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Post by mazfan on Jan 31, 2006 13:03:00 GMT -5
Just curious... What else do you guys collect? Other robot line outside of SOC do not count. Well, I collect anthing 4AD (http://www.4ad.com). 4AD is a record label that has been around since the 80's. I got hooked while I was in high school in the mid-80's. Aside from the awesome bands the label represents (The Pixies, Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, Red House Painters, etc...), I also fell in love with the vinyl record's artwork (yeah, pre-cd's). I consider their lead designer, Vaughn Oliver, to be a genius/god! In fact, 4AD in a lot of ways, stirred me to become a designer (I paint fulltime now). I have over 300 cd's (not including the vinyl's), rare items and books. In fact, I am contemplating on purchasing a $300+ 4AD-related book soon. Overall, I spent more on my SOC collection. I haven't spent more than a $100 on a single 4AD item. The possible 4AD $300 book purchase goes beyond my norm. I don't think anyone else has this combined collection/obsession, SOC and 4AD. The only thing they have in common is good design. Hmmm... This is not a surprise while I like them, huh? And so I have my glass case SOC robot collection right next to my 4AD shrine. So, what is your other obsession?
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Post by mayita on Jan 31, 2006 13:25:11 GMT -5
well i collect: macross he-man star wars soc aoshima toys gobots and silver hawks
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Post by tecnoworld on Jan 31, 2006 13:33:55 GMT -5
I used to collect Swatch watches (I have a lot of them...a real lot), but I stopped that many years ago. I also used to collect some comics series, but I quit that as well (apart for Topolino, that's the Italian version of Mickey Mouse).
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Post by rayar on Jan 31, 2006 14:00:04 GMT -5
I believe there is a popy version of topolino.
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Post by nikodiablo on Jan 31, 2006 18:49:27 GMT -5
I also collect SICs, but only the ones with full articulation (SIC Vol 10 onward, I think...) I also collect DX gundams, and Chogokin gundams (ones that I can obtain).
Used to collect Iron Maiden records too... Now I convert all of them into MP3s...
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Post by pinoy78 on Jan 31, 2006 18:57:17 GMT -5
Just Yamato Macross and Transformers: Binaltech/Alternators.
I'm also looking for the Chogokoin Aquarion.
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Post by Ben-Ohki on Jan 31, 2006 19:26:46 GMT -5
Just curious... What else do you guys collect? Other robot line outside of SOC do not count. Non robot lines? I collect anime figures - not so much a line in particular, but whatever tickles my fancy. Like most of Monsieur Bome's figures... or the occassional Kaiyodo or Max Factory anime-girl figure, etc... Used to collect Gundam kits but not so much anymore.... kinda felt like I grew out of it. I also have a modest collection of Warhammer 40K minis for my gaming. Same with Star Wars Miniatures (it's a self-contained game, not to be mistaken for the RPG stuff). Right now my passion is for collection unusual video game accessories like for playing music games. I have Taiko Drum Master, several iterations of Karaoke Revolution (a couple of different USB mics), the Eye Toy camera for Groove... my latest addition was Guitar Hero and I'm loving it!
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Post by kojikabuto on Jan 31, 2006 19:29:27 GMT -5
Comics and statues and busts of Marvel characters,in particular the ones from Bowen Designs,the BEST!
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Post by thebigr on Jan 31, 2006 19:54:53 GMT -5
I used to collect CDs, LPs, & 7-inches from MERGE records out of Chapel Hill, NC (Superchunk, Archers of Loaf, etc.) but i sold most of it some time ago. I used to get so crazy with that stuff!
I mostly got with the money anything made by Leiji Matsumoto. That guy is a genius.
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Post by lancerx on Jan 31, 2006 20:06:49 GMT -5
I collect video games systems, drom the 70's until now, also star trek ships.
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Post by Steve Armstrong on Jan 31, 2006 20:29:44 GMT -5
I collect watches, Autofocus and manual film and digital cameras.
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Post by mazfan on Jan 31, 2006 21:32:23 GMT -5
Hey rayar... There is an album named "Topolino" by the 4AD group Lush. The lead singer of this band is Asian. Just an interesting connection...
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Post by buffy on Jan 31, 2006 21:59:42 GMT -5
I also collect action figures and comics...they seem to compliment each other.
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Post by Gold on Feb 1, 2006 0:15:57 GMT -5
Same with Buffy, I collect comics and action figures(DC and Marvel), Anime and non-anime DVDs, some music CDs from videogames(whenever i can get them), some Transformers.
Gold
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Post by supergetterv on Feb 1, 2006 0:49:50 GMT -5
I collect mostly video game/ anime characters. I have 5 out of 8 of the Final Fantasy VII kotobukiya statues. Started collecting because of the Rockman X3 Bandai Kits back in 1997. I have the Mai Shiranui King of Fighter 99 resin statue and two other Chun Li statue (from Super Street Fighter 2 and Street Fighter 3), all made by Epoch. I always liked Japanese import figures so I have various sets of Gashapons, Trading Figures and various figures from Japan. Gundam kits, tamiya cars kits/die cast cars. and even lightsabers from Star Wars. I have a near complete collection of Dragonball Z VHS/DVDs. So I collect animes too. Comics, sports cards, I think I have tried to collected almost everything except stamps. Oh, and video games, cause stuff like Suikoden 2 on the PSX sell for 70$. Wish I had that one.
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Post by mannyD on Feb 1, 2006 6:35:13 GMT -5
i'm thinking of doing model kits again. i like the new kotobukiya robot kits.
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Post by incognito on Feb 1, 2006 6:48:57 GMT -5
I also collect the following:
Hip Hop Vinyls ('88-94) and anything A Tribe Called Quest CD Collection Gundams Die Cast Scale models of Nissan 350Z's 1:43 Ebbro JGTC Cars 1:43 Minichamps Model Hard Rock Cafe Shot Glasses Alcoholic Brand Shot Glasses
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Post by Lord Zarak on Feb 1, 2006 7:27:48 GMT -5
I collect:
Transformers G1 - Alternators - Masterpiece - Cybertron - Superlink etc Brave SOCS
Console and VIDEOGAMES
Lego
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Post by lancerx on Feb 1, 2006 8:27:45 GMT -5
Lordzarak, what Video Game Systems do you own?
I also collect animes.
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Post by ayakoholic on Feb 1, 2006 11:45:07 GMT -5
I've got a fair amount of Japanese figures-- SIC, Souchaku Henshin, Rider & Monster, Microman 200X... Plus a smattering of Star Wars figures. My main focus is gokins and sentai bots, though.
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