The Collectibles
A rt and antiques REFLECT society.
instance, I bought the brunette nurse with the white face
mask… and a portion of the purchase price will be given
as a donation to help first responders. When you get your
action figure(s) in a few months, you will have one of
the most desirable Coronavirus collectibles. Check out
https://www.mattel.com/en-us/playroom-thankyouheroes
Fisher Price introduced a set of Little People heroes called
Little People Community Champions Special Edition
Figure set in a pack of five (5) toys. The 5 pack includes a
Little People figure of a Doctor, Nurse, EMT, Delivery driver
and Grocery store worker. A $15 donation from each online
purchase will be donated to support FirstResponders-
First, a charity. For more info, use hashtags #ThankyouHeroes
and #FirstRespondersFirst
There will be more Corona-collectibles that emerge as
time goes on. With the onset of summer wedding season,
we will see Coronavirus-inspired items like lacy white bride
and groom face masks and individual table settings for
guests. I took an unexpected trip to the hospital in April
and secured a real hospital issue face mask which I kept
for posterity’s sake.
In addition, there will be rare paper stimulus checks with
President Donald J. Trump’s signature on them in this age
of direct deposit for collectors. In years to come, they will
be of interest with Presidential memorabilia collectors and
others. Oh, and a favorite collectible of the Coronavirus
is probably the tower of cardboard take-out pizza boxes.
Be well.
of Coronavirus
Art & Anques by Dr. Lori
By Lori Verderame
Over the last month or two amid Coronavirus, I
have been busy with interviews about the value of
stuff found in attics and basements prompted by the
nationwide stay at home orders and home cleaning
projects. I have been talking to folks nationwide who
have emptied out closets and garages via video call
appraisals using Zoom, Facetime, Skype, Facebook,
etc. Recently, during a barrage of interviews by
major media outlets—big city TV
networks, the Washington Post,
various online magazines -- I’ve
been asked “What are the global
pandemic collectibles that will be
valuable?” As I told many reporters,
the list may surprise you.
I have been known to say on my YouTube.com/DrLoriV
channel that art and antiques reflect society. With that
in mind, the most impactful cultural event, worldwide,
of 2020 is the spread of Coronavirus. Associated objects
are many. Here are my picks for the most valuable Collectibles
of Coronavirus… so, if you have them or if you
can acquire them, save them in your favorite storage or
display case as they will be the valuables of the future.
2020 Tokyo Olympic Collectibles
I was lecturing in Tokyo in Fall 2019. I experienced many
exhibits, events, and promotions there relating to the
forthcoming Olympic games. As a result of Coronavirus,
the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games have been cancelled,
thus, all of the original 2020 souvenir items will be valuable
as early as 2024 when the Olympics resume competition.
Everything from t-shirts to Olympic pins, Tokyo 2020
Olympic paraphernalia will become valuable, rare, and
sought after. Pay particular attention to the blue and
white Anime-inspired mascot named Miraitowa and the
newly introduced sports to the games. Do your best to
collect 2020 Tokyo Olympic items and save them for a
good return on investment.
Thank you Heroes Action Figures
Lifestyle
Mattel introduced the #ThankyouHeroes line of 16 new
action figures representing the people who are working
on the front lines during the Coronavirus global pandemic.
These new action figures represent EMTs, first responders,
EQUINE doctors, nurses, medical techs, essential workers, delivery
drivers, grocery clerks, etc. These toys will definitely
be the collectibles of the future. Buy an action figure… for
32 www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com 2020 Olympics mascot,
Miraitowa, of the Tokyo games
/DrLoriV
/www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com