Collectibles

Logan Paul to sell world’s most expensive Pokemon card at auction

WORLD Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star and influencer Logan Paul has agreed to sell his rare Pokemon card, capitalising on what he says is a marketable moment for the collector’s item.

Adults who buy toys – such as Star Wars figurines – for themselves are willing to pay premium prices and shopping more frequently than parents buying for under-12s.

The kidults are more than all right for toy companies

There is more than just escapism at work as grown-up collectors and hobbyists swell the market

Collected over half a century by real estate agent Dwight Cleveland, the posters are to be auctioned by Heritage showrooms in Dallas on Mar 27 and 28.

Rare iconic movie posters to be auctioned in US

Dozens of rare posters from some of the 20th century’s most iconic films will go under the hammer this month as an American collector relinquishes some of his most precious possessions.

Bandai’s machines are called gashapon in Japanese, because of the gasha sound the machine makes before spitting out a surprise into the tray with a pon.

Top capsule-toy maker Bandai bets on huge market outside Japan

BANDAI, the Japanese toymaker that’s enjoying a growth spurt for anime characters, collectible cat figurines and other miniature goods sold in plastic capsules, will open more stores abroad to capital...

Linda Neo started collecting art as a means of sharing a common interest with her husband, Albert Lim.
LUXURY

Luxury investments: Why these Singaporeans collect art, watches and wine

These three categories are the top investments of passion here, a recent report shows

Britain’s Royal Mint says the new coin, which depicts Michael wearing his trademark sunglasses, pays tribute to the music star’s 1987 hit solo single Faith.

George Michael honoured with UK collectible coin

LATE British singer-songwriter George Michael is being honoured with a personalised collectible coin.

How can whiskey investing help your portfolio in volatile times?

BT Money Hacks: Whiskey investing ageing nicely (Ep 153)

With value and returns increasing, it may be time to explore whiskey investing. Howie Lim gets insights from Anthong Zhang of Vinovest and Maxwell Nee from Oeno.

The authenticity of certain watches, such as those from Panerai, can be verified through blockchain technology.
LIFE & CULTURE

There’s a new way to prove a US$38,200 watch is the real thing

Luxury houses are now tracking the authenticity and origin of their most coveted products using crypto’s underlying technology

While industry experts are slightly less bullish than in years past, few doubt collectibles’ longevity.
LIFE & CULTURE

The collectibles market is cooling. What remains a good bet?

EXPECTATIONS were high at an April auction for a pair of Michael Jordan’s sneakers, which Sotheby’s estimated would sell for US$2 million to US$4 million.