kanata67 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 hello all. I was just wondering what other things people take to far. I know many have a few toys and others are obsessed to the point where they would dedicated display rooms if they could [i need a house on a side note ]. I've seen some nice airsoft collections here, and I know jsarclight has a bitch'in camaro to took a bit of money and passion. What other stuff do you guys spend more time on than the average guy? As for myself..., I work, plan on restoring my camaro which is nowhere near as nice as jsarclight's, fix broken toys, and have way to many fish tanks in a one bedroom apt. I also have six cats in the same apt, imagine my fun . Thankfully a few fish and turtles can take care of themselves. Here's a pic from my recent ebay 7" destroid auction... catfish not included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I suppose I'm another car guy too, spend lots of time and money on my RX-7. Otherstuff I suppose woudl be video games. I don't play as much as I'd like, but I have a pretty nice collection. Six cats? How do you live? I have three at home and they drive me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis120 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I'm a travel, college, and Gundam guy. Between Macross, Gundam, and travel, there seems to be little money left over for college. Although that's what parents are good for. And travel discounts. And for money. Although they don't mix well. My favorite question was "Who took the flight to Japan while school was in session?" (it was the 6 days I had free between the end of classes and finals, and that was coming from my parents). Although that crappy job giving tours on campus (now if I could only get a computing site job) helps when it comes to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I have waaaaay too many expensive hobbies, the most notable are my cars (1970 1/2 Camaro Z-28 Split Bumper fully restored and a 2000 Honda Prelude). I'm also an avid gun nut with two preban AR15s, a WWII 1911A1, a Glock 21 and I'm getting ready to buy a Glock 27 and possibly a Springfield Armory M-1. There are tons of other things I blow money on from books to DVDs to my home computer (which I just totally upgraded into space)... in all actuality on a cash total spent basis Macross is one of my cheaper hobbies. Of course my fiancee is trying her best to remove all those programs from my system on a regular basis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrylac Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 (edited) My car Edited September 18, 2003 by wrylac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Payne Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 One of my non-Anime passions is history. Right now, I am deeply engrossed in reading about the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, the development of Mythology in Europe, the French Revolution, and the development of alphabetic writing all over the world -- did you know that the alphabet we're reading right now is a direct descendant of Egyptian? I also build models and write fiction. If I ever actually get a story finished, I'd be willing to let y'all take a look over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom64ss Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Sweet ride wrylac. My friend Jon has a 2.5 RS too. I have Outback Sport. Driving that in the rain is the most fun you can have in a car with your pants on. One of my more expensive hobbies is my '64 Malibu SS. I dropped a '82 Suburban 350 and a Muncie 4 speed in it. I came with a 4.11 posi which makes up for the torque minded build-up of the truck V8. I also play bass and collect music. I'm more of a vinyl than MP3 guy . I like pretty much any type of music, but most of my collection is soul, country/rockabilly, punk, and reggae. And of course, there are the pre-requisites (women, booze, movies, Simpsons) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaseldancer Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Let's see beside Macross: - Ferrets - Gundam PG Models - Medieival Weapons and armor - several swords, various daggers, three headed horseman's flail, war hammer, bardiche, war spear, fighting targe, brigidine vest, bracers just to name a few things - Books of all types Macross is one of my cheaper hobbies. The medieval weapons are a far more expensive hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Macross is my main passion. I'm also into lot's of other stuff, but not to anywhere like the same degree of seriousness. I also used to be heavily into IPSC shooting and used to own a Glock 21, Glock 17, S&W 745, S&W 629 and a Remington 870. However, the high expense of shooting in HK, not to mention the restrictive gun laws here meant I had to give that up. May get back into it later tho. Also into martial arts. Used to study Wing Chun, but have decided to switch to Kali (first lesson tonight), wish me luck. I also like cats and have 4 at the moment. Seems like lots of MW members like cats. Wonder if there is a connection between cats and Macross? Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob joe mac Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Well besides giant robots in general, I would say reading. I really read anything people throw at me and enjoy virtually everything. Currently reading Darkness at noon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanata67 Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 Oh yeah... how did I forget about the ton of weapons lying around Anybondy need a highlander sword? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 i too like history. more US Civil War and WWII, though. i am also a complete comic book nut. comics are in competion for my most wallet sucking hobby with Macross. titles i read include: Alias, Fables, Losers, Y the last man, Global Frequency, the Legion, Powers, Stormwatch Team Achilles, Wildcats 3.0, Sleeper, Batman (Jim Lee's Hush run), Sojourn, Queen and Country, New X-men, Outsiders, and am trying to finish out my old Gen 13 collection (first series). i highly recomend these titles to any comic readers out there! i try and keep up on current events, so i could say the news is my hobby as well. Lately, i have been reading a lot of Stephen King books, mainly the books connected with the Dark Tower series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNor Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Drawing. sooooo much drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Oh yeah...how did I forget about the ton of weapons lying around Anybondy need a highlander sword? There can be only one! Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 (edited) Besides Macross, I'm an avid home theatre enthusiast. My current setup cost about 5 grand, it'll have to do until I get more money. Edit: Hey Pat, could you explain how our alphabet is descended from Egyptian? I too love learning about history, the History and Discovery channels are two of my favorites. Edited September 18, 2003 by TheLoneWolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kain Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Godzilla Transformers .hack Sentai Kamen Rider Noir Resident Evil MegaMan Roughneck Starship Troopers Chronicles X tv RahXephon Reign (Alexander Senki) Utena Sailor Moon Lord of the Rings and lots of other things including my Girlfriend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the white drew carey Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Reading... Mostly Terry Pratchett, Robert Jordan, Tad Williams and (yes) Tom Clancy. Video Games. I usually get sucked into one and spend every available moment on it. Drinking. Beer. Good. Women who aren't my wife. (just kidding) My wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom64ss Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I used to be a big comic collector too. The only ones I still look for are First comics. (Grimjack, Nexus, Badger etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Also into martial arts. Used to study Wing Chun, but have decided to switch to Kali (first lesson tonight), wish me luck. I'd kill to be able to take Wing Chun in Hong Kong. I haven't gone to classes in over a year but in high school I studied it, awesome martial art. How long did you study it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Besides Macross stuff I collect: NASCAR... it will put you deeper in debt faster than Macross will... various anime and video game figures(Berserk, Fist of the North Star, Morrigan etc) Lord of the Rings figures & merchandise. The new mini playsets are awesome. DVD addict.... As a kid of the 80's I used to collect comics (X-men, Batman, Nexus, Badger for example). I don't collect anymore really. I've bought a few of the new Fist of the North Star graphic novels and waiting for the Berserk manga to start in the US. I was looking forward to the New Teen Titans show on cartoon network since the comic was a favorite of mine as a kid...ugh what a horrible cartoon. If I'd get my ass out of debt I'd go back to collecting various guitar equipment...which would probably send me straight back into debt lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 My other obsession?? Women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Variety in all things is the key to true fullfilment. My main passions would be writing, video games, women, restaraunts, music, film, reading, anime, science fiction, fantasy, and cycling/running. I spend plenty of time and money on a grand variety of those interests and enjoy the grand scope of different product within each. It's fun to try all kinds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Payne Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Oh yeah...how did I forget about the ton of weapons lying around Anybondy need a highlander sword? Not really, although I have been interested in getting a Norman or Saxon or Viking sword...Or a katana. Can't go wrong with a katana... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 When I'm not too busy with work (doing kindergarten day care) and school you can usually find me playing cards. I enjoy playing (sensible) blackjack and no-limit texas hold em with a group of fellow card players. I also like to spend time fiddling with my VW and I've just renewed my membership at 24 Hour Fitness (a healthy body = a healthy soul). I love taking road trips to Las Vegas and visiting my relatives in the Philippines. I'm also a fan of The Simpsons, Star Trek (TNG > DS9 > ENT > VOY > TOS), Seinfeld, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and John Woo movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Other obsessions? Mecha, anime, videogames, and any combination of the three (as well as any kind of merchandise involved with such combinations ). The martial arts have always been a hobby as well, I'm currently into my sixth year in Aikido, but I'd like to compliment it with Jiujitsu in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemstone Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 (edited) I would hardly consider my interests as "obsessions". <_< Macross is just a minor past time of many of my past times. Edited September 18, 2003 by Jemstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justvinnie Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I must be the odd one here. I don't watch that much anime. I only collect Macross toys and a few oldskool TF's. My number one hobby is dancing (ballroom, Latin, swing, country western, and folk). Aside from that I cultivate orchids (a very expensive hobby for the enthusiasts). I have lots of pets. I have a 10 gal tank that I breed guppies in. Any excess guppies are tansferred to my turtle tank. I have a cocktiel and a Himalayan cat. That's about it. My lifestyle does not leave me with time for much else. vinnie PS: Damn! How did I forget? Another of my all time hobby is women. Wine, dine, and dance them to their hearts content. This hobby, my friends, is an expensive and time consuming hobby not for the weak of constitution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daishi3500 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Jazz'n'hunting (how the hell did i get this pair?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanata67 Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 Besides Macross, I'm an avid home theatre enthusiast. My current setup cost about 5 grand, it'll have to do until I get more money. Edit: Hey Pat, could you explain how our alphabet is descended from Egyptian? I too love learning about history, the History and Discovery channels are two of my favorites. LOL... Speakers... Stuff gets buried around here. Back when I worked electronics sales I amassed quite a sound system at far less than retail. 17 speakers and 1240 watts and I listen to my wireless headphones so I don't scare the fish . You spent over 5 grand?!? I don't want to know how loud it can get as I can't crank mine past 1/3rd volume or toys fall off the walls I think pat was refering to the fact that the egyptians actually had a few written languages. Heiroglyphs were mainly royal decoration. I'm sure cuniform had an influence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 kenjutsu, electric guitars, my 280z, and cheap beer. pretty much in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J A Dare Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Because of a lack of regular cash flow, my obsessions are a minimum for now: 1) international travelling/backpacking 2) amateur photography Those two alone can be quite expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal_D Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 My OTHER obssession is Macross...my main obssession is cool lookin figures with awesome detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightbat Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 hmmmzzzz... I have 7 guitars with flightcases and a 19" effectsrack in a room that's 2x3m (-and a computer -and my 1/60 collection there - and my bed,... space is a luxury, thank god I don't own a full stack ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohsho Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 What else is there other than Macross? j/k Let's see... watching anime, collecting comic books, video games, weapons, computers, drawing - I don't have "Struggling Manga Artist" in the sig for nothing. Oh, history you know the old saying "If you don't know the you're doomed to repeat it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Macross (of course) Drawing and Painting (Well that is really more my job) Playing the guitar Collecting various Robots Reading Spending time in my Garden with my wife. Single Malt Scotch (makes Valks look resonable) Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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