Hey guys,

quite a few years ago I started collecting random ass gaming collectibles. Sometimes art books, sometimes little plastic toys, sometimes stuff I just got gifted while working in the gaming industry.  
Every couple years I'm going through my collection and every time I do I stumble on things I'd completely forgotten.  
This year thats two things:

1. An old German Age of Empires 3 trading card signed by Bruce Shelley ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce\_Shelley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Shelley)) himself. Written on the card in silver marker is “Have Fun – Bruce Shelley.” I did some research and found out that Shelley apparently very rarely signed items, and given his status as an old-school developer (Age of Empires, Civilization, Railroad Tycoon), the card might be worth a bit—despite its less-than-perfect condition.
2. One of the rare golden GTA The Ballad of gay tony cocaine spoons, which has apparently become famous in the meantime. Back when I got it as a gift straight from the devs I just thought its kinda useless but nice enough to keep so I put it into my storage and never opened it up again until today.

No idea if I ever part with any of it, no idea if any of it has worth enough to consider it but I'm just surprised what comes to light every now and then out of that big pile of merch and collectibles :D

Rare finds while rummaging through your own collection...