John Arturo - When did you start collecting and how did you get into the hobby?
obafsal - I started when I was little, like 7 y/o, my father used to get me a new comic book every week if I got good grades, I ended up being at the top of my class. About toys, just a few years ago, I think 2005.
John Arturo - You collection mainly consists of Marvel collectibles, what draws you to Marvel over another company like DC Comics?
obafsal - I started reading Spider-Man and basically that was all I read when I was little, but whenever there was a crossover with any other character, that I didn't know at the time like Daredevil, Spiderwoman, X-men, Avengers, etc, then it got me interested in the other characters as well, never really got into DC much, although I like Wonder Woman.
John Arturo - Do you collect anything else?
obafsal - I collect movies too but I collect mainly comic books. I didn't send pics of all of them but I have quite a few...
John Arturo - What are your favorite collectible companies?
obafsal - Hasbro, Bowen and Diamond select.
John Arturo - What is your favorite part of collecting?
obafsal - There is something about collecting my favorite characters from when I was very little. It reminds me of my childhood I guess, that is my escape from reality.
John Arturo - What is the key thing you look for in an item you want to add to your collection?
obafsal - I like an item that is very well manufactured. I don't like some action figures that look like they were painted by a 6 year old.
John Arturo - What is your favorite movie?
obafsal - Comic book movie-wise, I'd say the first Spider-Man, mainly because it capture the essence of Peter and his discovery of his new-found powers, besides the final fight vs. Green Goblin is bad-ass!!! I like also Iron Man, Captain America (GREAT MOVIE) the first Fantastic Four, campy but I enjoyed it, the Incredible Hulk (2008), Thor, and Batman Begins (smart movie).
John Arturo - What is your favorite piece from your collection?
obafsal - Probably Iron Man, that one looks amazing in real life and the Bowen Designs Loki!
John Arturo - What are some items you are most looking forward to adding to your collection?
obafsal - Right now, I'm looking out for something that has a more "realistic" feel, close to the comics.
John Arturo - Finally, what is your favorite aspect of ComicBookMovie.com?
obafsal - I loooove movies, and since I like comic book movies too well this is a no brainier, I check the site everyday just to see what's new, besides, the posts of some people make me laugh! lol
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