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#1 kayfabe1985

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Posted 01 April 2017 - 05:48 PM

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Dear LRG Community,

 

As of today I just completed my 246 M.U.S.C.L.E Mattel basic flesh set (this includes the Satan Cross, Board Game figures & Ring Figures).

 

My gateway drug into Kinnikuman collecting was purchasing the DVD/Kinkeshi reissue set last year + a trip to Japan.

 

I then decided to do my research and remembered the Mattel line from when I was a kid.

 

Thus the madness began!

 

It was a great feeling getting that last #153 Claw in the mail today!

 

The last 46 figures I acquired/needed was due to the help of the LRG community.

 

So new collectors once you get to that point of missing those last few figures just ask!

 

I will admit I am not the most patient person when it comes to waiting to find those missing figures I needed (to each his own); so I got them when I found them etc

 

It took me almost 1 year to complete my set (7 months to be more accurate since I took a break from actively searching because I was consumed by trying to complete my Kinnikuman Deka collection).

 

It didn’t cost more than a grand to complete my set but it was definitely not less than $500; It was around $800.

 

I am not sure if that’s standard but I ended up buying giant lots; what killed me was the international shipping from the U.S to Germany or Canada to Germany, otherwise I think it would have been significantly less (probably $400-500).

 

I did get lucky in not having a lot of doubles and getting a Satan Cross in a lot.

 

I have a total of about 90 Flesh doubles + some colors which I placed in 8 empty M.U.S.C.L.E trash cans; so they have not gone to waste!

 

The left over 10 Flesh figures I traded more or less (the color doubles I will in time also put up for trade)

 

I dream of a master set but am not holding my breath (I did acquire a lot of colors though in those lots).

 

For now I will try to collect the next colors one at a time starting with Magenta (missing about 135).

 

I get distracted with the Japanese Kinkeshi line and in general vintage kinnikuman stuff.

 

In case anyone is wondering I use nail polish acrylic stands for my collection (you can probably find them on ebay or a nail salon).

 

The stair cases come in different widths and heights (I prefer the 5 rows and often buy the 46 cm in width and 22 to 23 cm in width stands; it all depends on the length of your shelves etc).

 

They are a life saver when it comes to optimizing space! The 2 biggest enemies of any collector are space & money.

 

So far a very rewarding and fun collecting experience!

 

 

 

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#2 plasticfiend

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Posted 01 April 2017 - 06:33 PM

AWESOME!!!

 

Nice display too!

 

Congrats, dude!

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Posted 01 April 2017 - 07:12 PM

It's always nice completing a goal like this. Congrats, man!


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#4 optimusdrizzt

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Posted 01 April 2017 - 08:36 PM

Good work! i still need that silly satans cross!


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Posted 01 April 2017 - 08:39 PM

Welcome to the club! Also nice setup. 


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#6 Maxrez

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Posted 02 April 2017 - 02:00 AM

Congratulations! I love stories like this.
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#7 Toymattic

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Posted 02 April 2017 - 06:41 AM

Congrats on completing your set!  Those displays are killer, thanks for sharing.


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Posted 02 April 2017 - 07:56 AM

That's cool. I digz the display.
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Posted 03 April 2017 - 10:42 PM

Congrats! I too completed my flesh set with the help of some great members here


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Posted 05 April 2017 - 02:30 PM

Love the display! And congrats :)


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Posted 07 April 2017 - 05:55 PM

Congratz man!  Glad you got there.

 

Congrats! I too completed my flesh set with the help of some great members here

 

Full with Satan's Cross?  Post up in the collector tracking thread so we can add you to the rolls!

 

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