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sykoeent
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That's what I'm talking about! I've been buying since VHS... yeah yeah... but 3k sounds... high... maybe $300? I dunno. This is what I'd expect to see at the very least with a 3K anime budget: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=120656&id=623358326&l=c00c141169 But that's just me, I guess?[/url] |
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Youkai Warrior
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Thank you! I've been wondering the same thing. I mean, yes, I love anime too, but I have maybe somewhere between 25 and 30 anime that I really like and stick with. That guy's collection is impressive, I'll admit, but I have to wonder how many of those series does he actually like? How would you have the time for that many anime and manga? Does he really love each and every one of those series? Or did he collect some out of some sick compulsion to have anything and everything anime and manga? Yes, I am a bit jealous, I am also impressed, but I'm also disturbed. That is an impressive, but scary collection. |
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panzer.time
 Posts: 65 Location: Hippie camp |
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And the way it seemed to cover just about every genre lends to the theory that he only collects for the sake of collecting.
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PrettyCranium
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Strange, I'm a geeky anime-loving girl from Ontario -- but I think I'm 10 years too old for Mr. Nguyen and his impressive collection
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Kirkdawg
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I've read through this thread and have nothing to add, except that I am surprised that nobody commented on the horrid DBZ: Evolution music video. I stopped before it was even halfway over, it was just that bad.
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TJ_Kat
Posts: 370 Location: Saskatoon, Canada |
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wow, i wish i had $3000 of disposable income a month. actually $3000 income before living expenses would be nice. of course, i wouldn't waste it on anime - i already think i spend too much per month on that and am having trouble keeping up.
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bglassbrook
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It's actually really easy if you don't pay attention. However, it gets harder the longer you collect, more as a function of what is left to buy than what is worth buying. That music video was pretty bad, but to be fair, you should give the official link here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzf6HhcdHFE (as the current one looks like somebody used a cell phone to record it off somebody else's phone.) Sadly, this further proves my theory that no matter how bad something is, a higher quality version always looks good (or at least tolerably better.) Must be why I'm still waiting for the DB:E BD to fall below my purchase threshold from a reliable seller, despite knowing how drop-dead-terrible the movie really is. |
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kamui85
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What an annoying comment, vulcanraven01… And james039 you just described my room right there, hate me, hate me! (Rising his hand as third grader :p) |
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xchampion
 Posts: 370 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho |
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Actually his collection sounds about right, because he did say he only started collecting this year, which would be a little more than 8 months and thats if he started at the beginning of the year. The nintendo ds part of the collection alone would be about 3000 dollars or a month worth of money. All in all his assessment of his collection is most likely right. I would say any normal person that actually has some sort of life would never spent that much money on entertainment. According to him he spents as much money on anime and manga as a teacher makes in a year. He either works all the time and spents all of his money on this and doesn't have any time to watch and play all the things or, some one left him alot of money and this is all he does. All i know this guy is crazy because I don't think I have even spent 3000 dollars on my entire collection.
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Tamaria
 Posts: 1512 Location: De Achterhoek |
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That doesn't necessarily have to be the case. There are people out there who have a very broad taste. I mean, my favourite series include Swan and The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service. On the other hand, I can't imagine spending $3000 every month on anime, games and manga alone. Maybe if I won the lottery I'd splurge and buy everything on my wishlist and spend $3000 in one month that way, but after that I'd go back to what I usually spend. |
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kaitune
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Well, considering that it is the final episode of Code Geass 2, I guess he would probably buy the DVD/Blu-ray when it IS out. $3000 doesn't quite cover time travel. However, even if he wouldn't buy the DVD when it comes out, most of us all watch stuff illegally sometimes (or often) especially when the newest stuff just come out or when it hasn't hit the country yet, and it seems that he still supports the industry fairly well.
Umm... What is wrong with having a broad taste? I have titles from various genre (Josei, shojo, shounen, seinen, hentai, yaoi, American comic, action, comedy, guro, whatsoever etc) in my rooms too, and I am hardly a collector. People sure have favorite, but that doesn't limit their choice. $3000 is a hell frickin lot, but I know people who collect figure and limited edition stuff, plus ordering doujinshi all the time, and $3000 can be burned away before you know it. However, I am a bit curious about how long he has been this hardcore though, since the stuff in his room is quite impressive but not THAT impressive for a guy who spend that much. If $3000 is kind of the maximum number rather than a monthly average, that would make more sense. |
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Redbeard 101
Oscar the Grouch
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I'm going to have to say the same things others have said....so what. Are we not allowed to have varying tastes? I myself have a rather large collection (though it took me years to get it not just 1) that would rival his ruth be told. I have anime and manga from all sorts of genres. Just about any you can think of I have at least 1-2 titles of. The reason? I enjoy a good story regardless of genre. I would bet many avid collectors would fall into the same category. I sure do wish I made 3k a month PERIOD though. Could pay off debt and splurge when grocery shopping. Then buy extra anime. |
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panzer.time
Posts: 65 Location: Hippie camp |
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Looks like I made a real bad assumption there. Sorry guys.
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Sven Viking
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I admit I'm curious about Heroic Age, despite the previous review saying it wasn't terribly good. But I remember something about the monster designs being particularly awesome, so I would like to see it just for the sake of "daikaij-esque" space battles.
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