Author: Christian Braun

Christian Braun

Christian Braun, Founder of hobbyDB (a database of every collectible ever made), Chair of the Pop Culture Hall of Fame (https://popculturehall.com), Advisor to the NB Center of Automotive Excellence and former board member of Auto-Archives worked in collectibles since he helped his older brother write a book about model cars 36 years ago.

Collectibles

Pop Mart: The largest collectibles company nobody talks about

Pop Mart is the $33B collectibles giant most Americans haven’t heard of. From vending machines to viral characters, it’s building a global IP empire. Here’s why investors and collectors should start paying attention.

May 11, 2025

Artwork

KAWS: From street artist to global icon

Even if you’re unfamiliar with the name KAWS, there’s a good chance you’ve seen his work. We explore who he is, how he got big, and find his most valuable collections.

May 12, 2024

Cars

Investing in Vintage Porsche Posters

Very few auto makers have the staying power of Porsche. Even fewer of them can trace their entire evolution through the art of vintage posters.

September 24, 2023