Is Vintage Toy Collecting an Addiction?

Is Vintage Toy Collecting an Addiction?

Epic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection + Rare Prototype Pinball Machine!

Welcome back, Toy Attics fam! 🐢 In this week's episode, we're diving into the rad world of TMNT with none other than Ethan, the mastermind behind @2ndChanceToysandComics on Instagram! Get ready to have your shell shocked as Ethan unveils his incredible Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection, featuring some of the rarest finds you won't believe exist!

🕹️ Prepare to be blown away as Ethan showcases the crown jewel of his collection: a jaw-dropping prototype pinball machine straight from the sewers of NYC! This ultra-rare piece is a true testament to the love and dedication Ethan has poured into curating his TMNT treasure trove.

🎬 Join us on this nostalgic journey through the Turtles' universe, as Ethan shares stories behind each iconic piece, from vintage action figures to limited edition memorabilia. Whether you're a seasoned TMNT enthusiast or just getting acquainted with Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, this video is sure to ignite your passion for all things Heroes in a Half Shell!

🔍 Don't miss out on the chance to witness one of the most extensive TMNT collections ever assembled, and be sure to hit that subscribe button to stay tuned for more epic toy adventures right here on Toy Attics! 🐢💥

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[ToyAttics]

Have you seen a bigger TMNT collection?

[SF_Native]

I'd rather be addicted to toys than drugs! I love seeing these collections. My collection are old die cast robots. 80's Transformers, Voltron, Japanese stuff. Hopefully you guys do an episode on that type of collection!

[darrellwallace]

The fact that some people have a problem with other people who collect toys or doll's is the real issue.
Why is it a problem for those who don't collect this stuff?
How does it effect you?
People who don't understand never will, and those who love collecting toy's never have to explain to other collectors why we love this stuff.
I'm a doll, action figure and toy collector and I love the whole complicated and exciting experience of being in this hobby. It's instinctive and so easy and organic to love this stuff! It makes me happy!

[TheDreamtimezzz]

Any hobby or activity can become addictive. Most people find “the hunt” as a positive to reduce stress, social community building, and sense of accomplishment. The positives out weigh the negatives.

[loudlament]

The title of this video is intriguing. Any kind of collecting has the potential to get really OCD and border on hoarding. I obsessed over a physical movie collection years ago until I called it quits. Surprisingly, I now have more money and less stress haha.

[greggeiger]

I think it’s interesting to see someone focus on a single IP like this.

[gabrielpinto]

Its awesome seeing different collector's set ups of there tmnt great content stay bless 💪☝

[shadown]

The arrangement of the army of foot soldiers in front of the technodrome looks really cool, it sure bring back memories of the animated show 😎🤙

[SolarpunkMonk]

There is a fine line between hoarding and collecting. My cut off point is I try to curate my collection and that if I start forgetting things I have I need to do a clear out and curate my primary pieces of the collection. It helps keep things fresh and makes it so that if I need cash or need to downsize quickly, no longer painful, just sad to see the pieces go.

[SAMZIRRA]

TMNT were what inspired me to become an artist when I was gifted some of their graphic novels was back in 1990. I was blown away. Still am. Same with “The Mask”, even though I loved the Jim Carrey movie, I was really hoping for something closer to the destruction and mayhem the mask caused in his comics. I even met the artists and writer at a comic con who further inspired me to keep creating things.

[thequeeng]

His TMNT collection is NUTS. 🤩🤩 Love to see it! 👌🏾💜

[toewstokane]

I wish my last name was the name of a Turtle 😂😂

[cmoulden]

Everyone has their favorite Turtle, mine is Michelangelo.

[joeytamburri]

Love to see the collection. I have lego and my big collection is rolling stones memorabilia.

[Rob-zk]

Wow...thats more like a Museum than a personal collection! Ive been collecting tmnt since it aired in the late 80s...but this is another level!

[punaforager]

Very impressive. It is addictive. I took a break and even sold off a lot of stuff, only to come back and start again later in life. I’m always looking for new ways to store all of it too. It’s fun. It’s a hassle too to keep up on it all. Expensive as well. I recently invested in acrylic jackets for a large part of my sealed in package collection and its cost me over $1000.

[shaundas]

What a room and collection! WOW! 👏 lucky guy!

[jacobbaranowski]

I love TMNT also, impressive collection, Cowabunga man.

[stompingrabbit]

Absolutely insane collection, thanks for filming and sharing!

[Anthony-otvl]

Waiting to hit the lottery. Build an enormous showroom and fill it up.