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How to submit your work to Eternal Collector.

We’ve collected a number of Collections, Action Shots, Reviews, Customs, Articles, and other cool stuff over the past year, each unique in its own way. Everyone who sends us anything will be fully credited and will become one of the few, the proud, the Eternal Collectors. :)

But unlike in our homes, there is always room in this site for MORE STUFF!

Here at Eternal Collector we will pretty much post anything you send us. (As long as it pertains to Collecting and written up intelligently) We are easy!

How to get your Collection / Article / Custom / Action Shot posted on Eternal Collector:

  • Try to be unique.
  • Take decent photos. Make sure you have adequate lighting or use daylight. Try to use a good digital camera of have someone scan your pictures who knows what they are doing. Try to take several shots of your Collection as well as a long shot of the entire set up. All images must be set in jpg. format. If you do not have a scanner, digital camera or computer to send from, please contact us and we will provide you with an address to send your photos to or we will send a photographer to you. (Depends on your location)
  • Document your Custom process. Try to take pictures of the entire construction process. If you have already finished your custom. Let us know how you made it.
  • Send your photos to us in a friendly format.
  • Please give us time to put up your Collection. We have a huge list of Collections, “Actions Shots”, and many other things we need to post and everyone must go up in order. (Its only fair)
  • That’s it! As I said, we are easy!

Guide for taking your Collection photos.

 

When you take your photos, please start by taking a full length picture of your collection. (room, wall, case, etc) Then take pictures of the individual sections, one by one, try not to get too close and try not to get too far. Dark or blurred photos will not be accepted.

 

 


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Questions for Collectors

  1. How did you first get into collecting?
  2. What was the first item you collected? Can you remember how you came across it?
  3. What's the driving force behind you wanting to collect?
  4. Did you start out with the intention of collecting or did it just gradually grow?
  5. Do you “Collect ‘em all”, or just the ones you like?
  6. How do you decide what to take out of the package and what stays      sealed?
  7. Do you have a favorite character that you Collect?
  8. When did you begin to display your Collection?
  9. What would your ideal set-up look like?
  10. How do you get your inspiration to organize and display your Collection?
  11. How many pieces does your Collection contain?
  12. Do you have a favorite piece? If so, which one and why?
  13. How much do you spend a month on your Collection?
  14. Which item was the most difficult to obtain?
  15. What is the oldest item you own and the one with the most value?
  16. What is your “Holy Grail”? (the item you would hope to one day add to your collection but so far has been out of your reach)
  17. How much of your time do you spend collecting new items?
  18. Where does the majority of your collection come from? (Trading? Ebay? Brick and Mortar stores? Online Stores?)
  19. How has the internet changed toy collecting for you?
  20. Do you have a database or a list of all your pieces so you can keep track of them better?
  21. How does your partner (wife/girlfriend/husband/boyfriend) feel about your collection?
  22. Do you ever get hassled about being a toy collector?
  23. What will happen to your collection after you've passed away?
  24. Is your collection insured?
  25. What toy did you have as a kid that you most wish you had kept or, at least, kept in good condition for your collection?
  26. Have you ever had to physically move your entire collection?
  27. Which is your favorite toy company?  Why?
  28. If you needed to raise cash quick, would you consider selling (some of) your collection? If so, what would you NEVER sell? 
  29. What is the usual reaction when people see your collection?
  30. Do you attend conventions for some of your purchases? Could you tell us about that?
  31. How do you see your collection growing in the future? Do you think you would have grown tired of it?
  32. What sources do you recommend for anyone interested in building a similar collection?
  33. What advice would you give someone who just started a collection?
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