Alexa Lawlor, a 28-year-old from Regina, has amassed an extensive collection of Scooby-Doo memorabilia over the years. While she has lost count of the number of items in her collection and the total amount spent on acquiring them, Lawlor’s focus is not on the quantity but on the sentimental value each item holds for her.

Her passion for Scooby-Doo began in her childhood when she was drawn to a toy her brother had won at a fair. This initial encounter sparked her love for collecting Scooby-Doo merchandise, which grew rapidly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the franchise gained popularity due to the release of live-action movies.

Lawlor’s collection now dominates her living space, spreading across bookshelves, the kitchen, and hallway. It includes a variety of vintage items such as jigsaw puzzles, VHS tapes, dolls, figurines, action figures, and stuffed animals. Additionally, she possesses unique pieces like character reference guides used by Hanna-Barbera staff and a storyboard from a Scooby-Doo film.

One prominent feature of Lawlor’s collection is a giant cardboard display of the Scooby-Doo gang and the Mystery Machine, which she acquired from a Spirit Halloween store. She has a keen eye for spotting new additions to her collection in various places, including online marketplaces, second-hand stores, flea markets, antique markets, and garage sales.

In addition to her collecting hobby, Lawlor hosts a podcast called “The Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo,” where she interviews individuals connected to the franchise. Her podcast, which started during the pandemic, has garnered unexpected interest and allowed her to interact with key figures like Frank Welker, the voice actor behind Fred in the original show.

Lawlor’s fascination with Scooby-Doo stems from the timeless appeal of the characters and the thrilling yet comforting nature of the show’s mysteries. She finds the diverse personalities of the main characters relatable and enjoys the blend of excitement and safety that the stories provide.