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In a new weekly feature, we investigate proud packrats who put their weird collections on display to the captive web audience. From Pogs, to Beanie Babies and stamps, Internet, show us your junk!

pog pollectionWhile the game of Pogs dates as far back as the 1920s, most people were unaware of it until the 1990s commercialized and neon-ized it for mass consumption. Suddenly you couldn't escape it, and everyone in your class was collecting the cardboard discs and plastic (or, if you were really fancy, glass or metal) slammers. We categorized them, put them in protective sleeves and tubes, and obsessively traded or battled our friends to expand our collections. But just as swiftly as Pogs entered our hearts, they exited to collect dust with our slap bracelets and and Beanie Babies. Nonetheless, Pogs live on in YouTube form, as shown in the tantalizing collections below.

MY POG COLLECTION(someone help me cut the music PLEASE) by clan567



The videographer asks us to watch this in high quality but I can't figure out why. It's still blurry shots of a pog collection set to Jason Mraz's 'I'm Yours.' The video is only 1 minute long, but then the song goes on for another 3. Why has no one helped this person cut his music?




How much are POGS worth now? by curlyjoe8135



This person claims he "heard" that someone who had 63 pogs could get 20 british pounds for them. He's wondering what his pogs might be worth. Judging by the 22 views and zero comments, we think you all can figure out that answer to that.


Pogs by TwistedSquid



Unfortunately (or fortunately), YouTube cuts this video off halfway so you don't get to see the rest of the random pogs on a table, filmed out of focus with a monotone voice you can't make out in the background. Your loss!



Pogs and Slammers Collection by coolduder



This videographer seems to be in awe of how popular the pogs were, but then again he still has all his pogs in plastic cases. Maybe look inward before you look outward, sir. He also has a really awesome Minutaur slammer that he calls "an ethical one."



POG by vetskyness



Everything is cuter when a baby is involved.



BONUS: Pog commericals. Thank you 90s!

Pog Commerical by seanblythe



Did you know that in the 90s you could make your own pogs? AWESOME.


90s Pog Commercial by LCadwallader



We have no idea what pog we are supposed to want, but we guess the answer is: all of them.