Psychologists Split Over Plush Toy Outing Hobby
Japanese and Taiwanese experts offer contrasting views on adults who bring collectible toys on outings and photograph them.
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Collecting in the world runs on auction records, market trends and rare items, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in coins, stamps, trading cards, antiques and memorabilia.
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November 8, 2026
Labubu Sales Slide as Collectors CoolPop Mart's global Labubu sales fell by as much as 50% in the three months to September, with US revenue down at least 70%.
November 6, 2026
Sandfall Launches Clair Obscur Plush CollectionMakeship and Sandfall Interactive are offering limited-edition plush collectibles of four Clair Obscur characters through pre-orders.
November 4, 2026
Coinbase Adds Collector Crypt's CARDS to RoadmapCoinbase has added the Solana-based CARDS token to its asset listing roadmap, with trading start dates still to be announced.
November 3, 2026
Heathside Licenses Kewpie for European CollectiblesHeathside Trading will market a range of Kewpie figures, charms, plush and novelties in Europe under its own Khadou brand from 2027.
November 2, 2026
Pokémon Card Collection Sells for $2 MillionA retired English decorator's 15-year-stored collection of 42 complete Pokémon card sets was auctioned by Ewbank's Auctions.
October 31, 2026
Dealer Lists Rare Hobbit Book Set for £800,000A set of four early Hobbit printings is currently available on eBay for a Buy It Now price of £799,999.
October 31, 2026
Art Collectors Pivot Toward Aesthetic AppreciationA new report shows a decline in the number of collectors who prioritize financial investment over artistic value.
October 30, 2026
Singapore and Shanghai Mints Launch Joint CollectionThe two mints have unveiled a new series of commemorative gold and silver items at the Beijing International Coin Exposition.
October 29, 2026
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection Hits MarketThe latest Ultra Premium Collection has arrived with resale prices climbing past $500.
October 29, 2026
George Daniels 100 Exhibition to Open in SingaporeThe upcoming exhibition features 22 rare timepieces to celebrate the centenary of George Daniels.
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Coverage takes in the rise and fall of market values, changes in collector interests, event outcomes and the appearance of rare finds. Global reporting spans every region and institution where items are traded and curated. Nostalgia often acts as a primary engine for changing trends in the market. The condition and provenance of an item remain the constant factors that constrain its value.