misterryno Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Two questions for Sithlord...What do you do and how do you do it? That's a quote from The Pursuit of Happyness, but I mean it literally. I want to be in the position to buy the kind of toys you buy and not think twice about it without being some bumb living in his parent's basement. I see pics that leads me to believe you're some sort of a draftsman or engineer. My telecommunications manager salary just aint cuttin' it if you will. Sheesh! Soon, very soon! Awesome collection man, and I aint mad at ya! Trust me man.....I'm a draftsman and a engineering technician. We don't make THAT much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 That's the thing that kills me about getting Detolfs from Ikea....I want to....but the shipping is OUTRAGEOUS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafunguy Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I do not know who makes that shelf. I got it from the "for sale" section on Craig's List. Hey i love those shelves Dafunguy used. What are they? Definately better space than the DETOLFs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Trust me man.....I'm a draftsman and a engineering technician. We don't make THAT much money. I'm a draftsman/designer too in civil engineering and I make plenty. Not enough, but plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) I'm a draftsman/designer too in civil engineering and I make plenty. Not enough, but plenty. I do the exact same as you...I just work for a POS company for now. Hopefully soon I will get a MUCH MUCH better position in a better company. It does'nt seem to matter how hard I work I still don't get pait $hit. It really sucks EDIT----> I would be more than happy to move to a different country for a better job......will you put in a good word for me at the company you work for Edited February 22, 2008 by misterryno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I do the exact same as you...I just work for a POS company for now. Hopefully soon I will get a MUCH MUCH better position in a better company. It does'nt seem to matter how hard I work I still don't get pait $hit. It really sucks EDIT----> I would be more than happy to move to a different country for a better job......will you put in a good word for me at the company you work for Sure, I know exactly what to say to my boss. "You have to hire this guy, he's a Macross fan and he collects toys! You can't go wrong with this guy chief!" I'm sure you'll find a better paying job. Good things come to those who wait work hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) Trust me man.....I'm a draftsman and a engineering technician. We don't make THAT much money. It all boils down to where we're at and what we have going on. My wife I closed on a new house December 06. With a bigger mortgage and other expenses there isn't much left to "play" with. But to be able to cover those expenses at the end of the day and still be able to toss around dough on toys the way Sith does would be insane! I can't complain though...I still get to buy a toy here and there. Not exactly a toy, but as proud of it as I am of my small growing collection...our house as it was being built and some pics as we got certain rooms together after getting settled in. Edited February 23, 2008 by MacrossMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 dude, congrats! that's a nice looking place you got there. So... when's the macrossworld housewarming party? Seriously though, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 nice house! congrats......so where are you putting your collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 MacrossMan, Very Very nice looking home mate. If you dedicate a room to Macross (which you should ). Don't forget to post the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 MacrossMan, Very Very nice looking home mate. If you dedicate a room to Macross (which you should ). Don't forget to post the pics. Thanks a lot guys. It's been a work in progress, but thing have finally come together. If I didn't have to compromise, I would have my collection displayed in the den which is off the kitchen, but the misses aint going for that . Heck it's really my personal space to relax and listen to music and watch a movie from time to time, but the collection will end up in my office. I originally wanted to put them in the book cases of my office, but after looking through the collections in this post I decided against it. There's a huge recessed cove in the hallway outside the office that would hold at least 4 Detolf shelves that would look killer, but again, the misses aint going for it. She has a shrine of our wedding pics and what not throughout the hall. Anywho, I'm posting pics of the cabinets I wanted to display them in in the den and pics of the office. Also a couple of pics of some custom framed art work. It displays what the space is intended for: music, movies, and relaxing. I still have plenty of space in the office so I just need to get my hand on some nice inexpensive glass display cases. I am currently looking for Macross art to frame to go in the office. The office is truly my space and it will be dedicated for my Macross stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Nice House, Im an Architect by profession, fortunately my income allows be to buy a few Valks every now and then, again Very nice house you got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) Trust me man.....I'm a draftsman and a engineering technician. We don't make THAT much money. By day I work in telecommunications, but I wear a second hat as a mobile DJ on the side. I started a mobile DJ service in November 2004. I volunteer my services for the company I work for a few times a year and the business I receive from it keeps me pretty busy. January and February are my rest periods, but things pick back up in March with kids out for spring break. After spring break, it's wedding season and school is out for summer and people are getting married and partying! Just in time for the new Macross stuff. Anywho, it's a lot work, a lot of fun, and has a good pay off. I've always gone by my name and referred to myself as a professional DJ when people ask for my DJ name. Since joining the site it has dawned upon me what my DJ name should be...DJ Macross. I'm gonna sport shirts with the Macross kite on them to parties from now on and keep it dressy and professional for my corporate upscale events. Anywho here are pics of my DJ toys (equipment) when I first started. I remember thinking it would be so cool to have all my equipment in one case. WRONG! I came close to blowing my back out a few times before I invested in a good portable dolly and putting everything in seperate road cases. More set up time, but it sure makes getting loaded and set up a lot easier. There's also a pic of me at a gig and my son doing his best scratch immitation. Edited February 23, 2008 by MacrossMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 dude, congrats! that's a nice looking place you got there. So... when's the macrossworld housewarming party? Seriously though, congrats! Thanks man, and you so don't know how much I would enjoy a Macrossworld housewwarming party! To be able to sit up and chop it up with you guys that know all about this stuff into the wee hours of the morning would be off the hook! I know there are some Japanese members here that we could fire up the tube and sound and give us real world translations as we watch the original Macross series. Sipping brewskies while I'm out back grilling up some tasty meats Southern style! That would be one awesome housewarming party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Nice house! We should do up a new thread with Display Cabinets and surrounding rooms to get the "feel" of Macross fandom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 that display deserves it's own thread, make one when you finish it! Awesome! Nice man! I have ordered some of these as well, but i only intended them for use with the 1/144's!!! crazy! and AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hey macrossman, Nice sound system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Updated pics! As of last night: Around the room: Macross: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Saint Seiya: Marvel Legends: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Random: Boxes of toys that I dont have places for: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Scream Man, I like your Dynamite. That's really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Saint Seiya: DAMN! Crazy collection you got there man! Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Random: Boxes of toys that I dont have places for: You're gonna have the postal inspectors knocking on your door holmes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 hehe it's a prop for the next episode of my series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) awesome collection, but what are those on the corner? Edited February 28, 2008 by Vegas Valkyrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 awesome collection, but what are those on the corner? that big guy is primus... dunno about the other figures though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodler7 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 those look like Titanium line figures...jetfire, optimus, megs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Impressive collection Scream Man - but where are the Thundercat figures???? J/K. those look like Titanium line figures...jetfire, optimus, megs etc. Yep, that they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Ill have thundercats when they make some new toys, believe me! In the corne: Primus, Masterpiece Prime, titanium Jetfire, WW Prime and Rodimus Prime, and movie Jazz, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Arcee, Prime and....some jeep guy I forget the name of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Going old school with...1/55 customs! All by the incomparable Jung Chao... Max and Millia customs were commissioned jobs, and feature: 1) Winner (Millia, anyway), Best Overall 1/55 Custom Valkyrie at MacrossWorld Convention 2002 2) Transformers Jetfire body and armor, with Kotobukiya vernier boosters 3) Rob Beers VF-1J head 4) Erick Mabrich custom nosecone. Heavy modification to change male DYRL pilot into the Millia TV pilot 5) Chris Baretta heatshield 6) Robert Fuchs custom poseable hips, ankles and feet 7) 1/100 Sazabi hands with 10 articulated fingers Custom gunpod, with gatling tip and adjustable gunstrap (from a 1/6 Gi-joe, webbed not elastic) 9) Weathered paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 VF-1D custom was purchased from Jung via eBay: 1) Jetfire body and armor, with Kotobukiya vernier boosters 2) Rob Beers resin recast nosecone and crystal clear canopy. 3) Chris Barreta resin Vf-1D head and heatshield. 4) Hikaru in orange flight suit, Minmay in red dress. 5) Custom gunpod, with gatling tip and adjustable gunstrap (from a 1/6 Gi-joe, webbed not elastic) And finally, the non-transforming, fixed-battroid DYRL VF-1S trio I purchased from veteran (and long MIA) MW member Jerry Tsai (aka VF1X). Also Jung Chao pieces: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 emerson, VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL mate!!! If there's one thing I LOVE....it's Custom Chunkys. THANKS for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) emerson, VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL mate!!! If there's one thing I LOVE....it's Custom Chunkys. THANKS for sharing!!! It's funny....I've had these for 6-7 years now, and never bothered to snap any photos till now. And the only reason I've decided to snap the photos is because I am contemplating selling them off and want to have a nice record of them. Of course now, after spending the afternoon with them, I'm thinking I want to keep these after all haha. Edited February 28, 2008 by emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Those are some of the most awesome 1/55 customs I have ever seen. I love the pilots! So jealous!!! I want a milia just like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 It's funny....I've had these for 6-7 years now, and never bothered to snap any photos till now. And the only reason I've decided to snap the photos is because I am contemplating selling them off and want to have a nice record of them. Of course now, after spending the afternoon with them, I'm thinking I want to keep these after all haha. I've never cared for the 1/55's until now. I'm calling first dibs on them when the go for sale. Shhhhh... 's listening... Those things are absolutely sick! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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