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As such, original sets in good condition can fetch upwards of $750, while single figurines, like this unopened Time Traveler, can sell for over $100. 6. Lite-Brite. eBay.
It published the Hobo News, distributed through street sellers. [1] The IBWA was centered in the midwest (St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago) and had locals in about twenty cities including Baltimore, Buffalo, Philadelphia and San Francisco. The centers, called "Hobo Colleges," offered lodging, hot meals and education.
The National Hobo Association was founded in 1977 by actor Bobb Hopkins and others in Los Angeles who were interested in the hobo lifestyle as a hobby, [1] [2] [3] [4
James Eads How (1874–1930 [1] [2]) was an American organizer of the hobo community in the early 20th century. He was heir of a wealthy St. Louis family but chose to live as a hobo and to help the homeless migrant workers. The newspapers often referred to him as the "Millionaire Hobo". [3]
The National Hobo Convention is held on the second weekend of every August since 1900 [1] in the town of Britt, Iowa, organized by the local Chamber of Commerce, and known throughout the town as the annual "Hobo Day" celebration.
The Suburban Collection Showplace is a convention center in Novi, Michigan. Located off Interstate 96, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Detroit, it is the second-largest convention center in Metro Detroit (after Huntington Place). [1] [2] It is best known as the current location of the Michigan State Fair. [3]
A Mold-A-Rama machine at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle A tractor from a Mold-A-Rama machine at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Mold-A-Rama is a brand name for a type of vending machine that makes injection molded plastic figurines.
Battelle Hall (originally known as the Ohio Center) is a 6,864 seat multi-purpose exhibit hall located in Columbus, Ohio, part of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.