May 4 - 6:30pm
Collector's Call
Peter Morcey- Star Wars Toys
Synopsis
"There are all kinds of Star Wars collectors. Peter Morcey is the kind of guy who collects Star Wars toys, lots of them, and displays them in a meticulous fashion that shows off all his complete toy lines, toy lines from other countries, and toys that no one else has. Today, he'll show Lisa some of his most prized possessions like the one-of-a-kind ,multi-colored C3P0 figures, a vinyl caped Jawa, and a coveted Italian card back that doesn't even have the toy attached. Our expert, John Ragusa, Peter's pal, and a Star Wars fan and collector himself will have the honors of appraising this magnificent collection and then attempting to make a swap with Peter. John's brought a hard-to-get collectible he knows Peter wants, but may be reaching for another galaxy with his trade request."
May 11 - 6:30pm
Collector's Call
Joe Salg- Cyndi Lauper
Synopsis
"When a teenage Joe Salg heard Cyndi Lauper’s single “Time After Time,” he was hooked. She represented what he had been seeking as a young gay man: Outside acceptance of one’s true colors, whatever they might be. He began buying albums and any other memorabilia he could find. Then he went on a quest: to gain bragging rights to the most unique items ever related to the pop icon. Years later, he had so many prized possessions that friends and family urged him to open a museum dedicated to the singer. Today, he is the proud owner of The Cyndi Lauper Museum, which is acknowledged and admired by the music legend herself. Joe walks Lisa through some of the most iconic items, including the first microphone Cyndi ever used as an emerging star and everything from a quirky corset used for a famed photo shoot to a glamorous dress worn to the 50th anniversary of the Grammys. Later, Liam will propose a trade: one of his most treasured items, personally signed by the singer, for Joe’s rare relic of ‘80s pop culture itself."