Eric Fernandez

1- What do you Collect?
Alot ! Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars ,McFarlane, Marvel, DC, Neca, Masters
of the Universe, Halo..... and many, many, many, more

2- When and how did you start Collecting and what keeps you going?
Well I ofcourse had alot of toys when I was a kid , but I became a very hard
core collector in the mid 90's.

3- When did you begin to display your Collection?
Over ten years ago.

4- How do you get your inspiration to organize and display your Collection?
It just comes to me.

5- Do you "Collect' em all", or just the ones you like?
ALL!

6- How much do you spend a month on your Collection?
Usually between 2 to 4 hundred dollars.

7- Which item was the most difficult to obtain?
The rare Japanese Transformers called the Dino-Cassettes... a set of four of
them. 
8- What is the oldest item you own and the one with the most value?
Well I have an old Mego Spiderman, but I have alot of very valuble
Transformers 
9- What is your "Holy Grail"?
My Decepticon Cassettes & Soundwave. 
10- What inspires your to purchase an item to add to your Collection?
To complete a set, or perhaps to enlarge my Armies. 
11- Where do you make most of your purchases from?
Stores, TRU, Walmart, Target, K Mart, Kaybee, Ect...... 
12- How does your partner (wife/girlfriend/husband/boyfriend) feel about your collection?
They all respect my collecting.

13- Do you ever get hassled about being a toy collector?
Not really.

14- What will happen to your collection after you've passed away?
I'm not sure yet.

15- Is your collection insured?
Yes.

16- What is missing from your collection that you hope to one day acquire?
Alot of rare Lucky Draw Transformers.

17- What toy did you have as a kid that you most wish you had kept or, at least, kept in good condition for your collection?
My GI Joe Defiant Complex

18- What is the usual reaction when people see your collection?
WOW !

19- Most collectors today go on what they call a toy run, do you participate in that as well? And what are your favorite spots? Tell us about your routine.
Yes, I usually hit my local TRU Everyday, and usually 4 days a week I hit 2 Walmarts, 1 Target, a Kaybee, and a K-Mart.

20- How do you decide what to take out of the package and what stays sealed?
Well I open just about everything, but when I hear of something being rare or hard to find I'll buy one to keep sealed.

21- At what stage do you think your collection will be at 10 years from now, do you think you would have grown tired of it?
I really don't know.

22- What advice would you give someone who just started a collection?
Don't get into Army Building!