Over the course of my gaming career, I've racked up quite a collection of software. But my packrat hobby isn't confined to just the games themselves. I collect any and all game-related material; from Pez containers of Nintendo mascots to Mario and Yoshi bobbleheads, I snag anything I can get my hands on. Here are a few pictures of some of my favorite collectibles for your viewing pleasure. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
I have no idea where I bought this phone, and I've never actually used it, but isn't it just plain nifty?
Button-down shirts are basically all I wear. But I can't bring myself to wear this one and muck it up. It says Nintendo Tech Support. How geeky is that? (Note: By geeky, I mean super duper extra specially cool.)
Again, the guys at my local EB come through for me. A few weeks after a game is released, EB throws out all of the advertisements companies give them. If you let them know ahead of time, they usually won't mind giving them to you instead of throwing it in the garbage. That is, unless the guys who work there haven't taken them home themselves. Go ahead. Try it!
First thing's first. Note the tag still attached. I have never worn these boxers, and I am not showing you my underwear. [Pause for wave of disappointment.] Check out the racks at Target every so often for some interesting Nintendo-themed apparel.
This is just one of my many game walls. Look closely and you should be able to see 100 GBA titles, a few Sega Master System games, Nintendo bobbleheads, my video game soundtrack collection, my DS and PSP libraries, and my NES games that are complete in-boxes.
And there's plenty more where that came from! If people like my pictures, I'll take more and post them up here with (hopefully) more amusing captions and tips on where to find fun collectibles. So let me know!