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GoCollect.com is really changing.. I've been visiting their website looking for a particular Boyds Bear village for a while now... Whats really interesting is how their site is changing... they recently started relaunching collectible product lines ... and the best part is... during this time, purchases of new product lines entitle you to a free gift!

This is an incredible opportunity for any collector of Precious Moments, Bradford Exchange (they started carrying BradEx collector plates just recently - more about this major development in my next blog), Boyds Bear (my favorite) and other collectibles.. Collectible ranges/brands launched this week include the Emmett Kelly, Anri, About Face Design, The Saturday Evening, Post, Movie Posters, M. Cornell Steins, Mounted Memories, Anheuser-Busch, Mr. Christmas Gold and many more..

I like GoCollect also because it organizes the collectibles by the collector interests.. If you like Dog collectibles, pig collectibles or any other kind of animal collectibles they have a search function which will dig through their 58,000 and more collectables and find the right one for you..

Want to take a look at the free gifts with purchases? Click here to visit the site

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This doll was the most amazing phenomena in the doll industry in 1959... Collectors and children alike were crazy about the original Patti Playpal by the Ideal Doll company... This blue-eyed blonde is back!

Well... Ashton Drake Gallery seems to be trying to evoke the nostalgia among collectors old and young alike with this replica of the original 1959 Patti Play pal doll... Its an adorable doll... and quite tall.. all of 38 inches in height... tall enough to hold by the hand .... what an amazing playpal for a young child... its almost like having a real friend...

From a collecting perspective the doll itself could be quite something in a few years... since these are very limited edition it's anyones guess when they could run out... Serious doll collectors who enjoy collecting will love this doll for its beautiful detail and fine recreation of the original... Its a chance for everyone to relive their childhood or just enjoy it while it lasts... a doll which you would definitely cherish as you grow older.. :)

Here is what Ashton Drake has to say about the Patti Playpal doll

"The 1959 original Patti Playpal was an amazing 35" tall, large enough for a small child to hold by the hand. She was just like a real-love friend, one who was always ready to have fun.

Now she's back as an exclusive Ashton-Drake re-creation with all the charm and size of the first doll. If you missed owning her when you were a child, now's your chance to reclaim your childhood. If you were lucky enough to have one, you can relive the fun again. But please hurry, Patti is a popular pal and collectible. Order yours today .

Like the original she has strawberry blond hair, blue open-and-close eyes and a cheerful expression
• Ready to play in a white pinafore buttoned over a crisp red-and-white check gingham dress
• She wears shiny black Mary Jane shoes
• Her name is prominently featured on a ribbon over one of the pockets
• Crafted of collectible-quality vinyl
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity
• Measures an impressive 35" tall "


Check the collectiblestoday.com site to see if it is still available... they're definitely promoting it in Parade and USA weekend, so you never know if it is going to be still available with people scrambling to relive their own happy memories...

Heck.. This thing is the most patriotic gift I have seen in years... We all hear about the marine corps everyday... thousands of brave men and women of the U.S. Army, battling to preserve our freedom in lands far away...

collectiblestoday.comhas this incredible gift honoring our marines. I can absolutely see myself getting one of these for someone I know who's son is on active duty right now... What a wonderful idea it would be!

The devil dog featured on this figurine (don't know why Bradford Exchange - the manufacturer- calls it a plate??) is quite stunning.. and it comes in a delightful subscription plan with different colors and poses of the Devil Dog - the marine corps mascot... Also they have the seal of the marines on the figurine/plate.

What makes this so great for serious collectors is that it is in extremely limited editions... and they WILL run out of it quickly given the perfect timing of the theme... Here is what they have to say about the collectible

"The U.S.M.C. Devil Dog Sculpture Subscription Plan


Since 1922 the original Devil Dog and his bulldog successors have been faithful companions to the U.S. Marines. Now, Bradford Exchange Collector Plates issues an 80th anniversary limited edition sculptural collection to honor the only mascot with the mettle to be a United States Marine.

Beginning with the first issue, "Always Faithful," this dramatically handsome sculptural collection salutes the tradition of the powerful Devil Dog and all he stands for - the Few, the Proud, the Marines. An awesome tribute series to display in a place of honor in your home, order right now!
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This exclusive Bradford Exchange sculptural collectible collection features:

• Fully sculptural, hand-painted representations of the original Devil Dog, the first bulldog mascot of the United States Marines

• The mascot stands guard over other proud symbols of the Marine heritage - the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, crafted in a masterwork of sculptural artistry

• Handsome display stand features golden accents and the Marines symbol

• The premiere issue in the U.S.M.C. Devil Dog 80th Anniversary Collection features the Devil Dog snarling at America's enemies, alluding to upcoming issues in the collection

• Editions strictly limited to 295 casting days, order today

• Hand-numbered with matching Certificates of Authenticity

• "Always Faithful" measures 7" high "

Why wait? If you know someone, even remotely, who has any connections to the marine this is the best gift you can ever get them... See it here

If you love Thomas Kinkade art art like I do, you definitely want to take a look at these!! Kinkade, the Painter of Light (as he is popularly known) has the most interesting approach to painting... that of recreating ambient scenes with a rich glow and using his colors and technique to recreate the effect of natural light in serene settings... his art is just as complicated in its application as his name is in spelling - (his last name is spelt differently as thomas kinkade, kinkaide or even kincade and kincaide) ...

collectiblestoday.com (and its sister companies) I believe are the only companies authorized to manufacture Kinkade collectibles... I just noticed they have introduced these incredibly beautiful and enchanting ornaments depicting Kinkade art.. You have to take a look to believe it.. Little Santa ornaments and figurines with Kinkade paintings on their robes.. The scenes are all based on a Christmas theme... just perfect for the holiday season... Here is what they have to say about these:

" Thomas Kinkade Old World Santa Figurine Subscription Plan:
Now, for the first time ever, Thomas Kinkade's magnificent art is featured on Ashton-Drake collectible Santa figurines. We invite you to step into his world of peace and warmth with these exquisite sculpted Santas - each elaborately costumed in molded fabric and dusted with glitter!

Snowy scenes glow with warmth and moonlight - are magically revealed inside each Santa's cloak. Imagine this Santa collection in your home, creating a feeling of Old World elegance and charm, not just during the holidays, but all year long. Thomas Kinkade's works are highly admired, so don't miss out. Order your Ashton-Drake collectible figurine collection today!

The magnificent artistry of Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light™, for the first-time ever featured on Victorian-style Santa collectible figurines

• Each Santa's cloak displays a different Thomas Kinkade winter scene, reproduced in rich colors and intricately detailed

• "Frosty Christmas Eve Santa," the first issue, features Thomas Kinkade's "Stonehearth Hutch" artwork

• Figurines are fully sculptural with elaborate, detailed, hand-painted features, costumed in molded fabric with accents of sparkling glitter

• Crafted of resin for superb details and realism

• Each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

• Measures approximately 8-1/2" high "

Well.. you know the drill with collectibles though.. you have to get them before someone else does and they run out... thats what make these collectable ornaments so special... they are extremely limited edition...

Get yours now ;)

Thomas Kinkade Santa Figurines
Thomas Kinkade Santa Ornaments

Alright... the young Dale Earnhardt is proving his mettle.... As the Associated Press put it "-- It was all Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Friday night's Winn-Dixie 250 Busch Series race, as he led all 100 laps at Daytona International Speedway."

Just found an amazing buy for all fans of Dale Earnhardt (the intimidator) , Earnhardt Jr (dirty mo posse) and diecasts... collectiblestoday.com is offering extremely limited quantities of a replica die cast of the juniors car. Here is what they have to say about it:

"Just like his father, Dale Jr. is amazingly proud of his family's roots. In fact, Dale Jr.'s nickname for his buddies, the "Dirty Mo Posse", a name inspired by his friends from his hometown of Mooresville, North Carolina, has sparked a following of fans who share his passion for racing.

Now, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and the "Dirty Mo Posse" are revvin' up for the 2003 July 4th NASCAR® Busch 250 race at Daytona. Dale will be driving the "DMP". It's a bold new Motorsport Editions™ collectible die-cast replica car sponsored by Chance 2 Motorsports. So hurry! Get in on the action with this 1:24 Revell-Select replica - it will go fast!
Order Now."



Dale Earnhardt, Jr. DMP NASCAR® Busch Series Chevrolet Monte Carlo® Die Cast Car

Check it out... at just $79.95 this is truly collectible (what can i say, this guys won 4 Busch series races in a rpw)... What better way to remember this streak than a diecast of the same car he was driving... I wouldn't wait ! : )

Baby Emily Collectible Doll

Ohhh so truly real! The Baby Emily Doll by artist Linda Webb is so realistic you'd want to hold it in your hands.. This is an exclusive from the Ashton Drake Galleries and only available in limited quantities. At $149.99 its a steal which you may not want to pass by!

Here is what collectiblestoday.com has to say about this adorable collector vinyl doll:

"Once you see them, touch them, and hold them you'll agree that acclaimed doll artist Linda Webb's baby dolls are amazingly lifelike. "So True Real™", in fact that you may want to send out birth announcements (six FREE "birth announcements" are included)!

"Welcome Home, Baby Emily", an exclusive Ashton-Drake collectible doll shown here, will be followed by three other masterpieces of realism that re-create the experience of watching a real baby as she begins to experience the world around her. Don't miss these incredible babies. Order your Ashton-Drake Loving Emily collectible doll collection today!"