Author: Lauren Sisselman

by Lauren Sisselman | June 15, 2023

Barbie fever took over America after the famed dolls' introduction in 1959. The toy is one of the most marketed toys in the world, and now Barbie will be getting a much-anticipated live-action movie this July starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. But Barbie entered the video...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 14, 2023

Father's Day is right around the corner, and if you're like me, you're still searching for that perfect gift to show your dad you care. Thankfully my dad is a giant nerd like myself, so finding him a Father's Day gift is always fun. If you're still...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 12, 2023

From June 23 through 26, Heritage is giving fans and collectors a chance to win some truly rare and hard-to-find Disney items. Each item in this auction is amazing, but these are my top picks for what to watch during this auction. The Walt Disney Company is...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 10, 2023

Welcome back to this week's Weekly Auction Gem rundown! Each week we'll look at Heritage's weekly Sunday - Tuesday comic auction, as well as their weekly video game auction to see which items should be on your radar! In past auctions, we've seen strong numbers for vintage...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 10, 2023

Hello, dear readers. Before I dive into this article, I did just get out of an advanced screener for The Flash. This article will inevitably have spoilers. If you do not want to be spoiled, skip this article. If you like to live on the wild side,...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 6, 2023

Toys certainly made most of us who are reading this blog. Growing up I played with a number of toys and figures, ranging from Batman to Polly Pocket. Certain toys defined my childhood, and now as an adult collector, I seek out toys that came out long...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 2, 2023

Archie Comics made waves in 2010 when creator Dan Parent introduced the first gay character in the series, Kevin Keller. While there was some backlash, Kevin was an overwhelming success for the company. LBGTQ+ kids and adults could now see themselves in Archie Comics, truly proving that...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 1, 2023

On June 2, Heritage is giving TV fans a shot at winning set pieces, costumes, and more, from some of the best shows to ever grace the tube. These are my picks of the gems coming out of this week's auction! Television changed the way we communicated...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 25, 2023

Congrats, you now have a pro account at GoCollect! But what does that mean? There's a lot you can do with the account, such as tracking your collection to looking up prices. These new resources can seem overwhelming, but I promise, they aren't! This quick reference guide...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 24, 2023

If you've been following our weekly Trading Card Game Auction posts there's one common thread -- sealed booster boxes tend to sell for serious money. First editions from most major TCGs are highly collectible and a desirable investment as you don't really know what's inside. It's possible...