The Harvey Collection, which comes to auction September 7, is loaded with rare and unusual video game items that we’ve never offered before: everything from vintage clothing to out-of-print books to original art to game and controller prototypes. Since we will likely never see many of these items ever again, I decided to spotlight some […]
September 7 Signature Series Comics Showcase
Brett Weiss picks his five favorites from the September 7 Signature Series Comics Showcase. These issues are autographed by some of the biggest names in comics and those signatures are certified by CGC Private Signings, a new autograph certification service provided by the Certified Guaranty Company.
Basketball Highlights in the August 19-20 Summer Platinum Sports Auction
Our Summer Platinum Sports Auction is shaping up to be one for the ages. The sheer volume of incredibly rare rookie cards, game-worn uniforms, championship rings, unopened wax packs, and other jaw-dropping items must be seen to be believed. Fortunately, you can view the items yourself at HA.com and even put in a bid or […]
The Art of Archie Comics & Comic Art Showcase Auction: August 31
Confession time: I’m a grown man and still read Archie comic books. Actually, this really isn’t much of a confession as the company’s line of comics appeals to a wide demographic. Readers of all ages enjoy the exploits of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the gang, thanks to highly accessible stories that are fun to […]
Video Game Movies in the August 25 VHS Showcase Auction
I’m the Lead Video Game Cataloger here at Heritage Auctions, but I’m a big film buff as well, so I always find our VHS sales compelling. While scrolling through our upcoming Showcase Auction, I noticed there are four video game-related movies (actually, one of them is a game—you’ll see what I mean) up for grabs […]
Nintendo Showcase – Rarities and Hidden Gems
In our upcoming Nintendo Showcase Auction, occurring August 24, we’re offering all the usual suspects for sale, including various Super Mario games, everyone’s favorite Heroes in a Half-Shell, and several Pokémon titles—beloved releases all. However, we’ve also got a bunch of rarities, hidden gems, and obscurities that deserve more love. Here are nine such games […]
The Power of Nintendo Power Cover Art
The word “Nintendo” is virtually synonymous with video games, even in the age of PlayStation and Xbox. It’s been that way since the late 1980s, when Nintendo took over from Atari as the king of video game companies. In 1988, the company began publishing Nintendo Power, which is arguably the most iconic video game magazine […]
Curator Picks for the 2023 July 27 – 28 Video Games Signature® Auction #7349
The head of our department asked us to look over our July Signature Sale and write about three or four games we’d love to add to our personal collections. As you might imagine, it was tough to boil down our choices to fewer than a handful of titles, but we did just that. In addition […]