The return of the “Flex Till Your Last Breath” forum is giving people a chance to show off some seriously impressive personal achievements. A user named Minh Đỗ boldly shared his massive toy collection, leaving everyone stunned by the sheer number of models he owns.
We reached out to the owner, Đỗ Tuấn Minh (born 1988), who happily shared his passion and the unique hobby he’s been dedicated to for 11 years. He started by introducing himself:
“Since I was a kid, I loved building models, especially mechanical designs that look like humans. Gundam, a Japanese robot series, is my favorite, and I collect Gunpla (Gundam Plastic models). The first Gunpla I bought was the SD Hinu model back in 2013.”
He paused his collecting for three years due to financial reasons but considers 2016 the official start of his serious journey.
Since he enjoys assembling models, most of Minh’s collection consists of model kits. That means buying the parts on runners, cutting them out, and building them following instructions. He also owns pre-assembled metal build models with metal frames and some Chinese robot models. When asked about the exact number, he admitted, “I don’t count them, and honestly, even if I tried, I couldn’t. I have so many in all sizes.”
Because of that, estimating the total value is tough. Minh explained that some models were bought new, some secondhand, some at good deals, and others gifted. He revealed, “The smallest ones can cost just 15,000 to 30,000 VND, enough to have a cute mini display piece.
Also, this hobby involves customizing and painting, which can boost a model’s value beyond its original price if done by a skilled artist. One of my priciest models is the Mechanicore Kyrosha, which is painted, but it only cost about 25 million VND.”
“I say ‘only’ because the Gundam scene in Vietnam has grown a lot. Many players customize their models with incredible detail, and some fully customized kits can reach hundreds of millions of VND,” he shared.
To keep his huge collection in good shape, Minh started by just placing them on his desk like most people. As the collection grew, he bought cabinets and sealed gaps with tape. Now he’s invested in quality display shelves and cabinets.
With such a massive toy treasure, Minh admits he’s like most collectors who don’t get full support from their families. Still, he understands their perspective: “I admit I’m at fault for buying too much. Family members who don’t share the hobby can’t really get it. That’s why I always tell fellow collectors or buyers when I sell stuff: ‘Buy just enough, don’t be like me, it’s exhausting!’”
He learned this lesson after moving houses, which was stressful enough to almost make him quit. Now he’s mostly stopped buying new models unless he really loves them. His new rule is to only buy a new one after selling an old one and having space to display it.
Seeing such a huge collection, people might worry about safety with young kids at home and the risk of damage. Minh, a father of two, is surprisingly relaxed. He happily shared: “My kids were taught from a young age that these are dad’s toys, so they never take or mess with them like people worry about. Of course, if they get interested in building models, I’ll support and guide them from beginner to advanced kits. But right now, my son only likes cars and my daughter loves cooking, so looks like dad’s still playing solo.”
Finally, Minh honestly says he’s sharing this huge collection simply to connect with others who share his passion. After investing so much time and effort, he also wants to “flex” a bit and get some praise. He hopes many fans will enjoy and find joy in this hobby too.
Check out some photos of this incredible collection spanning over a decade!
