Day: February 18, 2026

Collector Spotlight: February 2026

Luke Kusumoto, @uberman808 This month, we’re proud to feature Luke Kusumoto (@uberman808)—one of our community members joining us from Hawaii and a collector whose range, perspective, and intentionality truly stand out. Luke’s collection is one of the most versatile we’ve seen. It doesn’t live in a single lane or category. Alongside curated sets of sports cards and memorabilia, you’ll find Funko Pops, action figures, pins, posters, Pac-Man stickers, and other pieces tied to nostalgia, memory,

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Toxic Positivity

There’s a version of positivity that helps us move forward, and then there’s the kind that rushes us past what we’re actually feeling. Toxic positivity isn’t about optimism itself. It’s about bypassing reality. It shows up when pain gets minimized, reframed too quickly, or quietly dismissed in the name of “staying positive”. In the world of collecting, this can sound subtle and familiar. “At least you had fun.” “It could’ve been worse.” “Don’t dwell on

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