Archive for the 'Collectibles' Category
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
I have always been a kid at heart. They say one may look older, but there’s always that something about my wonderful childhood that kept me to continue with my love for toys and sorts. I have just turned thirty, and despite my age I still manage to be a collector of different toys and [...]
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
From February to September, it is hard each year without football to watch. During the season, it’s college football from dawn to dusk followed by a full slate of pro games on Sundays. So during the offseason, it’s like I have an extra two days added to my week, but there’s nothing that can effectively [...]
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
The NCAA, or the National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations, and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. There are different kinds of NCAA merchandise featuring all of the NCAA logos. These merchandise range from clothes to tailgate products. It [...]
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Crystals and sorts have been made available in the market primarily due to their aesthetic appeal. But more often than not, most individuals are unaware of some of the claims these treasures hold. There is a whole new science of studying how these crystals and gems can influence a typical human being. For one, claims [...]
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
They say time is gold. And being able to keep track of time plays an important role in one’s success. Time is valuable as it cannot be taken back, and watches are the best creations known to man that help us from catching the worm. These portable treasures date back to 1524, created by Peter [...]
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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Collectibles come in all shapes and sizes, varying from the simple to the outrageous. As kids, we used to collect coins, stamps and even stationery. But my recent collection has been medieval water globes.
Water globes have always caught my fancy, having been given one by my father from one of his trips abroad. I was [...]
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011
I just read a book on positive thinking. It’s a beautiful book. It highlights seeing the beauty in simple things. In the book, the examples were seeing the cuteness in a baby’s smile, or seeing a dragonfly land on a plant. I had reflected on this and thought to myself that I should have at [...]
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
Antique toys are items that are used primarily for recreation that was made in a different era than the current one. There are different types of antique toys, the most common of which are often considered collectibles. An antique pedal car is a pedal car that is either a true antique or one that comes [...]
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
A broadsword is a type of sword designed for slashing and cutting, rather than thrusting. This sword has been used in warfare for hundreds of years. As a weapon, medieval broadswords require a great deal of strength because the blade is extremely heavy and is typically wielded in a two-handed grip. There are several characteristics [...]
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
When we talk about middle ages, one can imagine the intricate decorations inside a palace, the knight in the shining armor heavily armed with Medieval sword. Just like what we see in the movies, these are powerful iron swords which symbolize gallantry, chivalry, valor, and heroism when used in the battlefield. It is imperative for [...]
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