Looking to start a new collection? Not sure what to collect? We’ve got a pretty good list to get your started, however this list will never be complete as you can literally collect anything and everything.
For some its the thrill of find. Shopping in local thrift or antique stores. Talking with other collectors. But for others it’s all about displaying the collection. Entire rooms dedicated to showing off their finds. No matter the reason humans love collecting things. Check out this list for a few ideas.
Not So Boring Items to Collect
- Action Figures
- Arrowheads
- Barf Bags
- Cameras
- Coin Collecting
- Comic Books
- Cork Screws
- Guns
- James Bond Toys
- Knives
- Lighters
- Marbles
- Matchbooks
- Pens
- Pencil Sharpeners
- Paperweights
- Phonographs
- Sewing Machines
- Shark Teeth
- Stamp Collecting
- Tractors
- Typewriters
- Thimbles
- Watches
- Water Nozzles
Do you have a collection not listed here? Leave a comment below and tell us all about it!
Button Collecting
If you've never considered button collecting as a hobby, there are probably lots of things you didn't know about it. On the other hand, if you're already a button collector, this isn't new information.
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Collecting Antique Dolls
If our Toy Collection List sparked your interest--and you liked the suggestion about finding a niche--it may be that you've chosen collecting antique dolls as one of your new hobbies. It's true what they say: one person's trash is another person's treasure--and...
Collecting Gadgets
Here at notsoboringlife.com we're as much of a tech freak as anyone. However there are a few elite techies out there whose hobby in life is to collect as many gadgets as possible. Here's a quick list of the top 5 gadgets any gadgeteer should own.
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Collecting James Bond Toys
For the true collector, the thrill is more than just acquisition; it's also in the chase. Collectors are rarely in it for the money; it's the excitement of finding the rarest, most obscure things that makes being part of the collecting hobby so much fun....
Toy Collecting
Everyone loves toys--they're shiny (well at least some of them are!), fun to play with, and they almost always have that aura of nostalgia surrounding them, inevitably reminding you of the good old days of your childhood.
Yes, as a child, it's hard...
TV Shows for Collectors
In recent years, TV shows based on antiques and collectibles have really gained traction with American audience in the last few years. These shows have wide appeal to both the serious collector as well as the casual TV viewer for a few reasons.
Each...
Coin Collecting
Coin collecting has been around for ages and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere—at least not anytime soon. Since at least the 15th century, collectors have enjoyed the satisfaction of hunting down yet another coin to add to their growing colle...
Action Figures
If antique toys aren't really your thing, my friends, do not despair! Action figure collecting can be just as fun and rewarding as collecting all those old toys--especially if you know what you're looking for! Before you begin collecting action figures,...