*** We just got back from the Kane County Toy & Doll Show in St Charles Illinois. I am happy to report that it was a great show for us- both selling and buying. If you are looking for another venue to search out sports memorabilia, we advise you to try different types of shows as well as Sports Memorabilia Shows. We have always found that some great sports memorabilia "pops up" at toy shows and flea markets. Several years ago (at the Kane County Show), a collector bought a 60's Green Bay Packers Promotional bobbing head for $300. Today this doll would sell for $5,000+. It's part of the fun of the hobby- you never know where this stuff will be found. The thrill is in the hunt.

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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES & ST LOUIS CARDINALS BANKS

We urge you all to either send in pictures of your collections or write about your special expertise in the hobby. This weeks topic would not be possible if not for collector Brian McGeehan's efforts in sending us pictures of two banks that are super rare. Thanks Brian!

When I got back from our show in Illinois the other day, an envelope was waiting for me. Inside were pictures of a couple of banks that rarely are seen. The first is of the Philadelphia Eagles. It appears to be made by Quinco which would date it to the mid 60's. It makes sense as the form looks the same and let's remember that Quinco did produce a bank of the New Orleans Saints. The coloring on the bank is consistant with the Eagles colors. I have seen this bank only one other time- it would surely be a treasure for any collector of figural memorabilia.

Brian also included pictures of another bank that appears to be NFL related. It's of a Cardinal and was issued as a promotion of a local bank in Missouri. The coloring is washed a little- but again appears to be correct for the St Louis Cardinals. This bank may been issued by either Quinco or Buco in the mid to late 60's.

These banks would lead us to the conclusion that there may be other NFL teams banks of this ilk. Just when you think you've seen it all- something new always "pops-up".

NEXT WEEK'S TOPIC- ODDBALL HOCKEY BOBBING HEADS- by Joe Marasco