unpainted prototype of Hope from Xena action figure line, late 90s -- owned it about 25 years ago direct from a ToyBiz rep, it spent time with a collector in Australia, and then back to me last year
I'll add one more. In 1979s, I was in Buenos Aires. I am a Spanish speaker. I went into an eclectic bookstore and someone working there got excited when he found out that I was from the U.S. He asked me if I was familiar with underground comic books. I told him I was.
He said, "I have something you must see." It was a libretto of underground comics, written in Español. I bought it immediately, and still have it. Tidbits like "Bobo Bolinski, the Great Lover," and 'Whiteman,' are better in Español.
"Vou invadir o Nordeste, "Seu cabra da peste, "Sou Mangueira......."
Not strange but somewhat unique. As my son was growing up got him into baseball, big Yankee fan when they were a top contender every year. Appears Steiner bought pieces from the old MTA subway cars before they were demolished after the 2000 WS. Included the 7 train line that went to the old Shea Stadium in Flushing. I got for a bargain second hand. Included some other railway stuff & COAs. The metal box comes with a hand cranked switch in the back to change the numbers for the IRT line.
@coastaljerseyguy said:
Not strange but somewhat unique. As my son was growing up got him into baseball, big Yankee fan when they were a top contender every year. Appears Steiner bought pieces from the old MTA subway cars before they were demolished after the 2000 WS. Included the 7 train line that went to the old Shea Stadium in Flushing. I got for a bargain second hand. Included some other railway stuff & COAs. The metal box comes with a hand cranked switch in the back to change the numbers for the IRT line.
That's the kind of unique item that could turn out to be a real treasure someday (if not already) and really worth something.
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I don’t have any pictures but I have some fish fossils and some amber. Seems that isn’t too unusual as others here have similar. So what would be more unusual? I don’t have anything really weird but I do have a 1917 folding Kodak camera.
These are some of my bullion bullet collection. They are Copper, Silver,Titanium, Steel, Brass, Magnesium, and Zirconium.
The types are 9mm, 45 cal, 50 BMG, 10-4, 12 gauge, 20mm and 30mm auto cannon shells. Fun to collect and give to friends and relatives too. 🙂
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An SA dagger obtained from a German officer by my father at Dachau. From my WW2 collection.
Incredible momento. I visited Dachau when I was stationed in Germany before the Iraq War. An unbelievably somber place.
I have photos that passed the censors also. Dad was in the Pacific theatre when a call was put out for German speaking GI's. Off to Europe he went. I can't fathom the things he went through. All he used to say about those experiences was that I was the luckiest kid alive and I'll never know how lucky I was.
"Dad, why did you enlist in 1938? Son I needed to eat."
I have a civil war hymnbook/pocket bible that was carried by a soldier. Has the Soldiers name, rank and random notes in it. Super cool...
Also have some original Civil War Photos taken by Brady... esoteric but fun
Streeter. Your dad and my dad had very different experiences. My dad told me about how he (My dad was raised speaking German) and the son of a German speaking professor both applied to be interpreters in the European theater. (This was supposed to be an excellent way to serve). They were the only two out of a group of more than 50 who could pass the test.
Two days later they were both transferred to a unit being shipped to the Pacific theater.
It worked out in the end. My dad was shot down over New Guinea, ended up with a native tribe, and ended up being one of the very few people in our army who could speak their languages. My dad. He could learn a new language in minutes flat. Passes a generation I guess. James Have a good day.
@northcoin said:
Lots of interesting and fun posts on this thread. I have some prop money and other movie/TV memorabilia that would be responsive to the subject. Also have some genuine dinosaur eggs including a nest of them as well as a prop dinosaur egg from one of Jurassic Park movies which sort of bridges the gap.
The prop money from the TV Series LOST:
Movie memorabilia from the Jackie Chan/Owen Wilson film Shanghai Knights:
(Included is the Imperial Seal that was stolen and taken to London in the movie, the shield and swords that hung in the London Clock Tower and were used by Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson in the Clock Tower sword fight and the Cross Bow that was used in the scenes at the Imperial Palace in China.)
(Note in the photo above the "stunt double" Imperial Seal on the right which has a translucent rubber crystal in place of the glass crystal. It was use for the scene where the Imperial Seal was being tossed between the actors. The photo below is a screen shot of Jackie Chan's character holding the Imperial Seal in the movie.)
I also "collect" pictures of Moose wandering into my yard.
Wow fun seeing this 2016 originated thread reappear. Had forgotten I had even posted to it.
Here is an added item. It is a rare Shitoku ceremonial beaded necklace made by the Ainu people of Japan. I inherited it from my uncle who headed the post World War II occupation efforts in Hokkaido where the townspeople gave it to him as a departing gift in appreciation for his kindnesses to them.
Here is a screenshot of the above referenced Imperial Seal as seen in the film "Shanghai Knights."
And Finally here is one of my aforementioned Dinosaur Eggs pictured along with one of the prop Dinosaur Eggs actually used in one of the Jurassic Park films.
I only buy strange things. Here's my latest (not strangest) purchase, less than 1 hour ago. A split $2 bill turned into a membership card. Nice variation of a short snorter.
Collector and dealer in obsolete currency. Always buying all obsolete bank notes and scrip.
How is it possible to split a bill like that? It would seem to be very difficult if not impossible.
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@PerryHall said:
How is it possible to split a bill like that? It would seem to be very difficult if not impossible.
I don't know the secret but I've seen it done before. I don't have a blade that sharp or hand that steady.
OK, I found this on YouTube. The comments are worth checking. Especially interesting was the account of splitting bills of different denominations and putting them back separately and then passing off same as the bigger denomination.
I love the esoteric variety in this thread. Lots of family history, so although this is one of the more mundane items I have, and it is coin related, it’s one I cherish. This bank was given to me by my great grandmother. She had it since childhood, so the best I can date it is mid 1800’s. The screw that runs down through the center is hand hewn, and although I’ve seen quite a few other cast banks at antique stores through the years, mine retains much of its original color. I’ve not seen another with this multi-panel design either. She gave me several Morgan dollars as well, so I’ve recently begun collecting a set. Now if only I could have her home made cinnamon rolls and orange bread every day, those would be post-worthy.
From my collection of symbiotic midges (small flies), this critter as larvae lives in mussels and feeds on their developing glochidia within the shell. It's hardly the strangest critter I have, though.
I also have a leech collection with some enormous snail and horse leeches. It comes in handy when the cops search your car for pulling a U-turn on Main Street in a small town. Unfortunately, no pictures.
Cop, after seeing long, fat, finger-like things in an amber jar found under the seat and then marching back to the squad car, confident he has contraband and asks: "Do you mind telling me what's in this jar?"
Me: "Leeches, Sir."
Cop: "What?!"
Me: "Leeches pickled in formalin. It's part of my leech collection. Would you like me to open it? I have an awesome horse leech (Haemopis marmorata) in there."
Cop: "No."
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Metal detecting finds? Edit ;didn't see your next post, that is an awesome display I used to have something similar just not as many finds
Sacramentals and devotionals.
unpainted prototype of Hope from Xena action figure line, late 90s -- owned it about 25 years ago direct from a ToyBiz rep, it spent time with a collector in Australia, and then back to me last year
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Another of mine. This is a shell mosaic, made from shells and water colors. From Dalian, China, where this has long been an industry.
This is not a typical tourist momento piece. The thing is huge.
I'll add one more. In 1979s, I was in Buenos Aires. I am a Spanish speaker. I went into an eclectic bookstore and someone working there got excited when he found out that I was from the U.S. He asked me if I was familiar with underground comic books. I told him I was.
He said, "I have something you must see." It was a libretto of underground comics, written in Español. I bought it immediately, and still have it. Tidbits like "Bobo Bolinski, the Great Lover," and 'Whiteman,' are better in Español.
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
Not strange but somewhat unique. As my son was growing up got him into baseball, big Yankee fan when they were a top contender every year. Appears Steiner bought pieces from the old MTA subway cars before they were demolished after the 2000 WS. Included the 7 train line that went to the old Shea Stadium in Flushing. I got for a bargain second hand. Included some other railway stuff & COAs. The metal box comes with a hand cranked switch in the back to change the numbers for the IRT line.
That's the kind of unique item that could turn out to be a real treasure someday (if not already) and really worth something.
I don't collect sports memorabilia, but a friend of the family gave me these. Original animation art for the original Houston Astrodome scoreboard:
Here's what it would've looked like- unfortunately no footage of these exact ones:
When I retire to Lisbon, I'm hoping to finally make some serious additions to my collection of 17th century coaches.
That piece is incredible
I don’t have any pictures but I have some fish fossils and some amber. Seems that isn’t too unusual as others here have similar. So what would be more unusual? I don’t have anything really weird but I do have a 1917 folding Kodak camera.
These are some of my bullion bullet collection. They are Copper, Silver,Titanium, Steel, Brass, Magnesium, and Zirconium.
The types are 9mm, 45 cal, 50 BMG, 10-4, 12 gauge, 20mm and 30mm auto cannon shells. Fun to collect and give to friends and relatives too. 🙂
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An SA dagger obtained from a German officer by my father at Dachau. From my WW2 collection.
Incredible momento. I visited Dachau when I was stationed in Germany before the Iraq War. An unbelievably somber place.
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
I have photos that passed the censors also. Dad was in the Pacific theatre when a call was put out for German speaking GI's. Off to Europe he went. I can't fathom the things he went through. All he used to say about those experiences was that I was the luckiest kid alive and I'll never know how lucky I was.
"Dad, why did you enlist in 1938? Son I needed to eat."
I have a civil war hymnbook/pocket bible that was carried by a soldier. Has the Soldiers name, rank and random notes in it. Super cool...
Also have some original Civil War Photos taken by Brady... esoteric but fun
I also have a beaded baby native clothing...
Streeter. Your dad and my dad had very different experiences. My dad told me about how he (My dad was raised speaking German) and the son of a German speaking professor both applied to be interpreters in the European theater. (This was supposed to be an excellent way to serve). They were the only two out of a group of more than 50 who could pass the test.
Two days later they were both transferred to a unit being shipped to the Pacific theater.
It worked out in the end. My dad was shot down over New Guinea, ended up with a native tribe, and ended up being one of the very few people in our army who could speak their languages. My dad. He could learn a new language in minutes flat. Passes a generation I guess. James Have a good day.
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
Wow fun seeing this 2016 originated thread reappear. Had forgotten I had even posted to it.
Here is an added item. It is a rare Shitoku ceremonial beaded necklace made by the Ainu people of Japan. I inherited it from my uncle who headed the post World War II occupation efforts in Hokkaido where the townspeople gave it to him as a departing gift in appreciation for his kindnesses to them.
Here is a screenshot of the above referenced Imperial Seal as seen in the film "Shanghai Knights."
And Finally here is one of my aforementioned Dinosaur Eggs pictured along with one of the prop Dinosaur Eggs actually used in one of the Jurassic Park films.
I only buy strange things. Here's my latest (not strangest) purchase, less than 1 hour ago. A split $2 bill turned into a membership card. Nice variation of a short snorter.
How is it possible to split a bill like that? It would seem to be very difficult if not impossible.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I don't know the secret but I've seen it done before. I don't have a blade that sharp or hand that steady.
OK, I found this on YouTube. The comments are worth checking. Especially interesting was the account of splitting bills of different denominations and putting them back separately and then passing off same as the bigger denomination.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=9aZaveBRhRo
Incredible piece. I'd write down and document every aspect if the story so that the history and provenance is maintained.
I love the esoteric variety in this thread. Lots of family history, so although this is one of the more mundane items I have, and it is coin related, it’s one I cherish. This bank was given to me by my great grandmother. She had it since childhood, so the best I can date it is mid 1800’s. The screw that runs down through the center is hand hewn, and although I’ve seen quite a few other cast banks at antique stores through the years, mine retains much of its original color. I’ve not seen another with this multi-panel design either. She gave me several Morgan dollars as well, so I’ve recently begun collecting a set. Now if only I could have her home made cinnamon rolls and orange bread every day, those would be post-worthy.
From my collection of symbiotic midges (small flies), this critter as larvae lives in mussels and feeds on their developing glochidia within the shell. It's hardly the strangest critter I have, though.
I also have a leech collection with some enormous snail and horse leeches. It comes in handy when the cops search your car for pulling a U-turn on Main Street in a small town. Unfortunately, no pictures.
Cop, after seeing long, fat, finger-like things in an amber jar found under the seat and then marching back to the squad car, confident he has contraband and asks: "Do you mind telling me what's in this jar?"
Me: "Leeches, Sir."
Cop: "What?!"
Me: "Leeches pickled in formalin. It's part of my leech collection. Would you like me to open it? I have an awesome horse leech (Haemopis marmorata) in there."
Cop: "No."
He let us go.
A parking meter.
I would rather join with an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by sheep.