Hello from England UK!

Pudge · #1 06-10-2011, 10:28 PM

Hi everyone, my name is Pudge, which is based on my favorite character from Warcraft 3's DOTA Allstars; Pudge The Butcher.

I live in England, south-east. I am a vinyl graphics designer by day and a gamer in my free time

I found this forum just last week and it is just what I have been looking for since I started collecting special editions of games a couple of months ago. My collection isn't very big at all at the moment, but I have a list of editions I'd love to pick up if I find them at the right price, so I am sure my collection will get a lot bigger over time. I mainly collect for the PS3 with some PC on the side. I always try to get new/sealed copies of the editions I buy, and only buy used ones as a last resort or unless they are very rare/very cheap.

So far I have:

PS3 Killzone 3 Helghast Edition (sealed)
PS3 Bioshock 2 Collectors Edition (sealed)
PS3 Turok Steelbook
PS2 Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller (sealed)
PS2 Street Fighter 15th Anniversary Controller KEN (unopened)
PC Guild Wars Nightfall Collectors Edition
PS1 Grand Theft Auto Complete Collectors Edition (unopened)
N64 Zelda Ocarina of Time (boxed)
Nintendo 64 Goldeneye Limited Edition w/Golden Controller
BLACK promo box
Tomb Raider cliff model
Assassin's Creed official Prima guide w/Map

My creations -

There are a few pieces that I have that nobody else has, and by that I mean they are unique because I made them! Another thing I enjoy doing is making models. I started making these a few years ago for Guild Wars Halloween art contests (with no luck 3 attempts in a row unfortunately). However, even though I didn't win, I do have faith in my models and I believe they are of good accurate quality and detail - they take months to complete!

So far I have made:

Guild Wars: Mad King Thorn [mod-roc model]
Guild Wars: Mad King's Guard [mod-roc model]
Guild Wars: '2' Wintersday Dragon(my own idea) [mod-roc model]
Assassin's Creed: Counter-top display stand [card/paper stand] - a bit worn now, 4 years old at least, made it before AC even came out!!
Little Big Planet Sackboy [mod-roc model]

Currently in the making:

DOTA: Pudge, The Butcher [paper mache/gummed paper/mod-roc]

NEW ADDITIONS

Got the first one, then couldn't resist the second at such a good price! Both new & sealed.

I'm mainly a PS3 collector but there is a first for everything! The Xbox Assassin's Creed(new/sealed) was a good deal so I took it while I had the chance

The Bayonetta replica gun looked beautiful in a picture online but when it arrived it was even better that I expected! Hand painted etc. very nice detail, and again I got it at a price I couldn't refuse.

I don't even have a Nintendo 3DS but I preordered Zelda just for the gold case and sold the game right after I got it. The Bioshock steelbook came in better condition than I was expecting, it said used-very good but came literally mint so I was very pleased with it. The Tabula Rasa was the same, new/sealed from play.com and I was a bit worried about postal damages but it came in tip top shape

But by far the best bargain I have got so far; Maelstrom PC steelbook with sleeve(not pictured) in used-very good condition... drumroll please.... £0.76p with FREE POSTAGE, and it arrived mint, now how about that for a steal!!

Thanks for reading!

Mike1888 · #2 06-10-2011, 10:34 PM

Cool, I collect for PS too. I'd love to see some pictures of your collection, but even more pictures of your creations!!

Welcome!

Pudge · #3 06-10-2011, 11:41 PM

Ok I uploaded pictures of my creations on the first post. The first 2 pictures were the actual entries I sent into Arena.net for the contests. Sadly the Assassin's Creed display box is showing a fair bit of wear and tear now since its at least 4 years old and not made from as sustainable materials as the models are. All the models are made from mod-roc, and if anyone is wondering what that is - its the same material they use to make casts in hospital if you have broken your arm or leg