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  • Den82
    Career Member
    • Jan 17, 2011
    • 969

    Unlikely Toy Collectors

    Mostly of the famous/semi-famous variety. I myself am not one most people take for being a toy collector. It's probably the most normal thing about me.

    I'm not alone. It's well known that Glenn Danzig is a toy collector.

    One of the most impressive and jaw-dropping toy collections I've seen lately belongs to Tesco Vee, who is just as well known for being the absolute lunatic frontman of The Meatmen as he is known in toy collecting circles.
  • rche
    channeling Bob Wills
    • Mar 26, 2008
    • 7391

    #2
    I've known quite a few people in the music and arts biz who are into toys.
    along with quite a few who raise eyebrows when I walked into the green room with a handful of Ledy.

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    • pepi
      Member
      • Jan 9, 2009
      • 71

      #3
      Wasn't LEonardo DiCrapio's mego collection up for sale a few years ago? RM Robin is all I remember. Something tells me though his definition of hobby has changed. I kind of like what he "collects" now.

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      • starsky
        veteran member
        • Aug 26, 2007
        • 6207

        #4
        i know skateboard legend and artist steve caballero collects mego and evel knievel.

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        • Figuremod73
          That 80's guy
          • Jul 27, 2011
          • 3017

          #5
          its also well known that Gene Simmons is a big time comic and toy collector (even beyond Kiss stuff)
          Also Courtney Cox is rumored to have a massive doll collection.
          Theres a few others im trying to remember....

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          • toys2cool
            Ultimate Mego Warrior
            • Nov 27, 2006
            • 28605

            #6
            Originally posted by pepi
            Wasn't LEonardo DiCrapio's mego collection up for sale a few years ago? RM Robin is all I remember. Something tells me though his definition of hobby has changed. I kind of like what he "collects" now.
            his stuff was awesome!! mostly 80's toys but he had some 70's as well...all his Gi joes were moc c-9+ , he had some scrum selling it for him on ebay who didn't even know how to list stuff
            "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

            http://ultimatewarriorcollection.webs.com/
            My stuff on facebook Incompatible Browser | Facebook

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            • toys2cool
              Ultimate Mego Warrior
              • Nov 27, 2006
              • 28605

              #7
              Demi Moore has a crazy doll collection

              Sebastian from Skid Row has a crazy comic book and I believe some rare toys as well

              Hulk Hogan has probably the biggest collection of anything Hulk Hogan ever anything with his face on it, he has at least one of
              "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

              http://ultimatewarriorcollection.webs.com/
              My stuff on facebook Incompatible Browser | Facebook

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              • Figuremod73
                That 80's guy
                • Jul 27, 2011
                • 3017

                #8
                i just remembered: John Wayne (The Duke) was a big time doll collector to. Im not kidding....

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                • neogelion
                  Museum Patron
                  • Mar 11, 2009
                  • 134

                  #9
                  Kirk Hammett of Metallica collects/collected Aurora model kits. I used to see his ads in Model Figure Collector.
                  Zombie? Vampire? Evil clown?!? Yes, please.

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                  • huedell
                    Museum Ball Eater
                    • Dec 31, 2003
                    • 11069

                    #10
                    I am an unlikely toy collector.
                    "No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris Mannix

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                    • jwyblejr
                      galactic yo-yo
                      • Apr 6, 2006
                      • 11147

                      #11
                      Bill Mumy from Lost In Space is a Pez collector.

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                      • thunderbolt
                        Hi Ernie!!!
                        • Feb 15, 2004
                        • 34211

                        #12
                        Anyone know who was the GI Joe collector on That 70's Show? Was it Topher Grace or someone else? They featured prominently in Eric's room.
                        You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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                        • Jason73
                          Correctamundo!
                          • Jan 11, 2009
                          • 1133

                          #13
                          Rick Springfield collects Star Wars figures.
                          Happy Days-Mego Style

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                          • vulcan2074
                            Live Long and Prosper
                            • Mar 23, 2008
                            • 7817

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Jason73
                            Rick Springfield collects Star Wars figures.
                            Now that's cool.
                            Sammy

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                            • SpaceCrawler
                              Veteran Member
                              • Mar 20, 2008
                              • 443

                              #15
                              Originally posted by thunderbolt
                              Anyone know who was the GI Joe collector on That 70's Show? Was it Topher Grace or someone else? They featured prominently in Eric's room.
                              I imagine his toys were written as part of the show. So I'd guess the prop department, or someone lent some or bought some (having knowledge of iconic things from the 70s) to dress the set.

                              Sean

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