The Times-Republican is continuing its “It Started as a Hobby…” series, profiling area collectors. From Pepsi memorabilia, to guitar picks, belt buckles, phonographs, Russian stacking dolls, movie posters, historical pharmaceutical bottles and more, we’re interested in anything readers collect that is unique and unusual. To participate in the series, contact features reporter Sara Jordan-Heintz at: 641-753-6611, ext. 247, or sjordan@timesrepublican.com