Heino's Fossil display collection (archives)

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As I posted a few weeks ago, we have a Fossil world record holder in our midst and Heino has graciously offered to write-up an article on some of the ceramic collectibles he has in his collection.

For the sake of this article, we'll call these the Fossil "ceramic" series. Take a review and if we've missed any we would love to know!

We have a Fossil World Recorder Holder in our midst....

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If you haven't been over to the Facebook page in awhile, I encourage you to check it out. We've had quite a bit of activity lately from who I am calling, "Fossil's biggest fan". He has been posting pictures on Facebook of items that I had clue existed. I've gotten his permission and I'm reposting some of his pictures of his collection below. Included in the gallery is a local newspaper article in German that states Heino was or is still a World Record Holder for Fossil collectibles with over 1000 pieces in his collection! A translated version is below the images.

Highlights of the gallery for me include catalog pages of merchandise you could order from Fossil. Including a glass display gas pump! The organization of his collection is amazing and has given a few of us collectors some display ideas. More pictures are forthcoming as Heino takes more. Enjoy!

“My room is almost a little museum!“

The Guinness-book makes it official: Heino is the world biggest Fossil-Item-Collector

In the year 1995 Heino S. has discovered the brand Fossil for himself and since then he collects everything to the Texas watchmaker.

He's always been a fan of the USA of the 50s, so he came to Fossil. The Texan watch manufacturer specializes exactly to this style and now produces also sunglasses, leather goods, jewelry and clothing. In a glass case in “Dornbirner Messepark” (a shopping-center in Dornbirn, Austria) for the first time he has seen Decoration Materials of Fossil: "That appealed to me immediately." And already the passion was aroused. "By the time a lot has accumulated," admits the 26 -year-old. But by contact with Fossil Europe he realized that but still some missing him and he went specifically to look for the small and large decorative jewels. Most of his collectibles he could wheedle various shopkeepers with more or less effort.  His favorite piece, a glass case, a U.S. gas pump modeled, he was able to save from Salzburg before disposal.

About 1000 pieces

Currently contains its recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records collection more than 1000 pieces: “My room is almost a small museum" Fortunately, the company Fossil produces more and more, so there is for Heino always news to collect. So he tries via the Internet to get to the popular parts. But the fossil collectors are sown rather rare. Anyone who wants to report to exchange purposes or for interest in please contact:  fredq(@)gmx.at

Fossil Around the World Poster

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I've posted a few times on my love for the Fossil Around the World Series. There were 5 watches in that set and a bonus clock if you bought all the watches and mailed in the proofs of purchase.

I've highlighted some of the watches before here including the Cruise-O-Matic watch and the bonus clock. Future posts on the other 4 watches are forthcoming, I promise.

The poster in my office says Around the World, but I don't know for sure if it's related to the campaign from the mid-90's. The branding is consistent with the marketing materials from the 5 watches and for goodness sake it does Around the World, but I have a few other items that say Around the World and I know they are not related to the watches. Most bizarre item I have is my everyday leather belt, it says Fossil Around the World on the tag. So this was most likely a poster hung in the store that just advertised a short-term campaign.

Regardless of its heritage, it is a cool piece and I proud to display it in my office. It measures 27 inches tall and about 21 inches wide. The poster is mint and I bought a cheapie frame to frame it in my office. I love the guy at the bottom of the poster and I have seen in the past a cardboard display piece of him holding an actual tin.

The only Fossil poster hanging in my office

Fossil Counter Advertisement

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Here's another oddball Fossil store display piece. It's a classic car paper weight basically that sat on the counter of a Fossil display. I remember items similar like this on the counter from years back. I'm a sucker for automobile advertising and nostalgia and this piece fits right in. It'll make a great piece for my desk and I only paid $34 on eBay for it.

There is no number or information on this piece, but the car swivels around on the 2" dia. base, it measures 4" x 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" and the total height is 3" tall. It's a solid heavy piece.

Fossil store displays

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There are some great Fossil store displays out there and over the years, I’ve seen gas pumps, mini buses and random cardboard displays before. Was wondering if anyone has any great pieces they would like to share or talk about? We love the uncommon stuff!

One of my recent finds is a 25 year anniversary banner that was displayed in September 2009 at Fossil’s 25th anniversary celebration in all their stores. It measures about 60 inches long and 24 inches wide and has folds for hanging. It's printed on vinyl and is really a great find.

Fossil 25th Anniversary

Fossil 25th Anniversary