A winter wonderland high above Kakaako
Fred Lueckfeld and Tami Masuda have transformed about 1,200 square feet of their apartment at One Waterfront Towers into an elaborate Christmas display. Read more
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It’s always stein time
Retired watchmaker Hermann Allerstorfer jokes that visitors to his Kailua home had better enjoy his collection of more than 650 ceramic beer steins while he’s still alive, because when he goes his wife has promised to get rid of them. Read more
Steve Beaudry’s pro wrestling collection is an impressive haul of memorabilia
Real men don’t watch soap operas. They watch pro wrestling because the stories pack more punch. Read more
Attorney’s Koko Isle upbringing inspires his TV obsession
Troll the waters of the Hawaii Kai marina at the right time of day and you just might hear the familiar strains of “The Ballad of Gilligan’s Island” coming from attorney P. Gregory “Greg” Frey’s house. Read more
Ed Corey collects stuff to connect with others
Some collectors spend their lives chasing after one specific item, solely focused on the thrill of the hunt and the rush of acquiring something new. Read more
Former teacher plans to exhibit 500 of his 2,000 telephones
Retirement might take a lifelong educator out of the classroom, but it didn’t stop John Wollstein from continuing to share his knowledge with future generations. Read more
Professor amasses head-turning collection of chalkware busts
When the Leeward Community College library was putting up a display for Women’s History Month, a librarian contacted professor Jayne Bopp to see whether she had any posters to add to the visual appeal. Bopp told the librarian, “Well, I have these heads …” Read more
Frances Song turns shells and beach glass into intricate creations
Treasure hunting at the beach is a daily activity for Frances Song. The retired AT&T technician searches for shells and colorful beach glass to incorporate into her art projects. Read more
Rowland Ho sees himself as a holder of Hawaii film memorabilia
Rowland Ho isn’t really a collector. He’s not a hoarder, either, he insists with a chuckle. “If I come across something, I’ll pick it up,” he said. “I’m a tennis player, so I have a few old tennis rackets. I keep an old tube radio that was my mother’s.” Read more
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Apicella’s collection pays homage to the Space Age
Tim Apicella was 11 years old when the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic moon landing on July 20, 1969. At the time, color televisions had not yet become a standard fixture in every home but soon they would be. Read more
Eileen Tokita collects and creates elaborately decorated eggs of all sizes
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