His name is Supon. The founder of an internationally acclaimed graphic design firm, Supon has also found a passion for collectibles. His fascination was first sparked when his mother gave him a wind-up toy for his 12th birthday. Ever since, Supon has spent countless hours combing flea markets and surfing online sites in search of retro relics and nostalgic knickknacks—particularly head vases.

But why an entire web site devoted to these ceramic statuettes? Supon's answer is simple: to educate and to entertain. Fusing his passion for head vases, his design and marketing skills, and cutting-edge technology, he hopes to create a new consumer experience, one which emphasizes valuable content over sales. The museum provides a fully functional forum wherein collectors can uncover intriguing facts, while enjoying fun facts and games. Says Supon; "I hope that the site will introduce the world of head vases to a whole new audience." The online museum showcases all the multi-layered ingredients of Supon himself: a dash of design wisdom, a splash of marketing savvy, a dose of head vase infatuation, and a touch of humor.

Head Vase Museum is hardly new territory for Supon. A respected creative director and a maven of sundry trinkets, he already boasts two award-winning Web sites for collectors: the Museum of Collectible Art (MOCAonline) and Collecting Everything. To be sure, Supon excels in every fact of his life. In 1998, GM Magazine in Asia featured him on the cover, naming him “Man of the Month.” The tabloid could just have easily selected him Collector of the Decade. It's true: Supon has it all. From vintage posters and character cookie jars to battery-operated toys and novelty lunch boxes, a multifarious mix of treasures adorn his home.

But when all is said and done, he is head over heels for head vases. Supon's collection now comprises over 300 pieces. A few of his favorites include a Japanese wedding gown head vase, a Napco graduation piece, and a Trimont Miss New York. Although he enjoys a wide range of ceramic pieces, Supon collects only lady (or teen) head vases. "There's something about their glamorous look and retro nature that I love," he says. While he doesn't consider pieces with crazing or missing accessories to be damaged goods, he generally avoids tarnished head vases unless it's truly a rare find. Supon, who peddles a selection of his own pieces on collectingeverything.com, regularly buys, sells, and trades the figurines online.

When he's not online searching for that perfect head vase, Supon is usually at home. One step into Supon's residence and you'll see his passion for elegant collectibles and penchant for retro-modern design. Aside from eclectic head vases, there are other fixtures in Supon's house—his beloved pets: Pica, Cricket, Mac and Logo. The pooch pair and cat combo roam the home with inimitable charm and insatiable dog-biscuit appetites. Also known to make frequent stops in Supon's confines are his host of friends, many of whom share his enthusiasm for travel overseas and Sky Vodka over rocks.

Still, when happy hour is over, it is as a home-dwelling collectible connoisseur that most friends know Supon. And it is as unparalleled pieces of glamour and nostalgia that Supon knows head vases.