Meet Mark Van Woert: Inside the Collection
Take a look at this incredible pop culture collection!
Sep. 14, 2025
Mark is all about nostalgia!
Much of his collection comes from his own childhood. Mark was a man of many interests, and his collection offers a glimpse into who he is. As a kid, he wanted to save his toys, and today he treasures all of his belongings.
With a couple thousand items, he views collectors as curators of time. Now, it’s time to explore this incredible pop culture collection!
1. Fembot Action Figure
This is a character from The Bionic Woman called the Fembots. They appeared a few times in both The Bionic Woman and The Six Million Dollar Man.
With this figure, you get three dolls in one because it comes with three different faces, including Jaime Sommers, the Fembot, and the mysterious woman.
She’s a completely different doll depending on the day. The box is in great condition. It has been opened, but the doll has not been completely removed.
Mark watched The Six Million Dollar Man when he was younger and fell in love with the show. He didn’t have this doll as a kid, but it was essential to his pop culture collection, and he considers it his "holy grail" item.
According to our expert, the figures were marketed with a lot of clothing, so finding one with the original clothes in good shape is rare. This action figure is valued at $600. While it’s not worth six million dollars, it’s still worth a lot to Mark.
2. McDonaldland Playset & Figurines
This next piece is a familiar favorite!
It’s an action figure set that came with the McDonaldland Playset. The action figures were sold separately, and the McDonaldland playset itself was a fold-out piece of cardboard with painted scenes and a small train.
It came out in 1976, and Mark remembered it from his childhood. One of his Ronald McDonald figures has been with him since he was a kid.
He eventually collected all the parts and pieces, buying the figures separately over the course of three to five years. For him, it’s all about the nostalgia.
It’s one giant Happy Meal that brings a lot of happiness to Mark. According to our expert, he has all seven figures, and the set is in great condition—which is rare to see with cardboard.
This item was valued at $465 altogether. That could buy you around 200 cheeseburgers!
3. Rice Krispies Hand Puppets
Snap, crackle and pop culture! Kellogg started using these characters for advertising back in the 1930s. These dolls are from the late 1950s, when you could collect box tops, send them in, and receive a puppet.
They’re in great shape for their age, and according to our expert, they’re a true throwback to childhood.
He valued the set at $350. Which classic slogan takes you back to your childhood?
4. Archie Bunker's Grandson Doll
This is an Archie Bunker grandson doll that came out in 1976, based on the episode "Archie the Babysitter."
The episode was memorable because it featured Archie taking care of his grandson, Joey Stivic—a classic moment for classic TV fans. This doll is truly "all in the family" when it comes to iconic TV collectibles.
Fun fact: The doll stirred plenty of controversy. It came with a water bottle and a diaper, and it was one of the first anatomically correct dolls sold in the United States.
This piece is in great shape and still includes its accessories. Today, it’s valued at about $50. It's a piece of priceless "meathead" memorabilia.
5. Mr. Clinker Mannequin
This is Mr. Clinker, created by Robert Shields and part of the mime phenomenon back in the 1970s.
What’s special about this piece is that the jacket and the prop come directly from Robert Shields himself. He used and wore them in almost every sketch.
This brings Mark a lot of nostalgia. Shields and Yarnell were some of the last vaudeville-style acts and even appeared on The Muppet Show. Do you remember them?
Mark is keeping the legacy alive. Props are all about authenticity, and this is as authentic as it gets. Our expert valued it at around $2,000.
6. JFK’s Inauguration Program
This is one of Mark’s most prized presidential possessions!
It’s the JFK inaugural program from the actual ceremony, complete with a medallion and two buttons.
Mark found these online from a private collector. This presidential memorabilia is an important piece of American history.
The program is in great condition and makes a strong addition to his collection—something from his childhood he can treasure forever.
Our expert valued it at around $500, but to Mark, it is priceless.
7. The total value of Mark’s pop culture collection:
