Hey fellow Gunpla and model kit enthusiasts, ever faced the dreaded "Yamazumi" (mountain of unbuilt kits) problem? We get it – sometimes life gets in the way, and your buying spree far outpaces your building time. That sight of model boxes piled high at home? Yeah, we've all been there.
Recently, a Japanese X (formerly Twitter) user shared their predicament: they'd bought so many Gunpla kits and stashed them at their parents' house (presumably their childhood home) that they received an ultimatum – deal with it, or everything's getting tossed! This post quickly sparked a debate online, with netizens weighing in on how to tackle such a massive backlog and deal with family pressure.
First, let's take a peek at the OP's situation. This isn't just a casual collector's stash; it looks more like a model shop's backroom! While neatly stacked in the room, the sheer volume is undeniable. And yes, keeping a collection this massive at your parents' place is definitely going to cause some family friction.
A closer look reveals multiple copies of some Gunpla, with several being limited-edition items. For a Gunpla fanatic, this might be paradise. But for anyone not into the hobby, thoughts like 'Why buy so many of the same thing?' or 'This unbuilt mountain is a real obstacle!' are probably popping up.
Whoa, check out all those PG and MG kits! The cost here must be absolutely staggering...
However, this post also sparked a lively discussion among netizens. Many pointed out that someone who can afford such a massive collection probably isn't strapped for cash, making it seem irresponsible to burden their family by stashing everything at their parents' home.
Of course, many fellow Gunpla enthusiasts chimed in, arguing that these kits hold significant value and absolutely need to be 'rescued' before the family tosses them. If dedicated storage space isn't an option, selling them at a fair price would surely find plenty of eager buyers.
Ultimately, the biggest sticking point here is "hoarding at the parents' house." If you've got your own pad, pile 'em high – nobody cares! But if you can afford to buy this much, yet can't figure out a way to store it in your own space, then getting some flak is pretty much guaranteed, LOL.