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If you want to get into the field of game design, you will need to have more than just an idea. Ideas are not worth anything by themselves. The reason for this is because it is ver...

You might think you would like to start a coin collection. Although you would like to give it a try you may not be sure your interest is high enough to justify investing a lot of t...

German Regimental Steins began at the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1871. Constitutional law required compulsory military service to all German men between the ages...

For over five thousand years now, incense, just like gold, spices and gems have always been some of the most precious gifts that were given to kings and emperors. It has also been ...

Did you know that doll collecting is rated as the second biggest collectible hobby in the United States? With all the different doll manufacturers there are today, it can someti...

I'm sure you've all seen it, you look at the bottom of a stein or German made product and it says "Made in Germany". You think you've acquired an item that was made in Germany. Rig...

In California you can find a shop called Goebel Miniatures where they produce miniature renditions of the M.I. Hummel figurines. These miniatures are about the size of a dime. This...

Charlot Byj started out by creating her famous redheaded children and others as greeting cards. This brought her to the attention of Franz Goebel of the Goebel Company in the mid 1...

There's more to taking care of your Hummels than you think! The value of Hummel figurines never goes down, only up - so it is important to know how to preserve your keepsake. Read ...

It can sometimes be difficult to know how to clean your cherished collectible without causing harm. The following is a simple guideline for you to help you learn which way is the b...

TMX Friends are on their way. So you may be asking what is a TMX Friend? Well Its actually T.M.X. Friends and it stands for Tickle Me Extreme Friends. You may remember last year T....

When we talk about sports memorabilia and collectibles, what immediately comes into your mind? Do you visualize the sports cards, or do you think of the varied gear and equipment l...

If you are always looking for unique, fun activities to do with your child, try using paint by number wall murals. They're easy, fun, forgiving, and reusable. Do you find it di...

Finding the perfect gift is never easy, especially for the Dad who has everything. Keeping in mind his favorite hobbies and interests will usually lead you in the right direction. ...

Baseball is a game that has ardent fans both nationally and internationally alike. There are items such as the players T-shirt that fans will pay huge amounts to possess. Also, the...

Getting the most out of an auction is something that perplexes a lot of people. The reason for this is that people generally find something along the nature of a collectible auctio...

Have you decided to thin out your doll collection, or perhaps you have inherited an antique doll from a family member that you wish to liquidate. What ever the reason, many people ...

There are many factors in determining the value of an antique doll. I will try to cover some of the most important basics in this article. Age ? It may surprise you that age is ...

Webkinz are the hottest thing right now on the market. This inter active toy allows you to log online with a secret code once you've purchased the animal and offers a complete inte...

Year after year more and more toys flood the market, new trends rise, new trends die. Finally a trend comes along that will probably last for a while; Webkinz. Ok I must admit at f...

Traditional toys and games have been a part of society and culture all over the world for thousands of centuries, possibly since the beginning of time. As long ago as 6000 B.C., we...

I have had people say to me?Little girls just don?t play with dolls any more. My response? Have you encouraged her, or played with her? I know growing up, that dolls played a ve...

The past 25 years have seen tremendous changes in the collectible doll industry. Until that time, collectors only had antique dolls, or newer children?s dolls to add to their colle...

Creating your own dollhouse from a kit, should be a rewarding, and satisfying hobby. With the precision quality of today?s die cut dollhouse kits, pretty much anyone who can read a...

27 years ago, I was one of the first retailers to get onboard when the Bradford Exchange decided to open a ?Dealer Division? in Canada offering Ashton Drake as one of the premier c...

Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know many miniature enthusiasts. What fascinates them about seeing familiar objects in a tiny, realistic form? M...

From the 1840?s through until the early 1920?s, some of the most beautiful dolls ever created, were produced in Germany. The earliest dolls, often referred to as Parian (meaning...

In Europe, wine was once named after the region where it was produced. Now most wines are named after the type of winemaking grape used to make the wine. Many areas of the US gr...

Most miniature collectors dream of having an entire room in their home in which to display their collection. Collectors that are more avid may even need an entire wing. Regardless,...

Movie posters have been around since the time when films were first made however at that time nobody had any idea that the posters that were advertising the films would be worth a ...

Some people love wearing perfume, others just like to look at the bottles themselves. For those who enjoy creating collections, a perfume bottle can be the start of not only a love...

When many people think of feeding birds, the first thought goes to one of the smallest, quickest, and amazing bird on the planet-the hummingbird. With wings beating at approximatel...

Starting a collection is plenty of fun, and if you're not careful, collecting of any kind can require a lot of space to store your objects. Some people who have an interest in coll...

Most people keep a book of stamps in a drawer somewhere at home because you'll never know when you might need them! The trouble is that you often loose track of just how many stamp...

Stamp research is called Philately. Many Americans become drawn to this large field of research. This attraction with stamps and all of the history concerning them has started a ho...

Size Of The Golden Eagle Its about 3 feet in length which equals 92m. and also Weighs up-to around 15 pounds 7kg, and the huge wing span of up to 7 feet 2m that is the size of the...

Bird Watching in Kenya takes place in the Kakamega Forest Reserve; a beautiful rain forest with myriad varieties of birds, animals and butterflies, Virtually all of the Rift Valley...

Antique Limoges porcelain In his travels Marco Polo not only did he discovered noodles in China but also discovered a ceramic called Porcelain in which one of the primary substan...

Many individuals have switched from mere bird watching to a more exciting hobby of photographing birds.The pleasure of bird watching, and the capability of preserving the visual im...

Whether you?re an experience coin collector or you are just starting you already know that there is nothing more exciting than finding an extremely valuable coin to add to your col...

Since you are a coin collector you are probably interested in discovering the value of your coins. Of course if you are an experience collector you already know how to find the val...

Avid enthusiasts of miniature collectibles find hunting down the perfect piece to be very enjoyable. An even nicer surprise is finding a bargain dollhouse collectible at a price yo...

Although you should never play with any type of gun an airsoft paintball gun can change the way you play survival games such as paintball. Imagine creeping through the forest with ...

Everyone is very familiar with the different money bills we see regularly. When you enter a store you usually pay for your goods with cash if you don't use your credit card. But wh...

If you have your own woodworking shop then you know how important woodworking jigs is to your tool collection. Jigs can be used for lots of different projects. They can help your p...

An oil painting support is any surface that oil paint can be applied to. There are a variety of different surfaces that artists use to paint on. Everything from certain woods, canv...

The Amanita muscaria mushroom, also known as fly-agaric has been variously described as a poison, a gateway to mental clarity and a religious sacrament. Few would disagree that ...

Handmade copper candle shields, otherwise known as Luminaries, are an artistic and beautiful way of adding a rustic atmosphere to any home. This project is easy to do and looks gre...

The modern day table saw is truly a wonderful invention. You can perform many woodworking tasks faster and with more ease than you could ever do in the past. Yet despite its many w...

You may have heard that investing in coins and selling them at a higher price is a good way to finance your coin collecting hobby and make a little money while you are at it. While...

In Europe in the Age of Oak, from the beginning of the 16th century to the middle of the 17th century, furniture finishes were limited to vegetable oils and waxes. People were p...

When one first begins to be acquainted with the world of miniature collectibles, it may seem a bit difficult to determine a starting point. If you have a creative side, then you ma...

Finding the perfect gift for a miniature enthusiast does not have to be as difficult as you might think. Picking your way through the myriad of possibilities can be a bit daunting ...

Scrapbookingcan seem intimidating to beginners, but with a few basic supplies and a good simple plan it is quite simple to start a first scrapbook. There are several books availabl...

Greeting cards have been a way of communicating with family and friends since early civilization. Both the ancient Chinese and the early Egyptians sent messages through greeting ca...

Most of today?s serious paper crafters own some sort of cutting machine to create titles, frames, and other embellishments for their scrapbooking or card making projects. There are...

It's easy to get carried away with decorating the interior of your dollhouse, but there is far more to bringing real life down to miniature size than what goes in your house. The e...

Home Safes ? The Beginning Welcome to the world of argyrothecolists, which is the name for a collector of money boxes. Money has been saved in lots of different containers ...

I guess my interest in board games started during the World Cup draw in 1965. I had gone to stay with one of my Cousins back home in the east end of London, my parents having moved...

Bird watching is like an addiction. Once you are hooked, there is no getting away from it. Since doing so is hopeless, you need to understand the terminology you will here. Abmi...

Bird watching is like an addiction. Once you are hooked, there is no getting away from it. Since doing so is hopeless, you need to understand the terminology you will here. The ...

Amanita Muscaria mushrooms are noted for their psychoactive properties, due to their containing the hallucinogenic chemicals ibotenic acid and muscimol. Also known as toadstools, t...

Wood Biscuits are very important joinery tools in woodworking and provide that extra stability projects often need. It has been said that good woodworking projects use glue, while ...

Miniature collectibles can be a great hobby to take up. Many people enjoy having a doll house that they carefully design to look like a home, with pieces set just so and colors ble...

The GraphtecCraft Robo has been a paper crafter?s best friend since its introduction in 2005. Modeled after Graphtec?s popular industrial strength cutters, the Craft Robo combines ...

When you are looking at the workshop layout for woodworking each wood worker will be faced with a unique set of challenges in order to build one that is right for them. Firstly the...

Between 1948 and 1963 the silver half dollar was known as the Franklin Half Dollar and on one side could be seen a picture of Benjamin Franklin and on the reverse side was the Libe...

Achieving that hammered look on copper sheet can be achieved with some simple tools available in almost any home and you won?t need torches or ovens of any kind. First, acquire an ...

Butterflies are one of the most colorful and beautiful creatures on Earth today, giving everybody young and old plenty of viewing satisfaction. You can find lots of variety's of bu...

Scrapbooking paper forms the background for every page of your scrapbook. If you begin to do many scrapbooks, it can be a major cost. To save that cost, many people look for free s...