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The Journey of PEZ: From Adult Smokers to Kids and Collectors
How Edward Haas III's Austrian peppermint candy, marketed as a smoking alternative with lighter-style dispensers, became
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The Rise and Risks of Funko Pop Figures
Funko's collectible vinyl figures thrive on licensing deals with Star Wars, Marvel, and DC, but the model raises fad-ver
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The Mighty Jaxx Story: A $20K Startup to a Toy Empire
Founder Jackson Aw built designer toy company Mighty Jaxx from a $20,000 stake, learning production in Shenzhen and part
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10 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Art Market
Art valuation defies normal economics, driven by subjective taste and scarcity, as limited supply pushes works like Pica
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Pogs: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of a '90s Phenomenon
Rooted in Korean ddakji and Japanese menko, Pogs became a 1990s playground craze before fading and finding an unexpected