Greetings from the Grey

MPDEW · #1 05-20-2015, 05:19 AM

Good day fellow collectors,

As an enthusiastic Assassin’s Creed collector, I would like to introduce myself to this group and share with everyone my personal experience and passion in collecting, which seems to be our common interest here.

I was born and raised in New Brunswick, Canada. Now, 31 years later, I live in a small town named Sainte-Aurélie, not too far Ubisoft Quebec City, which, as many of you already know, is currently leading the next opus in the franchise. I like to think I’m lucky enough to be where I am, given what I’m so passionate about, and hopefully, someday, I’ll get the chance to visit their new beautiful offices. I did get to see their office’s lobby though, back in Montreal, a city that will always have a special place in my heart as it was home for 12, beautiful years.

I started my collection when Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood was released, back in 2010, by purchasing my first Collector’s Edition and participating to a never experienced before midnight launch: one of my best memories. Four developers were there to sign our copies of the game and the posters that were given away. A contest to win a laminated poster was also at stake… guess who was the lucky one? That was just the beginning of a story that would soon become larger than life.

You can see how much my collection has grown in the last 5 years by taking a look at my public Facebook album. I couldn’t fit it all in one picture and, apparently, I’m going to need many more shelves for what’s to come: Math’s Collection

By the end of 2014, following the efforts I put into my intellectual contribution and participation to the community, I’ve become one of the administrators of the Facebook group “Assassin’s Creed Collectors”. I constantly participate in the daily discussions and never cease to help others in their quests for rares and collectibles. This became for me a great source of information about everything that concerns my collecting interest, and helped me extend my network of contacts from all around the world.

From that to a very pleasant and still freshly new surprise: a few months ago I’ve been asked to join the renowned website Access The Animus as their “Collection Specialist”, to write reviews and critics about the world of Assassin’s Creed collecting. A request that I just couldn’t refuse. Everything has been officialized the day of their second birthday, which was last Monday (May 11th). For those who would like to identify me, I go by the nickname Math. In the following links you can read my first two articles, to learn a bit more about myself and also take a look at my summary of collectibles that are already available for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.

An Assassin’s Creed Collector’s Life

Collector’s Edition, Pre-orders Bonuses and Collectibles

Let me tell you about what makes collecting Assassin’s Creed “artifacts” so special to me and why did I choose this franchise. I’ve always been a collector at heart, since I was a kid. I began with collecting stamps, adding coins to it after a while. Later on, I became a huge Celine Dion fan and started getting collector’s editions and special goodies surrounding her music. When this “new” game called Assassin’s Creed came into my life, I had to make some economic decisions and chose to let all my previous collections go, so that I could fully concentrate on this newly found love. I’ve always been extremely fascinated by the lore and mystery of the fantastical world, the fact fiction and reality were so brilliantly mixed up in the Assassin’s Creed universe is probably what drawn me to it.
Also, having to achieve this collection so far is for me a celebration to all these years I had to behave.

Last but not the least, I’d like to share my personal view on my most treasured AC related collectibles, which are the followings:

ACU poster numbered and signed by AngryBlue and Tony Moore
I’m usually not too fond about posters but this one is just not your ordinary, commercial picture with some characters lined up on a smokey background, it’s a piece of art. The colors, texture and sheer to it touch me right to the heart.

Assassin’s Creed Unity Feather and Ink
Another splendid piece in my collection. Something that I thought I would never be able to get because of how overpriced it was on eBay. Luckily, a friend made me an offer I could not refuse.

Assassin’s Creed Unity Collector’s Edition Walkthrough Guide by Prima
Finally an edition fit for this franchise! The chalice is just the the best looking replica I’ve seen for an in-game product and for once, is not made out of cheap plastic.

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation keychain
This one was given to me by a friend who I affectionately call My Lady. She’s been there for me in so many occasions and have grown to be a great support in this world of collectors.

I have become over the year more and more aware about what collecting is and what kind of implication it requires. I have met and spoken to many great people about the franchise and most importantly made marvelous new friends. I hope that this community will bring me much further in this great adventure and help me grow as a fan. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, don’t hesitate to send me a private message. You can also follow me on Twitter and Facebook under /mpdoucet.

Rest in peace fellow “Ludos” and may the Father of Understanding guide you.

- MATH

(Update: the third bookshelf have been purchased!)

LowlyAssassin · #2 05-20-2015, 07:18 AM

That's one of the best and well laid out introduction I have seen, congratulations on joining this place darling, I hope you like it here but don't get too caught up in the hype and pokemon of it all. Have a great stay my dear friend
I would give you a hundred likes if it let me,but it only let's me give one

grandmb · #3 05-20-2015, 09:08 AM

Well, this took me a while to read :p indeed one of THE best introductions so far i think. Keep it up fellow Ac collector!

KnightOfTruth · #4 05-20-2015, 09:41 AM

Fantastic introduction Math! And I KNEW I had seen that collection recently -- just couldn't remember where! I loved that article you wrote on ATA (and I think we follow each other on Twitter now too because of it). Sorry it took me this long to put it all together -- I blame lack of sleep and 2 kids haha

Anyway, its an honor to have you here with us "officially" and I appreciate the great effort you took with your intro! Looking forward to hearing more from you on ATA and around here when you get the chance!

MPDEW · #5 05-20-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

And I KNEW I had seen that collection recently -- just couldn't remember where! (and I think we follow each other on Twitter now too because of it). Sorry it took me this long to put it all together -- I blame lack of sleep and 2 kids haha

I think I might need some sleep too. I totally didn't make the Twitter Link... and it's not like I have millions of followers. Not even a 100 lol I could say the past week has been pretty hectic tho! Following AC news when you have to repport it is a bit more different. It is kind of being on the other side of the mirror.

I'm happy you like my work. It means so much to me. ATA is truly my first attempt at a serious business, because collecting toys is a serious business, right?! hehe. And obliviously, being part of this forum is I believe another step in the right direction.

LowlyAssassin & grandmb, thank you so much for your kind words!