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About the Lair
Welcome to The Lair Collectibles — a vault of treasures, stories, and knowledge for collectors and curious individuals. Inside the Lair you’ll find everything from vintage Pokémon cards and Star Wars figures to rare video game systems, coins, toys, and more.
Here it’s all about sharing the thrill of the hunt, the joy of nostalgia, and the satisfaction of protecting something truly special. I talk about the pieces in my own collection, break down what makes them rare, and drop resources so you can start or grow your own collection.
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Released in the early 2000s, the Diablo II Battle Chest included Diablo II (2000) and the Lord of Destruction expansion (2001). It also carried a price tag of about $39.99 and came in a large box stuffed with guides and extras. This set became the go-to purchase for anyone looking to dive into the world of Sanctuary. Now, with everything digital, the old box stands as a reminder of how PC games used to be packaged — and it’s a sought-after piece for collectors.
Video Games & Consoles
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is where it all started for a lot of us. First released in Japan back in 1983 as the Famicom, it showed up in the U.S. in 1985 and basically saved video games after the big crash. That gray box brought us Super Mario Bros., Zelda, Metroid, and hundreds more — over 700 titles in total. By the time it was done, more than 61 million systems were sold. For many collectors, the NES isn’t just a console, it’s the start of modern gaming history.
Looking to add one to your collection? Check out the NES consoles on eBay:
Hot Wheels
Yoshi from the 2020 Hot Wheels Mario Kart line! He’s in the B-Dasher kart, white body with blue wheels. This wave also included Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, and Bowser. Thing is, this isn’t the first time Hot Wheels teamed up with Nintendo—back in 2015 they dropped a Super Mario Bros. set with metal bodies and Real Riders wheels. Those earlier cars are now considered vintage and are highly collectible. I’ll be posting more on other Mario Kart castings and older crossovers soon, so stay tuned.
For fellow collectors who want to dive deeper, here’s a great resource with the full Hot Wheels Mario Kart lineup: Hot Wheels Wiki – Mario Kart
Fox Variant
Release: Early 1990s
Publisher: 20th Century Fox Home Video
Cover: Ripley holding Newt with a flamethrower
Collectibility: Easier to find, but a classic 90s rental store cover
Aliens VHS History
When Aliens first came out on VHS, there were actually two different versions. The earlier one, from CBS/Fox Video in the late ’80s, kept things simple with just the bold ALIENS title across the front. That was the very first home video release, and collectors see it as the more valuable one today. A few years later, in the early ’90s, 20th Century Fox put out their own version with Ripley on the cover holding Newt and a flamethrower — the one a lot of people remember renting from video stores. Both are great to have, but the CBS/Fox edition is the scarcer of the two and usually the one collectors chase first.
Want one for your collection? Check Aliens VHS tapes on eBay.
CBS/Fox Variant
Release: Late 1980s
Publisher: CBS/Fox Video
Cover: Bold ALIENS wordmark with Hi-Fi note in the corner
Collectibility: First release, harder to find, more collectible
Collectors Vault
StarCraft Battle Chest
The StarCraft Battle Chest hit shelves in 1998, bundling the original game with its expansion, Brood War. It sold for about $39.99 and came in one of those oversized PC boxes loaded with manuals and strategy guides. For a lot of players, it was the perfect way to jump into Blizzard’s sci-fi classic. Today, those big retail boxes are long gone, replaced by digital codes, making the Battle Chest a nostalgic collectible from the golden era of PC gaming.
Top Futurama Collectibles
SDCC Exclusive Talking Golden Bender
A favorite among Futurama fans and collectors. Super rare and super expensive. $300+ NEW
Futurama Monopoly Edition
Yes Monopoly made a Futurama themed Monopoly game. Oh do you want one? Runs for 200$ used.
Complete season DVD collections.
Comes in many flavors. You have a collectible Bender head that holds dvd's. Or a boxed complete series DVD set. Also Blu-Ray.
Futurama — The Complete Series
Seasons 1–8 + 4 Feature Films
DVD | 27-Disc Collector Set | Region 1
Retails $80
Where to invest your money.
A quick look at the modern card-collecting realm — and the profits waiting for those who get in now.
| # | Card type / line | 2025 sales outlook (public signals) | Most expensive card on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pokémon TCG (singles & sealed) | Pokémon Co. posted ¥411B (~$2.9B) net sales in FY2024, a record year; brand retail > $12B in 2024; momentum into 2025 remains strong. (serkantoto.com) | Pikachu Illustrator (PSA 10) ~$5.3M private sale acknowledged by Guinness/press. (Investopedia) |
| 2 | Magic: The Gathering (singles—Commander staples, premium variants; sealed) | Hasbro says MTG revenue $2.0 B +23% YoY in Q2 2025; Wizards segment up double-digits and guiding to higher full-year revenue. (Hasbro Investor Relations) | The One Ring 001/001 (LotR: Tales of Middle-earth) sold ≈$2.0M to Post Malone. (Polygon) |
| 3 | Yu-Gi-Oh! (high-rarity promos, Starlights, prize cards) | Konami reports record revenues $1.0 B in 2024–25 across Digital Entertainment; guidance implies continued growth into FY2025–26. (Konami) | Tyler the Great Warrior (1/1) sold for $311,211 (record for YGO at the time). (Hypebeast) |
| 4 | Disney Lorcana (Enchanted/Promos, tournament promos) | Ravensburger reported $300 M record growth in 2024 (+18.2% revenue) with Disney trading cards a key driver; demand still outpacing supply into 2025. (RetailDetail EU) | Elsa, Spirit of Winter (Enchanted) has topped ~$45,000; D23 promos (Mickey/Elsa) also five figures. (Wargamer) |
| 5 | One Piece Card Game (Bandai) (Manga Rares, SIRs; sealed) | Bandai noted 5M+ units shipped by 3rd anniversary and $250 M continued expansion; TCGs cited as growth drivers in 2025. (株式会社バンダイナムコホールディングス) | Shanks “Manga Rare” (OP01-120) PSA 10 sales now in low $3k range; top specimens higher. (PriceCharting) |
| 6 | Star Wars: Unlimited (premiums & first-set foils; sealed) | Global launch in 2024 with $200 M 3 sets/year plan; strong OP backing; early 2025 demand robust per rankings/retail. (Wikipedia) | Ceiling still forming; chase foils from Spark of Rebellion currently lead the line (no headline multimillion sale yet). (Wikipedia) |
| 7 | Topps Chrome MLB (Autos, Superfractors; sealed hobby) | Fanatics Collectibles (Topps) reported ~$1.6B 2024 revenue; sports card market projected to keep growing through 2029. (Sports Collectors Daily) | 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB Debut Patch 1/1 Paul Skenes sold for $1.11M (Goldin/Fanatics). (Reuters) |
| 8 | Topps Chrome UEFA / Euro (Soccer) (Autos, Superfractors) | Soccer is a fast-rising segment within sports cards; 2025 auctions show aggressive highs $400 M. (Technavio) | 2024 Topps Chrome UEFA Euro Lamine Yamal Superfractor Auto 1/1 sold ~$396.5k at Goldin. (SI) |
| 9 | Panini National Treasures (NBA) (RPA Logoman, 1/1s) | High-end basketball remains a flagship slice of sports-card spend; record sales still headline auctions $450 M. (Claight) | 2018 NT Luka Dončić RPA Logoman 1/1 private sale $4.6M; later public sale $3.12M. (Forbes) |
| 10 | Flesh and Blood (Fabled/Gold Foils, early print staples) | Active player base and steady premium-single market; TCGplayer’s 2025 lists show healthy high-end demand $150 M. (TCGplayer) | High-end FAB singles (e.g., Heart of Fyendal premium versions) routinely top $1k+; select Gold Foils far higher. (TCGplayer) |
Trading cards have crossed the line from a simple pastime to a seriously valuable and expensive hobby. The amounts some cards fetch are life-changing—selling for staggeringly large sums of money. They’ve even become a feature in a treasure-hunting book I’ll be talking about soon. It’s not too late to invest; the hobby is stronger than ever.