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Kabuto King joins AJ Scaramucci, Jeremy Padawer, and Buster Scher for an exclusive look at the man behind one of the most unique movements in the Pokémon collecting community. From revealing his face and sharing how his collecting journey began to turning an overlooked Pokémon card into a phenomenon, Kabuto King breaks down the rise of Kabuto, its growing popularity and value, and the community he’s built along the way. He also dives into the origins of his signed Kabutos, the charity auctions that have brought collectors together, and how demand and scarcity have shaped the market. Plus, the group discusses dealing with critics, knowing when to sell, why only the best grails survive, and the future of collecting beyond Pokémon. Like & Subscribe to support the hunt! ⁠https://www.treasuretrove.com 00:00 Intro 1:10 Face Reveal & Background 5:45 Why Kabuto? & Rise In Popularity/Value 20:25 Haters & Communities 31:10 Signed Kabuto’s 40:12 Charity Auction 45:05 Demand Meets Scarcity 50:50 Before Kabuto, Other Interesting Cards & When To Sell? 1:15:45 Only The Best Grails Survive 1:25:14 Other Categories 1:45:55 Final Thoughts - An Infinity Studios Production

Coyote Peterson joins AJ Scaramucci, Jeremy Padawer and Buster Scher to talk about his lifelong fascination with dinosaurs and wildlife, his earliest experiences collecting toys, and how his passion for collecting began. They dive into his experiences with some of the world’s most painful animal stings, dinosaur hunting, and the importance of protecting wildlife during his adventures. Plus, Coyote shares his thoughts on treasure hunting, aliens, Pokémon and sports cards. Like & Subscribe to support the hunt! ⁠https://www.treasuretrove.com 00:00 Intro 2:04 Dinosaurs 6:23 First Collecting Experiences & The Toy Industry 17:00 Animal Stings 24:00 Dinosaur Hunting 49:35 Keeping Wildlife Interactions Harmless 53:40 Treasure Hunting & Aliens 1:06:34 Wildest Fears 1:11:20 Pokémon & Sports Cards - An Infinity Studios Production

Nathan Howerton joins AJ Scaramucci and Jeremy Padawer to share the story behind Nostalgix and his journey through the collectibles world. Nathan breaks down his experience with Pokémon, comics and video games, the different types of collectors he works with and how he built his network in the hobby. They also dive into the creation of Collector’s Summit, collectibles with potential for 10x growth, categories that could be headed in the opposite direction, the growing market for graded music and Nathan’s future goals. Like & Subscribe to support the hunt! 00:00 Intro 1:41 Nostalgix 6:23 Pokémon & Comics 14:00 Types of Collectors You Work With? 17:10 Video Games 23:55 How Nathan Built His Network & Collector’s Summit 31:50 Potential 10x’s & The Opposite? 44:35 More About Collector’s Summit & Graded Music 53:40 Future Goals ⁠https://www.treasuretrove.com - An Infinity Studios Production

Jim Halperin joins AJ Scaramucci and Jeremy Padawer to share his journey from collecting stamps and coins to co-founding Heritage Auctions with Steve Ivy. He breaks down his early years in the coin business, how collecting and grading have evolved, and the expansion of Heritage into categories far beyond coins. They also dive into Jim’s passion for science fiction, what he collects today, the emerging categories he’s watching, and his predictions for the future of collectibles. Like & Subscribe to support the hunt! ⁠https://www.treasuretrove.com 00:00 Intro 1:00 Jim’s Backstory & Stamps + Coins 11:05 College Years & First Sales 19:30 Grails Then Vs Now 25:53 Jim Halperin and Steve Ivy Building Heritage & Grading Coins 38:20 Expanding from Coins 48:35 Sci-Fi Novels 56:04 What Jim Collects 1:03:50 Emerging Categories 1:09:08 Predicting the Future - An Infinity Studios Production

AJ Scaramucci and Jeremy Padawer sit down with Rob Gough to discuss the Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals jersey he believes could be worth $100 million, why game-worn memorabilia continues to grow in value, and the connection between collectibles, pop culture and art. They also dive into Rob’s $5.2 million Mickey Mantle PSA 9, his investment strategy, and his recent acquisition of the World Jai Alai League. Leave a positive review to support the hunt!⁠ https://www.treasuretrove.com 00:00 Intro 1:15 MJ Jersey 6:45 Pop Culture x Art 8:15 Game Worn Jerseys 15:45 Mickey Mantle PSA 9 23:50 Investment Strategy 26:10 More About Rob 31:25 News Sports League Purchase 44:00 Jeremy’s Collecting Tip - An Infinity Studios Production

Dubsy joins AJ Scaramucci, Buster Scher, and Jeremy Padawer to discuss his journey in the world of collecting and how he built one of the most unique collections in the hobby. They dive into his approach to buying and selling, the Pikachu Illustrator, Michael Jackson’s gloves, Bruce Lee’s nunchucks, and the stories behind some of his biggest acquisitions. Dubsy also shares his thoughts on the current state of Pokémon, what makes a true grail, and where he sees the collectibles market heading next. Leave a positive review to support the hunt!⁠ https://www.treasuretrove.com - An Infinity Studios Production

AJ Scaramucci, Jeremy Padawer and Buster Scher break down the value of Pokémon games, how to identify the right collectibles and categories early, and what it takes to find opportunities with 100x potential. They also dive into Cooper Flagg’s Debut Patch, the continued rise of Whatnot, and the growing demand for items outside of traditional collectibles. Leave a positive review to support the hunt!⁠ https://www.treasuretrove.com 00:00 Intro 1:15 $2M Pokémon Video Games 5:12 100x’s in Collectibles 12:58 The Risks with Collecting Prospects & Cooper Flagg’s Debut Patch 35:15 Fanatics Fest, The National and Comic Con4 1:50 Art x Cards 47:54 Whatnot 57:15 Jensen Huang’s Jacket - An Infinity Studios Production

Peter Larson joins AJ and Buster to chat about his biggest dinosaur discoveries, the insane story of Sue the T. Rex, and his decades of experience uncovering fossils. They also dive into the evolution of fossil hunting, the world of fossil collecting, and what continues to fuel his passion for paleontology. Leave a positive review to support the hunt! https://www.treasuretrove.com/ ⁠- An Infinity Studios Production

Logan Paul joins the crew to chat about the record-breaking Pikachu Illustrator sale, his love for Pokémon, and what he looks forward to collecting next. They also dive into the world of sports, building Ripit, and where he sees the collectibles market going from here. Leave a review to support the Hunt! https://www.treasuretrove.com/-An Infinity Studios Production

AJ and Jeremy sit down with Palmer Luckey to discuss his VR journey, mining Bitcoin before it was mainstream, and the collectibles that have captured his attention over the years. They also dive into ModRetro, Palmer’s mission to bring retro video games back to life, and his passion for preserving gaming history. https://www.treasuretrove.com/ - An Infinity Studios Production

AJ, Jeremy and Buster sit down with Graham Stephan to discuss the future of the collectibles market, the value of grails versus more affordable items, and the pieces that have earned a spot in his own collection. They also dive into the impact of Michael Jordan, Dodgers One Piece promos and movie props. https://www.treasuretrove.com/ - An Infinity Studios Production

AJ, Jeremy and Buster sit down with special guest Darren Rovell to discuss the comic book comeback, what happened to “The Hand of OG,” where they see the future of collecting heading and a whole lot more. Plus, Darren shares some of the wildest and most unique items from his personal collection and the stories behind them. https://www.treasuretrove.com/ - An Infinity Studios Production

AJ and Jeremy sit down with Joe De Pace of Loud Luxury to discuss his collecting journey, the pieces that mean the most to him, and what continues to fuel his passion for the hobby. Joe shares stories behind some of his favorite items, reflects on music and collecting culture, and explains why collecting is about so much more than the items themselves. https://www.treasuretrove.com/ - An Infinity Studios Production

AJ, Jeremy and Buster sit down to chat about the record-breaking video game purchase, the upcoming auction of Gus the T. Rex, what to look for when collecting American history, and how major events like the World Cup can impact collectible prices. Plus, a discussion on One Piece’s rise and how quickly the franchise has grown in the collectibles world. https://www.treasuretrove.com/ - An Infinity Studios Production

AJ and Jeremy sit down with the Madden Brothers to discuss their passion for collecting, from One Piece cards to music memorabilia. They reveal how much their One Piece collection is worth, share the music items they collect, and break down the thought process behind the pieces they choose to add to their collections. https://treasuretrove.com/-An Infinity Studios Production