~ Early Web Links ~

The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS) is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1979 dedicated to collecting and promoting literature about coins, medals, tokens, and paper money. Visitors can explore the weekly E-Sylum newsletter, podcast episodes, a subject and author index, back issues of the journal The Asylum, and membership resources for enthusiasts of numismatic books and periodicals.

Musketeer Miniatures is a small business selling high-quality 28mm historical miniatures spanning periods from Early Saxons and Late Romans to World War One and the Great Northern War. The site showcases their range of sculpted figures, shield transfers, and wargames rules, and includes news about their transition to being managed under Gripping Beast.

Stampforgeries of the World is an exhaustive reference archive documenting stamp forgeries from countries across the globe, featuring over 6000 high-resolution images comparing genuine stamps side-by-side with known fakes. Covering notorious forgers like Fournier, Sperati, and Spiro alongside digitized classic references such as Album Weeds and the Spud Papers, this site is an indispensable tool for philatelists and postal history researchers.

Jamie's lovingly built personal site dedicated to their Beanie Baby collection, featuring 70 pages of content including individual shrines spotlighting favorite beanies like Bongo and Inch. Complete with custom graphics, a guestbook, adoptable graphics, and a full sitemap, this is a charming deep-dive into Beanie Baby fandom.

Robert Fowler's comprehensive guide to collecting award medals from American and European World's Fairs and Expositions, covering events from the 1851 Great Exhibition in London through the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. Each exposition gets its own detailed page featuring digital images of the medals, descriptions of design elements, types of awards given, and rich historical context that makes this a gem for numismatic enthusiasts.

A detailed reference site dedicated to 1/72 scale plastic Napoleonic War figures, cataloging sets by manufacturer, battle (Austerlitz, Borodino, Jena, Waterloo), and personality figures for collectors, wargamers, and diorama builders. The site fills a niche by focusing on practical usage information rather than photos, helping hobbyists identify which figure sets are appropriate for specific historical scenarios.

Run by DrDarryl, this niche blog is dedicated entirely to the numismatics of Hawaii, covering coins, tokens, medals, paper money, and scrip tied to Hawaiian history and culture. Posts highlight rare finds like the Hawaiian Monarchy Series medals, Aloha Money counterstamps, and commemorative gold pieces from the Honolulu Mint, making it a fascinating resource for collectors of Hawaiiana.

My Little Wiki is a comprehensive collector's encyclopedia dedicated to My Little Pony, and this page dives deep into the world of 'fakies,' the off-brand knockoff pony toys that have fascinated collectors for decades. With detailed entries on dozens of manufacturers, authenticity guides covering stamps, paint, and hoof markings, and hundreds of reference photos, it's an invaluable resource for anyone trying to identify a suspicious pony in their collection.

Geared Steam Locomotive Works is a dedicated reference site preserving and promoting information on North American geared steam locomotives, covering types such as the Shay, Heisler, Climax, Willamette, and many more obscure variants. Online since 1998, it offers detailed documentation, plans, books, videos, and comparison resources for historians and railroad enthusiasts alike.

Kat's personal Neocities site has grown into a dedicated hub for Tamagotchi and virtual pet obsession, featuring a collection log, tamalogs, shrines, and even a Tamagotchi webring. Visitors will find digicam photos, a wife page, and a warm old-web personality packed into a cheerful, handcrafted corner of the internet.