I like how it says "Forget 'investing' in collectibles".
I don't think the person that wrote this article quite understood the concept. Just because something is labeled as "collectible", "Collectors Edition", "Limited Edition", etc. does not make it collectible. Beanie Babies were sold with the advertisement that they were collectible toys.
Now, I have some Beanie Babies (some being the key word there), about 15 I think, all from my childhood. I used to think they were cool, now they're just nostalgic to me. I can't even imagine the thought process these people had. They're mass manufacturing this toy and it's labeled as collectible! It must be true. Just think about this, they sold for what like no more than $10? That means that they have at least 10,000 of these things.
I agree, it's an ill advised investment plan. Why not go with something that has a track record? You know, stuff like classic cars, stocks, bonds, real estate. Toys are not a good investment unless you are EXTREMELY knowledgeable, and even then there are different fields of toys each with unique things to consider.