Official Price Guide to Pop Culture Memorabilia: 150 Years of Character Toys and Collectibles » (Original)

Ted Hake established Hake’s Americana & Collectibles, the first auction house to specialize in 20th century American pop culture, in 1967. He is a frequent guest on radio shows, was an appraiser on public television’s popular Antiques Roadshow and is a featured expert on The History Channel’s History of Toys.

The Official Price Guide to Pop Culture Memorabilia: 150 Years of Character Toys and Collectibles is a trip down memory lane. Covering toys, posters, books, and more from the 1800s through the present day, the guide provides information on everything from Luke Skywalker action figures to Mary Poppins Pez dispensers to Aquaman water globes. This unique guide offers:

• The history of each character or brand
• Over 15,000 photographs
• Over 45,000 prices

Perfect for serious collectors as well as for general interest readers who will enjoy learning the histories behind their favorite toys and who want to have the “hey, I had that!” moment of nostalgia.