Collecting figurines is more than just a hobby for many; it’s an investment. The right figurines, like Lladro and Hummel, can appreciate in value over time, making them a savvy purchase for the ...

MarioGuti/istockphotoMany once-loved collectibles that people thought would make them rich are now worth almost nothing. From ...

When U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussein’s son Uday, they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords . . . and box after box of painted porcelain ...

Thirty-seven years ago when three brothers pooled their talents and money to open a small ceramic factory in Almacera, Spain, the Lladro name was unknown to collectors of porcelain figurines. Today ...

Lladro was founded by the three Lladro brothers: Juan, Jose, and Vicente in 1953. The founders formed the family company in the village of Almacera, Spain, near Valencia. After more than 50 years, the ...

When U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussein’s son Uday (killed in Iraq in July), they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords … and box after box ...

Last month, as U.S. forces swept through the opulent Baghdad palace of Saddam Hussain's profligate son Uday, they came upon masses of Oriental rugs, sports cars, guns, swords ... and box after box of ...

The light blue dress of the figurine caught my eye. Sandwiched between a red miniature vase and a brightly painted pair of salt-and-pepper shakers, the 11½ inch porcelain figurine of Cinderella looked ...

Many once-loved collectibles that people thought would make them rich are now worth almost nothing. From Beanie Babies to porcelain figures and collectible plates, these nostalgic “investments” have ...