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Collectors/Collections

Pokemon card sold at auction in New Jersey for world-record $20 million

The Pokemon Illustrator card has a hobby card authenticator rating of 10, the highest possible grade.
The Pokemon Illustrator card has a hobby card authenticator rating of 10, the highest possible grade.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Investing in stocks or stuff?

Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?
Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?

Me and My Money: The Singapore collector who rejected a $1.3m offer for Pokemon card

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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Switzerland probes suspected forgery of signatures for popular initiatives

Lego-Pokemon tie-up featuring 5 characters on sale from Feb 27, but toys not coming to Singapore

The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)
The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)

Mattel introduces Barbie with autism

Mattel's new Barbie has elbow and wrist joints, enabling it to make gestures some people with autism use to process sensory information or express excitement.
Mattel's new Barbie has elbow and wrist joints, enabling it to make gestures some people with autism use to process sensory information or express excitement.

Rare comic introducing Superman sells privately for $19.3 million

The sale price makes this Superman issue one of the most expensive comics ever sold.
The sale price makes this Superman issue one of the most expensive comics ever sold.

Collecting over $800,000 in pop star memorabilia? These superfans know few limits

Mr Zachary Gordon-Abraham surrounded by Britney Spears memorabilia at home in north-eastern Pennsylvania.
Mr Zachary Gordon-Abraham surrounded by Britney Spears memorabilia at home in north-eastern Pennsylvania.

From hongbao reward cards to Prosperity menu plushies: Huat’s on offer at McDonald’s for CNY

Plush toys based on McDonald’s Prosperity menu items are up for grabs at $8.80 each with the purchase of any meal – except the Happy Meal – at most outlets.
Plush toys based on McDonald’s Prosperity menu items are up for grabs at $8.80 each with the purchase of any meal – except the Happy Meal – at most outlets.

Where do aprons go to retire? A tiny museum in Mississippi

The Apron Museum in Iuka, Mississippi, houses some 6,000 aprons dating back to the 1860s.
The Apron Museum in Iuka, Mississippi, houses some 6,000 aprons dating back to the 1860s.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.