Collectibles Hobbies & Toys

Blow bubbles from blank CDs

How to blow bubbles from blank CDs

The CD bubble trick. So simple, fun, and clever. Learn how to blow a bubble from a blank cd.

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Make a realistic looking landscape diorama

How to make a realistic looking landscape diorama

Take your shoebox diorama to the next level. Will of Storm the Castle is by far my favorite hobbyist on the web. His website is chock full of whimsy, covering DIY in many areas: mead wine, the art of the ...

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Build a hover board from scratch

How to build a hover board from scratch

Pure hovering bliss is just an afternoon away. Break out that old leaf blower to power your brand new hover-board!

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Build a 2/5th scale tank

How to build a 2/5th scale tank

Forever a WonderHowTo favorite. Learn how to build any type of 2/5th (40%) scale fully functional tank.

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Make a LEGO toilet

How to make a LEGO toilet

If you're into those building block toys called Legos, for pleasure or for making extravagant and elaborate brickfilms, then you can't pass this video up on making a lego toilet... a lego toilet that your lego ...

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How to collect holiday antiques

Collect holiday antiques

Watch as professional antique dealer and collector Sue Shea teaches how to collect holiday antiques. See different examples of Easter ...more

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How to collect iron stone

Collect iron stone

In this video series, watch as professional antique dealer and collector Sue Shea teaches how to collect iron stones. Learn the different ...more

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How to collect old Life magazines

Collect old Life magazines

In this series of antique collecting videos, our antique store owner gives you advice and strategies for collecting old issues of Life ...more

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How to collect Ruby Flash glass

Collect Ruby Flash glass

In this video series, our expert antique collector will offer tips and advice for collecting Ruby Flash glass pieces.

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How To Collect Toys

Collect Toys

Collecting toys is actually a fun hobby to have. Here are some things to do when you collect toys. Decide what kind(s) of toys you want to ...more

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How to collect Transferware

Collect Transferware

In this video series, learn about these 19th century collectibles. Sue Shea gives you advice about prices and values of various kinds of ...more

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How To Collect Unicorns

Collect Unicorns

For those who love the unicorn, collecting unicorns can be an incredibly satisfying hobby that will enthrall you for a lifetime. It may be a ...more

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How to collect antique dolls

Collect antique dolls

Learn how to identify the quality of antique dolls. Jan Braunstein discusses the importance of the doll's hair and eyes. Learn about various ...more

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How to collect baseball cards and hot wheel cars

Collect baseball cards and hot wheel cars

Jan Braunstein tells you how to grade the condition of cards and tells you a few to keep an eye our for. She also talks about oddities to ...more

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How to collect Blue china dishes

Collect Blue china dishes

Well, fear not, china lovers. In this free video series, learn how to collect and preserve fine and fancy blue china. Our expert will walk ...more

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How to collect Christmas tree ornaments

Collect Christmas tree ornaments

In this video series, learn all about collecting those treasured Christmas tree ornaments. These unique objects remind us of some of the ...more

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How to collect comics and newspapers

Collect comics and newspapers

Comics can be very valuable, but you have to know what to look for when collecting them. First editions of iconic figures such as Batman and ...more

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How to collect Majolica pottery

Collect Majolica pottery

In this series of videos on collecting Majolica pottery, our antiquing expert discusses the history of Majolica and explains the basis for ...more

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How to collect Mulberry china

Collect Mulberry china

In this series of collectors videos, our antiquing expert discusses the history of this type of china and explains what qualities determine ...more

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How to collect oil lamps

Collect oil lamps

Watch these series of antique collecting videos to find out just what qualities make these oil lamps valuable. Our antiquing expert ...more

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How To Crack Open a Geode

Crack Open a Geode

If you've discovered a geode (a rounded rock formation with crystals or banding inside), you'll want to crack it open as safely and neatly ...more

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How To Dig for Fossils

Dig for Fossils

Finding fossils can be an adventurous and exciting hobby. Each discovery is a window into an ancient world, full of mystery and learning ...more

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How To Find Discontinued LEGO Sets

Find Discontinued LEGO Sets

Since 1934, LEGO® toys have been bringing kids joy all around the world. A great thing about LEGO models is that they are highly collectible ...more

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How to find garage sale treasures

Find garage sale treasures

Jan Braunstein gives you tips for buying antiques and how to find garage sale treasurers.

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How To Get a Mamod Steam Engine Going

Get a Mamod Steam Engine Going

Problems in getting your Mamod engine running properly? Whether you have a Stationary Engine or a Mobile Engine learn how to get up a head ...more

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Collectibles (78 How-Tos)

Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

Bomb-Proof Your Home With Wallpaper

Incredible. A company called Berry Plastics (in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) has developed a working bomb proof wallpaper. The technology has the ability to protect against both ...

Tattoo Yourself (or Your Girlfriend)

Henna. Beautiful, fun, exotic... and best of all... Do-It-Yourself (with a little practice). Also, unlike tattoos, it's temporary. Henna generally lasts for 1-3 weeks. An ancient tradition, henna is ...

The Mother of all Ping Pong Guns - LETHAL

The lethal pneumatic ping pong gun. This thing isn't exactly wife approved. Creator Ron Kessinger built this mighty powerful ping pong launcher - "a variation on a potato cannon, built to run on ...

Old Bumper Cars Go Street Legal

Flickr user MR38 has posted a set of photos of bumper cars made street legal, as displayed at the annual Cruisin’ Grand festival in Escondido, California. This mini cars were retrofitted with 750 cc ...

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