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Barbara's Collectibles Blog September 2003 Archive

By Barbara Crews, About.com Guide to Collectibles since 1997

Ty Announces Cornbread!

Monday September 29, 2003
Coming soon. . . . Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Restaurants -- a two-toned golden colored bear named Cornbread with the Cracker Barrel logo.

ActionMcFarlane Goes Nascar

Monday September 29, 2003
Are you a NASCAR fan? The new action figure series, a joint venture between McFarlane and Action, brings you a series of six top drivers. These figures are remarkably realistic ... Read More

Breen Updated

Sunday September 28, 2003
After getting a few new ornaments this year, I was inspired to update an old article, along with new pictures. This week is Patricia Breen. If you're not aware of ... Read More

Radko on HSN This Weekend!

Thursday September 25, 2003
Press Release from Radko: Yes, it's true! This weekend is when I move into my amazing new home at HSN. As shows continue, you'll see that at HSN, it really is a home, ... Read More

Dealing with Water Damage

Thursday September 25, 2003
This is probably a little to late to help those that folks that recently experienced flood damage from the latest hurricane, but if you're in an area prone to flooding ... Read More

Upper Deck Victory Basketball

Wednesday September 24, 2003
If you are looking for your fill of LeBron James, look no further than the new Victory basketball series by Upper Deck. Jam-packed with LeBron James rookies and inserts, this ... Read More

What's Your Guess?

Monday September 22, 2003
How many people can have a part of the real Yellow Brick Road? Probably not many -- but at least one brick was auctioned on eBay recently. The brick sold for ... Read More

FIND! on PBS TV

Sunday September 21, 2003
A new series will be coming to PBS in October -- "Find!" begins each episode with the Kenos visiting viewers’ homes around the country searching for valuable surprises. The brothers ... Read More

Lawrence Welk Collectibles

Friday September 19, 2003
Did you know that The Lawrence Welk is one of only two shows that has been on TV for more than fifty years? I Love Lucy is the other show, ... Read More

What's Your Guess? -- Gene Kelly Striped Coat

Thursday September 18, 2003
Gene Kelly's red striped coat from the well known musical "Singing in the Rain" recently sold at auction for $4800, $3900, or $2500. And the answer is . . . ... Read More

Pixie Jar Helps Find a Brother

Wednesday September 17, 2003
In a truth is stranger than fiction story, the Pixie Cookie jar from Grant-Howard has lead to Bob Kunath finding a brother he never knew existed. Kunath found a Pixie ... Read More

My Little Pony

Wednesday September 17, 2003
Patent pages to print and use. Use them as coloring pages for your young pony collector or print on a nicer paper to frame and hang. . . Pages

What's Your Guess? -- Flying Nun Hat

Monday September 15, 2003
Sally Field's hat/headpiece from The Flying Nun series recently sold at auction for -- $9500, $6500. or $3300. And the answer is >>>>Click Here! The Flying Nun hat sold for $9500. ... Read More

It's a Pixie Christmas!

Sunday September 14, 2003
The Pixie jar introduced last spring had an overwhelming response and Grant-Howard, along with designer Curt Blanchard, decided to bring a seasonal twist to the pixie cookie jar. It's ... Read More

Radko Collector?

Sunday September 14, 2003
The Radko segment originally scheduled for today on HSN has been postponed. New time not yet available.

Launch of Maserati Quattroporte, Big and Little!

Friday September 12, 2003
Mattel not only captures the exclusivity of these elite vehicles, but also brings the experience to car enthusiasts in the classic Hot Wheels® style that serious collectors have come to ... Read More

Exclusive Swarovski Crystal Pez

Friday September 12, 2003
One of my favorite catalogs arrived the other day -- FAO Schwarz! Of course I immediately sat down to look through the pages and see what goodies were new. When ... Read More

Valor - September 11

Thursday September 11, 2003
Ty's newest beanie baby, exclusively through the Ty online store is now available. Valor, an American eagle, is introduced today in honor of Patriot Day. Valor is wearing a gold medal, ... Read More

Mia Glass Ornaments -- Cookie Jar Inspired?

Monday September 8, 2003
Imagine my surprise when I came across these cute ornaments on the Mia web site. Although the designs might not mean much to those who don't collect cookie jars, as ... Read More

And You Thought You Were a Disney Nut

Monday September 8, 2003
Not hardly, unless you are one of those folks who never miss a parade, know when signs are repainted and go to the park five or six times a week! ... Read More

What do I Have and What's it Worth?

Wednesday September 3, 2003
Is a question I get several times a week. Sometimes I have a few extra minutes to help the writer of the note find their item or at least get more ... Read More

The Road to Tok

Tuesday September 2, 2003
Karin Chin reviews The Road to Tok, Alaska's Zaniest Postcards: "Through their mastery of humor (albeit a little campy) and undeniable skill in photography, we see the seamless and fantastical world ... Read More

Special Discount on Collectibles!

Tuesday September 2, 2003
What do you collect? Bobble heads? Cookie Jars? Teapots? Plates? Salt and peppers? Music stuff? Every once in a while I come across a sale on the stuff we all ... Read More

Love Model Trains or Miniatures?

Monday September 1, 2003
Have you ever checked out a live auction on eBay? If you're a model train lover or miniature fanatic, September 5th is your chance to see and bid on some ... Read More

Jack Kerouac Bobblehead Dolls

Monday September 1, 2003
Only 1000 were produced and right now they are hot stuff on eBay! Sponsored by UMass Lowell the dolls are getting bids well over $100. But they're still not ... Read More

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