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• 75th Exhibit Posted, Casper Dart Game!

  

  I am finally getting back to posting exhibits, and it just so happens that today’s is the 75th! While I had originally expected to hit this milestone sooner, I... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2016 BOOKS

• Terrificon and PEZ

  

  I really enjoy going on vacation. Who doesn’t? But I find that it is taking me longer and longer to “get back into the swing of things” after going away for eve... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2016 BOOKS

• Pop Culture League Second Challenge: Olympic Medal Winner

  

  I will post about Terrificon soon, but first I must answer the second blogging challenge from the Pop Culture League! The challenge is “If _____ was an Olympic... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2016 BOOKS

• Photography and Collecting

  I was unable to post this weekend because I was at Terrificon. I will post about my trip soon. While I was away, I missed World Photo Day. Photography is very... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2016 BOOKS

• Pop Culture League First Challenge: Shelfie

  

  While I was not part of the League of Extraordinary Bloggers, I am very excited to announce and take part in the new Pop Culture League! Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2016 BOOKS

• Running a Museum

  My “Caring for your Collection” class inspired me to research museum policies and techniques. I found a PDF produced in 2004 by the International Council of... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2016 BOOKS

• Class Dismissed!

  I had mentioned how I had signed up for two classes, and subsequently had to drop one. I attended the other class for the past three Wednesday nights, and boy a... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2016 BOOKS

• SCPL Exhibit Extended!

  It is official, the first-ever public display of the Harvey Mercheum permanent collection has been extended to the end of August! Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2016 BOOKS

• Casper Pillowcase Exhibit Posted

  

  I have mentioned before that the Harvey comics merchandise produced actually appeals to a wide variety of collectors. Recently, Facebook user and vintage fabric... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2016 BOOKS

• The Harvey Mercheum Enters the Comics Multiverse!

  I am very pleased to announce that I was recently interviewed by C. Anthony Burdette for The Comics Multiverse. The Comics Multiverse is a comics blog feature o... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2016 BOOKS

• Casper Pin Ball Game Exhibit Posted

  

  I really love the rack toys that Ja-Ru made for Harvey back in 1988. I have posted a number of them featuring Richie Rich, but some were made for Casper as well. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2016 BOOKS

• Electric City Comic Con

  

  Today is the day! The second Electric City Comic Con is happening right now! While I am unable to attend, I urge everyone in the Capital District of New York... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2016 BOOKS

• Collection on Display at SCPL!

  

  I posted back in May about how I had registered for two classes, and was working on plans for July. I had to drop one of the classes, but the plans have become... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2016 BOOKS

• Christmas in June!

  

  The next exhibit needing a Jigidi puzzle was the Richie Rich “Happy Houday!” doll. I considered skipping it until December, then I thought, why not have... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2016 BOOKS

• Katnip Hand Puppet Exhibit Posted

  

  There are still many Harvey pins to be documented, but I felt like posting something different. Today, I am exhibiting the first item on this website featuring... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2016 BOOKS

• Jigidi Puzzles of Ja-Ru Rack Toys

  

  Returning to my long-neglected Jigidi account, I have created three new puzzles featuring Richie Rich rack toys by Ja-Ru. Enjoy! Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2016 BOOKS

• Happy Free Comic Book Day 2016!

  

  How time flies! Today is the 15th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)! This is the closest thing there is to a holiday for comic book fans. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2016 BOOKS

• Pop Culture Pin Trading Exhibits Posted

  

  If you have been to Walt Disney World since 1999, you might be familiar with “pin trading” and the website PinPics. These are not the round pin-back buttons I... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2016 BOOKS

• Rights to Harvey Characters Change Hands Again

  It is official, Comcast has bought DreamWorks:Comcast buys DreamWorks Animation in $3.8 billion dealWhile most of the articles on the acquisition are focusing o... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 BOOKS

• World Intellectual Property Day 2016

  Today is World Intellectual Property Day.  This year’s theme is exploring the future of culture in the digital age. As you surf the web today, think about the... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 BOOKS