2026-03-14 51231 瀏覽General Discussion

When did collecting anime merchandise become a burden?

Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese

I suddenly realized... I have no space left in my house for figures, my manga is stacked up to the ceiling, and I have a pile of unopened model kits. I spend more money on merchandise every month than I do on food.

It's not that I don't like them anymore, but I'm starting to feel tied down by my "collection." Yet, every time I want to declutter, I can't bring myself to do it. Has anyone successfully managed to control their urge to collect? Or do you guys think this isn't a problem at all?

回覆 (13)

九

九龍動漫倉2026-03-14

After organizing everything once, I realized there are many things I don't actually want anymore. After decluttering, I find myself cherishing the items I kept even more.

漫

漫畫倉庫管理員2026-03-14

I've bought over a hundred manga volumes that I have no space for... but every time I go to Sino Centre and see new stuff, I can't help myself. This is truly an addiction.

動

動漫料理人2026-03-14

I think the key is to clarify the reason for your collection. If it's for the satisfaction of "possessing," it's easy to lose control; if it's out of genuine appreciation, you will naturally exercise restraint.

高

高達改造工房2026-03-14

From the perspective of a customizer: I only collect the works I have customized myself. Things with sentimental value are worth keeping; for everything else, I just take photos after buying them and then let them go.

動

動畫導演研究2026-03-31

Honestly, asking this question only after you've run out of space to put things... it’s actually because you can't control yourself, don't blame the collecting itself. If you can't let go, it's just greed; at the end of the day, it's a matter of your wallet.

機

機戰迷阿華2026-03-14

The $800 spent on storage could buy a lot of new figures... but I can't bear to let go of the old ones... this is a vicious cycle.

芙

芙莉蓮推し2026-03-14

My method is "one in, one out"—for every new figure I buy, I have to sell or give away an old one. This keeps the total number constant.

港

港島宅女2026-03-14

The most practical advice: take a photo to record it. Sometimes, after taking the photo, you realize you don't actually want it that much, and the desire will fade away.

手

手辦攝影師2026-03-14

Digital manga can solve the problem of physical manga taking up space, but figures really can't be digitized.

港

港漫收藏家2026-03-31

Just passing by to take a look; turns out everyone has the same worries. I'm just passing through, so I won't comment, but I find it quite interesting.

劇

劇場版收藏家2026-03-14

BD collections all have the same problem. My BD boxes have already filled up two bookshelves. But BDs are at least lighter and take up less space than figures.

模

模型達人K2026-03-14

Advice from a model expert: Set a monthly budget cap, and if you exceed it, hold off until next month. I limit myself to $2000; if I go over, I absolutely won't buy anything else.

周

周邊獵人小K2026-03-14

I've reached this stage... I have so many figures at home that I've had to rent a mini storage unit. The $800 monthly rent, plus the spending on new items, really adds up to quite a significant expense.