Gary Sohmers operates Wex Rex Collectibles, “The Emporium of Popular Cultural Artifacts”. Browse some of the classic rock posters and other ephemera, all types of vintage toys, huge collection of vinyl records and other collectibles from The King of Pop Culture himself, television. and radio expert appraiser. (He’s the dude who sports a grey ponytail and usually wears a Hawaiian shirt on the Antiques Roadshow.)
He attends, sells at, and runs numerous antiques and collectibles events each year as Wex Rex Collectibles, and has appeared as an appraiser of toys, collectibles, and memorabilia on the popular PBS television program Antiques Roadshow. On his first day, he appraised a painting by musician Frank Zappa, garnering attention from a USA Today photographer. His most valuable “Roadshow” appraisal was for a collection of Charles Schulz original “Peanuts” drawings worth $450,000.
His collecting bug began at age 8, when he began to wheel and deal his toys at a yard sale. Gary Sohmers developed a respect for collecting from his father’s passion for campaign buttons. He went from hustling toys to campaign buttons to record albums to everything that is “popular culture” – from Mark Twain to “The Simpsons.”
Gary is buying and selling pop culture collectibles and memorabilia all over the East Coast. He has been a featured guest on many television and radio programs over the past 30 years. As a lecturer, he speaks at historical societies, schools, libraries, corporations, antiques shows, and appraisal and other special events on a number of subjects.
“Everybody wins when someone with wise eyes looks at everything before the trash-men cometh,” he said. “You can make a lot of money with comic books, records, toys, early video games and old computers.” – Gary Sohmers, Wex Rex Collectibles
About the Collectibles Extravaganza Show & Sale – July 1-3, 2022
Cast Reunion – ZOOM PBS-TV show – Bernadette Yao, Joe Shrand, Kenny Pires, Maura Mullaney, Nancy Walker
Concert after-parties included in admission:
Friday July 1st – 8:00 – 10:30 pm – Cosplay Karaoke with Cowboy Mach Bell (Joe Perry Project)
Saturday July 2nd – 8:00 – 10:00 pm – Sal Baglio ROCKHOUSE (The Stompers, Amplifier Heads), Opening Act Charlie Farren (Balloon, The Joe Perry Project, The Enemy, Farrenheit, Farren Butcher)!
Cosplay activities, photo ops, panels and presentations all weekend.
Friday July 1, vendors and artists will be open from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 3:00 pm.
Saturday July 2, vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am.
Sunday July 3, vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am
Antique & Collectible Toys • Comic Books • Action Figures • Funko Pops • Art • Vintage Vinyl Records • Books • Collectibles • Magazines • Memorabilia • Video Games • Star Wars • G.I. Joe • Transformers • Ghostbusters • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles • Pokémon • My Little Pony • DC Comics • Batman • Superman • Wonder Woman • Teen Titans • Marvel Universe • Avengers • Spider-Man • Dr. Strange • Sports & Non Sports Game & Trading Cards • Card Games • Diecast Vehicles • Tonka • Hot Wheels • Matchbox • Nascar • Monsters • Sci-Fi • Fantasy • Horror • Ephemera • Figurines • Limited Editions • Posters • Graphic Novels
Vendor Space Available: Contact Gary Sohmers of Wex Rex Collectibles at GarySohmers@gmail.com
Boxboro Regency Hotel: Stay for a day or the full weekend and enjoy the perfect 4th of July family getaway!
Stay for a day or the full weekend and enjoy the perfect 4th of July family getaway! Rooms are designed to provide the utmost comfort during your stay. Family Friendly. Mention the Collectibles Extravaganza & Save! Great Location and Spacious Suites. Amenities for overnight guests: Pool, Fitness Center.
Enjoy the Collectibles Extravaganza Show & Sale and an onsite, full-service restaurant and bar. Enjoy a rejuvenating swim in our indoor pool located in our expansive courtyard. Relax in our indoor tropical atrium. All this and more awaits you at Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center. There are many enjoyable restaurants near our hotel, we are pleased to offer guests delicious onsite dining options. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at our casual Minuteman Grille American, a classic family friendly pub. You can also enjoy a delicious meal served directly to your room. Call And Ask for the Collectibles Extravaganza Rate $99.00 + tax per night.
Each Room Night booked includes One Free Weekend VIP Ticket
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