Stamp collecting, also known as philately, is a popular and educational past time. Stamp collectors save stamps from letters, especially those from other countries. They also search out old stamps that represent a past time. Stamp enthusiasts can be found everywhere. Their notebooks and glassine envelopes filled with stamps are fascinating to look through. Many of the stamps they collect are very valuable as well. read more..

In 2008 My Little Pony toys celebrated 25 wonderful years of whimsicality and celebrity status. Conceived and manufactured by Hasbro, My Little Pony toys have brought enjoyment to millions of children all over the world throughout several decades, and they continue to do so today, for adults and children alike. read more..

The image of a horse exudes freedom and elegance. The idea of a horse in the wild or trotting down the street is very appealing to some. They are fascinating creatures that people can grow attached to, as pets or help on a farm. Horses lovers exist because they feel this connection. It doesn’t mater if a person has ever ridden a horse or owned a horse before, they can still love them. Many people who collect horse figurines often have a great affinity for horses. Whatever the reason, the demand for horse figurines is high. Perhaps it is because the level of detail that goes into crafting quality toys in the images of horses, or perhaps it is the fact that the toys are fashioned after some of the most elegant of creatures, but nevertheless, these toys are sought after. A popular series of figurines are Breyer Horses, which specialize in great detail and quality. It is a brand to consider when looking to collect. read more..

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Born to a Jewish immigrant family in 1877, Joshua Lionel Cowen would go on become the founder of Lionel Trains. With his family, Lionel landed in New York after the Civil War. It was in the midst of major changes in the world, namely the industrial revolution that Lionel Cowen began his life in America. The electric light had just been created by Thomas Edison and railroads and trains became perfect symbols of this new industrial and mechanical age. America was finally joined by the Central and Union Pacific lines which meant both the shipping of goods, as well as people, was now a possibility in the exciting exploration of the west. Growing up amidst this revolution of change, it made sense that Cowen would be an inventor. As a college drop out, he had been quite productive, being credited around the turn of the century with some notable inventions, including the flashlight, and a patent for a device used to ignite the photographic flash of a camera. read more..