It starts with a feeling.
You’re browsing a flea market, scrolling late-night eBay, or wandering an aisle you didn’t plan to visit… and there it is.
In The Thrill of the Hunt, I talk about how finding a long-lost or long-desired toy isn’t just nostalgia — it’s recovery. It’s a reconnection with a piece of yourself you didn’t even know was missing. For me, some of the best hunts weren’t about what I found, but the joy of sharing the moment with a fellow collector — like the day we scored the “Mynock Hunt” Cinema Scene and left the store grinning like kids in suits.
It’s not about hoarding or chasing clout. It’s about resonance, alignment, and bringing a missing part of your personal mythology home.
Want to read the entire book for free as a PDF?
Email me at jim@toysaretotems.com and I’ll send you the link.
Then tell me about your favorite “hunt story.”
Toys Are Totems isn’t just a book.
It’s a mirror to see yourself.
A map to find your way back.
A mission to remember who you truly are.
Mission: Build a legacy of creativity, connection, and ownership — one totem, one spark, one story at a time. This is the Journey to 11,000.
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Jim
08/22/2025