Where do you draw the line and stop collecting/buying new stuff?

[Editor's Note Comics]

Collecting for me is fairly straight forward. I'd like to have all first printings of Mirage stories. I'm mostly done with this, only a few random back up stories to go and #1, which I can't justify spending that much money on. Beyond that, I just want original art. I like that it's something unique and always on display. A few pieces a year, and I'm happy.

[sdp]

In the last few years I realized I didn't have the space I needed and when I eventually have kids that just means less space so I decided to only keep characters I love from each franchise that I like and sell the rest. It's definitely difficult to get rid of figures that you love, especially when they don't give you much for them but it also feels nice to have a shelf full of awesome figures not all fighting for space to be displayed in.

As far as TMNT since it's one of my favorite franchises I'm going to keep a few more than just "one or two". I always wanted a turtle team from each incarnation but since that just takes too much space I decided instead to only keep one "team" of different incarnations. I'll keep Nick Leo (Figuarts), OT Mikey (Figuarts) Original Movie Donatello (Classic Playmates until we get a better figure) and Original playmates toyline Raph. This "line up" may change through out different years or incarnations. I also plan to have a team that resembles the Mirage/original Playmates toyline, in this case I'd love something like the Mondo turtles but at 6" but since they don't exist I'll buy the NECA bootlegs and use them until we get something better which I'm sure eventually we will. I'd also like to have a Casey Jones and Shredder figure from whatever universe as long as they're awesome. Maybe an April as well. I think that's enough for my TMNT collection. Small but kick ass. I'm sure I'll end up picking other stuff but I don't expect to get much more than what I already mentioned.

[Redrumh2o]

I'm down to collecting things that feel special to me vs buying things just to have them. I do love the new toon and the IDW book, but I've mostly kept stuff from my childhood and art from my favorite Mirage artists. I do find that I still have to purge once a year because sometimes I just can't help myself.

I do have sorry of an OCD when it covers to collecting, I think we all do in some capacity. The boards don't help as I feel it makes me buy stuff I don't really need just so I can show it off. I have FOMO anxiety (fear of missing out), but I also get anxious when I feel I have to much stuff. It's a constant struggle, but fun at the same time I guess.....it's really hard to explain!

[hitmonkey]

Quality and reasonable pricing. I'm eagerly awaiting dropping $100 per Turtle on the NECA Jim Henson 1/4 scale figures, but I can't bring myself to even pay $9 for Playmates' pathetic efforts these days. At the same time, I can't afford to pay outlandish statue prices while also keeping up with my Marvel Legends and Marvel Select collecting.

[tipet]

I'm a collector so I will never stop to buy new stuff. Obviously I don't buy every new item released and I make my own selection on what to collect and what not.

[pannoni1]

Space is one thing, but the big thing is the investment potential and overall appreciation. First off, pretty much anything mass produced from 2K3 onwards is not a good investment and will likely be cheap (unless if the "key" to a set or a scarce variety). Of course, I'll still seek out for bargains at estate/yard sales/eBay if I come across them and find a new place to store and I view the Nick stuff and on as stuff for my nephews/nieces/future children.

[TMNTFanatic4Life]

Originally Posted by tipet

I'm a collector so I will never stop to buy new stuff. Obviously I don't buy every new item released and I make my own selection on what to collect and what not.

Pretty much my line of thinking as well. I mean, I will buy the new toys from the new cartoon, but I won't get the entire checklist of items. I didn't buy the Mutation figures, Flingers, Stealth Gear, Head Dropping, Color Changing, and Spitting TMNT toys....those ones don't interest me at all. With the movie turtles, I bought the 14 basic ones so far and will get April when she comes out and the 11 inch Bebop and Rocksteady, but that's it from the line for me. The bikes, techodrome, battlepack....no interest to me.

[mrmaczaps]

I went out today to Wal-Mart for the first time in ages and they were really well stocked for TMNT... I would have liked to had money enough for one of each but being sick, having a limited income and all doesn't allow for that. When I can spare a few bucks here and there, it's Mikey and Krang... that said, I almost bought the Casey Jones figure...

[DVD]

Thing about space is its always in a state of flux.
Today, I had an idea to display 50 DALEKS (5" scale- not full size !) in one place as I wanted to see what 50 would look like. I grabbed a few zip lock bags and packaged up some Turtles and Who figures, and filed them away. The space is now being used differently.

Likewise, I still want to have a finite display for the 2016 movie range.
I was moving stuff around (again) for that purpose. Collections grow until you grow out of that collection. Keeping busy with collection means moving stuff around , as I think I said before.
Dong be afraid to file something away, as one day it'll be unfiled and sometimes feels like new again. Collecting is fun.