Paul Lisnek has been collecting film and television props and memorabilia for decades and being also has an extensive collection of U.S. historical political items including signatures of almost every president and locks of hair from George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Paul also has original telephones used on "I Love Lucy" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" as well as hats worn by both Laurel and Hardy. His brother Rick who has watched Paul amass his collection of his favorite passions over the years joins Paul. We've brought along Generalist Appraiser Kate Martin who will put an estimate on the value of Paul's extensive collection. And she's brought a document signed by John Hancock, which Paul doesn't have, in hopes of making a trade with him.
Designer, author and artist, Rick Goldschmidt loved the toys of his youth so much, that as he grew older, he didn't give them away, but rather bought more as his budget allowed. And Rick has a collection that now literally covers every surface and wall of his entire house. Rick is joined by his son, Josh who is a collector himself, as he shows Lisa parts of his collection including some original Rankin Bass relics, Meego dolls, a limited edition coloring book given to children on the set of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and a nearly complete set of Captain Action toys and displays. And we've brought along David Gutterman, owners of Quake Collectibles to appraise Rick's collection and perhaps make a trade with a vintage Kellogg's lunchbox from his own collection.
Deb Hoffman doesn't just collect Winnie the Pooh items, she's in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest collection of Winnie the Pooh items. The nearly 18,000 pieces are spread across two houses that are next door to each other. Her collection includes a Winnie the Pooh costume from the Walt Disney World theme park, a mint condition set of Agnes Brush Winnie The Pooh character stuffed animals from the 1940's, an autographed photograph of actor Sterling Holloway, the original voice of Winnie the Pooh, and a limited edition Winnie The Pooh telephone. She's joined by her husband Gary who has been instrumental in helping Deb amass the collection and keep it clean and displayed. Certified appraiser Judy Martin will value the collection for us and as a twist she's brought along a very special surprise for Deb instead of a trade.
Zach Vege's collection of all things KISS includes Ace Frehley designed guitars, an original KISS pinball machine, KISS trading cards, and the rare original promotional poster sent to radio stations with the first KISS record.
Walter Krueger shows Lisa through his collection of all things related to "The Wizard of Oz," including a first edition book by L. Frank Baum, promotional items for the film and costumes worn in the film.
Musician Jim Peterik's collection of over 200 guitars includes a 1968 Les Paul gold top and a 1958 Gibson Flying V, but Dan Orkin of Reverb hopes to make a trade with a 1964 Stratocaster.
Dan Theilmann's collection of Coca-Cola items includes a Vendo 23 vending machine from the 1960s and cufflinks from 1929, but equally avid collector Darrell has brought a Coca-Cola tire display in hopes of making a trade with Dan.
Artist Jim Engel is the proud owner of a collection of comic book art that he has spent over five decades collecting, and Josh Kelley hopes to trade a statue of Doc Savage for one of Jim's items.
Appraiser Daniel Strebin puts an estimated value on Dwight Cleveland's collection of over 4,500 vintage movie posters and offers to trade a one-of-a-kind poster from the early 20th-century film "Undine."
Christen Carter's pinback button collection includes buttons from George Washington's inauguration, rare buttons of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and Prohibition era buttons, but she may consider a trade for a rare Muhammad Ali button.
Firefighter Gordie Norde's collection of firefighter items includes vintage fire extinguishers, fire helmets with shields, and a vintage toy firehouse, but he may be tempted to trade an item for a rare model firetruck.
Sean Kelly's passion for video gaming has turned into a business, a museum and a collection that includes a prototype of the Sega Neptune System, but he may be tempted to make a trade for a copy of the rare video game Magic Card.
Candace Jordan's book collection includes a first-edition Winnie-the-Pooh book signed by both the author and illustrator, and a signed copy of the first and very limited edition "The Greatest Gift," the basis for "It's a Wonderful Life."
Mancow spends his days as a radio personality with a national following, but his true passion is his collection of movie, TV and music memorabilia, which he's been amassing over the past three decades. His good friend Barry Williams (Greg Brady of The Brady Bunch) guest stars!
Elvis superfan George has spent decades building a collection covering the entire reign of the King of Rock and Roll. His hundreds of records, movie posters, fan magazines and more take up nearly every inch of his home. We've brought certified appraiser (and lifelong Elvis fan) Judy Martin to put a price on the collection. Judy has also brought a rare Elvis comic-book appearance that she'll try to persuade George to take in trade for one of his other treasures.
As a well-known radio personality, actor, author and entertainer, Ralph Garman knows the ins and outs of show business; but his Batman '66 collection is a product of his lifelong love for the TV show, not to mention his friendship with Adam West, who played the Caped Crusader. Ralph's extensive collection, which he houses in his very own Batcave, includes the costume West wore as Batman. Joining Ralph is his friend Nina Tooley, Adam West's daughter!
Ed Montalvo is an engineer by day, Twilight Zone collector by night. He has roughly 1,600 unique The Twilight Zone related items in his collection, including a script signed by the show's creator, Rod Serling; props from the original The Twilight Zone series; and over 1,000 autographs of actors who appeared on the iconic show.
After the beloved actress Charlotte Rae passed away in 2018, her son, Larry Strauss, inherited her personal collection of memorabilia — a collection that chronicles Charlotte's illustrious career in showbiz. Now, Larry and our host, Lisa Whelchel, who was Charlotte's longtime friend and colleague, want to share these incredible treasures with the world. It's a Facts of Life reunion with special guest Geri Jewell!
Fred likes toys, cars and TV and pop culture memorabilia; he makes a point of having these items signed and authenticated by celebrities, from a broken fender signed by race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. to a ping-pong ball from Captain Kangaroo.
Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton collects memorabilia, including vintage pinball machines and guitars autographed by the Eagles and Bruce Springsteen; certified appraiser Judy Martin has something from the music world to offer as a trade item.
His passion and knowledge of sneakers has led Errick "Unbreakable Kicks" Spencer to assemble an enormous and amazing collection of shoes, which he displays and then reviews on his YouTube channel for his many followers.
Al Sorenson is a school teacher and artist, whose passion as a collector is celebrity-autographed memorabilia including a sketch he produced of Michael Jordan which "MJ" autographed; Lisa brings along sports memorabilia dealer Scott Ibarra.
Jeff Viens has assembled an incredible collection of all things Lego, including the world's largest Lego trebuchet -which he built himself; Lisa brings Jim Demer, who will set a value on Jeff's collection.
Mell Bravo has amassed a collection of more than 3,000 versions of Barbie and the collection is still growing; Mell estimates she spends $20,000 a year; Lisa's brought along certified appraiser Kate Martin to appraise the collection.
Jim Turano has attended over 193 Elton John concerts is building an unrivaled collection of memorabilia, including a costume jacket (with matching glasses) worn by Elton onstage; Lisa's bringing David Ashdown to appraise Jim's collection.
Bill Leff is a radio talk show host who has amassed thousands of vintage toys, dolls and figurines which includes rare items that may be familiar to some Baby Boomers; Lisa brings along Mark Huckabone to appraise Bill's collection.
Doug Redenius is one of the world's most pre-eminent James Bond memorabilia collectors; he sold over 12,000 pieces of his Bond memorabilia to another collector, but he still owns many of the vehicles featured in the movies over the years.
James Azrael is a movie costume collector; he considers himself the keeper of these iconic costumes for a moment in time; including from films like "Robocop," "The Terminator" and more.
Eric Pfeifer's "Star Wars" collection is so vast it covers both floors and the basement of his house; it includes a braid of Chewbacca's hair; 1980s Han Solo and Lando Calirissian action figures; and a billboard that only fits in Eric's backyard.
Actor Daniel Roebuck shares his collection of horror and science fiction movie memorabilia, including a mold of actor Peter Boyle's head used for a special effect in "Young Frankenstein" and a vintage Herman Munster doll signed by Fred Gwynne.
Chris Stulz's obsession with all things Jim Henson that started with his childhood and Sesame Street continued into his adulthood, encompassing Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth-and of course, everything Muppets.
As the Guinness World Record holder for the most Mickey Mouse memorabilia, you might say Janet Esteves is mad about Mickey; her collection, with over 14,000 items includes over 130 watches and a Swarovski crystal Mickey Mouse handbag.
Karen collects Marilyn Monroe memorabilia for more than 30 years and amasses a collection of more than 2,000 items -- all proudly displayed in her museum-like "Marilyn Room."
Brian Smolik collects anything and everything with the Pac-Man design, including a Pac-Man bike and Pac-Man sleds; Tim Lapetino, a videogame historian who will appraise Brian's collection.
Jeff Bauspies is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of board games; his basement is packed with games arranged in alphabetical order, some of which are quite rare, including a 1941 edition of Monopoly.
Rick Lisnek collects everything related to the Beatles; among his most prized items are the infamous censored "Butcher" album cover; a very rare tin of Beatles talcum powder; and a vintage Beatles record player.
Allen Stewart's Hall of Heroes superhero museum houses his collection of 65,000 comic books as well as a wide range of memorabilia, movie props and more; including a wooden Superman action figure and the comic that first cover-featured Wonder Woman.
Sheri Goldstrom builds a car museum to show off her family's collection of antique vehicles, which ranges from a 1918 dump truck to a 1956 Chevy; Chris Clyne tries to put a dollar amount on Sheri's collection and pull off a trade with a 1940 Ford.
Bryan Watkins doesn't just loved Lucy, he collects everything about her; some of his acquisitions include a bullfighter hat worn onscreen by Desi Arnaz; and a female "I Love Lucy" baby doll pulled from the shelves after she gave birth to a boy.
Michael Knight and Mel Gutherie's stunning collection of classic Hollywood cars and memorabilia has been featured at various Comic-Cons throughout the country; items in their collection range from the Batmobile to Scooby Doo's "Mystery Machine."
Rodney Shiflett is the ultimate Batman fan, with a collection of over 2,000 Dark Knight-related items displayed in his basement "Batcave"; his collection includes comic books, toys, and lithographs signed by the co-creator of Batman, Bob Kane.
Accountant and philanthropist Rick Heinz has been collecting sports memorabilia and art for over 40 years; some of his treasures include a jacket signed by nearly 200 NFL Hall of Famers and several baseballs autographed by former U.S. presidents.
It's all about bikes for enthusiast Rodney Griffis, owner of an extensive collection of antique bicycles; some of Rodney's prized possessions include a near-mint Schwinn Apple Krate Stingray and a 1947 Whizzer motorized bike.
Jim Hambrick's Superman collection began with a lunchbox he received at five years old. Sixty years later, he has the world's largest collection devoted to the Man of Steel — and a family-run museum in Metropolis, Illinois, to showcase it!
You have to go all the way to Australia to find a Snoopy collection this big! Lisa Ridey has 15,384 items related to the beloved Peanuts pooch and his pals!
You might say Patric Parkey & Harrell Gabehart are big fans of Dolly Parton. Their house is filled with every kind of Dolly Parton memorabilia imaginable including the bedroom furniture from her personal Dollywood suite.
Joel's astonishing hoard of jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind Disneyland artifacts is worth more than $10 million!
With more than 6,000 items in her possession, Harry Potter fan Victoria Maclean holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.
Every day is Christmas in the world of Mark Klaus. He owns and operates Castle Noel, which is billed as "America's Largest Year Round Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction."
Patrick Brickley’s collections cover his home from floor to ceiling. The lifelong lover of film and television will share his favorite movie props and costumes, including memorable items from modern classics like "Seinfeld" (1989-1998), "Good Will Hunting" (1997), "Almost Famous" (2000) and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982). Movie props expert, Mark Short, joins host Lisa Whelchel to appraise Patrick’s vast collection and to entice Patrick to trade one of his beloved pieces for another screen-used item on his wish list.
A high school band teacher who has outfitted his basement with a life-sized reproduction of the Jupiter Two flight deck and a talking B9 robot from "Lost in Space," is visited by a fellow fan and builder of movie and television prop re-creations.
Jack Condon loves "Charlie's Angels" and has a Guinness World Record-holding collection; Kate appraises his treasures and tries to convince Condon to trade one of his items for two other pieces of memorabilia in a deal he can't resist.
Vivian Eisenstadt Has a large collection of Wonder Woman memorabilia
Meet Kenneth Ladd, who has a large collection of magic related memorabilia
Mike Haviland is the man of Mayberry with his impressive collection of "The Andy Griffith Show" memorabilia; expert Rob Klein appraises Mike's favorite pieces and tells his own stories from his childhood spent living across from Andy Griffith.
Lisa steps into Allen Machielson's Whoseum and is transported through time and space to view a collection of Dr. Who memorabilia; Allen's beautifully displayed collection captures the growth of his passion for the longest-running sci-fi series.
As a kid, Stefan remembers being terrified of the fan in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, which later turned into an insatiable obsession with fans and all sorts of other antique electrical appliances. An antique store owner, he sells many of these items but has amassed an amazing electrical collection of his own, which includes the very rare Tesla fan motor, an old chamber stove, and of course, antique fans. His right-hand woman at the store, Erika, joins him today, along with our expert, Judy Martin, a certified appraiser, who knows a thing or two about some of Stefan’s items and will try to put a dollar amount on his vast collection. She also hopes to make a trade with Stefan--one of his antiques, for something she thinks will be calling out for him.
Stewart‘s passion for the TV shows he grew up with has evolved into a collection like no other. Gilligan’s shirt, Fonzie’s jacket and Jeannie’s harem costume figure prominently in this Classic TV prop collection. Stewart’s favorite comedian, Jackie Gleason, and his comedy classic, “The Honeymooners” may be the capstone in this finely curated, close-to museum-like collection. Our expert and certified appraiser, Judy Martin is tasked with putting a value on this colossal collection. Then, she will try trading the special classic TV prop she brought in exchange for one of Stewart’s classic TV costumes.
A quick look into Ronald Toby’s home reveals a man with a passion for preserving history. While each room relays a special theme, from an African Safari to a 1940s-themed kitchen, our host, Lisa, narrows in on some of Ronald’s favorite toy and sports collectibles. From an original Roy Rogers Quick Shooter Hat to boxing gloves signed by Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier, Ronald has been holding on to many of his collectibles since his own childhood. Our expert, Scott Ibarra, takes on the challenge of appraising Ronald’s “blue collar museum” and taps into Ronald’s nostalgic heart when he offers to trade an item from his personal collection for a toy that transports him back to his childhood.
By day, Allen Singleton and his wife, Diana, run vintage toy franchise, Applejax Toys, but Allen’s love of toy collecting began almost 40 years ago. Allen has been collecting G.I. Joes since the 1980s, and now he has a basement filled with over 100,000 G.I. Joe collectibles to prove it. Lisa and general appraiser, Kate Martin, join the couple, as Allen shares his favorite items and vast knowledge of the “Real American Hero,” with exciting pieces such as a rare “silent” comic book, a first edition G.I. Joe action figure ready for space flight, and one of the largest toys ever produced - an aircraft carrier model that’s over 7 feet long! Kate appraises Allen’s expansive collection and offers Allen the chance to trade one of his beloved items from his childhood for a rare item in mint condition. Also, emotions run high, as Allen receives a sentimental message from one of his all-time heroes.
Hooked on the music, the message, the props and its optimistic tone, Dave became enamored with Star Trek as a kid and never looked back. Since the 70’s he’s been an avid collector of not only screen-used props like Tribbles or even the space panel button from Kirk’s chair but has also amassed some amazing-looking replica items like the 3D chess set and Star Trek communicator that look as good as the real thing. Joining Dave today is his supportive wife Karen, who also likes Star Trek, just not as much as her husband. Our pop culture expert Mark Short will assess Dave’s collection and then offer him a trade-- his screen-used Star Trek prop, for one of Dave’s.
You might say, Leslie Livingood lives, breathes, and collects Paddington Bears. Her lifelong obsession began at age 5 after she got her first Paddington at a garage sale. Leslie began collecting the British bear and never stopped. She shows Lisa some of her favorites, which include a personalized Paddington build-a-bear, blue line sketches from the Paddington cartoon, and a Paddington poster signed by Paddington author Michael Bond just days before he passed. Joining Leslie today is her husband James who knew Leslie and Paddington were a package deal. Kate Martin, an appraiser of personal property will value Leslie’s emotional and incredible Paddington collection and try making a trade with her, but it won’t be anything Leslie ever expected.
Dave Sinker combines his passions for performing standup comedy and collecting comedy memorabilia into The Comedy Shrine, a comedy club and museum that houses thousands of comedy-themed collectibles. This former Second City performer tracks down some of the rarest collectibles, from an early 1900s Charlie Chaplin mutoscope to immaculately kept wax figurines and a lunchbox worth over $2000. Dave celebrates comedians throughout the ages with a collection that appeals to all generations. Joining Lisa and Dave is Dave’s son and general manager of The Comedy Shrine, Patrick, and expert appraiser Judy Martin. Judy brings signed memorabilia from a famous comedy duo to trade, but our collector struggles to let go of a prized possession.
After a childhood spent sneaking backstage at rock concerts, David Poley has amassed an enterprise-level collection of rock music memorabilia. Many of David’s favorite items, including a stage-played Motley Crue guitar and a towel worn by Mick Jagger, were obtained through David’s concert-going savvy. His passion for David Bowie infused his collection with a valuable stage-played guitar and an obscure concert prop. David’s daughter, Alex, briefly joins us to share her memories of traveling the world to watch her father’s favorite artists. As Lisa tours the collection, music expert and KISSTORIAN, DASHDOWN, works up an appraisal. And before DASHDOWN proposes a uniquely rare guitar to trade, Lisa shocks our collector with a shout out from one of the most influential rock artists of all time.
"Who you gonna call" for Ghostbusters collectibles? Try Guinness World Record holder for Ghostbusters memorabilia, Robert O'Connor. With thousands of Ghostbusters collectibles, including the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man and Ecto-Glow figures, Robert's love for the movie and its memorabilia doesn't stop at just collecting. He's even made his own ghost traps and proton packs that are often mistaken for the real thing. Joining Robert today is his friend and fellow Ghostbusters collector, Marty, who shares his fondness for Ghostbusters memorabilia. Kate Martin, our expert and appraiser of personal property, is here too, to appraise Robert's unbelievable collection and see if she can convince him to hand over one of his beloved Ghostbusters collectibles for something she knows Robert is definitely going to want.
Inspired by his uncle, Nathan Lippe developed a unique passion for collecting antique advertising at a young age. Now fueled by the thrill of the hunt, Nathan scours the country for neon signs and saves them from destruction. Nathan has a well-curated collection of antique oil cans, tin signs, and neon signs. Nathan shares some of his favorites with host, Lisa Whelchel, from a charming Reddy Kilowatt neon sign to a prop sign used in the classic baseball film, Field of Dreams. Kate Martin, appraiser of personal property, tackles the high sticker prices on Nathan's collection and shocks Lisa with her appraisal of an Oz-themed oil can. Nathan specializes in collecting advertising for soda brand, Double Cola, but Kate brings along a collectible set of Coca Cola signs to persuade our collector into a trade.
Laurence Sheinman is bonkers about Bugs Bunny. For more than 35 years, Laurence and his wife Jessica have enjoyed huntin' rabbits together. Laurence's fabulous collection includes a Bugs bronze statue, roller skates, and a special blinged out jacket - not with Bugs' face on it, but some of our collector's other favorite Looney Tunes characters. Our expert and appraiser of personal property, Kate Martin, joins us today to appraise Laurence's collection, and then will try to make a deal with him-one of his beloved Bugs Bunny collectibles in return for a special Bugs Bunny treasure he will have a hard time refusing.
There may be no bigger Brady Bunch expert than Wendy Winans. Collecting for almost 50 years, Wendy has all the usual items you'd expect such as photos, a lunchbox and a full set of trading cards. But not many Brady Bunch collectors can lay claim to needlepoint made by Alice, or a blueprint of the Brady house which, as Wendy tells Lisa, is not exactly accurate. Wendy's friend Marilyn - who's heard about the Bradys since they were in high-school together - is here, along with our expert and personal appraiser Kate Martin, who admits she's a pretty big fan of the show herself. After Kate appraises Wendy's entire collection, she'll see if Wendy is up for a big Brady trade.
Our host, Lisa, steps back to the Stone Age with Dave Nimitz and his impressive collection of The Flintstones memorabilia. Dave's mother inspired him to begin collecting at a young age, and her support paid off with a floor-to-ceiling collection dedicated to America's favorite cave-family. From rare collectible figurines to a plush doll gifted to him by Joseph Barbera, the creator of The Flintstones, Dave's collection spans the globe. Our collector finds himself at a crossroads when toy expert Mark Huckabone offers to trade a breathtaking piece of original artwork for not one, but two rare boxed games. Will these two toy fanatics strike a deal?
Marcia Tysseling plunged into the movie props and costumes world as the owner of Star Wares on Main, a star-studded costume and prop resale shop catering to some of Hollywood's biggest names and production companies. After selling her business, Marcia held onto her favorite memorabilia from movies and television shows including Jurassic Park, The Shawshank Redemption, and Laverne and Shirley. Joined by expert Mark Short, our host, Lisa, explores Marcia's high-end collectibles and even dons costume pieces from Thelma and Louise. After valuing the well-curated collection, Mark Short proposes a trade that could have Marcia flying as high as a bird...or plane.
It's no secret that Danny Biederman knows his spy stuff. With more than 4,000 spy and espionage-related collectibles, Danny's obsession for all things spy began after seeing some spy shows and movies in the 1960s. His collection includes some of the most iconic items you can think of, like shoes and cigarette cases - or are they? - as well as some one-of-a kind-collectibles from the James Bond series, Get Smart, Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Mission Impossible to name a few. He even had his collection exhibited at CIA headquarters. Joining Lisa is our pop culture expert Mark Short, who'll appraise Danny's collection and see if he can convince him to make a spy-guy trade-a quintessential Get Smart gadget for one of Danny's more modern and recognizable collectibles.
There may be no one more enthusiastic and energetic about Creature from the Black Lagoon than Larry Strothe. A devoted collector ever since he was a kid, Larry's monster-sized collection features everything from a life-sized Creature to some Scary Monsters Magazine cover art. Larry's brought along his good buddy and Monster Party podcast sparring partner, Matt Weinhold to step up the fun. Joining Lisa today--much to our collector's delight, is our expert John Gilbert, AKA The Arizona Gill-man, who will appraise Larry's collection and then try to pull off a seemingly impossible trade that means a lot to both our collector and expert.
Alyssa was born to be a monster collector. Her whole family watched scary movies together and enjoyed sharing anything and everything creepy, spooky and macabre. By the time she was a little girl, Alyssa was collecting monster memorabilia. As she shows us today, her most prized possessions are her female-centric monsters, like the Bride of Frankenstein and Queen of the Dark Forest Barbie due to their "girl power" independence, but she still treasures and is proud to show off some other creepy collectibles like Frankenstein, Dracula, the Creature and Godzilla. Joining us at Alyssa's haunted house is a toy shop owner and monster lover himself, expert Michael Tomaso, who'll evaluate Alyssa's monstrous collection and try not to frighten her with his terrifying trade offer.
Meet Rich Correll. Rich owns the museum "Icons of Darkness" which contains the most valuable collection in Collector's Call history.
Katherine shares her "The Monkees" memorabilia with some signed tapes, toys and more.
John shows Pinball Machines
After picking up a library book on Harry Houdini in the seventh grade, Arthur Moses became enamored by the magician's skill and bravado.
Kevin Hermann shows and talks about his impressive collection of movie props and costumes. Among his most cherished sets is one of the most complete collections of costumes used in the hit series Underworld.
When his collection grew too big for his home, Steve Kahn opened "Inner Child Comics and Collectibles" to contain thousands of comic books and toys.
Anthony Toth fell in love with aviation as a little kid and his passion for all things "in flight" has only soared higher and higher over the years. Restoring an actual 747, Anthony has made it his lifelong mission to collect airline memorabilia- mostly from the 70's and 80's and includes uniforms, meal trays and even seats. Joining Lisa and Anthony is our expert Marshall, an airline historian who will appraise Anthony's astronomical collection, and then try enticing him to make a trade. Marshall's offering our collector some vintage aviation artwork, but will the price be too sky-high for Anthony to make a deal?
After being born into a family who loves all things creepy, Alyssa Mayerik was destined to collect horror toys. Whether it was her brother gifting her with a Bride of Frankenstein figure or another family member who bought her a Queen of the Dark Forest Barbie, Alyssa 's collection is filled with rare and female-oriented horror items-admitting she has a special affinity for those horror collectibles that have "girl-power." Our expert Mike Tomaso, strikes just the right amount of fear in her after offering up a trade item Alyssa would love to get her hands on- but in return, she'll have to give up a treasured collectible that means the world to her.
You might say Linda Guillory is hooked on video games. Obsessed with them as a kid, Linda played and usually beat everyone she competed against. As an adult, she found and bought all of her childhood games and then added some more, for good measure. She currently holds two Guinness World Records for her voluminous vintage video game collection, and even became an engineer so she could figure out how they work. Linda's collection began with her Coleco Pac-Man, but she is no less passionate about Zelda and her entire set of Mattel handheld games. Linda's sister Cynthia joins us today and can attest to how competitive her sister is, while our expert, Patrick Scott Patterson, who's made a career out of video games will be forced to evaluate her entire collection, and then see if he can come up with a video game she doesn't already have so that they can possibly make a trade. Good luck with that, Scott.
Combining his love for Hollywood and his background as director of his family-owned car museum, Brian Grams has amassed a spectacular collection of movie and TV cars. Whether it's Greased Lightning, the Batmobile, or even the iconic station wagon the Griswold's drove, Brian's brought Hollywood history to this Midwest museum. Our appraiser and pop culture expert, Kate Martin, will evaluate this multi-million dollar collection and then attempt a trade she hopes will result in a Hollywood ending for both of them.
With over 6000 unique pieces of Garfield memorabilia, it's no surprise Cathy Kothe holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection dedicated to the lasagna-loving cat. As a young child, she became enamored with the Sunday comic, and that love snowballed into a house filled with orange tabby cats. We're joined by Cathy's husband, Robert, who embraces life amongst the orange felines and refers to himself as Cathy's greatest "enabler." The couple co-authored a book, "Loves Garfield," documenting their collecting adventures over the years. Nancy Vega, the President of the Garfield Gathering, joins us as we explore this massive collection, and she's found one Garfield collectible that Cathy doesn't have to offer in an enticing trade.
Husband and wife Nick Mayor and Jen LeMasters were drawn together by their love of all things weird and wonderful. Now their home is an eccentric floor-to-ceiling showpiece of vintage toys, nostalgia items, and the occasional unclassifiable oddity. Lisa joins them for a look at some of their standout treasures - including a very rare "Alien" action figure and a spectacular Masters of the Universe ride-on Battle Cat. Joining them is vintage toy vendor Michael Tomaso, who puts a value on Nick and Jen's entire collection, then attempts to lure them into a trade for one of their most prized items with a double-barrel offer he's sure they can't refuse. Though what he wants in return might be a problem.
Hooked on their rugged British rock sound, Larry became entranced by The Rolling Stones at the age of six. He's now amassed a collection of over 5000 pieces of merchandise and memorabilia ranging from the band's beginnings with the first advertisement Brian Jones placed seeking bandmates to the most current albums. He's used his connections and collecting know-how to obtain one-of-a-kind pieces like a cue card used by Mick Jagger on Saturday Night Live and a rare off-color album cover worth thousands. Joining Lisa and Larry is expert Thomas Grosh. Thomas evaluates Larry's decades-in-the-making collection and brings a rare piece of Stones memorabilia to offer in trade, hoping to tempt Larry to part with an equally rare piece of his own.
As the proud owner of more than 7000 toys and action figures--mostly in perfect condition-our collector Seth, needed somewhere to store them and so he built Toyland - his backyard shed filled with toys from almost every toyline and every TV show from the 70's and 80's. Planet of the Apes figures, superheroes and the Six Million Dollar Man figures, are just a few of the toys Seth shows us today. Joining us at Toyland is John, a toy store owner who knows his toylines, and has the unenviable task of appraising Seth's entire collection and then trying to convince him to trade a relic from his past, for some forward thinking toys that John's hoping Seth can't refuse.
Inspired by childhood memories on his father's electric scooter, Pat Hanlon ventured into restoring motorcycles and racing motocross. Over the years, he amassed such a large collection of unique motorcycles, he opened the Hill Country Motorheads Motorcycle Museum to display his impressive collection. Joined by his wife, Janell, Pat shows Lisa around some of the highlights of his museum, including bikes commemorating the Queen of England and the King of Cool, Steve McQueen. From classic Hondas and Harleys to rarities like the Jawa Ice Racer, Pat's collection tells the history of motorcycle riding. Motorcycle expert Mark Scott values Pat's collection before roaring into a high-valued trade, offering up a stunning bike from his own collection for a classic motorcycle dear to Pat's heart.
Stepping into Diana Harris' Barbie room is like stepping into a miniature fashion show. Her Barbie collection features row upon row of dolled-up dolls--in their boxes-- each one more fashionable than the next. As a young girl, Diana loved to play with them and dress them up. As a Barbie collector, she finds herself drawn to the fashion-forward Barbies with designer clothes. Her Christian Dior Barbie, the Ekaterina Silkstone doll and her sweet smell PJ Roses are just a few we'll be checking out today. Joining Diana and Lisa today is Rebecca, a Barbie expert, who knows her dolls inside and out, and will have to evaluate the entire collection. Then, Rebecca will do her best to convince Diana to make a trade with her--- agree to take the special doll she knows Diana doesn't have but, in exchange, be willing to fork over one of her precious possessions.
As a child, some of Henry's favorite memories are sitting together with his family and watching their favorite TV shows from the 70's and 80's. As an adult, he decided it would be cool to own costumes from some of the shows he loved best. As it happens, Facts of Life is one of his favorites, so having Lisa Whelchel in his home and being able to show her something she may have worn on her very own TV show, was definitely a "pinch me" moment for our collector. A Laverne and Shirley skirt, a Peg Bundy top and a Carol Burnett dress are just a few of the iconic TV costumes Henry's managed to get his hands on. You might recognize our expert Stewart, as one of our collectors from last season and someone with his own impressive collection of TV costumes and props. Stewart appraises Henry's collection and brings along one of his special costumes in the hopes that Henry will want to make a trade.
Steve Harris collects many things, and insists his goal is not necessarily to have the most items, just the best of the best, and he's succeding! He'll impress Lisa with some of his perfectly curated collections which include vintage toys, comic book art, KISS memorabilia and lunchboxes. Our expert today, Joel McGee, America's pop culture scout, is on hand to appraise Steve's spectacular collections and then offer him a sweet deal. He's brought something he knows our collector wants, but in return, Joel is going to ask Steve to trade something that brings back old memories for him.
Janet Ellis first met and bonded with her husband Len over her collection of Betty Boop memorabilia. Now Len is Janet’s co-collector and a Betty Boop expert in his own right – in fact, he literally wrote the book on Betty collectibles. Lisa joins the couple in the shrine to the classic cartoon character they've built in their home. They share with us such 1930s rarities as an unlicensed bowl featuring both Betty and Mickey Mouse, and a gorgeously preserved wooden figure that is the very first Betty Boop doll. Also on hand is toy treasure hunter Joel Magee, who sets a value on Janet and Len’s entire collection – then tries to lure them into a trade for a beautiful one-of-a-kind modern Betty Boop item. And if that doesn’t have Janet and Len’s head spinning, there’s also a video greeting from the family of Betty Boop’s legendary creator, Max Fleisher.
Caleb Zammit calls his Texas Toy Museum a “museum of memories,” and it’s no wonder why. He’s filled the small but mighty space to the brim with his lifelong toy and comic book collection, and through his impressive diorama displays, he hopes that everyone can spot a piece of their playful past - no matter their age. Alongside fellow toy collector and expert, Joel, Lisa explores Caleb’s towering collection, which includes a rare X-Men comic book signed by Stan Lee, the largest Transformer toy ever made, and several one-of-a-kind toy prototypes that show off the fascinating toy-making processes behind our childhood pastimes. Joel estimates a value for Caleb’s collection and offers him a rare Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy from the top of his wishlist in exchange for one of his favorite prototypes on display.
Sandy's collection of coin operated machines and automatons has grown so large over decades of collecting that he's built an in-home penny arcade to house his rare finds. From fortune tellers reminiscent of boardwalk arcades to rare jukeboxes from the 1940s, if it takes a coin, Sandy's all in. And while his home houses some of the rarest coin operated machines in existence, the adventures of collecting and relationships he's built along the way have kept Sandy hooked on this life-long collecting journey. Lisa tours and tests out the games in Sandy's arcade along with our expert, Ira Warren, who has known Sandy for years. Ira brings along a rare antique from his personal collection and is ready to pull out all the stops in one of our most competitive trades yet.
"TV producer Rich Mayerik makes shows about toys -- which has enabled him to fill his home with the many treasures of his childhood. Rich's wild and colorful collection reaches into some of the most unusual corners of the vintage toy landscape, with a heavy emphasis on legendary "gross-out" toys like Breath Blasters and Ooze-It. Joining us is toy producer and expert Gavin Hignight, who is visibly excited to be in the same room as some of Rich's rarest treasures -- including a nearly impossible-to-find action figure from the 1990 Dick Tracy movie, and a Captain Power prototype that might literally be one-of-a-kind. Gavin sets a value on Rich's collection, then brings in a tempting item of his own to try and persuade Rich to trade for one of the strangest Mr. T toys ever made."
"From her childhood, watching The Sonny and Cher Show, Robyn Fisher blossomed into a superfan, with a sprawling collection of memorabilia that covers the diva’s entire career. Joining Robyn is her daughter Marina, who’s grown up alongside the collection, and show-business appraiser Marcia Tysseling, who once handled consignment items for Cher herself (and in fact sold Robyn many items in her collection). Marcia now sets a total value on everything Robyn’s collected – including such treasures as the iconic mermaid tail from Mermaids and a pair of dazzling concert-worn earrings by legendary designer Bob Mackie. Marcia then tries to tempt Robyn into a three-for-one trade for a Sonny and Cher Show rarity that makes her long to sing, “I’ve Got You, Babe.”"
"Longtime friends and podcast co-hosts Matt Weinhold and Larry Strothe return to “Collector’s Call” … but this time, Larry’s riding shotgun for Matt’s collection, instead of vice-versa. And what a collection it is! Matt has filled his house chock-full of vintage toys and pop culture memorabilia, including Japanese robots, first-gen Aurora model kits (lovingly assembled and painted by Matt’s dad), and one of the oddest Star Trek toy sets ever made … plus, for the first (and almost certainly the last) time on our show, a super-rare vintage cracker! Joining Matt, Larry and Lisa is toy producer and expert Gavin Hignight, who puts a price tag on Matt’s collection, then pulls out all the stops for the trade – reducing Matt (and Larry) to gasps with an oversized action figure of iconic Japanese superhero Kamen Rider. But what Gavin wants in return puts Matt and Larry’s friendship on the line."
"After attending his first Queen concert in the 70's, Joe became a huge fan-- so much so, that he is currently the proud owner of a king-sized Queen collection. A Brian May replica guitar, rare blue albums, and even awards that the group has won are just a few of the collectibles lining Joe's shelves. Joining Lisa today is our expert extraordinaire, Les, who is a certified appraiser of sports, celebrity and presidential memorabilia. He'll evaluate Joe's collection and then try ending things on a high note after enticing Joe to trade some of his Queen treasures for something vintage he's offering."
A spotlight on Stewart Berkowitz and his collection of costumes from TV shows.
Monster Party podcaster Shawn Sheridan is into horror, his wife Gina is all about sci-fi. Together they've made their pop-culture passion a cornerstone of their marriage.
Kenneth Guinup's love for 'Weird Al' Yankovic goes back to his childhood, when Al's response to his fan letter helped Kenneth through a difficult time. Now Kenneth isn't just a lifelong fan, he's a collector who's assembled a wild and wonderful range of 'Weird Al' artifacts, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind treasures, including Al's very first EP, an exclusive jacket given only to 'Weird Al's' video team, and a screen-used guitar signed by the entire band.
Who doesn't love a slice of pizza? This delicious pizza collection will be hard to top! Take a look!
The force is definitely with this Star Wars collector! Take a look!
A former Survivor contestant herself, Lisa Whelchel meets Jamie Knoll O’Neill, owner of her late father's Survivor collection, the best known in private hands. Survivor Champion Ethan Zohn is today's expert and he's brought something to trade that is truly one of a kind vintage Survivor.
Screen used props & costume expert Mark Short shares his own personal collection with Lisa today and James Azrael of the Sci-Fi Prop Preservation Association is here to value Mark's collection. Makes has brought a screen-used weapon that Mark has been looking for to offer in trade.
Toy collector Robert Baker has over 30,000 toys to show Lisa today include ones from GI Joe, Return of the Jedi and Dungeons & Dragons. Toy dealer and expert Michael Tomaso will evaluate Robert's collection and offer a rare Star Wars toy for trade.