The time from the mid-90s to the early 2000s was the golden age of animation. During this era, some of the most classic and iconic cartoons, like The Wild Thornberrys, The Powerpuff Girls, and Aaahh!!

Like any kid, Tommy Jose Stathes loved cartoons when he was 5. But he’s even more into them at 25 — and now owns one of the largest private stashes of old cartoons in the country. About 1,200 dusty ...

Cartoon characters can resonate with many people through lovable humor and entertaining adventures, though some have been forgotten.