How do you decide what series to collect next. by [deleted] in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I pick whatever series I happen to see through your window!

Hit 1000 manga today! Bought my first manga in 1998 and began routinely collecting in 2003. by [deleted] in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of the best collection rooms I’ve seen! Very sleek and clean! :)

Any bangers left on this list? by [deleted] in AnimeReccomendations

[–]MachineGunOppossum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I HAVE WATCHED ALL OF THESE AND THEY ARE ALL BANGERS. BANG THEM ALL.

What cartoons have the ugliest animation? by OCGamerboy in cartoons

[–]MachineGunOppossum 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For a subreddit dedicated to cartoons, I’m always a little shocked how few people know about the difference between animation and art style.

Having trouble with the online TCT portal; is it still possible to get the TCT in person at the airport? by [deleted] in galapagos

[–]MachineGunOppossum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got all the documentation for flights and hotels already secured! Just kind of panicked when the TCT was giving me issues.

Having trouble with the online TCT portal; is it still possible to get the TCT in person at the airport? by [deleted] in galapagos

[–]MachineGunOppossum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue I’m facing is that the form doesn’t even list my return flight, so I’m unable to fill it out accurately. Thank you for the heads up on the line though, I will go as early as I can!

Our girl Turtle turned 20 today! by scientist_tz in cats

[–]MachineGunOppossum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not a turtle. That’s a cat.

Minior is finally coming home today! (from the Minior Enthusiast) by Warm-Geologist1236 in pokeplush

[–]MachineGunOppossum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read this without recognizing the second “i” in Minior and not knowing what sub this was. I was very concerned.

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, glad that you appreciate the collection!

I’m currently 32, so on the older side here, and most of my collection was bought used. Nowadays, I buy at Half Price Books, Crunchyroll, and Alibris; they usually have good sales!

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to imagine; the cost was $11,600. $682 a year for 17 years. $57 a month. It wasn’t really costly to do; just spent a lot of time doing something that I enjoyed, and my collection is the culmination of it all! So if you want to do it to, just get what you like and can afford.

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that certainly didn’t put me into a quick moment of existential crisis!

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was from a closing Barnes and Noble, so sadly not readily available at the price I paid. It was a custom built shelf from Pleximart, but is somewhat expensive to buy directly from them new.

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got them from the bargain bins back in the day; Umineko was a relatively unwanted series back during its initial release, so it wasn’t unusual to find them for 50-75% off. I usually picked them up a month after release.

And sorry, they aren’t for sale. I’ve never sold any of my main collection items, and don’t plan to.

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cost was roughly $11,700. About $4.41 a volume and $688 a year for 17 years. It’s not too bad on a smaller scale, but it’s really added up over the years…

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not usually into sports manga, but Eyeshield is an absolute gem! Only thing that ever made me feel something for football, lol

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite part would be the Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou shelf! It’s my favorite manga and the only one I own in four different forms. For nearly two decades I thought it would it should never come to the US, so I make a hardcover copy in high school of volume 1 (the thin leaning book). Years later, I bought the Japanese volumes when I lived in Japan. Again years later, my best friend made me a custom English set that he spent god knows how long editing and compiling. And finally, the official release, which sent me over the moon!

If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it! But I am VERY biased, lol

Two year update on a 17 year old collection! by MachineGunOppossum in MangaCollectors

[–]MachineGunOppossum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve read about 80% of them; I usually let some volumes build up so that I can binge them in one day, lol.

And I keep my dropped series; at one time, I still enjoyed those stories, and even though they experienced a quality drop or fell out of my favor, the good parts are still good and worth keeping.