The Company
TheCollectors Pty Ltd was originally started in 1998 by Brothers, Michael and Ian Smith due to their love of collecting and Transformers. TheCollectors were based in Sydney and traded tables at collectable fairs and sold products through there sleek online store to a large group of loyal customers. For a hobby site TheCollectors experienced considerable success being chosen for multiple interviews for media publications including an interview that introduced eBay into Australia.
2011 Relaunch - Michael Smith has teamed up with Artist Ben Lloyd to create an exciting new retail option for our customers.
We have introduced our own line of signature custom frames / art that will showcase what's special about collecting, be unique and hand built by our team. imagine, If you will your favorite movie or character that is special to you or someone you know. Would you like that memory framed within a custom piece of art.
We like to revisit our favorite characters, themes and movies for they remind us of special moments in time that we experienced through our love of Collecting and popular culture. This is where you come in, we would like you to help us recreate these memories in a unique piece of art made for you. Please follow the custom frames link to see examples of what we create. All you need now is an idea and we can do the rest!
TheCollectors Pty Ltd Resident Artist
Our Resident Artist Ben Lloyd, has always had a pencil in his hand and has been practising in the arts for over 10 years. With studies in fine art, multi-media, photography, graphic art, framing, Ben has been working as a Signwriter/Illustrator for 5 years and is well regarded as the best in the business. Ben is skilled in traditional and digital formats and is a skilled craftsman. What Ben brings to TheCollectors is original art and design, showcasing the world of popular culture in orignal hand made pieces.
"Our Business is your Imagination"
For Ian