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Next up is a man who I closely follow on facebook and who has a story that makes me weep almost every time I read it...
Ladies and Gentle-cars I give you.... indykjt
2. Where are you from / where do you live now?
I am originally from Chicago, but I now live in Indianapolis, and I have lived here since 1993
3. When did you start collecting Cars?
Late 2006, if I remember correctly! I pretty much was hooked when I first bought McQueen... and I thought I could "Collect them all"!
4. Why did you start collecting Cars?
When I first saw previews of the movie, I was instantly hooked on the whole Cars world. Then, when I saw the diecast, they were so perfectly representative of the characters that I couldn't resist.
5. How many cars (roughly) do have currently have?
Sitting here looking at the shelves covered with loose Cars, boxed sets, the SOS, haulers, boxes and boxes of carded cars... basically I have no idea!
6. Which diecast car is your favourite (only one allowed)?
My favorite is a custom that a friend made for me, unexpectedly. It is an "Angel Mater", made from a Brand New Mater, with a halo and angel wings. My friend made it and gave it to me in honor of my first son Nathan, who passed away at 6 weeks old. It was given to me right around his angel day a few years ago, and it is by far my most treasured Car.
7. Which car (from the movie) is your favourite, and why?
Todd... undisputed favorite of all my non-custom. I love Pixar, and the way that Todd is featured in most Pixar movies, plus the attention to detail and unquestionable art of it makes it #1 in my book!
8. What has been your best ever find?
My best find had to be the first set of launchers from Cars2 before the official release date, at a Hobbytown USA. I turned around and sold them on EBay, and all the profit went into my charity, Nathan's Playroom. They made quite a bit of money at a time when our program needed it!
9. What car(s) do you currently own?
Real car? A not very exciting 2005 Kia Sedona minivan. It does what we need it to! When it come to Disney/Pixar Cars, I own almost all the releases from Cars 1, except for a few minor variants. I own all the racers from Cars 2 in various forms that have been released (single, launcher, rubber tire, metallic, etc.) and a few select others. I was all in for Cars2 until I realized the distribution and such was as worse as it has ever been. The frustration has been too much, and I have lost most of my desire to collect these. That may change with new Toons or Cars 1 releases... if they ever actually happen!
10. What is your dream car?
My dream car right now is a white newer model cargo van, to use for our charity Nathan's Playroom. Not what you'd expect, huh? We really need one, and I'd be lucky if we were able to get one any time soon... so yes, it's a dream car! I wouldn't mind a 2012 Ford Mustang GT though (Graphite with black racing stripes!).
11. What do you do for a day job?
I am the Executive Director of a non-profit organization that my wife and I started in memory of our first son, called Nathan's Playroom. I am also a full time college student (I should have gone to college right after high school... apparently I forgot how to learn!)
12. Other than Cars Collecting, do you have any hobbies?
I love to read, but most all of my free time is spent on my true passion, which is growing Nathan's Playroom. I am always thinking about ways to improve what we do, and trying to learn as much as I can about running a non-profit.
13. What is your greatest ever achievement?
My family... no question. I have an wonderful wife that I have had the privilege of being married to for over 15 years, an amazing 13 year-old daughter, and an inspiring 7 year old boy, in addition to my first son Nathan, who will always be 6 weeks old to us.
14. What is your favourite ever TV show and favourite ever movie?
TV Show - West Wing (I miss that show!) Movie - Remember the Titans
15. If you won "Who want's to be a millionnaire", what would you do with the money?
Pay off all our bills & house, get us each new cars, put some in the bank for the kids college... and the rest would be donated to Nathan's Playroom.
Thanks for doing these spotlights. It is fun to get to know more of the Cars collector community. I have made a couple really good friends through this obsession, and the same obsession actually helped us start Nathan's Playroom (formerly Cars Cares), and helped us to put our dream into action!
Ladies and Gentle-cars I give you.... indykjt
2. Where are you from / where do you live now?
I am originally from Chicago, but I now live in Indianapolis, and I have lived here since 1993
3. When did you start collecting Cars?
Late 2006, if I remember correctly! I pretty much was hooked when I first bought McQueen... and I thought I could "Collect them all"!
4. Why did you start collecting Cars?
When I first saw previews of the movie, I was instantly hooked on the whole Cars world. Then, when I saw the diecast, they were so perfectly representative of the characters that I couldn't resist.
5. How many cars (roughly) do have currently have?
Sitting here looking at the shelves covered with loose Cars, boxed sets, the SOS, haulers, boxes and boxes of carded cars... basically I have no idea!
6. Which diecast car is your favourite (only one allowed)?
My favorite is a custom that a friend made for me, unexpectedly. It is an "Angel Mater", made from a Brand New Mater, with a halo and angel wings. My friend made it and gave it to me in honor of my first son Nathan, who passed away at 6 weeks old. It was given to me right around his angel day a few years ago, and it is by far my most treasured Car.
7. Which car (from the movie) is your favourite, and why?
Todd... undisputed favorite of all my non-custom. I love Pixar, and the way that Todd is featured in most Pixar movies, plus the attention to detail and unquestionable art of it makes it #1 in my book!
8. What has been your best ever find?
My best find had to be the first set of launchers from Cars2 before the official release date, at a Hobbytown USA. I turned around and sold them on EBay, and all the profit went into my charity, Nathan's Playroom. They made quite a bit of money at a time when our program needed it!
9. What car(s) do you currently own?
Real car? A not very exciting 2005 Kia Sedona minivan. It does what we need it to! When it come to Disney/Pixar Cars, I own almost all the releases from Cars 1, except for a few minor variants. I own all the racers from Cars 2 in various forms that have been released (single, launcher, rubber tire, metallic, etc.) and a few select others. I was all in for Cars2 until I realized the distribution and such was as worse as it has ever been. The frustration has been too much, and I have lost most of my desire to collect these. That may change with new Toons or Cars 1 releases... if they ever actually happen!
10. What is your dream car?
My dream car right now is a white newer model cargo van, to use for our charity Nathan's Playroom. Not what you'd expect, huh? We really need one, and I'd be lucky if we were able to get one any time soon... so yes, it's a dream car! I wouldn't mind a 2012 Ford Mustang GT though (Graphite with black racing stripes!).
11. What do you do for a day job?
I am the Executive Director of a non-profit organization that my wife and I started in memory of our first son, called Nathan's Playroom. I am also a full time college student (I should have gone to college right after high school... apparently I forgot how to learn!)
12. Other than Cars Collecting, do you have any hobbies?
I love to read, but most all of my free time is spent on my true passion, which is growing Nathan's Playroom. I am always thinking about ways to improve what we do, and trying to learn as much as I can about running a non-profit.
13. What is your greatest ever achievement?
My family... no question. I have an wonderful wife that I have had the privilege of being married to for over 15 years, an amazing 13 year-old daughter, and an inspiring 7 year old boy, in addition to my first son Nathan, who will always be 6 weeks old to us.
14. What is your favourite ever TV show and favourite ever movie?
TV Show - West Wing (I miss that show!) Movie - Remember the Titans
15. If you won "Who want's to be a millionnaire", what would you do with the money?
Pay off all our bills & house, get us each new cars, put some in the bank for the kids college... and the rest would be donated to Nathan's Playroom.
Thanks for doing these spotlights. It is fun to get to know more of the Cars collector community. I have made a couple really good friends through this obsession, and the same obsession actually helped us start Nathan's Playroom (formerly Cars Cares), and helped us to put our dream into action!
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