Ecclectic Collector is now on Pinterest

Hello World.

We at Ecclectic Collector are trying to get our acts together with the blogging thing. It isn't being real successful at the moment. :( We don't just want to rattle off nonsense and want to have useful information for your collecting needs.

In the process of trying to figure out a format, we were invited to Pinterest. We love the site! WE think it is a great site to keep track of your collection (s) visually. Though we are not keeping track of a collection, we are going to use it as a checklist for different types of collections.

Since Disney stuff is our main specialty, we are starting with my partner in fun's favorite thing to collect, Mickey Mouse Ears. We are trying to accrue images and information about different kinds of older Mickey Mouse ears from the theme parks, events, former entities, etc. It is kinda cool to see them on a visual pin board, so to speak. It also is a much needed checklist for a collector (us included).

So if you have a little extra time, check us out as CollectorSpot on Pinterest.

You can also check us out to purchase items from us as Ecclectic Collector on eCrater.

Also, if you know of any information we are missing, or have any photos of ears we haven't posted, please share them with us via email. It would be greatly appreciated.

United Kingdom Announcement: BOGO Cars 2 Die Cast at Argos

Hello Friends:
Someday we will get the hang of blogging more often. :) We received an email from Disney UK and Mattel toys. So any of our UK friends out there that collect Disney / Pixar CARS die cast, this is information is for you.

"From February 22nd, head over to your local Argos to receive your FREE Cars Die-cast vehicle when you buy any Cars 1:55 scale Character Die-cast.

Offer runs for two weeks, from February 22nd – March 7th. Characters subject
to availability."

Happy Collecting everyone!

Stan Lee signed merchandise available through POW

This was just posted from POW Entertainment and thought it would be a cool thing to share. We offer a signed comic book for sale, but in case you want it directly from Stan "the Man" Lee and his company, this is your opportunity.

Pow Entertainment / Stan Lee signed items

Some of our items

New Stitch items for Holiday 2009 at Disney Stores

Disney Stores tend to neglect our friend Stitch, so it is always exciting when a new item pops up in store not near the Disney Theme Parks (especially if you don't get to go, or go very often in these times).

Disney Store North America has some cute new Stitch items this season, most notably, the Elvis Stitch ornament.

Other things include:

Christmas Stocking with Stitch's Head.
Winter Stitch plush with hoodie
Turkey Stitch beanie

Sorry we don't have prices for you, except the Elvis Stitch ornament for $9.50. These ornaments tend to go on sale, but the quality of your selection goes out the window the longer you wait. A lot of the ornaments have blemishes. So if you are a Stitch fan, and like to do some quality control, hurry in to your local Disney Store and check it out.

Thank you, Ecclectic Collector for inviting us to contribute. Aloha!

News: Disney buys Marvel!

Hi there fellow collectors;
I never thought we we would have such huge news! In case you have not heard....Disney has agreed to purchase Marvel Comics!
This is huge and there is lots of speculation on what changes will be made to Marvel, if any. One thing that is notable is that currently Marvel Characters are featured at Universal Studios which as you know is the Disney Park rival. So does Disney continue to let them have licensing to feature Marvel Characters, or do they pull the licensing when the current expires and create Marvel-land? Either way, Stan Lee is a very happy man.
Some Marvel die-hards are concerned that Disney will make changes that will destroy the collectible value of Marvel. But why would they change a cash cow that is working?
On the other hand, collectors should be excited as never toys might have new branding making the older toys more collectible and valuable. What do you think? Let us know.
We will keep you posted as we hear more.
Until next time, happy hunting!