What do you do with your Meat Loaf collections?! - Page 3

rockfenris2005 · 30 Oct 2008, 12:36

Your collection, I imagine, would be totally insane !! I'm years behind over here.

evil nickname · 30 Oct 2008, 12:44

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Originally Posted by snowy

You all have waaaaaaaaaaay too much time on your hands! Alphabetised, computerised etc - OMG.

Getting it started took a lot of time (as did the recent revamp), but keeping it up to date is a matter of minutes (and sometimes even less).

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Originally Posted by rockfenris2005

I think a picture of Evil Nickname's collection (Meat and Jim) would nearly give me a heart-attack.

EDIT: I want to see your vinyls, people

I think my collection is still fairly compact. I don't have to have every version of every release out there. I mean, if there's no difference in the content of the US and European release of an album, I'll just take the one that's cheaper. I'm Dutch like that.

Here's a Bat 1, a Bat II family portrait (which seems to prove the opposite of what I just said), a close up of Bat II and Bat III.

*AndyK* · 30 Oct 2008, 12:56

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On every new piece of new audio equipment I get, the very first thing I play is Meat Loaf's "For Crying Out Loud".

Glad I'm not the only one that indulges in such behaviour.

I like the family portrait ideas! Think I might have to get the camera out for photoshoot tonight!

tonyloaf · 30 Oct 2008, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Lucy!

As the title says really..!

Over the years I'm sure we've all built up pretty good Meat Loaf collections, some bits are quite common, some very rare, some personal with memories attached to them...so what does everyone do with their ML merchandise?!

I adore my Meat Loaf collection and I daren't even consider how much money has gone into it, but I look around and it's all stored away

I've got stunning artwork posters that live in the tubes they arrived in, rare vinyls that live in a box, concert t-shirts are in a zip-up bag under the bed. I'd love to have it all on show to appreciate what I have but I'd be running the risk of turning the house into a Meat Loaf exhibition which I think is a little much

So how do people keep their collections? Any interesting ways of displaying your favourite items?!

lucy don't wory my family and freinds say my room is like hard rock cafe (just without the bar) lol tickets and framed pics up every where lol

MeatGrl1 · 30 Oct 2008, 16:47

!!!!

tonyloaf · 30 Oct 2008, 16:58

ohhhhhhhhh i really dont no how they got on my camra??? lol

**Monstro** · 30 Oct 2008, 17:04

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Originally Posted by AndyK

I like the family portrait ideas! Think I might have to get the camera out for photoshoot tonight!

Actually like that idea, just need to get it all together lol

Kev · 04 Nov 2008, 11:06

This is the best topic ever! I'll try and get my list up soon :)

*AndyK* · 04 Nov 2008, 11:11

I don't think the intention was that everyone just posted their "lists", it's more about how the collection is stored or displayed ... how ingenious have you been with storing it? Or is it just kept in a box under the bed?

Kev · 04 Nov 2008, 11:16

Thats what I meant, a pic of stuff rather than listing! too lazy and busy to type lol!

Most of my stuff is in boxes now

Me and my missus sorted the house not too long ago and anything that wasn't 'classy' went in a box! bytch lol!

She did get me together a fantastic signed bat 3 listening party set framed though! It looks amazing!

**The Flying Mouse** · 05 Nov 2008, 23:31

We don't have that much displayed in our house.

On one wall in the living room there is a a framed ad for IGLHFBOU, the limited edition gold Bat record, and a trade ad from 78 thanking everyone for coming to shows and buying records.

On the landing, just outside our bedroom, there is a desk with a couple of cupboards, and that is where most of the collection is.
Above the desk is a six foot wall rug of Meat

In the bedroom, there is a corner by the door where i've framed and hung a few fav things.
Signed copy of Bat, signed pics, a pic of me in the crowd at RAH, and the first Meat cassette I owned (Rock & Roll Hero).

BTW, little note on framing things like cassettes that can't go into pic frames.........

Poundland and the 99p shop have been known to sell little 3d display pieces for tennis or golf fans.

Something like this one I just found on e bay

They're pretty cheap and cheerful, and it's easy to prise the back off, take off the mini golf clubs, balls, tennis rackets, etc, put new backing on the backboard, and use it to frame something that won't go in a conventional frame (such as my cassette).

They do look quite good when they are finished, and it's a great way to display some of your fav items (badges etc) without breaking the bank on specially made frames

duke knooby · 05 Nov 2008, 23:34

i sell mine on ebay.. happy bidding

therag2100 · 06 Nov 2008, 03:27

I've had this for years and never seen anyone else with one.

Its an A4 size lyrics sheet. Has the Paradise lyrics on the back

I got told they were given out during concerts in 78-79. I got it signed by the man himself in Oxford street HMV (or was it virgin?) at the couldn't have said it better signing. He commented and said "wow thats old!"

Just thought i would share and see what people thought..

carole · 06 Nov 2008, 13:02

Wow that's fantastic, and even better that Meat signed it.

Carole

**The Flying Mouse** · 07 Nov 2008, 16:02

I have one of those lyric sheets.
I believe they were given out only at the New York shows in 78.

Fraid mine isn't signed though

carole · 07 Nov 2008, 23:39

Ok I hope this works, it's the first time I've uploaded pictures on here. This is the concert programme from the first time I saw Meat back in 78 in Sydney. I was still in school back then so couldn't afford to buy a programme, but luckily managed to get it on ebay last year. I was going to get Meat to sign it at the concerts this year, but unofrtunately he wasn't signing stuff this time, so hope to get him to sing it sometime in the future. The other is the original newspaper add for the concert, which I've kept all these years.

Carole

carole · 07 Nov 2008, 23:49

Ok only one came out, I'll try again.

Carole

*AndyK* · 08 Nov 2008, 20:15

Links to pics fixed.

carole · 08 Nov 2008, 23:02

Thanks so much for that Andy, I didn't like seeing the red cross in the box instead of Meat.

Carole

carole · 10 Nov 2008, 23:01

Finally got the Bat 2 picture disc on vinyl, been trying to get this for ages, but kept getting outbid on it. Also got a great promo CD with 6 tracks, 2 from each of the Bat albums.

Carole

MeatGrl1 · 10 Nov 2008, 23:16

I got that too

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MeatGrl1 · 11 Nov 2008, 00:34

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Originally Posted by rockfenris2005

EDIT: I want to see your vinyls, people

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Originally Posted by MeatGrl1

I'll see what I can do later

.

I have alot though !!!

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Originally Posted by rockfenris2005

Your collection, I imagine, would be totally insane !! I'm years behind over here.

It took me along time, sorry about that but if the truth be known, I couldn't be bothered, but here you go;

ebay can be really leathal

!!

mszee · 11 Nov 2008, 00:39

You just pile that on your bed???

MeatGrl1 · 11 Nov 2008, 00:44

For the purpose of photographing it.. Yes

!!

AndrewG · 11 Nov 2008, 00:49

That is a very nice singles and vinyl collection Emma. Very colourful too!
I don't really collect much myself.

07 Nov 2008, 23:39	#66
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	Ok I hope this works, it's the first time I've uploaded pictures on here. This is the concert programme from the first time I saw Meat back in 78 in Sydney. I was still in school back then so couldn't afford to buy a programme, but luckily managed to get it on ebay last year. I was going to get Meat to sign it at the concerts this year, but unofrtunately he wasn't signing stuff this time, so hope to get him to sing it sometime in the future. The other is the original newspaper add for the concert, which I've kept all these years. Carole Last edited by AndyK; 08 Nov 2008 at 20:15. Reason: link fixed

07 Nov 2008, 23:49	#67
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	Ok only one came out, I'll try again. Carole Last edited by AndyK; 08 Nov 2008 at 20:13. Reason: link fixed

30 Oct 2008, 12:36	#51
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	Your collection, I imagine, would be totally insane !! I'm years behind over here.

30 Oct 2008, 16:47	#55
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	!!!!

30 Oct 2008, 16:58	#56
tonyloaf Metal Head Join Date: 15.05.2006 Location: Brighton Posts: 2,400	ohhhhhhhhh i really dont no how they got on my camra??? lol

04 Nov 2008, 11:06	#58
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,857	This is the best topic ever! I'll try and get my list up soon :)

04 Nov 2008, 11:11	#59
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	I don't think the intention was that everyone just posted their "lists", it's more about how the collection is stored or displayed ... how ingenious have you been with storing it? Or is it just kept in a box under the bed?

04 Nov 2008, 11:16	#60
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,857	Thats what I meant, a pic of stuff rather than listing! too lazy and busy to type lol! Most of my stuff is in boxes now Me and my missus sorted the house not too long ago and anything that wasn't 'classy' went in a box! bytch lol! She did get me together a fantastic signed bat 3 listening party set framed though! It looks amazing!

05 Nov 2008, 23:31	#61
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	We don't have that much displayed in our house. On one wall in the living room there is a a framed ad for IGLHFBOU, the limited edition gold Bat record, and a trade ad from 78 thanking everyone for coming to shows and buying records. On the landing, just outside our bedroom, there is a desk with a couple of cupboards, and that is where most of the collection is. Above the desk is a six foot wall rug of Meat In the bedroom, there is a corner by the door where i've framed and hung a few fav things. Signed copy of Bat, signed pics, a pic of me in the crowd at RAH, and the first Meat cassette I owned (Rock & Roll Hero). BTW, little note on framing things like cassettes that can't go into pic frames......... Poundland and the 99p shop have been known to sell little 3d display pieces for tennis or golf fans. Something like this one I just found on e bay They're pretty cheap and cheerful, and it's easy to prise the back off, take off the mini golf clubs, balls, tennis rackets, etc, put new backing on the backboard, and use it to frame something that won't go in a conventional frame (such as my cassette). They do look quite good when they are finished, and it's a great way to display some of your fav items (badges etc) without breaking the bank on specially made frames

05 Nov 2008, 23:34	#62
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,909	i sell mine on ebay.. happy bidding

06 Nov 2008, 03:27	#63
therag2100 Junior Loafer Join Date: 19.06.2003 Posts: 45	I've had this for years and never seen anyone else with one. Its an A4 size lyrics sheet. Has the Paradise lyrics on the back I got told they were given out during concerts in 78-79. I got it signed by the man himself in Oxford street HMV (or was it virgin?) at the couldn't have said it better signing. He commented and said "wow thats old!" Just thought i would share and see what people thought..

06 Nov 2008, 13:02	#64
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	Wow that's fantastic, and even better that Meat signed it. Carole

07 Nov 2008, 16:02	#65
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	I have one of those lyric sheets. I believe they were given out only at the New York shows in 78. Fraid mine isn't signed though

08 Nov 2008, 20:15	#68
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Links to pics fixed.

08 Nov 2008, 23:02	#69
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	Thanks so much for that Andy, I didn't like seeing the red cross in the box instead of Meat. Carole

10 Nov 2008, 23:01	#70
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	Finally got the Bat 2 picture disc on vinyl, been trying to get this for ages, but kept getting outbid on it. Also got a great promo CD with 6 tracks, 2 from each of the Bat albums. Carole

10 Nov 2008, 23:16	#71
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	I got that too .

11 Nov 2008, 00:39	#73
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	You just pile that on your bed???

11 Nov 2008, 00:44	#74
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	For the purpose of photographing it.. Yes !!

11 Nov 2008, 00:49	#75
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,084	That is a very nice singles and vinyl collection Emma. Very colourful too! I don't really collect much myself.