So with 2025 drawing to a close, please share your favorite autographs of the year. They don't have to be the biggest names, just those that mean something to you.
My choices were a lot harder this year as its been a much quieter year for me with less grails added but, in no particular order (other than No1), here are my top 10 of 2025:
Peter Cushing - I'd as good as given up ever getting hm on a Star Wars photo, given the crazy prices now, so couldn't believe my luck when this popped up on Vinted for an unbelievable steal of a price
Marcia Lucas - somebody who really doesn't get the credit she deserves for the part she played in Star Wars, it was her talented editing that helped bring the original film to life and turn in into the masterpiece we all know today
Alan Hume - Cinematographer from Return of the Jedi, several James Bond and carry films amongst others. I'd been looking for a good example of him for years so please to finally add him to the collection.
Laura Kenny, Joanna Rowsell, Katie Archibald and Ciara Horne - After finally finding a signed Laura Kenny jersey last year, I was still on the look out to get her on an England jersey so was thrilled when I was able to purchase the multi signed jersey.
Keira Knightley - not a new name to my collection but a great addition all the same. It was shame the art print turned out to be pre-printed but the signature on the inserted page made up for it.
Ashley Roberts - again, not a new name for the collection but a shot I have been after for quite a while so a welcome addition
Cobie Smulders - My Wife I really enjoyed How I Met Your Mother so when the opportunity come up to purchase this photo with character name, I pulled the trigger. The only problem is, I want the rest of the cast now, lol
Dina Carroll - One of my favorite singers of the 90's and not an easy autograph to find so pleased to add her to the collection
Isla Fisher - I've nearly purchased her autograph a few times but its never been quote the right shot, or the best autograph so pleased to add her this year
Sam Morton - as a big Walking Dead fan, her autograph was a glaring gap in my collection - not any more
I look forward to seeing others favorite pick ups this year
There are some excellent additions there, Greg. The Peter Cushing photo has to be the star especially, as it's a Star Wars photo.
I sent a bunch of requests towards the end of 2024 and didn't get anything back but for some reason I thought I'd sent them early this year. Not getting anything back made me feel a bit dispondent and I didn't feel like writing to anyone. Time has been a factor this year too.
I did get Anna Madeley on my All Creatures Great and Small photo at the start of the year.
Back in April, I went to the Herne Bay Comic Con and met Wendy Padbury and Frasier Hines. I really enjoy meeting the old school actors.
I also picked up a couple of signed photos in an auction.
First up is Vera Miles. I like that it's a photo from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Cracking film.
In the same auction I picked up this signed photo. Ronald Neame, director of many films including The Poseidon Adventure. I hadn't intended to buy it but no one else bid and was a good price. Happy to add it to my collection.
As I posted earlier this is my best for the year…have t done much at all really. Concentrate more on helping a friend out over in Norway adding to his Liverpool players collection, Past and Present.
