I began trading under ELC Collectables and Crafts in the summer of 2025, after spending a good few years working in various roles in the collectables industry, primarily with trading cards, comic books, toys and retro video games. As a collector myself I've always loved the feeling that comes with finding a little piece of treasure, whether it's something you've spent ages on the lookout for to add to your collection, or if it's an unexpected blast from the past that brings back a good dose of nostalgia and good memories, and sharing this feeling with other people is one of my favourite parts of selling collectables.

Renewability and recycling is another huge part of the ELC Collectables and Crafts ethos, as there's nothing better to give you a warm fuzzy feeling inside than knowing that a vintage item has been saved from ending up in a landfill and is on its way to a new home where it'll be loved and appreciated all over again! This is something that I try to encorporate into as many aspects of ELC C&C as I can, including using recycled packaging wherever possible when packing orders and it very much applies to the crafts side of the business too. I'm a big fan of using recycled materials in my artwork, whether that's re-painting old Pokemon cards, using scrap pieces of wood or card in paintings and dioramas or even beads from old costume jewellery in multi-medium works!

So, if you're searching for somewhere that'll give you a trip down memory lane, or perhaps point you in the direction of something new, where appreciating cool and unique things is the number one priority, you've come to the right place! I'm always adding all sorts of new bits and bobs but if there's anything you're particularly on the hunt for or if you have any questions about any of the items on the store, feel free to get in touch and let's get collecting!