Collecting
161 sites
https://www.staplebenchcomputers.com/ModelTrain.htm
A massive curated link directory of model train resources hosted by Staple Bench Computers, featuring hundreds of links to DCC suppliers, layout builders, rail photography sites, club pages, and hobbyist showcases from around the world. The sheer volume of categorized links makes it a useful jumping-off point for model railroad enthusiasts seeking online communities and vendors.
http://bookpics.com/
Mike Berro's Book Pics is a personal catalog of his science fiction and fantasy book collection, featuring photographs of manuscripts, uncorrected proofs, antiquarian volumes, and unusual editions organized by author. The site is a treasure trove for book collectors, covering rare and signed editions from authors like Neil Gaiman, Jack Vance, Roger Zelazny, and dozens more.
http://stampshows.com/
Stamp Shows Worldwide has been the premier online resource for philatelists since 1996, listing hundreds of stamp shows, fairs, bourses, and exhibitions across the globe with dates, locations, and directions. The site also hosts the Stamp Yellow Pages Directory, a comprehensive guide to dealers, clubs, societies, and postal history resources for collectors worldwide.
https://aforestadrift.com/
Anne's personal webspace, A Forest Adrift, is a colorful hub for her collections including enamel pins, Funko Pops, CDs, Dead by Daylight items, and video games. The site also offers downloadable graphics, blinkies, 88x31 buttons, and tutorials, making it a nostalgic old-web haven packed with hobbyist content.
https://worldcoinnews.blogspot.com/
World Coin News is a long-running numismatic blog by David Rivera Alonso, dedicated to tracking new world coin releases, commemorative issues, and variety updates from mints around the globe. Running for 18 years, it offers detailed technical data on new issues alongside an extensive network of links to coin, banknote, and stamp resources.
https://people.reed.edu/~reyn/transport.html
Robert Reynolds has assembled one of the web's most comprehensive collections of world subway and urban transit maps, organized alphabetically by city and spanning both archival and contemporary examples. Beyond maps, the site links to light rail, tram, and other transport resources globally, reflecting Reynolds' personal collection of physical transit memorabilia spanning decades.
https://vhswarehouse.neocities.org/
VHS Warehouse is a retro-themed personal site on Neocities dedicated to the world of VHS tapes and home video culture. Visitors can expect a nostalgic dive into physical media collecting, old-school video aesthetics, and the charm of the videocassette era.
https://pc.suga.nu/
Love in Pockets is a TFL-approved fanlisting dedicated to the hobby of collecting photocards, those printed photos included with K-pop, C-pop, and J-pop albums and merchandise. Created by Ainna, it welcomes fans from all fandoms and plans to expand with a gallery of her personal BTS photocard collection.
https://angs-corner.nekoweb.org/
Ang's Corner is a cozy personal site featuring a growing camera collection with scanned photos, digital collections, shrines, and a blog with regular updates. The site stands out for its charming retro aesthetic, theme switching, and a dedicated section called 'the bus' alongside curated resources and webrings.
https://leetles.com/
Leetle Adoptables is a community platform where users collect, trade, and display tiny pixel art adoptables created by artists from around the site. Founded by T.J. Lipscomb in 2009, it features a toybox system, a trading post, and a shop, making it a charming hub for pixel art collecting and virtual pet culture.