Collecting

The research project from which Mindstorms grew. Lots of information here, in geek-digestible form.

Features stamps, coins and memorabilia items in a virtual gallery, including items from 1896 Athens and forward to Sydney 2000. Also offers event list and related links.

An academic competition that allows kids to demonstrate their creativity, teamwork, and understanding of technology competing with Lego robots they designed, built and programmed themselves.

The US Mints interactive official site for coin collecting kids. The history of coin minting and what new quarters are due to be minted.

Anonymously contribute your secrets on a 4x6 inch postcard. Some postcards are art some are just brutally honest. The site lists local events and has created a book.

Raises funds to provide toys to supplement the collections of local coordinators and defray the costs of conducting annual Toys for Tots campaigns.

Official Absolut Vodka web site.

Resources from About.com for action figure collectors, including postcards, chat room, bulletin boards, and links.

Includes site with a history of Japanese currency including images.

History of the cake stand with collecting advice, trivia, further reading recommendations and links to additional resources.

Includes information on Canadian bank notes, counterfeiting prevention, collecting and accessibility features.

Resource for trading cards and collectibles with information including columns, news, internet radio segments, a forum, and links.

Cliff Muskiets Stewardess Uniform CollectionThumbnailed photograph galleries of uniforms worn by airline staff.

Features information on starting collections and includes links to related sites.

Source for information on space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports.