End of an Era: Funko Lays Off Mondo's Leadership

UPDATED: Toys and records unaffected as prints team gutted

"...A major upheaval at Mondo, the Austin-based collectibles firm. The Wrap has reported that parent company Funko..."

March 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Comfortable Carnage at Pallbearer Press

Horror experts Pallbearer Press make gore fashionable

"...Press sells all things horror; clothing, toys, and other collectibles, the shop caters to those who love everything scary...."

Oct. 28, 2022 Arts Feature by Robert Penson

The Greatest Kaiju Return to Guzu With Strange Beasts VII

Wall-to-wall Godzilla in the new show, opening tonight

"...the biggest Godzilla show at Guzu ever, as the collectibles store and gallery unleashes the king of the monsters..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

John Aielli’s Eccentric Home Opens for an Estate Sale

The legendary deejay's home was a reflection of who he was, and now Austinites get a glimpse inside

"...the hordes feverishly dig for electronics, designer clothes, and collectibles. Sometimes it's aggressive – you might catch an elbow..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Funko Buys Mondo

Collectible leviathan acquires Austin's boutique art shop

"...Drafthouse has announced that it has sold its Mondo collectibles arm to pop culture giant Funko...."

June 13, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin-Made Sitcom Wind Ups Breaks Out of the Toy Box Tonight

Pilot filmed in and inspired by Toy Joy premieres tonight

"...the stuffed critturs, rare imported action figures, and crazy collectibles, the show would never have existed without Toy Joy...."

Nov. 15, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...In the world of virtual collectibles, a digital collage by artist Mike Winkelmann (aka Beeple)..."

June 25, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mohawk, Daniel Johnston, and Peelander Yellow Release NFTs on Emergent Online Marketplace

Austin music jumps into the collectable digital art trend

"...Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, one-of-a-kind digital collectibles selling for surprising sums, now arrive in Austin. One..."

April 7, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Ben Kweller hits the Continental Club stage, Threadgill's auctions some history, and more

"...proprietors are selling off a clutch of artifacts and collectibles that quite simply can't be found anywhere else: vintage..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Mondo Launches Star Wars Timed Print for Comic Con

Hey, does this mean you can actually get an SDCC print this year?

"...was going on in-person, and they've already released some collectibles that will be filling up your shelves just today...."

July 22, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Day, Last Chance to Own a Bit of Vulcan Video

Final day of "social distancing" garage sale at the film mecca

"...selling a variety of items, including movie memorabilia, posters, collectibles, signage, display units (various sizes available) and 3x8 foot..."

April 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Urgent Charity Fundraiser for Local Film Critic

Silent auction includes rare Mondo prints, signed Exorcist script

"...An incredible selection of rare collectibles, including out-of-print Mondo posters, a signed script from The..."

Dec. 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News: Fundraisers and a Special Delivery Scare Package

Is Austin giving the world the next Game of Thrones?

"...silent auction of donated items including film memorabilia, rare collectibles, and out-of-print posters by artists including Tyler Stout, Jay..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Entertain the Family With These Thanksgiving Weekend Events Around Austin

From holiday lights to puppy yoga, there’s something for everybody

"...• From Nov. 30- Dec. 1 browse antiques and collectibles at the City Wide Garage Sale open now until..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Events Post by Addie Costello

MondoCon-a-Go-Go

Alamo's collectibles and print celebration is back and big as ever

"...Bonanno, Hector Arce, and Aaron White from the Mondo Collectibles team with first-looks at some upcoming releases, and (ooo)..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Do You Pet a CryptoKitty?

ConsenSys Capital co-founder Andrew Keys on how Ethereum could be a game changer

"...but it often rhymes. Basically CryptoKitties are digital asset collectibles. It's just an asset that you can check the..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

MondoCon Heads Downtown

Pop culture print gathering to occupy Statesman space

"...will host MondoCon, the Drafthouse-affiliated celebration of movie prints, collectibles, soundtracks, and original art...."

April 6, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Monuments to Pop Culture

Fiji mermaids, vintage toys, and a Cathedral of Junk

"...Fandom. Guzu is primarily an emporium for primo pop collectibles – vinyl toys, art books, screenprints, graphic novels, statues,..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

The Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda of MondoCon

Star Wars, Marvel near misses from the Mondo archive

"...year, Austin's pop-culture ephemera empire Mondo produces enough film collectibles to sink a battleship and break your bank forever...."

Oct. 27, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mondo Con: The Third Coming

Print, poster, and collectibles celebration announced

"...Up and Take My Money." The Austin-based print and collectibles company just announced that it'll be landing the Mondo..."

July 27, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

RTX: Nine Things We Learned About RWBY

Rooster Teeth's anime-inspired series takes centerstage

"...year will see an explosion of clothing, bags, and collectibles. Last month, Rooster Teeth announced that they'll be launching..."

July 5, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Toys in the Attic

There's something for the kid in all of us at the Austin Toy Museum

"...is Caleb Zammit's massive private stash of toys and collectibles. An autism specialist with Austin ISD, the collecting bug..."

April 15, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

MondoCon Keeps the Fans Happy

Movies, comics, posters, and music highlight MondoCon Year Two

"...one of the most recognizable brands in pop culture collectibles, selling prints, toys, even sweaters, and this weekend it..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: The Harvest

Is it finally the Henry successor we wanted?

"...baseball and friendship and why he should keep his collectibles in their original packaging. She's two inches away from..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

MondoCon Gets Evil

More guests, plus Army of Darkness first look

"...by Richey Beckett); • creative director of toys and collectibles Brock Otterbacher on the knicknacks and doodads that will..."

Aug. 6, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

One in a Crowd: Strange Kids Club

Remember the 80s? Retro-toy obsessives need crowdfunding help

"...of bizarre toylines, crazy hybrid monsters, and cheap plastic collectibles. It's a virtual treehouse of childhood memories and memorabilia,..."

April 17, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Telling The David Whiting Story or, the Cesar Romero Joke

Louis Black reflects on working decades ago with Walter Reuben

"...quite late to the moviemaking game. Once a rare collectibles dealer in Austin, Reuben moved to Los Angeles decades..."

Feb. 16, 2015 Screens Post by Louis Black

Estate Sale Roundup: December 5-7

Estate Sales: Holiday Countdown Edition

"...wooden professional tripod, Manon tripod; Cram standing globe. Smoking collectibles include large matchbook collection; Zippo lighters et al; pipe..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: November 7-9

Keep on truckin' this week for everything under the autumn sun

"...get pretty close with the tons of ephemera and collectibles you'll find here. Chronicle lore has it that Margaret..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: October 24-26

Check your shocks before you buy old clocks.

"...is a variety here, including lots of kitchen items, collectibles, a vintage Lionel train set. There are wall clocks..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

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