Hake's March auction achieves $1.9 million with record-breaking pop culture collectibles

Hake's Premier Auction #246 concluded on March 24-25, 2026, generating $1.9 million from over 1,400 lots of historical Americana and pop culture items. The sale featured significant political memorabilia and set new world record prices for several lots, including Captain America and Star Wars collectibles, amid spirited bidding across both sessions. General Manager Kelly McClain noted the auction's strong performance, attributing it to enthusiastic bidder turnout. Hake's is capitalizing on this momentum with an Action Figures Prototypes auction open for bidding, closing on April 29. The event coincided with preparations for the country's 250th birthday celebration.