Summary
A filmmaker from Los Angeles, Victor Neumark, inherited his grandmother's extensive collection of Beanie Babies after her death. His grandmother, Allison Farley, had been a secretive collector, amassing a large number of these toys over the years. Neumark was surprised to find dozens of bins filled with Beanie Babies in a storage unit.
Key Facts
- Victor Neumark is a filmmaker and TV producer based in Los Angeles.
- His grandmother, Allison Farley, who played a significant role in his upbringing, passed away in November 2020.
- Allison Farley was an avid collector, a fact that Neumark was vaguely aware of but did not fully understand.
- After her death, Neumark inherited her collection of Beanie Babies.
- Beanie Babies were popular in the 1990s and are still sold online, sometimes for high prices.
- Neumark discovered dozens of bins filled with Beanie Babies in a storage unit.
- This collection was more extensive than he initially expected, believing it might be 100 to 200 items.
- Collecting is a common behavior in the U.S., often motivated by a desire for control and order.
