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Founder and curator of the Harvey Mercheum
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The Harvey Mercheum
https://www.harveymercheum.com/
The mission of the Harvey Mercheum is to catalog and document as many unique examples of Harvey comics merchandise as possible, and to make this information accessible to collectors present and future.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 352 )
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Casper 4 Jigsaw Puzzles, Ghostly Trio Variant Exhibit Posted
Today we continue the JA-RU rack toys, but switch characters to the friendliest ghost you know, Casper. This is the first of four variants currently in the... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2017 BOOKS -
Playthings with Great Popularity Celebrate Turning 60 on Antique Trader
While Antique Trader usually deals with things much older and more valuable than the Harvey merchandise featured here at the Harvey Mercheum, last week... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 BOOKS -
Richie Rich Money Maker Exhibit Posted
Okay, I think I got everything sorted out. While cross-checking the permanent collection database, I found a JA-RU rack toy that had escaped photographing. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2017 BOOKS -
New Editorial Calendar Available!
I have been doing a lot of work behind the scenes of the Harvey Mercheum. One of the projects I was working on required gathering data on every post made to... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2017 BOOKS -
Richie Rich Watch and Rings Jigidi Puzzle
I am a little backlogged with the JA-RU rack toys. Until I can get things sorted out, here is a Larami rack toy Jigidi puzzle: Richie Rich Watch and Rings To se... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2017 BOOKS -
Richie Rich Million Dollars Exhibit Posted
Continuing the push to exhibit one hundred, I have decided to resume my focus on the wonderful rack toys from JA-RU. Today we have a special exhibit, because... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2017 BOOKS -
Electric City Comic Con 2017
Today was the third Electric City Comic Con, at the main branch of the Schenectady County Public Library (SCPL). Long-time readers of the Mercheum Blog will... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2017 BOOKS -
Casper Inflatable Beach Ball Exhibit Posted
Hot and humid today, glad I am inside with the air conditioner blasting! Continuing the Harvey Mercheum tribute to summer, today we have what is probably the... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2017 BOOKS -
Guest Exhibits, Hungerford Vinyl Figures
I was going to continue my tribute to summer with another inflatable toy, but I am very pleased to announce that I received five guest exhibits contributed by... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2017 BOOKS -
Welcome Summer, Casper Inflatable Surf Rider Exhibit Posted
Sorry for not posting last weekend, but my father passed away. The man that supported me in this hobby, and read every Richie Rich comic book alongside me, is... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2017 BOOKS -
Casper Inflatable Chair Jigidi Puzzle
What a happy coincidence! Last week, I posted the Richie Rich Inflatable Chair, and mentioned the Casper version I had exhibited previously. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2017 BOOKS -
Richie Rich Inflatable Chair Exhibit Posted
I am back from my trip, and finally ready to start posting exhibits again! I had posted the Casper Inflatable Chair back in February of 2015, and mentioned how ... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2017 BOOKS -
International Museum Day 2017
Today is International Museum Day! This day is organized by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), which published the PDF I read last August about runnin... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2017 BOOKS -
New “about the Collection” Page Added
Happy Mother’s Day! I have been continuing my research into museum policies and techniques, begun last August. I have also started studying museum websites. Read more
Posted on 14 May 2017 BOOKS -
National Postcard Week 2017
This week, May 7-13, is National Postcard Week! When I was very young, I used to collect postcards. In fact, it was one of the first collections I remember... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2017 BOOKS -
International Tabletop Day
Today is International Tabletop Day! There are a number of Harvey board games in the permanent collection, and several more I do not own. Read more
Posted on 29 April 2017 BOOKS -
World Intellectual Property Day 2017
Today is World Intellectual Property Day. This year’s theme is innovation – improving lives. I would like to name WordPress as an innovation that has improved... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2017 BOOKS -
Around the World with Little Audrey!
I am going on a trip soon, my first in a long time, so packing and suitcases have been top of mind recently. Fortunately, one of my most recent acquisitions fit... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2017 BOOKS -
Happy Easter from Richie Rich!
As promised, today’s exhibit is the only Easter-themed item in the permanent collection. Over the years, Harvey licensed a number of holiday-themed dolls. We... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2017 BOOKS -
Only 18 Exhibits Posted in Third Year
Today is the three year anniversary of the Harvey Mercheum! Only 18 new exhibits were posted during the third year of operation. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2017 BOOKS