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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.
http://nip.money.org/nip/NumismaticIndexes_list.asp
NumismaticIndexes is a massive searchable database indexing over 87,000 articles from historical numismatic journals, including the American Journal of Numismatics dating back to 1866. Coin collectors and researchers can search by subject, author, source, volume, and year to locate specific articles on coins, medals, tokens, and related topics from centuries of numismatic literature.
https://plaidstallions.com/
PlaidStallions is Brian Heiler's sprawling celebration of 1970s pop culture, focused on vintage toys, action figures, rack toys, and funky polyester fashion from the decade. The site features catalog archives, collector guides, a print magazine called Toy-Ventures, YouTube episodes, and coverage of obscure toy lines like AHI, Mego, and Popy World Heroes.
https://plasticsoldierreview.com/
Plastic Soldier Review is a comprehensive reference site dedicated to reviewing 1/72 scale plastic soldier sets from manufacturers like HaT, Strelets, and Linear-A, covering historical periods from ancient times through World War II. Hobbyists and wargamers will find detailed assessments of figure quality, accuracy, and value across hundreds of sets organized by manufacturer and period.
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.
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.
http://78records.cdbpdx.com/
An extensive archive dedicated to 78 RPM records, featuring digitized audio recordings and photographs spanning jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, early Columbia pressings, and rare international recordings from West Africa, Japan, Portugal, and the Balkans. The collection is a treasure trove for vintage record enthusiasts, offering password-protected access to hundreds of catalogued 78s alongside label scans and historical ephemera.
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.
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://fan.i-heart-you.net/stickers
Decoration is a fanlisting dedicated to stickers and sticker collecting, welcoming fans from around the world to add their names to a growing list of 72 members across 22 countries. Listed at The Fanlistings Network under both the Objects and Hobbies & Recreation categories, it is a simple but charming community hub for anyone who loves stickers.