View Full Version : Complete, sealed collections of entire Japanese consoles
xghostsniperx
02-15-2007, 08:40 PM
http://videogamecollectors.com/gallery/Full-Japanese-MD-32X-Collection
Insane. The pictures speak for themselves. I'm not sure if this has been posted before, but if you're on Digitpress a lot I'm sure you've seen this.
Probably most awesome is that the collector is in the US.
crazy. so does this guy have a second collection of games he actually plays, or is he some OCD collector who is in it just for the collecting?
xghostsniperx
02-15-2007, 09:02 PM
crazy. so does this guy have a second collection of games he actually plays, or is he some OCD collector who is in it just for the collecting?
From what I've talked to him about on the Digitpress forums, he basically collects for the challenge. He says he hates buying bad games but he knows he has to to complete the collection.
I never really asked him about playing the actual games though.
Ha, he's got a DD64! I remember when ign64.com was pimping that thing hard for like a year+. :rofl:
Strell
02-15-2007, 11:38 PM
That Pepsi DS collection is hawt.
sarausagi
02-15-2007, 11:50 PM
Considering not one of these items is open..
This collection is worth quite possibly..I can't even begin to figure out how much it's worth..all I know is this man doesn't have to worry about a thing financially
But it's a sad collection, many gems left unplayed, hardware never even powering up...I wish this stuff was put to better use, especially the PC Engine and Neo Geo stuff.
Puffa469
02-16-2007, 09:52 AM
Considering not one of these items is open..
This collection is worth quite possibly..I can't even begin to figure out how much it's worth..all I know is this man doesn't have to worry about a thing financially.
The very fact that this guy was able to aquire all of these items in sealed, mint condition in the first place shows that he no financial worries.
I often wonder how far I would take my gaming 'hobby' if I had f-u money.
*edit* I had no idea that the Nintendo DD64 was ever released. I thought Nintendo shelved the idea even in Japan.
danito
02-16-2007, 09:58 AM
Why exactly is there a Pepsi DS?
Puffa469
02-16-2007, 10:01 AM
Why exactly is there a Pepsi DS?
so people like this guy would buy it?
If I had to guess, I would say that Pepsi DS was probably some kind of contest prize.
raregamergirl
02-16-2007, 10:06 AM
That's Adol's collection. Ridiculously impressive collection. Check the thread over at DP he started yesterday about finishing his Lynx sealed collection for more information. He has many 1 of pieces in his collection. He really does not seem like he has many collections left to complete (I asked in the thread about it and I think he said he might go for a JP GC collection).
I collect a ton of PC Engine and TG stuff, so I particularly love that aspect of his collection (especially the darius alpha, the gold hucard, his Sample carts, etc)
Oh, and I thought Adol was from France and not the US?
*edit* I had no idea that the Nintendo DD64 was ever released. I thought Nintendo shelved the idea even in Japan.
I knew it had been released in Japan from the days when I was really following all the big N64 news. (i.e. I wasn't reading much news back then.)
secretvampire
02-16-2007, 10:31 AM
That's Adol's collection. Ridiculously impressive collection.
Yeah, he's in France.
Apossum
02-16-2007, 10:31 AM
must be fun to...walk by and look at every once in a while?
munch
02-16-2007, 10:34 AM
I just don't get it.
must be fun to...walk by and look at every once in a while?
You're either a collector or you ain't I guess. (I ain't.)
I'd be nervous my house would burn down and then I'd be out some insane amount of money plus things that can never be replaced. I'd guess he has insurance but I wonder if they'd really pay full market value on stuff like that?
Apossum
02-16-2007, 10:39 AM
collector is a euphemism for obsessive compulsive. (jk, there are plenty of normal collectors.)
of course, I'm not saying I wouldn't take it if it was all offered to me...but I'd sure as hell turn around and sell it to buy something practical :lol:
no way they'd pay full market value on all that. I just can't see an insurance rep giving the time of day to some guy who's like "d00d, look at ebay, its worth xyz"
raregamergirl
02-16-2007, 12:08 PM
They would almost certainly give what he paid. I am sure he has kept the reciepts. He has several items worth thousands each, so I am sure he keeps his records.
As for collecting, everyone wants to collect SOMETHING. He enjoys collecting the primo condition items and getting complete sets of everything he can. To each their own.
Puffa469
02-16-2007, 12:12 PM
He's just a guy whos lucky enough to have the financial means to feed his OCD (Obsessive Collectors Disorder) ;) .
Apossum
02-16-2007, 01:14 PM
They would almost certainly give what he paid. I am sure he has kept the reciepts. He has several items worth thousands each, so I am sure he keeps his records.
As for collecting, everyone wants to collect SOMETHING. He enjoys collecting the primo condition items and getting complete sets of everything he can. To each their own.
I assumed wubb was wondering whether they would pay what the items are really worth, as opposed to what the guy paid in stores.
not criticizing him for being collector, just saying it's nuts :lol: but it's better than stacks of newspaper.
I'd be nervous my house would burn down and then I'd be out some insane amount of money plus things that can never be replaced. I'd guess he has insurance but I wonder if they'd really pay full market value on stuff like that?
It depends on what type of coverage it is. Some will pay you Fair Market Value.
sarausagi
02-16-2007, 04:10 PM
That's Adol's collection. Ridiculously impressive collection. Check the thread over at DP he started yesterday about finishing his Lynx sealed collection for more information. He has many 1 of pieces in his collection. He really does not seem like he has many collections left to complete (I asked in the thread about it and I think he said he might go for a JP GC collection).
I collect a ton of PC Engine and TG stuff, so I particularly love that aspect of his collection (especially the darius alpha, the gold hucard, his Sample carts, etc)
Oh, and I thought Adol was from France and not the US?
So do you know if he actually plays anything?
I'm guessing he probably doesn't collect newer generations maybe because he plays them?
tehweezner
02-16-2007, 04:45 PM
wow.. :-\"
SubjectNameHere
02-18-2007, 05:18 AM
Why exactly is there a Pepsi DS?
Probably the same reason for:
http://membres.lycos.fr/dreamandreality/images/GG_CONS_CocaCola.jpg
and
http://www.gamesetwatch.com/pepsiman1.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkvSLzug3Nk
and so on..
Friend of Sonic
02-18-2007, 06:18 AM
OMG that Dreamcast collection...
ratzombie
02-18-2007, 07:26 PM
I'd love to break into his house... not steal anything, but open every single one of his games.
He would probably cry, and then commit suicide shortly after.