Toys and Games

Toys are more than just fun & games. Like many collectibles, they have intrinsic value and can be suitable as a low-end alternative asset class.

Including assets such as video games, LEGO sets, and Hot Wheels, this category is pretty early in the investment world, but is likely to continue to grow.

It’s new and trading is often thin, so there’s not tons of historical data on trading strategies. But we’ll keep covering it.

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Investing in Funko Pops

Today we’re looking at the world of Funko Pops — where they came from, and how they became the “collectibles for non-collectors.”

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Investing in Collectible Toys

If you think this asset class is just fun & games, think again. Sealed, highly-graded toys make legendary collectibles.

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NES Contra WATA 9.6 A+

Today’s dive includes the only IPO from Rally this week: NES Contra WATA 9.6 A+, what’s trading on secondary markets, what’s at auctions, plus some industry news.

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NES Zelda II: A Link to the Past WATA 9.8 A+

Today’s dive is the only IPO from Rally this week: NES Zelda II: A Link to the Past WATA 9.8 A+, plus the standouts on the first big auction since January at Heritage.

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’18 SUPREME PINBALL MACHINE

No doubt it’s been a tough year for cultural assets across fractional marketplaces/. Today, let’s dive into cultural assets fractional markets, Steve Jobs / Apple / Atari auction at RR, and the two fractional IPOS from Rally.
’18 SUPREME PINBALL MACHINE
71 THE GODFATHER SCREENPLAY

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’85 GARBAGE PAIL KIDS WAX BOX (SEALED)

Could it be a good time to buy? Today we look into what’s in it for you in the game trading fractional secondary markets, auctions we own, and ’85’ Garbage Pail Kids Wax Box(sealed).

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Video Games Insider- Jan 5, 2021

Today is a deep investment insight into last week’s performance on fractional secondary markets, auctions, and upcoming ipos this week, including;
Super Mario 64 N64 WATA 9.6 A++

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Fractional Trading Cards & the Blockchain

Today we’ve got a special issue brought to you by Horacio Ruiz. It’s a look at the intersection of fractional trading cards & the blockchain through the lens of Dibbs, the world’s only 24/7 platform for buying fractional shares of tradings cards, secured by the blockchain.

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Exotic market research
We study esoteric alternative investment markets and show you what’s interesting. We research stuff you never even knew existed.
Modern alt indexes

We create indices for eclectic modern alts. We’ve got a vinyl index, a whiskey index, and more. This helps us find the best buying opportunities for our alternative investment fund

Outlook and Risks

We wrap everything up with a rich qualitative analysis. You’ll understand the pros & cons of investing in all sorts of alternative asset classes.

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