Collecting
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https://nzvtcc.org.nz/
The New Zealand Vintage Tool Collectors Club is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 that brings together over 200 members across New Zealand and internationally to celebrate antique and vintage hand tools. The site features detailed pages on braces, drill bits, patent tools, and featured items like the McClellan Corner Brace, alongside club events, auctions, and a member magazine called 'The Collector'.
http://hat72.com/
HaT Miniatures is the official index site for a designer of 1/72 and 1/32 scale soft plastic and 28mm hard plastic military miniatures spanning historical eras from the Sword age through WWII. The site serves as an informational catalog of past, present, and future product lines, with sections for painted figures, dioramas, painting tips, and a community forum.
https://dvdnerd.neocities.org/
DVD Nerd is a passion project dedicated to reviewing and appreciating the often-overlooked artistry of physical media, from disc art and menus to case design and bonus features. Creator dvdnerd makes the case that DVDs and Blu-rays offer a richer viewing experience than streaming, filling a gap on the internet where detailed physical media reviews are surprisingly rare.
http://www.gatorgirlrocks.com/
Gator Girl Rocks is a comprehensive rockhounding resource covering all 50 US states, with guides to finding gems, minerals, and fossils across the country. Created by Zoe Tolbert, the site includes state-by-state rockhounding locations, an Amazon gear store, wildlife photography from field trips, and a blog chronicling real rockhound adventures.
http://trainpix.com/ATSF/INDEX.HTM
Charles Biel's ATSF Photo Archive is a dedicated collection of photographs documenting the Santa Fe Railway's motive power and rolling stock, featuring over 900 images spanning the 1985-1995 era. The site includes detailed roster listings, cabooses, scenic action shots, and contributions from fellow railroad photography enthusiasts.
https://crwflags.com/fotw/flags/index.html
Flags of the World (FOTW) is a massive collaborative vexillology encyclopedia cataloging flags from every nation, region, organization, and historical period imaginable. A member of the International Federation of Vexillological Associations since 2001, the site includes a dictionary of vexillology, flag bibliographies, colouring books, and highlights on current flag events worldwide.
https://gearedsteam.com/
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.
https://www.sammler.com/main.htm
Sammler.com is a comprehensive German-administered reference hub covering dozens of collectible categories, from coins and stamps to antiques, autographs, scripophily, and Kinder Eggs. With coin and art value databases, a forum, auction links, and an A-Z index spanning hundreds of topics, it serves as a serious one-stop resource for collectors worldwide.
https://stamp-collecting-resource.com/
Stamp Collecting Resource is a comprehensive guide built by a collector-turned-dealer covering how to value, sell, and build a stamp collection, with tools for both beginners and seasoned philatelists. Visitors will find stamp auction advice, a postage stamp picture gallery, information on US stamps history, first day covers, topical collecting, and links to clubs and suppliers.
http://encasedcoins.info/
Bruce Perdue's comprehensive reference site dedicated to encased coins, a niche area of numismatics covering coins pressed into aluminum or other encasements bearing advertisements and good luck mottos. Visitors will find detailed variety guides, a newsletter archive, checklists, and articles covering specific series like the 1901 Pan American Expo and Stork Club encased cents.