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Collecting Fantasy Daggers and Knives

In the world of collectibles, fantasy items such as daggers and knives always are a popular hit with many different people. Go to a knife show and you will see plenty of people surrounding the fantasy knives and daggers collection. What is it about these designs that strike us as fascinating? It is the design […]

The Origin Of The Barbie And Ken Dolls

There are many children who have a favorite type of toy. This can be teddy bears, Cabbage Patch dolls, Care Bears, soft dogs and cats. They can even be the world famous Barbie and Ken dolls. These two dolls are well known by many people and not just children. While these two dolls are mainly […]

Model Cars: Fit for All Ages!

Model cars are basically a miniature representation of actual cars, and they are normally a to-scale model of the real cars. Model cars are normally made of die cast metal and most companies dealing in die cast metal offer a lifetime warranty for their model cars. Model cars are of several types, and the […]

Collecting Asian Art: Porcelain

Porcelain is an integral thread of the fabric of Chinese culture. In the 14th century, while Europeans were still eating from low-fired earthenware or wooden dishes, the Chinese had developed the first underglazed porcelain. They were using cobalt, originally imported from Iran during the Yuan period (1279 to 1368 A.D.), to add exceptional shades of […]

Immerse Yourself in Another Realm With Fantasy World Wall Maps

The moment I saw the map of Middle Earth illustrated in the first few pages of the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein, I was hooked. Fantasy world wall maps are available both online and in collectable retail stores like never before. Many collectors item versions of well known fantasy novels, such as Lord of the Rings […]

Famous Teddy Bears; How They Began

There is no denying the fact that teddy bears are popular and well-loved by young and old alike. As a matter of fact they are probably the most popular toys of all times. And no wonder, they are cute, soft and cuddly. They become our loyal friends and confidants. As children we quickly learn […]

Teddy Bears, They Are Almost Human

For over one hundred years we have loved our teddy bears. They have been our best friend in difficult times as well as the good times. For many they have been a constant companion through thick and thin over long and many years. It really is easy to understand what makes teddy bears so special. […]

Our Teddy Bears And Their Popularity

Teddy bears have been around for a long time. In reality it has been well over 100 years since we came to know teddy bears. The beauty of it is that teddy bears have come in all shapes and sizes, various colors and personalities. They have become a staple of childhood toys […]

Crocheted Teddy Bears: Unique And Special

Teddy bears seem to be one of the best-loved toys of all times. They rank right up there with cars, trucks, trains and dolls. They are loved by children and collected by adults. Although they are available in every type of design, fur and fabric imaginable many people prefer making their own teddy […]

The Truth About The Teddy Bear

In 1902 President Theodore Roosevelt was in Mississippi to settle a dispute between Louisiana and Mississippi. While there President Roosevelt went on a hunting trip with some of his friends. It seemed that the President was having little success on this outing. Realizing that issue some of the members of the hunting […]