FuNkY Facts The “Sweet 16” refers to the very first sixteen Hot Wheels cars released by Mattel in 1968, featuring low-friction axles and Spectraflame paint. The “Rear-Loading Beach Bomb” prototype is the most valuable Hot Wheels car in existence, partly because it was too narrow… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Hot Wheels
FuNkY Facts G.I. Joe was the world's first 'action figure,' a term coined in 1964 because boys didn't want to play with 'dolls.' The iconic 'Kung-Fu Grip' was introduced in the 1970s to allow the figures to hold accessories better. Rare variants like the 1997… Read More »FuNkY Facts: G.I. Joe
FuNkY Facts In 1943, due to copper being needed for the war, pennies were supposed to be steel, but a few copper blanks left in the press created the rare 1943 Copper Wheat Penny. Five Liberty Head nickels were struck in 1913 after the U.S.… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Rare Coins
date: 2025-06-07T09:10:00status: PUBLISHEDcategories: – Funky Facts Vault FuNkY Facts Magic: The Gathering was created by mathematician Richard Garfield and first released in 1993. The famous Black Lotus card from the Alpha set became one of the most iconic and valuable trading cards ever made. The… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Magic: The Gathering
Roseville Pottery was founded in 1890 and became one of the most successful American art pottery companies of the 20th century. They are most famous for their floral designs, including patterns like 'Pinecone,' 'Sunflower,' and 'Wisteria.' Early Roseville pieces were often unmarked or used foil… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Roseville Pottery
Published: June 1, 2025 at 08:30 AM Category: Funky Facts Vault Arcade machines were designed to stand out, so cabinet makers used bright marquees, bold side art, and eye-catching colors to pull players in from across the room. Many vintage arcade monitors show screen burn-in,… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Arcade Machines
Category: Funky Facts VaultDate: 2025-06-07 10:00 Orrefors Glass is a famous Swedish crystal maker that has been creating elegant glass since 1898. The company is especially known for art glass techniques like Graal, which trap detailed designs inside layers of clear crystal. Orrefors became a… Read More »Funky Facts: Orrefors Glass
Category: Funky Facts VaultDate: 2025-06-07 10:00 Cambridge Glass is famous for its 'Crown Tuscan' line, a beautiful opaque pink glass that is highly sought after by collectors. The company was known for its incredible range of colors and intricate etched patterns like 'Rose Point' and… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Cambridge Glass
Category: Funky Facts VaultDate: 2025-06-07 08:25 Fostoria Glass was founded in Fostoria, Ohio, in 1887 and later moved to Moundsville, West Virginia. Their most famous pattern is 'American,' which has been in production for decades and is loved for its prismatic, block-like design. Fostoria was… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Fostoria Glass
Category: Funky Facts VaultDate: 2025-06-07 10:00 Wade Whimsies are tiny porcelain animal figurines that became especially popular when they were tucked into boxes of Red Rose Tea as fun little surprises. These mini collectibles were made by Wade Ceramics in England, and collectors still enjoy… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Wade Whimsies
Category: Funky Facts VaultPublish Date: June 7, 2025, 8:25 AM Heisey Glasswww.funkyjunkauctions.com#funkyfacts #HeiseyGlass #funkyjunkauctions Heisey Glass is renowned for its exceptional clarity and brilliance. Look for the iconic Diamond H trademark (an H inside a diamond) on your pieces. Heisey were masters of the pressed-glass… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Heisey Glass
Category: Funky Facts VaultPublished: June 12, 2025, 08:15 AM Tiffin Glass was based in Ohio and became famous for its high-quality, elegant stemware and artistic glass pieces. They were known for intricate 24K gold etching and deep, beautiful colors like 'Tiffin Rose' and 'Twilight.' Tiffin… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Tiffin Glass
Baccarat was founded in 1764 in eastern France after King Louis XV granted permission to establish a glassworks in the town of Baccarat. The company became world-famous for its fine lead crystal, prized for exceptional clarity, brilliance, and precision cutting. Baccarat crystal has been used… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Baccarat Crystal
Published: June 7, 2025 at 08:30 AM Category: Funky Facts Vault David Haviland moved to Limoges, France, in the 1840s to produce porcelain specifically for the American market. Haviland became world-famous for its massive variety of floral patterns and elegant shapes. Distinctive backstamps are the… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Haviland China
Well hello there, friends! We hope you are having a wonderful Monday….it sure is a busy one over here at Funky Junk Auctions! Spring is finally starting to peek through the clouds (honest!), and you know what that means….it is time to get organized! But… Read More »Travel in Style: Why Vintage Trunks Are the Ultimate Storage Solution
Welcome back to the Funky Facts Vault, where we dig up the coolest history for fans of our online collectible auctions…. Originally released in 1977 as the Atari VCS, it didn't get the name 'Atari 2600' until 1982. The first in-game 'Easter Egg' was hidden… Read More »FuNky Facts: Atari 2600
Created in 1907 by Dr. Leo Baekeland, it was the world’s first synthetic plastic. Prized during the Art Deco era for its ability to be carved and dyed in vibrant, end of the day colors. Authentic pieces are heat-resistant and have a distinctive clack sound… Read More »FuNky Facts: Bakelite Jewelry
Retro Gaming Collectibles: The NES Vault The NES was released in North America in 1985 as a redesigned version of the Japanese 'Famicom.' To distance itself from the 1983 game crash, it was marketed as an 'Entertainment System' rather than a console. The NES 'Zapper'… Read More »FuNky Facts: Nintendo NES
Brands like Revell and Monogram pioneered the plastic model craze in the 1950s, making scale modeling a mainstream hobby. Collectors prize 'mint in box' (MIB) kits, especially those with original decals and instruction sheets from the 60s and 70s. Scale modeling has evolved from simple… Read More »FuNky Facts: Model Kits
Category: Funky Facts Vault It was invented by accident in 1943 by mechanical engineer Richard James. In the 1960s, a Slinky was used by American troops in Vietnam as a portable radio antenna. Enjoy our online auctions here:https://funkyjunkauctions.hibid.com/auctions #funkyfacts #Slinky #funkyjunkauctions #vintageToys #toyHistory #collectibleToys #onlineAuctions… Read More »Funky Facts: The Slinky