Frijolito's OTACOOL Room

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Thu 2009/07/30 13:13 JST

Just a guy with a lot of love for anime and the figures that accompany them. I'm always open to talking to new people, might even learn a thing or two from you guys as well!

USA, North Carolina · Medical Assistant

I finally got my stuff together to share a piece of me with you guys!

Name: Julio Ruiz. I've acquired the nickname "Frijolito" through my lovely friends XD

Age: 25

Nationality: American - I live in North Carolina ( Monroe to be exact)

How many years you have been an otaku: I've been an anime fan for 14 years now. Started with some VHS tapes of Tenchi Muyo and plenty of Toonami. It wasn't till Gundam Wing that I discovered that stores actually sold anime ( R.I.P. Media Play). From there I stumbled into manga with Love Hina and Oh My Goddess and the like and have been collecting ever since. It wasn't till 4 years ago that I started collecting figures. I soon found my self blowing 1k within the first 3 months of working! I knew then this wasn't a good sign--- oh well!

Outline of your collection: I have around 54 figures; many artbooks- many of which are of the Range Murata or My Otome kind. Around 120 manga, and I don't even want to count my dvd's XD

How much your collection cost: I'd say around $10,000 roughly, don't really want to think about it heh

Your Favorite item: It would definitely be my Kotobukiya Belldandy figure - I had it signed by Kikuko Inoue back when she came to Animazement in 2007.

Anything else you'd like to say: Well I just appreciate the opportunity of sharing my room with you guys and seeing the other spectacular setups you guys and gals have!

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Here is the general layout of my room. The signed Range Murata was originally a wallscroll that I had framed. I just didn't realize how big it was gonna be!

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So here is my little desk. Its pretty clear at the moment but will probably change as the time passes.

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My cabinet that I use to house my smaller figures.

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Here is where I keep my manga and DVD's

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Top shelf of the stand.

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Sorry guys can't help the face ^^;

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Donpablo

Just a guy with a lot of love for anime and the figures that accompany them. I'm always open to talking to new people, might even learn a thing or two from you guys as well!

USA, North Carolina · Medical Assistant

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Member since 2009/07/29

Very clean and organized!

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- Donpablo
- in USA, North Carolina
- 2009/07/30 13:19
- Member since 2009/04/27
- Medical Assistant
Thanks! I try to keep it that way -- for the most part =D
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Member since 2007/08/30
Prepress Operator, 触手 wrangler, H-Man

OOOOOOOOH WOW!!!! I Love that HUGE framed picture by Range Murata!!!! How did you get that? Details plx! ^^

Love the Tentacle Grape Soda too ^_^

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- Donpablo
- in USA, North Carolina
- 2009/07/30 13:42
- Member since 2009/04/27
- Medical Assistant
Thanks! The picture is actually a wallscroll I happened upon at a convention, don't remember which one.. but I thought I'd be a shame to just have it sitting around collecting dust so I decided to frame it to preserve it a little.

lol the Tentacle Grape... I gave out the remainder of the soda to friends to keep for "emergencies" XD
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1. - Lightning Sabre
  - in Vancouver
  - 2009/07/30 14:14
  - Member since 2007/08/30
  - Prepress Operator, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
  Ah I see. I may have to look for one of those. Range Murata is one of my favourite artists if not my favourite. Good idea to preserve it like that ^^
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  1. - Donpablo
    - in USA, North Carolina
    - 2009/07/31 03:14
    - Member since 2009/04/27
    - Medical Assistant
    Oh and by the way.. I love the little shorts you've put up, they're hilarious!
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Amrita
in Bay Area, California
2009/07/30 18:37

Member since 2009/07/20
College Student | Anime Figure Collector

Wow love the Range Murata framed picture. I also have the same display case except its in silver. Love your room! <3

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Dcal
in S'pore
2009/07/30 18:48

Member since 2009/07/16

Lovely lovely room!!

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Evil King
in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
2009/07/30 18:56

Member since 2007/12/18
Student and full-time otaku

Damn, thats a cool room. Those Murata artworks really do deserve to be framed, they're that good

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blurscrib
2009/07/30 19:40

Member since 2009/07/16

Love your room!

Looks so Clean and Neat!
*Turns head to look at own room*

Gonna need to clean up a little.. -.-"

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Meimi132
in In China!!!!! Zhoushan :D
2009/07/30 20:21

Member since 2007/12/03
Otaku, Fangirl, Teacher, She-Geek(Sheek lol)

Love your Range Murata posters. So many anime DVD's!! Makes me want more boxsets. So many...

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wanteddog
in Malaysia
2009/07/30 22:19

Member since 2009/04/02
Student

Wow. Very neat and tidy room. Love it.

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Donpablo
in USA, North Carolina
2009/07/31 01:27

Member since 2009/04/27
Medical Assistant

Thanks for the comments guys! My room stays like that for the most part atleast ^^;

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Uriko
in Spain
2009/07/31 04:33

Member since 2009/07/29
Web Designer, dollfie dream addict :3

I looooooove your room!!! the Range Murata framed picture It's cool!

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tsubasa126
2009/07/31 06:32

Member since 2008/08/24
Computer Engineer student

Nice Room!! I really like the Range Murata picture!! (^^)

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Tonee
2009/07/31 07:28

Member since 2009/04/15
Student, Anime artist

The last picture is super creative ^^

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- Donpablo
- in USA, North Carolina
- 2009/07/31 07:59
- Member since 2009/04/27
- Medical Assistant
lol Thanks, I figured I needed some way to shove my face in there. So I hired a recruit! ^^
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Caffeine
in United States
2009/07/31 08:27

Member since 2009/07/19
IT Slave

lol where did you get the bottle of "Tentacle Grape"? Thats hilarious.

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- Donpablo
- in USA, North Carolina
- 2009/08/01 04:40
- Member since 2009/04/27
- Medical Assistant
hehe it was something that was featured on kotaku.com a few months back that I knew right then I had to get a box of. I got it from this website: http://www.tentaclegrape.com/ , it tastes like what you think a grape soda might taste like but the winning factor is its logo!
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O.i.D
in Spain
2009/07/31 08:58

Member since 2007/09/16
Cook assistant

Hahaha, great portrait! Made me laugh pretty hard :)
Nice room!

... Tentacle grape... the heck is that? xDD

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lene
in San Diego
2009/07/31 14:20

Member since 2008/07/29
Freelance Artist

A Range Murata fan; awesome! And lol, I've always wanted a Tentacle Grape can. Where'd you get it?

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- Donpablo
- in USA, North Carolina
- 2009/08/01 04:48
- Member since 2009/04/27
- Medical Assistant
Right back at ya! Always good to meet folks with similar tastes =D
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Morgan Lamia
in Oxford, England
2009/08/11 07:26

Member since 2009/08/08
Sentai Ranger

Awesome ^^ Your room is one of my favourites that I've seen on here. Everything is displayed and organised so nicely and the decor is really well done. Good job ^^

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- Donpablo
- in USA, North Carolina
- 2009/08/12 01:41
- Member since 2009/04/27
- Medical Assistant
Thanks! I always like to keep things mostly organized ^^ Oh and I loved your Konata diary; the Yoshi shot was the best haha
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