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bbc.co.ukFormer MGA Designer Charged With Stealing Over $1 Million in Diecast Cars
A former designer at MGA Entertainment who created the CarTuned line of diecast cars was charged with stealing more than $1 million worth of the collectibles. Prosecutors announced the charges.
pcgamesn.comPokémon Card Collecting Grows Among MLB Players
Several Major League Baseball players have built large Pokémon card collections in recent years. The hobby includes pack opening in clubhouses and custom equipment featuring the cards.
ForbesLeBron James Grip Powder Sells for $2,150 at Cavaliers Auction
The Cleveland Cavaliers and The Realest auctioned authenticated memorabilia including a bottle of grip powder used by LeBron James. The item sold for $2,150 and ranked as the highest-selling non-jersey item among 44 collectibles.
The IndependentRoyal Mint Releases 50p Coin Marking 25 Years of Lord of the Rings Film
The Royal Mint launched a new 50p collectible coin on Wednesday to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Lord of the Rings film. The coin is the first in a planned seven-coin series celebrating the trilogy over the next three years.
CnbcThree Artworks Estimated at $100 Million Each Head to New York Auctions
Nearly $2 billion in art will be offered at auctions in New York over the next week, the largest test of the market since the start of the Iran war. Three works carry estimates of up to $100 million each, with more than 20 others estimated above $20 million. Auction houses report…
Nbc NewsChristie’s to Auction 16 Works From S.I. Newhouse Collection Expected to Reach $450 Million
Christie’s will sell 16 works from the private collection of the late media executive S.I. Newhouse on May 18. The sale, which features pieces by Jackson Pollock, Constantin Brancusi, Pablo Picasso and Jasper Johns, is projected to total roughly $450 million. Combined with prior…
udiscovermusic.com1977 Luke Skywalker Bubblegum Card Sells for $730,072
A 1977 Topps Series 1 Luke Skywalker bubblegum card sold for $730,072 at auction, more than doubling the previous record for such an item. The card was part of a larger Star Wars memorabilia sale by Heritage Auctions that totaled $3,811,584. Other items included a 5-foot Millenni…
indiatoday.intoday.inRecent Thefts Target Pokémon Cards Amid Rising Collectible Values
Thieves have targeted Pokémon cards in several recent heists across North America. Incidents include break-ins and robberies resulting in significant losses for stores and individuals. Experts attribute the increased value of these cards to economic factors and technological chan…
vancouversun.comRare Collectibles Achieve High Auction Prices Among Wealthy Buyers
Rare items such as a modified guitar and a bottle of wine have sold for millions at recent auctions. Experts attribute the high values to scarcity and uniqueness. These sales reflect trends in luxury spending among high-net-worth individuals.