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Workshop Essentials from CES: The Tools I’d Buy for Model Making

CES 2026 tools that actually improve model making: a curated, practical shopping list with why each gadget matters in your workshop.

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hobbyways

2026-02-05

tech8 min read

Placebo Tech in Hobby Gadgets: How to Spot Hype vs. Real Value

A skeptical, evidence-first guide to spotting placebo tech in hobby gadgets and protecting your hobby spending in 2026.

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Transforming Your Tablet into a Hobby Hub: The Ultimate Guide

A complete playbook to turn your tablet into a single-device hobby hub for planning, creating, and managing projects.

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Jordan Meyers

2026-02-04

3d-printing10 min read

3D-Scanning Beyond Insoles: How Affordable Scanners Can Help Customize Miniatures and Props

Affordable 3D scanners are no longer vaporware — learn practical scan-to-print workflows for miniatures, cosplay, and mold-making in 2026.

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Crafting Your Legacy: DIY Space Ashes Necklace

A complete step-by-step guide to crafting a heartfelt DIY space ashes necklace — materials, safety, techniques, personalization, and selling tips.

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Amelia Hart

2026-02-03

Collectibles13 min read

Spotlight on Celebrity Collectibles: What Collectors Need to Know

Deep-dive guide on celebrity collectibles: market trends, sports memorabilia, authentication, storage, and selling strategies for collectors.

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The Craziest Reality TV Moments: How to Use Them as Inspiration for Craft Projects

Turn reality TV chaos into bold, sellable craft projects — step-by-step builds, market tips and event strategies for makers.

Behind the Headlines: Insights from Journalism for Aspiring Hobbyist Writers

Journalism methods distilled for hobbyist writers: storytelling, verification, repurposing, and community-driven events to grow your audience.

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Creating Engaging YouTube Content: Lessons from the BBC’s New Approach

Learn how hobbyists can use BBC-style storytelling and platform tactics to create engaging, discoverable YouTube content.

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Ava Turner

2026-02-03

photography9 min read

Photo-Ready: Using Affordable Smart Lamps to Photograph Miniatures and Lego Builds

Use discounted RGBIC smart lamps for pro miniature and LEGO photos—step-by-step setups, color calibration, and 2026 trends to build your budget studio.

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Cashtags & Collectibles: Tracking Shareable Market Sentiment for Toy Investments

Learn how Bluesky-style cashtags can power real-time collectible valuation and community sentiment for smarter toy investments in 2026.

Live-Streaming Toy Builds: How to Use Bluesky's New Live Tags to Grow Your Audience

Use Bluesky’s LIVE badges and tags to grow toy-stream audiences, run paid build-alongs, and turn viewers into collectors.

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How Lego Licensing Deals Influence Collector Prices: Nintendo Collaboration Case Study

How Nintendo x LEGO collaborations drive scarcity and aftermarket pricing—Zelda set case study with practical buy/hold/sell advice for collectors in 2026.

Protecting Your Investment: How to Assess Long-Term Value of New Media IP (Comics, Graphic Novels)

Practical guide for collectors to spot transmedia-ready graphic novels—learn from The Orangery nd WME signing to protect long-term value.

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Amazon Deals

2026-02-05

collectibles9 min read

From Renaissance Art to Action Figures: How Auction Trends Predict Collector Markets

How fine-art auction patterns reveal value signals for investment toys and graphic-novel IP—practical tactics for buyers and sellers.

Budget Sound for the Workshop: Best Bluetooth Micro Speakers Under $50

Workshop-ready micro Bluetooth speakers tested for durability, battery, volume and portability — plus a January 2026 Amazon deal to watch.

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Smart Lighting for Hobby Spaces: How to Use RGBIC Lamps to Highlight Builds

Transform hobby photos and displays with affordable RGBIC lamps. Practical lighting, photography tips, and smart lamp hacks for 2026.

10 CES 2026 Gadgets Hobbyists Should Care About (and How They Make Hobbies Better)

CES 2026 brought hobby tech that actually solves problems — AI printers, RTK drones, AR guides, and smart hobby-room hubs. See which 10 gadgets matter.

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hobbyways

2026-01-25