have to go all the way to Australia to find a Snoopy collection this big! Lisa Ridey has 15,384 items related to the beloved Peanuts pooch and his pals!
You might say Patric Parkey & Harrell Gabehart are big fans of Dolly Parton. Their house is filled with every kind of Dolly Parton memorabilia imaginable including the bedroom furniture from her personal Dollywood suite.
Joel's astonishing hoard of jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind Disneyland artifacts is worth more than $10 million!
With more than 6,000 items in her possession, Harry Potter fan Victoria Maclean holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.
Every day is Christmas in the world of Mark Klaus. He owns and operates Castle Noel, which is billed as "America's Largest Year Round Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction."
Patrick Brickley’s collections cover his home from floor to ceiling. The lifelong lover of film and television will share his favorite movie props and costumes, including memorable items from modern classics like "Seinfeld" (1989-1998),…
A high school band teacher who has outfitted his basement with a life-sized reproduction of the Jupiter Two flight deck and a talking B9 robot from "Lost in Space," is visited by a fellow fan and builder of movie and television prop…
Jack Condon loves "Charlie's Angels" and has a Guinness World Record-holding collection; Kate appraises his treasures and tries to convince Condon to trade one of his items for two other pieces of memorabilia in a deal he can't resist.
Rob Klein joins Lisa Whelchel to appraise Vivian Eisenstadt's collection of over 2,000 Wonder Woman items and offers the superfan the chance to trade one of her favorite pieces for an item Rob considers the "holy grail" of Wonder Woman…
Kenneth Ladd is the owner of a museum filled with magic memorabilia and a theatre where he performs as a magician; Kenneth's son Kevin helps collect and curate the magic memorabilia.
Mike Haviland is the man of Mayberry with his impressive collection of "The Andy Griffith Show" memorabilia; expert Rob Klein appraises Mike's favorite pieces and tells his own stories from his childhood spent living across from Andy…
Lisa steps into Allen Machielson's Whoseum and is transported through time and space to view a collection of Dr. Who memorabilia; Allen's beautifully displayed collection captures the growth of his passion for the longest-running sci-fi…
As a kid, Stefan remembers being terrified of the fan in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, which later turned into an insatiable obsession with fans and all sorts of other antique electrical appliances. An antique store owner, he…
Stewart‘s passion for the TV shows he grew up with has evolved into a collection like no other. Gilligan’s shirt, Fonzie’s jacket and Jeannie’s harem costume figure prominently in this Classic TV prop collection. Stewart’s favorite…
A quick look into Ronald Toby’s home reveals a man with a passion for preserving history. While each room relays a special theme, from an African Safari to a 1940s-themed kitchen, our host, Lisa, narrows in on some of Ronald’s favorite…
By day, Allen Singleton and his wife, Diana, run vintage toy franchise, Applejax Toys, but Allen’s love of toy collecting began almost 40 years ago. Allen has been collecting G.I. Joes since the 1980s, and now he has a basement filled…
Hooked on the music, the message, the props and its optimistic tone, Dave became enamored with Star Trek as a kid and never looked back. Since the 70’s he’s been an avid collector of not only screen-used props like Tribbles or even the…
You might say, Leslie Livingood lives, breathes, and collects Paddington Bears. Her lifelong obsession began at age 5 after she got her first Paddington at a garage sale. Leslie began collecting the British bear and never stopped. She…
Dave Sinker combines his passions for performing standup comedy and collecting comedy memorabilia into The Comedy Shrine, a comedy club and museum that houses thousands of comedy-themed collectibles. This former Second City performer…
After a childhood spent sneaking backstage at rock concerts, David Poley has amassed an enterprise-level collection of rock music memorabilia. Many of David’s favorite items, including a stage-played Motley Crue guitar and a towel worn by…
"Who you gonna call" for Ghostbusters collectibles? Try Guinness World Record holder for Ghostbusters memorabilia, Robert O'Connor. With thousands of Ghostbusters collectibles, including the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man and Ecto-Glow…
Inspired by his uncle, Nathan Lippe developed a unique passion for collecting antique advertising at a young age. Now fueled by the thrill of the hunt, Nathan scours the country for neon signs and saves them from destruction. Nathan has a…
Laurence Sheinman is bonkers about Bugs Bunny. For more than 35 years, Laurence and his wife Jessica have enjoyed huntin' rabbits together. Laurence's fabulous collection includes a Bugs bronze statue, roller skates, and a special blinged…
There may be no bigger Brady Bunch expert than Wendy Winans. Collecting for almost 50 years, Wendy has all the usual items you'd expect such as photos, a lunchbox and a full set of trading cards. But not many Brady Bunch collectors can…
Our host, Lisa, steps back to the Stone Age with Dave Nimitz and his impressive collection of The Flintstones memorabilia. Dave's mother inspired him to begin collecting at a young age, and her support paid off with a floor-to-ceiling…
Marcia Tysseling plunged into the movie props and costumes world as the owner of Star Wares on Main, a star-studded costume and prop resale shop catering to some of Hollywood's biggest names and production companies. After selling her…
It's no secret that Danny Biederman knows his spy stuff. With more than 4,000 spy and espionage-related collectibles, Danny's obsession for all things spy began after seeing some spy shows and movies in the 1960s. His collection includes…
There may be no one more enthusiastic and energetic about Creature from the Black Lagoon than Larry Strothe. A devoted collector ever since he was a kid, Larry's monster-sized collection features everything from a life-sized Creature to…
Alyssa was born to be a monster collector. Her whole family watched scary movies together and enjoyed sharing anything and everything creepy, spooky and macabre. By the time she was a little girl, Alyssa was collecting monster…
Rich Correll built a successful career as a comedy actor, director and producer, but a lifelong interest for horror inspired him to collect some of Hollywood's most iconic horror, sci-fi and fantasy props and costumes.
Steve's house is overflowing with collectibles, like the sports room, where Steve has countless signed collectibles like Mickey Mantle's baseball and Michael Jordan's jersey, and the Van Halen room, where Steve has a signed agreement from…
Katherine caught Monkee Mania as a young child watching reruns of "The Monkees" on television; now, she shares her collection of memorabilia dedicated to "The Monkees" with rare toys, signed 8-track tapes, and Peter Tork's personal piano.
Since his youth, retired electrician John Pedersen has been collecting and restoring vintage pinball machines, resulting in a collection that now takes up his entire suburban basement ... and spills over into an airplane hangar. Lisa…
After picking up a library book on Harry Houdini in the seventh grade, Arthur Moses became enamored by the magician's skill and bravado. The book sparked his collecting bug and over the past several decades, Arthur amassed an historic and…
Driven by his "completist" mentality, Kevin Hermann has built an impressively vast collection of movie props and costumes from his favorite films - including one of the most complete costume collections from the hit franchise, Underworld.…
When his collection grew too big for his home, Steve Kahn opened "Inner Child Comics and Collectibles" to contain thousands of comic books and toys. Filled with a lifetime of memories, Steve finds himself drawn to the artistry behind each…
Anthony Toth fell in love with aviation as a little kid and his passion for all things "in flight" has only soared higher and higher over the years. Restoring an actual 747, Anthony has made it his lifelong mission to collect airline…
After being born into a family who loves all things creepy, Alyssa Mayerik was destined to collect horror toys. Whether it was her brother gifting her with a Bride of Frankenstein figure or another family member who bought her a Queen of…
You might say Linda Guillory is hooked on video games. Obsessed with them as a kid, Linda played and usually beat everyone she competed against. As an adult, she found and bought all of her childhood games and then added some more, for…
Combining his love for Hollywood and his background as director of his family-owned car museum, Brian Grams has amassed a spectacular collection of movie and TV cars. Whether it's Greased Lightning, the Batmobile, or even the iconic…
With over 6000 unique pieces of Garfield memorabilia, it's no surprise Cathy Kothe holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection dedicated to the lasagna-loving cat. As a young child, she became enamored with the Sunday…
Husband and wife Nick Mayor and Jen LeMasters were drawn together by their love of all things weird and wonderful. Now their home is an eccentric floor-to-ceiling showpiece of vintage toys, nostalgia items, and the occasional…
Hooked on their rugged British rock sound, Larry became entranced by The Rolling Stones at the age of six. He's now amassed a collection of over 5000 pieces of merchandise and memorabilia ranging from the band's beginnings with the first…
As the proud owner of more than 7000 toys and action figures--mostly in perfect condition-our collector Seth, needed somewhere to store them and so he built Toyland - his backyard shed filled with toys from almost every toyline and every…
Inspired by childhood memories on his father's electric scooter, Pat Hanlon ventured into restoring motorcycles and racing motocross. Over the years, he amassed such a large collection of unique motorcycles, he opened the Hill Country…
Stepping into Diana Harris' Barbie room is like stepping into a miniature fashion show. Her Barbie collection features row upon row of dolled-up dolls--in their boxes-- each one more fashionable than the next. As a young girl, Diana loved…
As a child, some of Henry's favorite memories are sitting together with his family and watching their favorite TV shows from the 70's and 80's. As an adult, he decided it would be cool to own costumes from some of the shows he loved best.…
Steve Harris collects many things, and insists his goal is not necessarily to have the most items, just the best of the best, and he's succeding! He'll impress Lisa with some of his perfectly curated collections which include vintage…
Janet Ellis first met and bonded with her husband Len over her collection of Betty Boop memorabilia. Now Len is Janet’s co-collector and a Betty Boop expert in his own right – in fact, he literally wrote the book on Betty collectibles.…
Caleb Zammit calls his Texas Toy Museum a “museum of memories,” and it’s no wonder why. He’s filled the small but mighty space to the brim with his lifelong toy and comic book collection, and through his impressive diorama displays, he…
Sandy's collection of coin operated machines and automatons has grown so large over decades of collecting that he's built an in-home penny arcade to house his rare finds. From fortune tellers reminiscent of boardwalk arcades to rare…
TV producer Rich Mayerik makes shows about toys -- which has enabled him to fill his home with the many treasures of his childhood. Rich's wild and colorful collection reaches into some of the most unusual corners of the vintage toy…
From her childhood, watching The Sonny and Cher Show, Robyn Fisher blossomed into a superfan, with a sprawling collection of memorabilia that covers the diva’s entire career. Joining Robyn is her daughter Marina, who’s grown up alongside…
Longtime friends and podcast co-hosts Matt Weinhold and Larry Strothe return to “Collector’s Call” … but this time, Larry’s riding shotgun for Matt’s collection, instead of vice-versa. And what a collection it is! Matt has filled his…
After attending his first Queen concert in the 70's, Joe became a huge fan-- so much so, that he is currently the proud owner of a king-sized Queen collection. A Brian May replica guitar, rare blue albums, and even awards that the group…
A spotlight on Stewart Berkowitz and his collection of costumes from TV shows.
"Monster Party" podcaster Shawn Sheridan is into horror, his wife Gina is all about sci-fi. Together they've made their pop-culture passion a cornerstone of their marriage, as we find out when Lisa joins them in the room they've dedicated…
Kenneth Guinup's love for "Weird Al" Yankovic goes back to his childhood, when Al's response to his fan letter helped Kenneth through a difficult time. Now Kenneth isn't just a lifelong fan, he's a collector who's assembled a wild and…
You might be hard-pressed to find anyone who loves pizza more than Telina, not necessarily eating it, but collecting pizza related items. Telina found her passion when she was traveling around the world and noticed how everyone,…
There are Star Wars collections, and then there is Gus Lopez's out-of-this-world, Star Wars collection. A fan of the space opera since he was a kid, Gus doesn't just collect the obvious, Han Solo's screen-used jacket, one-of-a-kind…
A former Survivor contestant herself, Lisa Whelchel meets Jamie Knoll O’Neill, owner of her late father's Survivor collection, the best known in private hands. Survivor Champion Ethan Zohn is today's expert and he's brought something to…
Screen used props & costume expert Mark Short shares his own personal collection with Lisa today and James Azrael of the Sci-Fi Prop Preservation Association is here to value Mark's collection. Makes has brought a screen-used weapon that…
Toy collector Robert Baker has over 30,000 toys to show Lisa today include ones from GI Joe, Return of the Jedi and Dungeons & Dragons. Toy dealer and expert Michael Tomaso will evaluate Robert's collection and offer a rare Star Wars toy…
Today, we are focusing on his one-of-a kind theme park and adventure park collection. This part of his collection not only takes him back to his childhood but is also present in his real life as a theme park designer.
With everything from a 3D prototype for Nintendo's Game Boy, to the original style guides for The Simpsons and an unreleased Elmo toy; Mark's collection is a great representation of who he is and his career.
Jennifer Klein grew up in LA with a dad who worked in Hollywood, and her screen used Props & Costumes collection from TV shows like "CHIPs" and films like "Back To The Future" is stunning. Expert and longtime costume dealer Marcia…
Bozo the Clown collector Tommy Holbrook has literally written the book on Bozo collectibles. Appraiser Kate Martin will price Tommy's collection of Bozo costumes, Spin-A-Wheel and vintage makeup kit. And new Bozo owner David Arquette…
Automobilia collector Joe Salzburg has been collecting all things cars since childhood and now has over 20,000 items in his collection. Toy and car expert Joel Magee appraises Joe's collection and offers a vintage slot car set in trade.
Collector Zespy oddball collection of the quirkiest robots ever assembled range in size from the tiny, Telecoma action figures from Japan that transform into licensed food products, to the life-sized, a fully functional animatronic canine…
Collector Lisa's extreme passion for dolls has led her to assemble one of the most extensive collections we have ever seen - over 30,000 dolls. Lisa has everything from Barbie dolls to horror dolls. She will show Lisa Whelchel some of her…
Legendary music producer and performer Chris Christian has racked up four Grammys and countless gold records but his collection of props and costumes from classic movies and TV shows brings Lisa out to visit him. Lisa's invited expert…
Doc Mack is the owner and proprietor of Galloping Ghost, the world's largest video game arcade, a place so massive it generates 19 separate electric bills. Lisa gets a private tour of the gallery's many vintage treasures and rarities,…
As the owner of Chicago Sports Museum, Grant DePorter has taken his two passions, sports, and pop culture, and created a sports-lover-pop culture paradise. DePorter shows Lisa some of his one-of-a-kind sports collectibles like the…
As a collector, Shelley Jobe isn't goofing around. Except, she really is. In fact, she holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of memorabilia devoted to Walt Disney's Goofy. The middle-school art teacher invites Lisa…
Marla Mogul has collected so many of her beloved wind-up toys that she landed in the Guinness Book of World Records. She will show Lisa the very first one she acquired, a Vail ski bunny, as well as her Marvel, Disney, and Peanuts…
Voice actor and puppeteer Wally Wingert has a joyful obsession with the pop culture of the '60s through the 1980s, so much so that he's turned his Los Angeles home into what he calls 'Wallywood'.
If you like Pearl Jam memorabilia, you won't find a "Better Man" than Shon Abrahamson to show you his collection. Shon fell in love with the grunge band back in the 90's and has been collecting ever since, even building a museum like…
The name Christopher Lee has become synonymous with LEGO. As a collector, builder and LEGO Masters champion, he pretty much knows about, built or has collected it all. Today, he’s invited us to his home where we’ll check out his…
Ilene Wood brings a new meaning to the term "bag lady." Over the course of a lifetime, she has amassed over 6,000 handbags that require their own military-grade storage unit -- many of which have traveled in exhibitions through esteemed…
When Berry Bell started his career as a disc jockey, he never imagined his love of music would lead him to collect dozens of jukeboxes. Now, he owns 32 of the original, highest quality machines ever made. He will show Lisa everything from…
Rudy Munis's fascination with Halloween masks began when he was just a child. As he got older, his interest in the masks grew. Today, he has a one-of-a kind collection of vintage Halloween masks. Rudy will show Lisa one of the rarest of…
Join our host Lisa Whelchel as she gets updates from some of our past collectors from Seasons 1-5 to learn how their collections have changed since our first visit. And see a sneak preview of some of the amazing collectors from our new…
Bruce Pascal's got a need for speed. As a child, he loved Hot Wheels. Now, as an adult, he has a jaw-dropping, museum-like car collection that includes not just the cars. but also, some extremely rare items that were used to make the…
They say to do what you love - and Shawn Peterson loves PEZ. After years of collecting rare dispensers, candies, and other company artifacts, Shawn successfully pitched a PEZ Visitor Center at the company's historic and still-functioning…
Ashley Sero grew up in a doll house. Literally, surrounded by the vast number her mother Patty had collected over several years. As Ashley - and her love for the collection -- grew, she wanted to start one of her own. She decided to begin…
As a child growing up in foster care, Doogie Sandtiger never learned to tie his shoes. Today, he is the Guinness World Record holder for most Crocs-- a goal he put into motion years ago and proudly achieved by showing Lisa his more than…
Peter’s passion proves how the franchise has transcended generations. He began collecting in the early 1990s, initially searching for the Star Wars toys he had as a kid. Eventually, he expanded his hunt to include the ones he always…
When Joe Salg first heard Cyndi Lauper’s single "Time After Time" as a teenager, he was hooked — as we all were. Lauper represented everything he had been searching for: acceptance of one’s true colors, whatever they might be. He started…
Eighties kid Justin Cary stares with Lisa the collection of vintage toys from his childhood that grew from a hobby into a full-time toy-dealing business. His fellow toy vendor John Davis appraises his hottest items, including McGyver and…
Claire Peterson is not your typical Transformers collector, most are male. But as the daughter of an engineer, she loved working with her hands, and she became enamored with Transformers when she was still a child. That was in the early…
Mike Lefevre was five years old when his father brought his little sister home from the hospital, holding her in one hand and a plush Snoopy in the other. For Mike, it was love at first sight - for both his sibling and her stuffed toy.…
Janay Smith is giving us a small glimpse at the world's largest, private, game worn sports collection- a collection she inherited after her sports crazed, lawyer father left her, when he passed. Some of this spectacular collection is at…
Registered dietitian nutritionist and public speaker David Meinz has spent decades assembling what can only be called a museum of vitamin history -- including a range of quack cures and weird weight-loss schemes. Lisa has invited vintage…
