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The Art of Pop-Up Books
The unique world of pop-up books and moveable paper art has the power to charm both kids and grown-ups with its creations.
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Alice in Wonderland in Disneyland
Long before Disney decided to make a live action version of Alice in Wonderland there was an animated film by the same name and an attraction in Disneyland.
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Fashion Doll Clothing Market
Fashion Dolls like Barbie have long attracted children and adult collectors. Buying premade and patterns to make clothes have created additional markets.
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Collecting Fire King Glass
Collecting Fireking dishes and Fireking glass patterns, introduced by the Anchor Hocking Company in 1940-1976, has increased in popularity among vintage glass collectors.
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Collecting Old Maps of China and Hong Kong
Old maps are a source of great fascination. They tell how people viewed the world centuries ago, as well as often being a good investment.
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Book Swap Like a Pro
Even a novice can benefit from book swapping. Here's how to get started, and some suggestions for turning into a swapping pro.
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Assessing the Condition of Postage Stamps
Stamp dealers and collectors categorise stamps in a number of ways one of them is by condition.
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How To Buy a Super Dollfie in the USA
While it's possible to buy many Korean Ball Jointed Dolls online, the Volks Super Dollfie is a bit more challenging to obtain.
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Birds on Antique Chinese Civil Rank Badges
The nine ranks of Chinese and Manchu civil officials in the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) were each depicted by a different bird.
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Animals on Chinese Military Rank Badges
Officials employed in the Manchu army wore badges with their rank depicted by an animal. These military squares are limited in number and not easy to acquire.
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Haviland Limoges -- French China for America
The name Haviland Limoges refers to a type of porcelain that is made in France for the American market. What is the secret of this famous product and popular collectible?
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Victorian Keepsake Books and Annuals
Small and pretty books in the Victorian period were generally aimed at women. They were richly illustrated and full of sentiment,. often given as small gifts.
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How to Paint a Doll's Face
Even non-artists can learn to paint a doll's face with the right tools, some practice, and a steady hand. There are even some shortcuts to getting a perfect doll face.
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Vintage Board Games
Vintage and retro board game concepts still hold the keys to fun for collectors and players alike.
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Victorian Christmas Ornaments
Old-fashioned Victorian ornaments were inspired by patriotic imagery and unique holiday traditions.
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The Chinese Custom of Footbinding
The tradition of binding Chinese women's feet to make them appear as small as a lotus bud was thought to have started at the end of the Tang dynasty a thousand years ago.
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Postage Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Though computer games are all the rage now, stamp collecting is still a popular hobby with collectors of all ages who also hope it to be a good investment.
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2010 Finding Just the Right Pin
Visiting Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Games? Try visiting West Vancouver a seaside community with their own unique pin.
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Pick Up Sticks and Jacks
Celebrate the simple pocket-sized games that dominated childhoods of yesteryear.
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Feather Trees and Bottle Brush
Collect and decorate miniature Christmas trees from its most colorful eras.
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