Collecting or Hoarding?
It’s a passion, it’s addictive, it’s adrenaline…. It’s Collecting! I know, some just don’t understand our passion where others admire… Collecting is personal and the… Read More »Collecting or Hoarding?
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Bushells Coffee Old 3D Glasses
I remember buying these pair of glasses at the Camberwell market in Melbourne back 25 years ago and til now havent looked at them again.… Read More »Bushells Coffee Old 3D Glasses
Humphrey B Bear Collection
Here is a round-up of only some of the Humphrey’s I’ve collected over the years. I ‘ve started to describe below each one, the era,… Read More »Humphrey B Bear Collection
Shaker Maker
One of the craziest fad toys from the 70’s where you created a mould from the Magic Mix which half set into a rubbery and… Read More »Shaker Maker
70’s Paddle Pop Lion
Streets Paddle Pop Lion Plush Toy from the 1970’s. I have 2 of these & they are almost the same except one has a streets… Read More »70’s Paddle Pop Lion
Marvin Martian Collection
Back in the 90’s I took a fascination to collecting Marvin Martian, he was the least collected or favoured and I loved his “out of… Read More »Marvin Martian Collection
Hey Hey Ossie Ostrich & Plucka Duck
Ossie Ostrich & Plucka Duck! Australian Children’s Television but with a clever adult twist, especially with Ernie Carrol behind the voice of Ossie. This aired… Read More »Hey Hey Ossie Ostrich & Plucka Duck
Mixed Bag
Somethings in my collection are interesting pieces but don’t fit into a category so I’m sharing some on this page. ICEE Bear was the character… Read More »Mixed Bag
Metti Bindi Doll in Box
Ok, so this is not MY normal thang to buy dolls alright! LOL I saw this at the Wantirna Markets, a Trash and Treasure in… Read More »Metti Bindi Doll in Box
Rare Hulk Wolverine LED Posters
These get quite a few comments in my home. I acquired these about a year ago. They have small LED lights on them that flash… Read More »Rare Hulk Wolverine LED Posters
Plucka Duck Lolly Jar
Here’s a fairly rare find. I believe these were purchased from the Channel GTV9 shop after a taping of the show, I’ve managed to find… Read More »Plucka Duck Lolly Jar
Contact Pete
If you have any questions for me, then best option is to use the contact form here. I often get other inquiries regarding collectibles. Thanks… Read More »Contact Pete
Onkaparinga Advertising
Back in the 80’s I acquired this rare, superbly made Aussie Bakelite / Perspex, plastic like, double sided, raised lettering, Onkaparinga Advertising light-box sign. Onkaparinga… Read More »Onkaparinga Advertising
Why Australian Collectibles?
When a close friend who was a collector passed away in the 80’s, I acquired many old unique items, many of which I still have… Read More »Why Australian Collectibles?
Peters Icecream Factory Cap
In the 1950s Peter’s Icecream factory workers were given a uniform, and this cap pictured was part of it, it included the hair net at… Read More »Peters Icecream Factory Cap
Old Footy Clapper
This has been in my collection for some time and I have kept it as football memorabilia from the VFL, Victorian Football League days. It’s… Read More »Old Footy Clapper
Garage Sales Picker
Each Saturday I head out early and do as many garage sales I can in the area. They’re incredibly addictive, although I had a long… Read More »Garage Sales Picker
Humphrey B Bear Vintage
Humphrey B. Bear is the most recognized of all Australian Children’s television characters from across many generations. Humphrey is all Australian, and first appeared on… Read More »Humphrey B Bear Vintage
Mr Squiggle Plush Toy 1960-70’s
One of the longest playing children’s television shows in Australia’s history… Mr Squiggle! The man from the Moon with his trusty “Rocket”! Space travel, ufo’s,… Read More »Mr Squiggle Plush Toy 1960-70’s
1950’s Postcard Shots
At a garage sale I found a stack of old 1950’s postcards, the pictures I’ve chosen are street scenes from Tenterfield, Bega, Albury, Mudgee, Grafton,… Read More »1950’s Postcard Shots