Collector's Call

Paul Lisnek has been collecting film and television props and memorabilia for decades and being also has an extensive collection of U.S. historical political items including signatures of almost every president and locks of hair from George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Paul also has original telephones used on "I Love Lucy" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" as well as hats worn by both Laurel and Hardy. His brother Rick who has watched Paul amass his collection of his favorite passions over the years joins Paul. We've brought along Generalist Appraiser Kate Martin who will put an estimate on the value of Paul's extensive collection. And she's brought a document signed by John Hancock, which Paul doesn't have, in hopes of making a trade with him.

Designer, author and artist, Rick Goldschmidt loved the toys of his youth so much, that as he grew older, he didn't give them away, but rather bought more as his budget allowed. And Rick has a collection that now literally covers every surface and wall of his entire house. Rick is joined by his son, Josh who is a collector himself, as he shows Lisa parts of his collection including some original Rankin Bass relics, Meego dolls, a limited edition coloring book given to children on the set of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and a nearly complete set of Captain Action toys and displays. And we've brought along David Gutterman, owners of Quake Collectibles to appraise Rick's collection and perhaps make a trade with a vintage Kellogg's lunchbox from his own collection.

Deb Hoffman doesn't just collect Winnie the Pooh items, she's in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest collection of Winnie the Pooh items. The nearly 18,000 pieces are spread across two houses that are next door to each other. Her collection includes a Winnie the Pooh costume from the Walt Disney World theme park, a mint condition set of Agnes Brush Winnie The Pooh character stuffed animals from the 1940's, an autographed photograph of actor Sterling Holloway, the original voice of Winnie the Pooh, and a limited edition Winnie The Pooh telephone. She's joined by her husband Gary who has been instrumental in helping Deb amass the collection and keep it clean and displayed. Certified appraiser Judy Martin will value the collection for us and as a twist she's brought along a very special surprise for Deb instead of a trade.

Zach Vege's collection of all things KISS includes Ace Frehley designed guitars, an original KISS pinball machine, KISS trading cards, and the rare original promotional poster sent to radio stations with the first KISS record.

Walter Krueger shows Lisa through his collection of all things related to "The Wizard of Oz," including a first edition book by L. Frank Baum, promotional items for the film and costumes worn in the film.

Musician Jim Peterik's collection of over 200 guitars includes a 1968 Les Paul gold top and a 1958 Gibson Flying V, but Dan Orkin of Reverb hopes to make a trade with a 1964 Stratocaster.

Dan Theilmann's collection of Coca-Cola items includes a Vendo 23 vending machine from the 1960s and cufflinks from 1929, but equally avid collector Darrell has brought a Coca-Cola tire display in hopes of making a trade with Dan.

Artist Jim Engel is the proud owner of a collection of comic book art that he has spent over five decades collecting, and Josh Kelley hopes to trade a statue of Doc Savage for one of Jim's items.

Appraiser Daniel Strebin puts an estimated value on Dwight Cleveland's collection of over 4,500 vintage movie posters and offers to trade a one-of-a-kind poster from the early 20th-century film "Undine."

Christen Carter's pinback button collection includes buttons from George Washington's inauguration, rare buttons of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and Prohibition era buttons, but she may consider a trade for a rare Muhammad Ali button.

Firefighter Gordie Norde's collection of firefighter items includes vintage fire extinguishers, fire helmets with shields, and a vintage toy firehouse, but he may be tempted to trade an item for a rare model firetruck.

Sean Kelly's passion for video gaming has turned into a business, a museum and a collection that includes a prototype of the Sega Neptune System, but he may be tempted to make a trade for a copy of the rare video game Magic Card.

Candace Jordan's book collection includes a first-edition Winnie-the-Pooh book signed by both the author and illustrator, and a signed copy of the first and very limited edition "The Greatest Gift," the basis for "It's a Wonderful Life."