Collecting
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http://users.rcn.com/dwfiv/games/3m.html
Daniel W. Farrow IV has compiled a comprehensive ludography of games published by the 3M Company, listing titles, themes, years, and box types for their classic bookcase and flat-box game lines. This detailed reference page is part of a larger site cataloging board games from publishers like Avalon Hill, Victory Games, and Metagaming, making it a valuable resource for vintage board game enthusiasts and collectors.
http://ina.anaclubs.org/
The Iowa Numismatic Association (INA) is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting coin collecting and the science of numismatics through education, conventions, and club affiliations across Iowa. Visitors can find upcoming coin shows, club listings, medals information, bylaws, and award nominations for collectors at all levels.
http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Fakies
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.
http://trainpix.com/bnsf
Charles Biel's BNSF Photo Archive is a massive personal collection of railroad photography featuring over 3,600 images of BNSF, Burlington Northern, and Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway locomotives and rolling stock. The archive includes a motive power roster, caboose documentation, scenic action shots, and contributor credits, making it a serious resource for railroad photography enthusiasts.
https://crypticcryptid.neocities.org/
The Hartwood is a personal site centered on doll collecting, featuring a showcase of Dream Valley Robin dolls alongside photography and craft projects. The navigation hints at a cozy, image-rich space dedicated to vintage or collectible dolls and related creative hobbies.
http://shutan.com/
Shutan Camera and Video was a beloved retail institution founded in 1918 that closed after 90 years in 2008, and this site preserves its legacy through a media vault packed with decades of catalogs spanning 1956 to 2007. Visitors can browse TV and radio ads, print ads, store photos, and promotional materials that chronicle the history of one of America's long-running camera and video retailers.
http://nwvrs.org/
The Northwest Vintage Radio Society (NWVRS) is a Portland, Oregon-based non-profit dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of antique radios and vintage wireless equipment. Members gather monthly at Abernethy Grange Hall and connect via Wednesday Radio Night Zoom sessions, with resources including a library, newsletter archives, and radios for sale.
http://toyraygun.com/
Justin Pinchot's personal site dedicated to his collection of toy rayguns, those classic retro sci-fi blasters that defined the space age aesthetic of mid-century pop culture. A niche collector's showcase that appeals to anyone fascinated by vintage toys, space toys, and the kitschy charm of atomic-era novelties.
https://netizen.club/~wildweasel/golfshrine.html
Wildweasel's Golfshrine is a quirky personal collection dedicated to golf video games sourced from thrift stores and used game shops, born from the surprisingly chill appeal of golf simulators. The site documents a growing physical collection that threatens to overflow an entire bookcase, with fan art contributions and community links to boot.
http://medallicartcollector.com/
Medallic Art Collector is a personal reference portal dedicated to art medals, focusing primarily on twentieth-century works produced by the Medallic Art Company (MACO) and notable modern medallic artists. Visitors can browse organized series including the Society of Medalists, Great World Religions, Brookgreen Gardens, and more, with detailed biographical and medal-specific content throughout.