Where It All Began

My first collectible was a signed card from John F. Kennedy — a gift from my grandmother.

That moment sparked a lifelong passion to protect, research, and share history through the objects that outlive us. Every piece here carries a story, and every collector becomes part of that legacy.

— Rev. Nicholas King, Vault Curator & Founder | Personified Collectibles LLC

Meet the Founder & Vault Curator,

From a young age, Nicholas King found himself drawn to the forgotten, the rare, and the relics left behind by culture and history. Born and raised in the Midwest and shaped by a deep love for cinema, art, and nostalgia, he began collecting with purpose long before founding Personified Collectibles LLC. Today, Nicholas serves not only as the founder but as the Vault Curator — the primary steward of the company’s mission to preserve, authenticate, and share historic, screen-used, and culturally significant artifacts — from film sets and concert stages to historic theme parks and beyond.

A Philosophy of Provenance & Preservation

A private collector, researcher, and preservationist with over a decade of experience in memorabilia, historic objects, and screen-used props, Nicholas approaches each piece with reverence. His background in fine collectibles, storytelling, and archival methodology informs a process rooted in care and credibility. Every item offered is examined, classified, and documented with the aim of preserving its legacy. Nicholas has curated an extensive archive of screen-used props, original wardrobe, studio artwork, and rare memorabilia — currently exceeding 7500 catalogued items — many of which have appeared in gallery exhibitions, museum retrospectives, and private collections worldwide.

He holds a Certified Memorabilia Specialist designation, reflecting his expertise in authenticating and preserving collectibles, is an unofficial consultant to several private archives and legacy collections, a Smithsonian Research Contributor, having participated in several projects and discussions, demonstrating his commitment to historical preservation. The Reverend is also an awarded Private Archive Society Honoree and a long-standing D23 Gold Member actively engaged in studio history preservation and exclusive collector initiatives. With deep ties to appraisal circles, authenticity forums, and film memorabilia guilds, his insight has supported numerous high-value acquisitions and authentication efforts. His expertise is frequently requested in prop restoration discussions and curatorial circles, where he advises both emerging collectors and institutional archivists on the acquisition, display, and preservation of culturally significant artifacts.

Why Personified Collectibles Exists

Nicholas founded Personified Collectibles LLC to bring transparency, passion, and permanence to an often-murky industry. The business is grounded in:

Authenticity, backed by serialized Certificates of Authenticity (COAs)

Rigorous classification and documentation standards

A deep respect for pop culture, performance history, and aesthetic design

His belief? That every object tells a story — and every story deserves a keeper.

Each piece acquired by Personified Collectibles is hand-sourced, archived, and authenticated through meticulous research — not just to be sold, but to be safeguarded. Because collectibles are more than objects: they are tangible moments in time, echoes of creativity, and stories worth preserving.

Through Personified Collectibles, Nicholas continues to honor the past — connecting collectors with artifacts that shaped culture, inspired generations, and deserve to endure.