Hot Wheels, Games, and the Tradition of Collecting at Ontario Collector Shows

In this episode of Along the Grand, we take you inside the buzzing Kitchener-Waterloo Toys & Collectibles Show with special guest Dwayne from Ontario Collector Shows. Dwayne shares insights into the world of collectible shows and why these events have grown in popularity, especially after the pandemic. We explore how families bond over nostalgic items like Hot Wheels, trading cards, and vintage Nintendo games, and how the love for collecting spans generations.

Later, we sit down with Mike from Mike’s Game Room, a video game collector and seller, to dive into the world of retro gaming. Mike talks about the rise in demand for GameCube and PS2 games, the intricacies of game collecting, and the surprising value of older, nostalgic titles. If you’ve ever wondered why certain games sell for hundreds of dollars or what drives collectors' passion, this episode is for you!

Tune in for a lively conversation full of insights into the world of collecting and the people who make it thrive.