Meet the Florida man who turned a childhood obsession into a real-life treasure chest.

Irving Santiago is the ultimate kid at heart, but his collection is serious business. In this special holiday episode of Top of Mind Florida, Michael and Brian take a break from politics to explore a massive world of nostalgia right here in our backyard.

Irving is the President of UltraCon of South Florida and the owner of over 30,000 comic books, 23,000 Funko Pops, and 14,000 G.I. Joes. From the first appearance of the Green Goblin to original 1930s memorabilia, we dive into the joy of collecting and the incredible story of how he bought three properties with cash... just by selling toys.

Grab a cup of coffee (or eggnog) and enjoy this trip down memory lane. It’s a reminder that keeping your imagination alive is the best gift of all.

WE ARE BACK ON SUNDAY MORNINGS! ☀️ "Top of Mind Florida" has officially moved. Join us every Sunday at 9:00 AM EST for the honest, deep-dive analysis you’ve been missing since our broadcast TV days.

#Comics #Collecting #Florida

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

00:28 What is UltraCon?

01:45 The First Green Goblin (1960s)

02:54 Why We Love Comic Cons

04:17 Buying Real Estate with Toys

06:58 The Psychology of Superheroes

09:03 The Super Toy Show Days

11:27 The Great Debate: Best Batman?

14:16 Worst Comic Book Movie?

16:36 Inside the 30,000 Item Collection

20:25 Future Events & Charity Work

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