What else do you collect?

[Tomi]

Just wondering what else you guys collect not sports related. I'm sure there are some gems out there to show.
One of my faves.

[Vintagecatcher]

In addition to my catcher collection, I have a collection of "fish art."

Here is one of my recent purchases.



Patrick

[z28jd]

I probably have one that no one else will say. I collect Funko Pops, though more than half of mine are Simpsons ones, so I have a fairly specific collection. Sort of like if someone collected T206 cards and had the set, but there are also some random T cards from other sets there too.

My brother, who is nine years younger than me, started collecting them when they first came out. He has over 400 now I believe. My mom bought me a Grinch one at Christmas six years ago. I even said to her, what am I going to do with this? I put it on my desk, where it sat as the only one I had for over a year. That was until I saw some Simpsons ones and decided to buy them.

It makes shopping for me easier for other people. At my birthday in a few months, I'll just send whatever ones I want to people and they will usually get them. Then find new ones I want between then and Christmas. I learned that it prevents people from buying me clothes.

[Cliff Bowman]

Among other things... I have many more keys, these are just the ones I have scans handy of.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

Among other things... I have many more keys, these are just the ones I have scans handy of.

Hey, wow, G.I. Combat 68! That's the Sgt. Rock prototype issue. And it's in really nice condition for a comic that hit newsstands in November 1958 thus predating even Flash 105.

[Cliff Bowman]

Double post

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great comic book collection, Cliff.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by z28jd

I learned that it prevents people from buying me clothes.

Shrewd!

[drumback]

I collect the classic monsters from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Statues, busts, dioramas, movie posters and lobby cards, model kits, original art, etc.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Not sure if photos will be permitted, but I collect firearms, particularly old Colts (single action army, snake guns, etc...).

1903 Colt Bisley



1974 Colt Python



1969 Colt Cobra

[REG1976]

Unbuilt models

[Vintagedeputy]

I collect, and don’t ask me why because I haven’t figured it out yet; Depression glass (pink, amber, Uranium), vintage Pyrex dishes, Jade-ite, Amberina, old bottles, etc.

[Rhotchkiss]

Great thread! I collect signed music memorabilia. Here are a few.

[bleeckerstreetcards]

i do some DIY restoration work on old cars and usually keep a few at a time. would "collect" more if i they took up the same space as the old cards

[cubman1941]

Won't post pictures - but A&W root beer mugs. Used to collect Jewel Tea but now am going to try and sell.

[RayBShotz]

Vintage matchbox that screams “childhood” to me.
The only one I have but my deceased father in law who I loved dearly worked as a sales manager at a Lincoln Mercury Dealer for a time and he used to tell me stories about driving around this exact car as his demo.
Had to have it and bought pre Covid at an antique store before pricing on these really exploded.
RayB

[brian1961]

Balticfox --- Your massive collection of kits, slot cars, lunch boxes, and thermoses is indeed over the top cool. Thanks for sharing your beautiful collections with us. I also love your cat, a real cutie pie! Happy new year, friend. --- Brian Powell

[brian1961]

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[brian1961]

RayBShotz --- Loved your story, Ray. Among my most cherished childhood toys were my diecast cars from Dinky Toys, Solido, Corgi, and Crescent. Lots of fun and many wonderful memories. Happy new year, friend. --- Brian Powell

[brian1961]

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[ocjack]

I grew up in the banking industry, starting at a bank called Coast Federal Savings. The rabbit was their trademark and this bank was given to their "best" clients. The others were primarily California banks that are no longer in business. These are some of the collection.

[smellthegum]

Beer stuff!

[dsantox246]

Originally Posted by ocjack

I grew up in the banking industry, starting at a bank called Coast Federal Savings. The rabbit was their trademark and this bank was given to their "best" clients. The others were primarily California banks that are no longer in business. These are some of the collection.

Ohh really I also grew up in the banking industry,these all over them only few can relate

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Balticfox --- Your massive collection of kits, slot cars, lunch boxes, and thermoses is indeed over the top cool. Thanks for sharing your beautiful collections with us. I also love your cat, a real cutie pie!

Originally Posted by LEHR

Balticfox, your collection is amazing! I love that stuff but thankfully I haven't started collecting that as well. LOL

Well then here are a few more shots:

































Check out the now so politically incorrect Wing Ding that even ultra compassionate Shari Lewis abandoned him.





And more pics with Styx to come!

[pitburgfan]

Appears there are 3 of us that collect old beer stuff. Some nice alterative collections posted here.

[calvindog]

Those Huckleberry Hound and Quick Draw McGraw lunch boxes and thermoses are awesome!

[UKCardGuy]

Some great stuff in this thread.

Like Balticfox, I collect Lunchboxes. Here's a part of my lunchbox collection.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

Like Balticfox, I collect Lunchboxes. Here's a part of my lunchbox collection.

Oh wow! That's certainly more extensive than my own lunch box collection and a lot of them are drool worthy, e.g. Jet Patrol, Supercar, Donald Duck, Looney Tunes, Davy Crockett, Lone Ranger, Rifleman, etc.



Are yours all vintage originals or do you have some repros from the last 25-30 years mixed in with your originals?

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by RayBShotz

Vintage matchbox that screams “childhood” to me.

That's the overall theme of my collecting activities as well!

[Kidnapped18]

Comic books and coins
I still have my comics from my youth
I have The Avengers from the mid-70s to early 90s (#161-333) plus a few earlier ones
Same with The Fantastic Four, Thor, X-Men etc...

[REG1976]

Paper Models as well

[ruth-gehrig]

Porcelain and tin signs. The more colorful the better!

[samosa4u]

I'm all over the place:

- Non-sports cards
- Vintage comic books (especially precode horror)
- Vintage tobacco advertising signs
- Vintage magazines (especially early Monroe covers from the 40s)

[Jason Carota]

I collect various items of Jazz bassist/composer Charles Mingus (I play bass, as well.) I've pieced together some memorabilia including autographs, magazines, concert posters, and so on. No pictures, as I haven't bothered to document any of it. I should make that a goal for 2025.

On the same topic, I collect "Classic Vibe" Jazz and Precision basses made by Squier (Fender's "entry level" brand.) I focus on those that were produced in China between 2008 and 2013. Production quality from this period was exceptional, and rivals that of the U.S. made Fender basses of similar type. I have 2 Precisions (2008 and 2012) and 1 Jazz (2009.)

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

I'm all over the place:

- Non-sports cards
- Vintage comic books (especially precode horror)
- Vintage tobacco advertising signs
- Vintage magazines (especially early Monroe covers from the 40s)

Sometimes you just gotta laugh!!
Because of your image, I decided to look up Rory Calhoun on Wikipedia, and look at this highlighted section (referring to Lita Baron):

Personal life (color emphasis added)
Calhoun was married three times, once to his first wife and twice to his second wife. He had three daughters with first wife Lita Baron (m. 1948–1970), Cindy, Tami, and Lorri. When Baron sued Calhoun for divorce, she named Betty Grable as one of 79 women with whom he had adulterous relationships. Calhoun replied to her charge: "Heck, she didn't even include half of them".

HA HA!!!! What a charmer he was!!!!

[Andrew1975]

In addition to prewar baseball, I also collect cards of historical figures - mainly 1880s tobacco issues.




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[Arazi4442]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

In addition to prewar baseball, I also collect cards of historical figures - mainly 1880s tobacco issues.




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That's great stuff, Andrew. I see more than a few cards I've been hunting for many years!

[Andrew1975]

Originally Posted by Arazi4442

That's great stuff, Andrew. I see more than a few cards I've been hunting for many years!

Thanks, Scott!

[TheBig6]

Just some of my finds over the years. Have slowed down in my golden years

[ruth-gehrig]

[QUOTE=TheBig6;2485395]Just some of my finds over the years.

Neat stuff! Looks like a fun hobby. Had to pull out my cheap metal detector to search my yard in hopes of finding the bracelet I wore for past 9 years with no luck

[bbcard1]

i have really had to work hard to not become a bad guitar player who collects good guitars.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

i have really had to work hard to not become a bad guitar player who collects good guitars.

I seriously laughed out loud for that one. I have only had one good guitar. After owning it easily 6-8 years I sold it because in that time I played it maybe a couple years. I have played off and on for 40 years now with way more off than on. So now I just have an Epi SG and a Squier Strat. Don't care if they sit around for months or years between being played.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by TheBig6

Just some of my finds over the years. Have slowed down in my golden years

I like the Confederate belt buckle. A little less than a year ago I bought a house that sits on the Chancellorsville Battlefield. An acre and a half with topography that has not changed since 1863. I have yet to search as I spent last year getting the long ingored yard into decent shape. The neighbor behind with 2+ acres said I could search her yard and there are 25 acres of woods that abut my property that I may be able to search.

[Neal]

Star Wars and Disney stuff

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[nebboy]

Expressionism, Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism art drawings and prints of artists from 1900-1950s from around the world. 1st one is a Christmas present for the house.

[nebboy]

One more example

[Qcards]

I kept almost all of my tickets from concerts including my first show in 1978, David Bowie in Ottawa.

I have many other tickets and change them up every so often as there isn't enough space for all of them.

Great idea for a thread...

[sb1]

Way too many other things, from early U.S. items such as coins, stamp and currency to Hot Wheels, G I Joe and lots of other items in between.

[johnlenhardt]

I collect motion beer signs. For example I have the complete set where the frame is the same but different brands. I alos have both PBR Jalopys. Blue one attached.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by johnlenhardt

I collect motion beer signs.

Please reduce the width of your pictures as per Leon's request:

https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=356736