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I'm FUNKTASTIC yo! ^_^

Now that that's out of the way, my name is Jon and I'm from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I'm currently going to University studying Business. I have probably one of the BIGGEST collections of video games that most people will ever see, and my collection of "swag/promos/standees/collectables/soundtracks" is MASSIVE. I'm currently at around 1,500 games, of which I truly enjoy or have bought for collector's value. I also own some of the rarest collectables around.

Some of my favorite games are: Final Fantasy X, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Jet Grind Radio, Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, Goldeneye, Okami, Shenmue II, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Kingdom Hearts II, The World Ends With You, Breath of Fire III, Final Fantasy VI, Perfect Dark, Bubble Bobble, Chrono Trigger, and Beyond Good & Evil.

THE SETUP

THE SETUP 07/06/08

THE PREQUEL

A Compulsive Collector's Haul Prequel - "What'd You Get? - Jealous of PAX Attendees Edition!"

A COMPULSIVE COLLECTOR'S HAUL!

~First Entry!~

~MARVEL & DISGAEA Edition!~

~Very Late Halloween and COUNTINGCONFLICT ROCKS Edition~

~Super awesome THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU Edition!~

~EPIC SNES, 700th Game, Atlus, and Swag Edition!~

~Christmas & Persona 4 Edition!~

~I Should Update More Often, ATLUS Games, and JoeCamNet Rocks Edition!~

~800th Game, EPIC Haul, lastSKYsamurai Rules, and Club Nintendo Edition!~

~TOPHER & TOMOPOP ROCK, Awesome PlayStation Rarities, Final Fantasy Potions, & A New Standee Edition!~

~EARTHBOUND + LUNAR, RPG + ATLUS Lovin', Awesome Goozex, Anus Mcphanus Contest Winnings, & RFGO Trading Edition!~

~Video Games Live, Birthday, 50+ Games, Atlus, Just Goddamn Click The Link Edition!~

~Mega Late PRE-PAX, 900th and 950th Games, From One Collector To Anoter, RFGO Trading, and Tons of Awesome Edition!~

~I'm 2 Months Late . . . PAX Edition!~

~1,000 GAMES! 1,000 GAMES! 1,000 GAMES!~

~Trading Forum & Final Fantasy X-2 Edition!~

~Wry Guy, Dtoid Secret Santa, & Holiday Edition!~

~Why I <3 The Trading Forum Edition!~
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A Compulsive Collector's Haul - EARTHBOUND + LUNAR, RPG + ATLUS Lovin', Awesome Goozex, Anus Mcphanus Contest Winnings, & RFGO Trading Edition!
Funktastic | 2:58 PM on 05.22.2009 22 comments


This is starting to get plain ridiculous! Long story short, I had a bunch of school, and then a bunch of work, and then a bunch of miscellaneous catching up to do, so this haul is dating back upwards of a month. Regardless, CHILLYBILLY said he was expecting some pretty EPIC stuff in this haul, so hopefully I don’t disappoint! When you don’t think you could possibly love a place any more than you already did, my hangout of Cash Converters just keeps outdoing themselves! You’ve got Earthbound and Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete from there, a bunch of RPGs along with Atlus lovin’, a couple of kickass games from Goozex, super dope soundtrack from ANUS MCPHANUS, and my first 2 trades on the RetroforceGO Great Game Trading Thread of Justice!!



We’ll start off with some RPG and Atlus lovin’! Grandia II on PS2, Dual Hearts by Atlus, which is pretty much a Zelda clone, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (to replace my ugly Greatest Hits version), Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy (Hey! Shut up! It has Natsume on it . . . <_< . . . >_> . . . -_-‘), Wild ARMs 5 (Series 10th Anniversary Edition, which comes with an artbook), and Street Fighter Anniversary Collection. All from my local Cash Converters courtesy of the super epic Diamond Dave!



The satisfaction I feel when I get something other people want, has got to be one of the best feelings in the world, in regards to some of the stuff I pick up at Cash Converters. This applies to a couple of guys who were lurking in the store when I picked up this stuff (mainly the Phantasy Stars and the next couple pictures), and they inquired if the stuff my buddy Diamond Dave was holding and bringing out to me was for sale, and he told them “No, unless this guy (aka, me) doesn’t want it.” Then I just smiled and thought to myself how it’s awesome I get kickass stuff since I setup and created an awesome relationship with super cool people. Then I heard them talking to each other about how it was hella lame I got all the awesome stuff . . . =D Continuing on though, Spider-Man and the X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge, Phantasy Star Collection, Phantasy Star Portable, Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life, and Reel Fishing, which is possibly the lowest rated game I now own, but which I picked up because it had Natsume on the cover . . . >_<



Jesus christ! In 2 days I managed to get TWO copies of Secret of Mana (one in box, but with no map or instructions) and freaking EARTHBOUND! I owe James big on this one, since I believe these came in on a weekend, aka, when Diamond Dave doesn’t work! The best part, none of them cost me an arm and a leg! =D I won’t say how much, but Earthbound was a downright steal! ^_^



Holy hell! Freaking LUNAR! Yes, some Mom who was cleaning out their kid’s basement brought this in to sell to Cash Converters, and I am lucky enough to be the recipient of literally a PERFECT condition Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete! It’s so freaking shiny and awesome!



Pretty damn good condition box, all 4 discs in mint condition with no scratched and no cracks in the case, nicely folded cloth map, and the hardcover instructions/guide without a single crease or anything! I pretty much <3 Cash Converters and everyone who works there! CHILLYBILLY! This EPIC enough for you? =P



So, I follow up that awesome stuff with 2 more awesome games courtesy of the super kickass Goozex! Norse by Norsewest: The Return of the Lost Vikings, and Grandia II on Dreamcast with awesome soundtrack! I think everyone at some point should play The Lost Vikings games, as they’re so awesome with how they get you to think and carefully plan your moves!



Some random stuff from various retailers. Tokyo Beat Down, Pikmin 2, Hammerin’ Hero (which was preordered, but since I live in Canada I got scammed out of the figures, if you have them MESSAGE ME NOW, and we’ll work something out), and God of War: Chains of Olympus.



Here is more typical swag and stuff I got somewhat recently. After like almost 6 months, I finally found my Gears of War 2 Lanyard. I got me a Nintendo DSi Keychain from the Nintendo Rep that came into my Best Buy on the launch of it as well as some Personal Trainer Post-it Notes. To top it all off, a Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Laser Cel, and a Pokémon Snap Guide.



Those of you who are fans of the “Beyoncé game,” may be jealous of these awesome wall cling things that I also managed to get a hold of. They’re pretty cool, and can join my Kirby Super Star Ultra one until I can find a place to properly put them.



Oh my! What’s this? A package from the UK? Dated April 14th? (A little look into how effing far behind I am on updating). Could it possibly be?



Bitchin’! MadWorld soundtrack I got from entering ANUS MCPHANUS’ contest. Super badass awesome! Thanks mate! Twas really awesome of you to give them away and all! ^_^



Kickass! Another package! Only this time could it be from the RetroforceGO Great Game Trading Thread of Justice!!?



Fuck yeah it is! This is the contents of my trade with SCOTTYG! I got me some Super Bomberman 2 in box, which has possibly one of the BEST Bomberman multiplayer levels EVER made, in terms of Map 10. He also threw in a Vault Dweller’s Survival Guide from Fallout 3, a Deca Sports Wristband, a Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 Pin, a Star Wars Patch, and some cool pins! Thanks mate! =)



Holy shit! ANOTHER box? =O Could this box be totally full of win too? RetroforceGO Great Game Trading Thread of Justice!!?



You’re fuckin’ rights it is! Yet another trade I made, only this time with DYSON. He sent me freaking Magic Knight Rayearth WITH the bonus stickers as well! So much win of awesome epicness!

Goddamn this was one LONG edition of A Compulsive Collector’s Haul! I really have to get crackin’ on the next one like RIGHT now, as I got a crapload of more stuff, and I got some pretty AWESOME Video Games Live stuff! Until next time, stay tuned, especially if you like SIGNED stuff! =3



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Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 15:17
Chris Carter
OMG LOST VIKINGS! Lunar SSC with cloth map!

<3 this haul. Oh! I sent your game out today, Funk.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 15:25
Y0j1mb0
Haha! Good Haul.

I gave away an extra copy I had of Lunar w/Book and cloth map to Kryptinite. It's awesome.
BulletTrain's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 15:27
BulletTrain
I'm coming to where ever you live to steal your copy of Lunar.

But really, thats a lot of good shit. I go out hunting rare stuff but I never come back with hauls like that.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 15:59
Monodi
holy motherfucking shit.

Seriously though, where the fuck did you got those Rhythm Heaven goodies?

But really. Secret of Mana and EarthBound? The fuck is with your zodiac that you get so much lucky swag?!
themizarkshow's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 17:14
themizarkshow
Holy shit dude... you manage to pull the sweetest hauls in the world. I am definitely jealous.
thebigghurt's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 17:27
thebigghurt
this haul was a bit on the meh side till I hit the bottom and saw magic knight rayearth and then this haul went crazy
theredpepperofdoom's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 18:26
theredpepperofdoom
Dude nice haul! You must be one of the luckiest guys ever.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 19:43
Monodi
@TheBiggHurt

Meh!? 2 Secret of Manas and an EarthBound is meh!?
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 20:22
Kyousuke Nanbu
I have the manual for Lunar 2 if anyone wants it.
Funktastic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 22:58
Funktastic
@ MAGNALON
I sent your's our yesterday! ^_^

@ MONODI
I got the Rhythm Heaven stuff from a Nintendo Rep. I also don't think it has anything to do with my zodiac sign, lol, but I'm a Gemini, as my birthday is on Tuesday, lol.
Zoel's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/22/2009 23:27
Zoel
The nes stuff is missing in this haul. But awesome stuff. Remember the deal, If I beat Beyond good and Evil , you have to beat Lunar. (Its only like 20 hours long)
Mentok the Mindtaker's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/23/2009 02:23
Mentok the Mindtaker
I really hate you right now... I WANT!
JLanphear's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/23/2009 02:47
JLanphear
You win.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/23/2009 03:49
Wedge
Tokyo Beat Down has the greatest localization of any game ever.
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/23/2009 07:08
Guagloves
o_0 crazy haul! Enjoy yourself some Earthbound!
JoeCamNet's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/23/2009 17:12
JoeCamNet
Damn. Every post you ever make just makes me more and more jealous, but at least I have my Hammerin Hero figures sitting on my media racks.
I REALLY wish I could get a piece of that Cash Converters awesomeness that you are lucky enough to get.

But seriously, Ruff Trigger?? Natsume or not, you're totally gay now.

I would totally make blogs like this if I have the drive to do so. I could show my Bionic Commando Lunchbox, my Prinny Stress Pill (two of them!) from Puchi Puchi Virus, Devil Summoner 2 and while it's not game related, I got all 4 volumes of TMNT Season 7 on DVD. Rawk.
ChillyBilly's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 15:59
ChillyBilly
Son of a gun that's some nice stuff, sorry I missed your post when it was current, i've been out of town due to the holiday. Man, wait until you see what I have coming on June 1st...just you wait Mr. Funktastic...
Anus Mcphanus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/08/2009 17:16
Anus Mcphanus
Man I've been so busy lately I completely missed this post the first time around. I'm glad that soundtrack got to you safely ^_^ and I'm totally jealous of that copy of Lunar. I wish that game actually came out over here in the UK.
Dyson's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2009 01:53
Dyson
Hotness! And thanks for the shoutout. The copy you sent me of Chrono Trigger is Piiiiimp!
Mike Moran's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 03:34
Mike Moran
Very late to the party, but I actually do have those Hammerin' Harry figures.
's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 23:48
Clint
You lucky fucker :3
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