So at what point does a collection get out of hand?

*tmntman* · 08-23-2004, 11:20 PM

Ok, I got ambitious and decided to start putting away some of the many MOC/MIB items I have. So I went out an bought a couple more plastic flip-top storage totes. So now after a few hours of packing up figures and updating my inventory list, I have more than 65 containers full of figures, vehicles, etc.. with more stuff that I didn't have room for yet. Not to mention two rooms full of loose figures.

So when does it become enough? Is there any point when you would consider your collection complete?

*Spitfire* · 08-23-2004, 11:41 PM

My collection will be done when I get one of each figure I like.

moonfog · 08-24-2004, 12:47 AM

it becomes enough when you realise your an obsessive compulsive, but thats collecting for ya

JaffleMan · 08-24-2004, 05:37 AM

My goal is to have every figure from the vintage line. Then from there I'll be after finding all their accessories for the incomplete figures and variations. Then once that's done I'll start going for the MOC's. Of course I'll probably be dead before I even get every figure loose but at least it's a goal to keep me busy.

I don't think theres even a stage where collecting stops as you'll move onto somthing else. After all part of collecting is being in awe of evertything you don't have.

Leonardo_the_sword_master · 08-24-2004, 06:53 AM

my mane gaol is to keep on getting the action figs till they turtles stop or i die. lknow iwt the old ones i want to be able to ahve some.

*cqb101* · 08-24-2004, 10:38 AM

My goal is to have a complete 2K3 collection(every figure, vehivle, playsey, exclusive) and then I'd like to complete my vintage line.

*KROW* · 08-24-2004, 12:57 PM

It gets out of hand when you realize one day that you bought the TMNT Water Sprinkler when you live in Arizona.

Leonardo_the_sword_master · 08-24-2004, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

It gets out of hand when you realize one day that you bought the TMNT Water Sprinkler when you live in Arizona.

hahahhahahahahahaha

TMNTGal · 08-24-2004, 03:54 PM

I don't think my collection will ever be complete but I will keep collecting nontheless. It's something I enjoy and that's the main reason why I do it.

My goal for the TMNT line is to have one of every different figure. It would be impossible to obtain all the color & package variations so I'm only aquiring the one's I like best. I definitly know where you're coming from tmntman. I've got a toy room full of boxes and several closets full as well.

I no longer buy just any misc items unless it's something I can't resist. My main TMNT collections include Action Figures, Comics, Plush & Trading Cards. I also collect several other ToyLines but I'm not a completist when it comes to these lines. I just pick up whatever catches my eye.

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When I get one of each figure I want.	7	43.75%
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Never!	6	37.50%
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08-23-2004, 11:20 PM	#1
tmntman Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,444	So at what point does a collection get out of hand? Ok, I got ambitious and decided to start putting away some of the many MOC/MIB items I have. So I went out an bought a couple more plastic flip-top storage totes. So now after a few hours of packing up figures and updating my inventory list, I have more than 65 containers full of figures, vehicles, etc.. with more stuff that I didn't have room for yet. Not to mention two rooms full of loose figures. So when does it become enough? Is there any point when you would consider your collection complete? __________________ Check out my site at http://www.tmnttoys.com/ or follow me on Twitter, @TMNTtoys

08-23-2004, 11:41 PM	#2
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	My collection will be done when I get one of each figure I like. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

08-24-2004, 12:47 AM	#3
moonfog Thug Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 50	it becomes enough when you realise your an obsessive compulsive, but thats collecting for ya __________________ i play with toys

08-24-2004, 05:37 AM	#4
JaffleMan Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portarlington, Vic Australia Posts: 761	My goal is to have every figure from the vintage line. Then from there I'll be after finding all their accessories for the incomplete figures and variations. Then once that's done I'll start going for the MOC's. Of course I'll probably be dead before I even get every figure loose but at least it's a goal to keep me busy. I don't think theres even a stage where collecting stops as you'll move onto somthing else. After all part of collecting is being in awe of evertything you don't have. __________________

08-24-2004, 06:53 AM	#5
Leonardo_the_sword_master Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Technodrome, and the LOTRO forums. Posts: 761	my mane gaol is to keep on getting the action figs till they turtles stop or i die. lknow iwt the old ones i want to be able to ahve some. __________________ Mikey," and if you put ancohvies on that man your in big trouble."

08-24-2004, 10:38 AM	#6
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	My goal is to have a complete 2K3 collection(every figure, vehivle, playsey, exclusive) and then I'd like to complete my vintage line. __________________ Facebook

08-24-2004, 12:57 PM	#7
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	It gets out of hand when you realize one day that you bought the TMNT Water Sprinkler when you live in Arizona. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

08-24-2004, 03:54 PM	#9
TMNTGal Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,061	I don't think my collection will ever be complete but I will keep collecting nontheless. It's something I enjoy and that's the main reason why I do it. My goal for the TMNT line is to have one of every different figure. It would be impossible to obtain all the color & package variations so I'm only aquiring the one's I like best. I definitly know where you're coming from tmntman. I've got a toy room full of boxes and several closets full as well. I no longer buy just any misc items unless it's something I can't resist. My main TMNT collections include Action Figures, Comics, Plush & Trading Cards. I also collect several other ToyLines but I'm not a completist when it comes to these lines. I just pick up whatever catches my eye. __________________