Author: Lauren Sisselman

by Lauren Sisselman | June 8, 2022

Collecting weird and unique things is something I do. While watching auctions end for popular Gold and Silver keys is fun, there's something more interesting about watching auctions for items that typically don't get as much hype.  Heritage's upcoming Comics & Memorabilia auction -- starting on June...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 7, 2022

There was nothing I loved more than coming home from school and tuning into Disney Afternoon. These shows were the building blocks of my childhood -- Darkwing Duck, Talespin, and Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers -- and I still love them to this very day. Lucky for...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 1, 2022

In today's edition of The Silverball Reviews, we're looking at The Incredible Hulk from Gottlieb. Have you played this monster game? Did it make you angry? A little history first. The 1970s were a wild time in comic books. Sales were dropping due to...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 29, 2022

As most of you know, video games are a hot collectible right now. Certain Super Mario Brothers games are going for thousands of dollars. People are willing to spend the money on just about any video game that's sealed in the original packaging. But...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 26, 2022

The Big Little Books (later, Better Little Book) series provided entertainment to an audience before the Golden Age of comics had begun and for decades after. Have you ever considered adding them to your collection? A Little History In 1932, a new form of inexpensive entertainment was...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 22, 2022

Celebrities are just like you and me. They have likes, dislikes, and sometimes impressive collections of items that might surprise the general public. Today, we'll be looking at the unique Barbie collection of one of the most famous character actors of our time, Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp:...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 17, 2022

1991s Bart vs The World for the Nintendo Entertainment System was a staple in my childhood, but is it as good as I remember it being? When you think of American cartoon shows, chances are one show jumps into your mind first -- The...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 11, 2022

With a bevy of collectibles under their umbrella, Goldin's current auction is a proverbial toy aisle for collectors! Currently, collectors can bid on graded items including VHS tapes (the newest collector's item), trading cards, video games, and of course -- comic books. Let's take a peek at...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 6, 2022

Ultraman: Kaiju Rumble Collector's Edition (which also comes in Standard and Bloodsucker Edition) was released in late 2021. The initial response to the game was curiosity and cautious excitement, yet that changed when the game was released. Since...

by Lauren Sisselman | April 24, 2022

If you've been following my work for a while, you no doubt know I've been writing about various Archie titles for a few years now.  Archie Comics have been a staple in teen humor comics, and despite some follies, they have remained an independently...