Happy Birthday Dawn Wells

What Would Mary Ann Do?: A Guide to Life Hand-Signed / Autographed by Dawn Wells

Happy birthday to actress Dawn Wells, best known as Mary Ann Summers on the CBS sitcom, Gilligan's Island (1964-1967). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is What Would Mary Ann Do?: A Guide to Life is part memoir, part Gilligan's Island trivia book, part self-help.  Brand new First Edition softcover hand-signed in person by Wells. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Neverland Valley Ranch Fire Department Patch

Today marks the birthday of pop music superstar Michael Jackson (1958-2009). With approximately 3,000 acres, Neverland Valley Ranch - his home from 1988 to 2005 - had it's own Fire Department which used these patches. Fine condition. Approximately 3.75 inches long. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

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Happy Birthday Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Neverland Valley Ranch Fire Department Patch

Today marks the birthday of pop music superstar Michael Jackson (1958-2009). With approximately 3,000 acres, Neverland Valley Ranch - his home from 1988 to 2005 - had it's own Fire Department which used these patches. Fine condition. Approximately 3.75 inches long. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Collector's Calendar for May 2014

Collector's Shangri-La provides a monthly calendar of selected celebrity autograph signings, collector's conventions, and other events.

Our May Collector’s Calendar includes the UACC Autograph Show, Spectrum Fantastic Art Live, the Manuscript Society Annual Meeting, Free Comic Book Day, Pop Culture Expo Boston, and Wizard World, plus signings with Nathan Fillion, William Shatner, Tim Matheson, Linda Hamilton, and many more! 

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Collector's Calendar for January 2014

Collector's Shangri-La provides a monthly calendar of selected celebrity autograph signings, collector's conventions, and other events.

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UPCOMING CONVENTIONS

  

UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SIGNINGS

1/6/2014 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Union Square. New York, NY.
1/7/2014 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Route 17 South. Paramus, NJ.
1/9/2014 7:00 PM at Wentz Hall - East Chicago Avenu. Naperville, IL.
1/13/2014 6:00 PM at Book Revue – New York Avenue. Huntington, NY.
1/16/2014 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
1/18/2014 4:00 PM at Vroman's Books - East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA.
Cameron Diaz, star of "Charlies Angels" and "There's Something About Mary", signing her health guide The Body Book

1/10/2014 7:00 PM at Vroman's Books - East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA.
Robert Evans, producer of "Rosemary's Baby", "The Godfather", and "Chinatown", signing his book The Fat Lady Sang

1/15/2014 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Union Square. New York, NY.
Rosanne Cash, country musician, signing her album The River and the Thread

1/21/2014 11:00 AM at Barnes & Noble – East 86th Street. New York, NY.
1/21/2014 4:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Richmond Avenue. Staten Island, NY.
Melissa Gilbert, former President of the Screen Actors Guild and star of "Little House On the Prairie", signing her book Daisy and Josephine

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Happy Birthday Weird Al - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Weird Al: The Book Hand-Signed by Weird Al Yankovic

Happy birthday to Weird Al Yankovic, the undisputed king of pop culture parody who has sold more comedy recordings than any other artist in history. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed First Edition copy of Weird Al: The Book - the ultimate companion piece to an extraordinary career. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Dawn Wells - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Gilligan's Island Autographed Limited Edition Lithograph

Happy birthday to Dawn Wells, the actress best known for her role as Mary Ann on the TV sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964-1967). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this color limited edition 11 x 14 inch print of the Gilligan's Island cast signed by Bob Denver (Gilligan), Tina Louise (Ginger), Dawn Wells, and Russell Johnson (The Professor). In very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering John Lennon - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Beatles Hair Display Limited Edition - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Today marks the birthday of musician John Lennon (1940-1980), member of the Beatles, the most commercially successful and revered band in the history of popular music. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this limited edition display containing strands of hair from each member of the Beatles - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943-2001), and Ringo Starr. The hair was originally sold at Sotheby's on June 9, 1982, and was obtained by Datebook writer Marilyn Doerflier. The hair is presented under a 5 x 3 Plexiglas holder with a built-in certificate of authenticity, and a color image of the band on the reverse. In fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Michael Jackson - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Neverland Rail Road Certificate Hand-Signed by Michael Jackson

Today marks the birthday of pop music superstar Michael Jackson (1958-2009). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original Certificate of Appreciation from the Neverland Railroad for serving as co-engineer on Michael Jackson's steam train "Katherine", named after Jackson's mother. Dated 8/31/03 and not filled out - you could fill in your own name! Hand-signed by Michael Jackson. A unique autographed treasure from the "King of Pop". Fine condition. 5.5 x 7 inches. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Collector's Calendar for August 2013

Collector's Shangri-La provides a monthly calendar of selected celebrity autograph signings, collector's conventions, and other events through our blog at: http://collectorsshangrila.blogspot.com/

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The Partridge Family Photo Autographed by Shirley Jones

8/1/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
8/2/2013 6:30 PM at the Aero Theater - Montana Avenue. Santa Monica, CA.
8/3/2013 1:00 PM at Costco - Lindero Canyon Road. Westlake Village, CA.
8/4/2013 4:00 PM at Vroman's Bookstore - East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA.
Shirley Jones, actress, "The Partridge Family" and "The Music Man", signing her memoir Shirley Jones

8/6/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Montclair Plaza Lane. Montclair, CA.
Rita Moreno, Oscar/Tony/Grammy-winning star of "West Side Story", signing her memoir Rita Moreno

Rocky Horror Picture Show Photo Signed by Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn

8/9/2013 to 8/11/2013 Flashback Weekend at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare - Chicago, IL.

Scheduled guests include: George Romero, Denise Crosby, Meg Foster, Dee Wallace, Danny Glover, Bruce Davison, Patricia Quinn, and many more.

Karate Kid Photo Signed by Ralph Macchio

8/9/2013 to 8/11/2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Chicago, IL.

Scheduled guests include: Zachary Quinto, Stan Lee, Summer Glau, Robert Rodriguez, Ralph Macchio, Brandon Routh, Wil Wheaton, Jon Heder, Jason Priestley, Chris Claremont, David Mack, Neal Adams, Lou Ferrigno, and many more.

Freaks and Geeks / Undeclared Print Signed by Judd Apatow and Cast of 17

8/9/2013 7:00 PM at The Strand Bookstore – Broadway. New York, NY.

James Franco, star of "127 Hours" and "Oz the Great and Powerful", signing his memoir A California Childhood

8/12/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble Vanderbilt University - West End Avenue. Nashville, TN.
8/13/2013 6:00 PM at the Sloan Convention Center - Wilkinson Trace. Bowling Green, KY.
8/14/2013 7:00 at the Rosborough Cultural Arts Center - Odelnhal Avenue. Gaithersburg, MD.
8/16/2013 7:00 PM at Bookends – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
8/20/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach. VA.
8/21/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Valley View Mall. Roanoke, VA.
8/27/2013 at the FoxTale Book Shoppe - East Main Street. Woodstock, GA.
8/28/2013 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers - Lexington Green Circle. Lesxington, KY.

Ricky Skaggs, Grammy-winning country and bluegrass musician, signing his memoir Kentucky Traveler: My Life in Music

NASA: The Complete Illustrated History Autographed by Buzz Aldrin

8/14/2013 6:00 PM at the Clinton Presidential Center- President Clinton Avenue. Little Rock, AR.
8/24/2013 1:00 PM at the Kansas Cosmosphere - North Plum. Hutchinson, KS.

Buzz Aldrin, astronaut, signing his book Mission To Mars

Clockwork Orange 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Print Signed by Malcolm McDowell

8/16/2013 to 8/18/2013 Monster-Mania Con at the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Cherry Hill, NJ.

Scheduled guests include: Carrie Fisher, Danny Glover, George Romero, Christopher Lloyd, Malcolm McDowell, Gary Busey, and many more.

8/16/2013 11:00 AM at Barnes & Noble - East Pratt Avenue. Baltimore, MD. 

Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State, signing his book It Worked For Me

8/16/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - South Hills Village. Pittsburgh, PA. 

George "the Animal" Steele, wrestling star, signing his book Animal

2001: A Space Odyssey Print Signed by Gary Lockwood and Keir Dullea

8/18/2013 Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention at the Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA.
Scheduled guests include: Yvonne Craig, Gary Lockwood, Sally Kellerman, and more.

Dark Shadows Poster Signed by Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker

8/20/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
8/25/2013 4:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - SW Bridgeport Road. Tigard, OR.
Lara Parker, star of "Dark Shadows", signing her novel Dark Shadows: Wolf Moon Rising

8/25/2013 to 8/25/2013 West Virginia Popular Culture Convention at the Mylan Park Expo Center - Morgantown,WV.
Scheduled guests include: Robert Tinnell, Ron Frenz, and many more.

Information sometimes changes. Before showing up, please contact the event location to verify accuracy, and let us know if there are any errors in our listing. Thanks!

Collector's Shangri-La Offers Appraisals on Pop Culture Collectibles for Insurance, Taxes, and other Purposes

Collector's Shangri-La is proud to announce that our Proprietor, Kevin Segall has joined the International Society of Appraisers as a credentialed member!

He offers USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)-compliant appraisals for insurance, taxes, and other purposes on Autographs, Illustration Art and Pop Culture Memorabilia. Feel free to contact Kevin Segall "at" gmail.com for more information.

Download the Complete 2013-14 43rd Edition Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide!

Since 1970, only one comic book price guide has been dubbed "the Bible" for casual and die-hard collectors alike. While others have come and gone, the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has maintained its stature as the premier reference source for the hobby, covering more than a century of comic book history. The Guide, an essential tool for collectors and investors, is highly regarded for its well-researched pricing, in-depth historical information, and incomparable insights into the marketplace. If you have a comic book collection or are thinking about starting one, you simply can't do without this book!

And now you can get it all on your computer for only $30 - fully searchable - with the click of a mouse.

Happy Birthday Bill Cosby - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Cast of The Electric Company with Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman, and Rita Moreno (circa 1972)

Happy birthday to comedy legend Bill Cosby - creator of the groundbreaking The Cosby Show and a personal favorite - Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a signed copy of his newest collection of hilarious observations, I Didn't Ask to Be Born (But I'm Glad I Was). Brand new first edition hardcover autographed by Dr. Cosby. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

I Didn't Ask to Be Born (But I'm Glad I Was) Book Signed by Bill Cosby

I Spy TV Adventure Book Signed by Robert Culp

More Collectible Exclusives and Freebies at the Upcoming 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International

What follows is Part Two of Collector's Shangri-La's favorite San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives that have been announced to date. Some companies are offering pre-ordering on their exclusives, which you may then pick up at Comic-Con. Click here for our first batch of favorites!

Super Alloy Batman By by Jim Lee 1/6 Action Figure
SUPER ALLOY 1/6 SCALE “BATMAN BY JIM LEE” The new Dark Knight comes to life in the form of the Super Alloy 1/6 Scale Collectable Figure "Batman by Jim Lee". Based on Jim Lee's unique vision, this Batman figure features a more armored suit comprising at least 85% die-cast metal alloy, with more than 50 points of articulation. Featuring a detachable and posable fabric cape, grappling gun and batarang accessories, and a magnetic dragon gargoyle display base, the Super Alloy 1/6 Scale Collectable Figure “Batman by Jim Lee” is a limited edition piece for collectors. EVENT EXCLUSIVE EDITION. Available at the Yes Anime Booth 4729.
Price: $300.00

See our our original art, limited editions, and autographed Batman collectibles here.

Yoda Dog and Cat Ears
The Force is strong with you and your pet. Stop by Petco’s booth for a sneak peek at their exclusive Star Wars Pets Fans Collection debuting in-store September 1st – including Chewbacca dog hoodies, Millennium Falcon cat teaser toys and more. Plus, get free Yoda ears for pets, while supplies last. Available at Petco Booth 2913.

Price: $0.00

See our our original art, limited editions, and autographed Star Wars collectibles here.

Comic-Con Mad Libs
Don't miss this limited Mad Libs edition, created solely for San Diego Comic-Con. Will feature two Comic-Con-inspired stories, in addition to Adventure Time, Skylanders, Star Wars, Poptropica, and Star Wars LEGO Stories! Available at Penguin Group (USA) Booth 1028.

Price: $0.00

Schleich Rollerblading Snoopy Figurine
This 3" rollerblading Snoopy figurine was originally created by Schleich many years ago in full color. This year, Schleich has relaunched their classic Peanuts figurine in gold exclusively for Comic-Con. Available at Peanuts Booth 1637.

Price: $10.00

See our our Charles Schulz Peanuts limited editions and original art here.

BATMAN Classic TV Series Batusi Batman™
It’s the dance craze that swept the nation! For the first time ever, this Batusi Batman™ figure recreates the iconic dance from the Batman™ Classic TV series! Sculpted with authentic likeness and featuring a fabric cape, this figure has unique articulation and an internal mechanism that allows it to perform the Batusi. The diorama package features vintage-look art from Shag, and a sound feature plays music with a ‘60s vibe to perfectly capture the scene where Batman™ shows off his unique Batusi moves. The package is designed so the Batusi dance moves can be activated without removing the figure. Available at Mattel Inc. Booth 3029.

Price: $30.00

See our our original art, limited editions, and autographed Batman collectibles here.

The Twilight Zone Henry Bemis Book Box and Replica Glasses - Convention Exclusive
From the intriguing The Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last," this marvelous replica includes a stack of Henry Bemis' precious books and his signature glasses with black frames and thick, clear lenses! Also included is removable/reusable film that can be placed over the lenses to resemble Henry’s cracked glasses, as seen in the end of the episode. The full-color book stack opens at the top to serve as a storage box. Available at Entertainment Earth Booth 2343.

Price: $100.00

See our our autographed Twilight Zone items here.

Collector's Shangri-La June Newsletter - 10% Off for Dads and Grads

It's mid-year gift-giving season - graduations, weddings, Father's Day! To ease the burden on your pocketbook, we've made EVERYTHING 10% OFF from now through June 7!

Check out our June Newsletter for the Coupon Code - and while you're there, don't forget to subscribe!

Ragnar Imagines "Collector's Shangri-La" - Share YOUR Vision for a Chance to Win!

We're thrilled to share with you a dynamic and sleek illustration of "Collector's Shangri-La" by contemporary artist Ragnar!

Click here for last week's artwork by comic artist Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey, Drinky Crow).

What does your "Shangri-La" for collectors look like? Share your vision with us by sending your artwork to collectorsshangrila "at" gmail.com or to Collector's Shangri-La, PO Box 491661, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA. We'll post the best ones for everyone to enjoy!

Plus, the talented creator of our favorite submission will receive a $200 Collector's Shangri-La Gift Certificate! "Runner up" submissions will win other surprise goodies!

Submission deadline June 1, 2013.

The artwork may be any size, any medium. If you're sending it digitally, please keep it under 5 MB. Thanks!

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