@KriaUnboxesEverything
Jul 24, 2026
What I love about Collector’s Vault is just how actively they want the community to be engaged.
Picture this: you’re an avid collector and deep into Pokémon/TCGs.
It’s a relaxing, albeit boring Saturday.
You’re having trouble securing any Pokémon or any TCG product. Your local card shops are either closed or low on inventory for some reason.
What do you do?
Do you go back to bed?
Allow me to present my recent alternative to those days: The Collector’s Vault Show.
What started as a passion project for Pokémon and all things collectible is now your one-stop hub for pure indulgence.
Collector’s Vault is the newest scene for all your favorite hobbies: Trading Card Collecting, Funko Pops, Art, Anime, Sports, Pop Culture, Games, etc. - if you can name it, Collector’s Vault’s got it. It's also a place to make friends, rip packs, and negotiate deals for your favorite pieces of shiny cardboard!
The Collector’s Vault Show, hosted by our lovely showrunner @PokeUnnie, is there to feed your niche, no matter what it may be.
With Card and Trade shows happening every month, there’s no shortage of opportunities to attend a show, and really you have no excuse... Okay, you can make an excuse if you want. I’m not here to pressure you.
What I love about Collector’s Vault is just how actively they want the community to be engaged.
Every show has giveaways, and games to play for every hobbyist to stay involved, often with lavish prizes as a wonderful incentive.
From meeting and ripping packs with other creators in TCG / Collectibles space, along with the friendly vendor faces and abundance of products, I felt more in my element than ever. It’s why I keep coming back to these shows, to be perfectly frank.
However, let’s say collecting isn’t your thing. These shows can also be your own opportunity to spend time with your friends and families!
The TCG and collector communities have always been welcoming, and they will attend these shows in droves.
If you prefer the competitive side of TCGs (unlike me), you could also meet with your peers and play a quick pick-up game with your decks. Or you can even build one or learn how to play. There’s no judgement here! I watched several games unfold in front of me – I understood nothing, but the vibes were still immaculate.
With that all said, the diversity and unity amongst this community remains some of the best I’ve seen.
While yes, I’ve always had a great time at these shows and I often pick up the specific items that I set out to obtain when I attend, it’s really the community and the vibes that keep me coming back for more.
I can sit here and provide all the praise myself, but I know I am not the only one who has felt this passionate about this show and everything it stands for.
This show has resonated with so many of us in the Creator space, and I am certain that my peers have countless positive words regarding their experiences with the Collector’s Vault Show.
Here are some testimonials from my fellow creators:
“It was fun.”
“Wonderful experience, friendly people, welcoming community.
It’s a place where you don’t feel judged to be yourself. Rep your favorite Pokémon, show off your binders, help each other out, and collect with love!”
“Collector’s Vault Show has helped me break out of the shell I put myself in as an adult. The friends I’ve made and connections formed are what make Collector’s Vault so special. I always look forward to seeing familiar faces and catching up from the last show.”
“It was fun. Again.”
Finally, our aforementioned host @pokeunnie would also like to say a few words to welcome you to our humble community:
“There’s no right or wrong way to experience Collector’s Vault. It’s more than a card show! It’s a place to make memories, meet great people, and enjoy the hobby together.”
Come see for yourself - I highly encourage you to come out to one of our events.
Here are some upcoming dates:
July 25th at Joong Boo Market (Schaumburg, IL) from 2pm to 8pm.
August 1st at the Middleton Conference Center (Madison, WI) from 10am to 6pm.
August 8th at The Hub (Madison, WI) from 12pm to 6pm
We’re always open to continuing our expansion and improving the experience for our community, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, suggestions, feedback, or even compliments.
I hope I get to see you at the next show! Say hi if you see me!
Until then, enjoy your boring Saturdays – we’ll be waiting if you change your mind.
P.S. Nothing wrong with a boring Saturday. It’s just that if you’re trying to collect or buy things or talk to vendors / peers, you probably wouldn’t be doing much of that in bed.
Unless you shop online or text people. Which is okay too.
There’s really no point to this postscript.
Anyway, see you soon!