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The Value of Creating Unique Collectibles for Super Fans
TLDR Planet Money delves into the world of collectibles by exploring the creation of unique items like the 1977 Kiss comic book with real Kiss blood, highlighting the importance of imbuing mass-produced items with unique stories to make them collectible. From oversaturation due to misconceptions to the thrill of finding rare signatures, the podcast showcases how special items cater to super fans in the world of collectibles.
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Planet Money explores the world of collectibles through their creation of the Microface comic book.
04:09
To create collectibles, it's essential to cater to super fans by providing unique and special items that they are eager to collect.
08:22
Comic book manufacturers in the 1970s started creating special collectibles like the 1977 Kiss comic book, which included real Kiss blood in the red ink, showcasing the value of imbuing mass-produced items with unique stories to make them collectible.
11:52
The misconception that the last Superman comic would be valuable led to oversaturation in the market, highlighting the irony that items become collectible when they are not collected.
15:38
A pack of unopened 1990 Find the Reggie upper deck cards holds the potential thrill of finding a rare Reggie Jackson signature, creating a sense of specialness and nostalgia in the world of collectibles.
19:33
A unique microface origins edition comic book, created with various collectibles history lessons in mind, was listed for sale during the live show for $1,943, but its true value far exceeds that price.
23:46
A real 1943 Microface comic book page, along with other collectibles, was carefully packed inside a custom briefcase as part of the super collectible Microface comic book edition created during the live show.
27:31
A unique collector's edition of the Microface comic book, painstakingly crafted to preserve artistic originality, is now available for auction on npr.org/superhero.
