Sunshine 2019: Prompt Six

[enemytosleep]

Check out the Master List to find links to all of the 2019 challenge posts.

Prompt 6: Share Fannish Collections

As the sunshine_challenge continues, we invite everyone to share fun fannish things they have collected over the years, be they physical items, stories, photos, or links. More details below the cut. Remember that there is no official deadline, so feel free to join in at any time or go back and do any prompts you've missed!



Our love of fandom knows no bounds, and it is not limited to fanworks.

This is the time to share all of the things we have collected over the years showing our love for our favorite fandoms. This can include both things we personally own and things we wish we could add if money/space were no object. It also includes stories and memories that brighten our days.

Have a fandom tattoo? That custom keychain your friend made you 10 years ago? That life size statue of Iron Man someone made that lights up and you absolutely would center your living room around if you could get your hands on it? Convention stories, internet friendships and the ensuing shenanigans … anything that makes you smile when you reflect on it, we’d like to learn more about it!

oldtoadwoman made a tutorial explaining how to add photos to a Dreamwidth post.

There is enough negative energy in the world, so let’s take some time to focus on the happy things and enjoy the joy these collector items bring others.




Once you’ve finished sharing all the things, leave a comment to this post saying you’ve done it! Include a link to your pages if you feel comfortable doing so. Let everyone know whether you are "Ready for visitors!" or "Lurking for fandom fun".

Most importantly, please check through the comments and go visit new journals, comment on their shiny posts, and maybe make a new friend or two. We encourage everyone to aim to comment on two new journals if they are able (of course, you are welcome to do more!). ♥




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[oldtoadwoman]

I'm going to add to my post as time permits, but I've already uploaded a picture of my my refrigerator to show off just a few of my magnets. (The Jaime/Brienne magnet was a gift from a friend. I have no idea where she got it.)

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[autobotscoutriella]

That fridge is absolutely glorious.

[shadowhive]

Here is mine ready for visitors which is a mix of Doctor Who, Star Wars, Zelda, And Elder Scrolls Online

[autobotscoutriella]

You have a seriously impressive collection! (The giant stuffed porg is a delight.)

[olivermoss]

Photographing my collection of Buckaroo Banzai stuff is a project I've been planning on. I won't have good images for a few weeks, but for now here it is.

[autobotscoutriella]

That's really cool! I really like the second collage-type picture--the way all the pieces fit together makes the organizer in my heart very happy. :D

[lilly_c]

This way LEGO to start with and I'll be adding a couple of things to the post during the week.

Visitors and lurkers welcome :)

[autobotscoutriella]

Oh, wow, those LEGO pictures are really cool!

[fadedwings]

Mine is here. I am open for visitors and all that :)

[autobotscoutriella]

I aspire to one day collect that many fannish mugs. Those are amazing.

The Chaser, Grand Champions horses, misc/band stuff, Nerd Stuff, and Taskmaster stuff. <3

[lexicalcrow]

Ooh, I'd never really tallied up all my collections of fannish things before, but that was a fun exercise! There are a lot of very niche things here, but they're all things I love. <3

Re: The Chaser, Grand Champions horses, misc/band stuff, Nerd Stuff, and Taskmaster stuff. <3

[sodium_amytal]

What a great collection!

[kingstoken]

My post, sharing photos of my PoPs, jewelry and a couple other fannish things

[sodium_amytal]

Awesome! I love the TWD items! :D

[mythicmistress]

Here's my little collection, ready for visitors:
https://mythicmistress.dreamwidth.org/52870.html

[sodium_amytal]

That Ditto plushie is adorable!

[nonniemous]

I played, but my journal is friendslocked for real life reasons. I'm pretty liberal about friending back, if anyone is curious. Mostly images of 15-plus years of LOTR/Hobbit related stuff, ball-jointed dolls included.

[autobotscoutriella]

Nothing wrong with friendslocked journals--it's one of the great things about Dreamwidth that it offers that option, I think! Thanks for joining us anyway.

[dreamerinsilico]

Ready for visitors!. Featuring a shit-ton of Bioware, various other video games, some Labyrinth, some Hannibal, and some miscellaneous fantasy literature.

[sodium_amytal]

Awesome collection!

[lightbird]

Here you can find the few fannish items I've collected, as well as lists of fannish works I've collected online (that counts, right?). :D

[autobotscoutriella]

Fannish works collections are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[sodium_amytal]

I posted mine here: https://sodium-amytal.dreamwidth.org/21794.html
I'll probably lock the entry after a couple days because there's too much Real Talk I'm not comfortable keeping open.

[autobotscoutriella]

Thanks for sharing! I feel you on the Real Talk--I'm still figuring out how to do mine without basically providing a tour of my apartment.

[silveradept]

No pictures as such, but some descriptions and a little bit about how I relate to collecting things and goods and how I'd like to do more if I had the money and space for it.

Ready for visitors!

[autobotscoutriella]

That's a really interesting analysis! I basically did the same thing--decorating my whole apartment with Fan Things- the minute I moved out on my own.

Thanks for sharing!

[lebateleur]

Done! Manga, novel, RPG, and Tarot picspam here.

[autobotscoutriella]

My librarian instincts are jealous of your manga and novel collection. That's fantastic!

[suncani]

I'm sitting this one out as I don't really collect things as such, but looking forward to seeing everyone's and hearing what's meaningful enough to you to hold on to digitally or physically.

[enemytosleep]

Yes my physical collection is also not much of a thing (yay city living), but we hope you enjoy the other responses.

Done!

[ysabetwordsmith]

My post is here. It includes a summary of my collections and a link list.

Ready for visitors!

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[sodium_amytal]

thank you for sharing! Those links are very helpful! :D

[enemytosleep]

I posted mine, but it's under lock because crossing the privacy streams with photos and identifying info. If you also are one of these folks, no worries! The prompts are here to help generate conversations. Not all of them will necessarily be public. ♥

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[oldtoadwoman]

Yeah, I'm planning to do a second access-locked post because I want to talk about conventions I've been to, but that involves real humans I've crossed paths with and then veering into identifying information.

I showed my manga collection

[alessnox]

You can see it here
https://alessnox.dreamwidth.org/41572.html
, and here.
https://www.pillowfort.social/posts/759978

Re: I showed my manga collection

[oldtoadwoman]

Thanks for sharing! It's so weirdly satisfying to look at everyone's bookshelves. ☼ ♥

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

I've only two (a Sherlock Holmes magnet and an Antiope (Wonder Woman) doll, but open if you'd like to take a look.

https://stonepicnicking-okapi.dreamwidth.org/45646.html

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[oldtoadwoman]

Thanks for sharing!

As will come as no surprise to anyone who knows me, I love the magnet. ♥

Here's mine!

[adoptedwriter]

https://adoptedwriter.dreamwidth.org/437282.html

Re: Here's mine!

[oldtoadwoman]

Thanks for sharing!

[bleodswean]

I DO have a fannish collection!

https://bleodswean.dreamwidth.org/346280.html

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[oldtoadwoman]

Love it!

[luthien]

My post is here. It's mostly Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries-themed, but with an honourable mention from Xena: Warrior Princess. And yes, ready for visitors!

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[oldtoadwoman]

It's all so pretty! I love the cup and saucer.

[pauraque]

Done and ready for visitors! Some fannish stuff I bought, as well as some cherished gifts from fellow fans.

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[oldtoadwoman]

Yay, stuff!

[argentum_ls]

Open for visitors with two items posted.

[autobotscoutriella]

Yay! Thanks for joining us!

Hulk Smash!

[used_songs]

Done!

Re: Hulk Smash!

[oldtoadwoman]

Yay!