Llyrwenne's Collection : Halloween 2023 - Fright's Delight

[Llyrwenne]

Llyrwenne’s Collection - Under Construction

As this year’s Hallow’s Eve draws near, I commit myself to the creation and upkeep of this topic chronicling the progress of my Pokémon card collection. My collection currently spans the works of four illustrators, and encompasses all English prints of cards they illustrated, complemented by Japanese prints of any cards featuring artwork never printed in English. In sharing my collection and my knowledge of the cards contained within, I hope to spark curiosity and bring joy to those who visit this topic - be they fellow collector or incidental passerby.

This first version of the topic is simply intended as a statement of intent, and thus does not yet feature a complete overview of my collection. This will be a long-term project for me, and giving it form by posting this topic serves primarily as a ward against my most ancient foe: endless procrastination. I hope to provide updates semi-regularly, gradually building up to a more complete overview of my collection.

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Collection Scope

I currently collect cards illustrated by Yuka Morii, Sekio, Asako Ito, and sowsow. I collect all English prints featuring their illustrations and any Japanese prints featuring unique artwork.

Yuka Morii has provided 204 unique illustrations across 460 unique printings.
Sekio has provided 71 unique illustrations across 151 unique printings.
Asako Ito has provided 31 unique illustrations across 62 unique printings.
sowsow has provided 86 unique illustrations across 172 unique printings.

This bring my current collection scope to a total of 845 unique cards featuring 392 illustrations by some of my favorite Pokémon card illustrators. From Yuka Morii’s 20-year+ legacy of handmade clay models, to Asako Ito’s delightful crochet creations, to Sekio’s wonderful storybook artwork, to sowsow’s unique and inescapably adorable style; these four illustrators represent the incredible depth and breadth of the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s artists and artwork.

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In Closing

For now, I will leave you with the above two Halloween-appropriate cards from the collection. I hope to provide an update soon with more information on how I plan to structure this topic and present my collection in it. I look forward to sharing the things I’ve learned through my collection, and hope I might inspire you with the joy of Pokémon card art appreciation!

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Updates

2023/10/31 : Halloween 2023 - Fright’s Delight

[Llyrwenne]

Illus. Yuka Morii - Marvelous Models

[Llyrwenne]

Illus. Sekio - Floral Fantasies

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Sun & Moon - Guardians Rising

☑ 78 / 145 : Murkrow
☑ 78 / 145 : Murkrow : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Burning Shadows

☑ 1 / 147 : Caterpie
☑ 1 / 147 : Caterpie : Reverse Holo
☑ 102 / 147 : Persian
☑ 102 / 147 : Persian : Reverse Holo
☑ 107 / 147 : Noctowl
☑ 107 / 147 : Noctowl : Reverse Holo
☑ 110 / 147 : Stufful
☑ 110 / 147 : Stufful : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Burning Shadows Toys “R” Us Event

☑ 110 / 147 : Stufful : Toys “R” Us Logo, Cosmos Holo

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Shining Legends

☑ 22 / 73 : Buizel
☑ 22 / 73 : Buizel : Reverse Holo
☑ 50 / 73 : Scraggy
☑ 50 / 73 : Scraggy : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Crimson Invasion

☑ 41 / 111 : Spoink
☑ 41 / 111 : Spoink : Reverse Holo
☑ 83 / 111 : Staraptor
☑ 83 / 111 : Staraptor : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon Trainer Kit - Alolan Sandslash & Alolan Ninetales

☑ 110 / 147 : Stufful : Gray Circle 12
☑ 83 / 111 : Staraptor : Gray Circle 22

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Sun & Moon - Celestial Storm Build & Battle Box

☑ 121 / 168 : Delcatty : Non-Holo

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Sun & Moon - Celestial Storm

☑ 7 / 168 : Treecko
☑ 7 / 168 : Treecko : Reverse Holo
☑ 55 / 168 : Oricorio : Pom-Pom Style
☑ 55 / 168 : Oricorio : Pom-Pom Style, Reverse Holo
☑ 121 / 168 : Delcatty : Holo
☑ 121 / 168 : Delcatty : Reverse Holo

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Dragon Majesty

☑ 19 / 70 : Magikarp
☑ 19 / 70 : Magikarp : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Lost Thunder

☑ 33 / 214 : Shaymin : Holo
☑ 33 / 214 : Shaymin : Reverse Holo
☑ 46 / 214 : Houndoom
☑ 46 / 214 : Houndoom : Reverse Holo
☑ 56 / 214 : Lapras
☑ 56 / 214 : Lapras : Reverse Holo
☑ 155 / 214 : Eevee
☑ 155 / 214 : Eevee : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Unbroken Bonds

☑ 46 / 214 : Krabby
☑ 46 / 214 : Krabby : Reverse Holo
☑ 58 / 214 : Charjabug
☑ 58 / 214 : Charjabug : Reverse Holo
☑ 64 / 214 : Zubat
☑ 64 / 214 : Zubat : Reverse Holo
☑ 83 / 214 : Sandshrew
☑ 83 / 214 : Sandshrew : Reverse Holo
☑ 136 / 214 : Togepi
☑ 136 / 214 : Togepi : Reverse Holo

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Let’s Play, Eevee! Theme Deck

☑ 155 / 214 : Eevee : Cracked Ice Holo

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Sun & Moon - Unified Minds

☑ 40 / 236 : Lumineon
☑ 40 / 236 : Lumineon : Reverse Holo
☑ 84 / 236 : Mesprit
☑ 84 / 236 : Mesprit : Reverse Holo
☑ 148 / 236 : Dratini
☑ 148 / 236 : Dratini : Reverse Holo
☑ 171 / 236 : Bidoof
☑ 171 / 236 : Bidoof : Reverse Holo
☑ 175 / 236 : Tranquill
☑ 175 / 236 : Tranquill : Reverse Holo

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McDonald’s Collection 2019

☑ 1 / 12 : Caterpie : Confetti Holo

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Sun & Moon - Cosmic Eclipse

☑ 71 / 236 : Chinchou
☑ 71 / 236 : Chinchou : Reverse Holo
☑ 128 / 236 : Alolan Meowth
☑ 128 / 236 : Alolan Meowth : Reverse Holo
☑ 130 / 236 : Alolan Grimer
☑ 130 / 236 : Alolan Grimer : Reverse Holo
☑ 174 / 236 : Lillipup
☑ 174 / 236 : Lillipup : Reverse Holo
☑ 179 / 236 : Helioptile
☑ 179 / 236 : Helioptile : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield

☑ 040 / 202 : Shellder
☑ 040 / 202 : Shellder : Reverse Holo
☑ 096 / 202 : Rhyhorn
☑ 096 / 202 : Rhyhorn : Reverse Holo
☑ 145 / 202 : Minccino
☑ 145 / 202 : Minccino : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Rebel Clash

☑ 031 / 192 : Litwick
☑ 031 / 192 : Litwick : Reverse Holo
☑ 133 / 192 : Honedge
☑ 133 / 192 : Honedge : Reverse Holo

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Battle Academy

☑ 84 / 236 : Mesprit : Mewtwo Deck

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Sword & Shield - Darkness Ablaze

☑ 087 / 189 : Pupitar
☑ 087 / 189 : Pupitar : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage

☑ 013 / 185 : Nincada
☑ 013 / 185 : Nincada : Reverse Holo
☑ 045 / 185 : Voltorb
☑ 045 / 185 : Voltorb : Reverse Holo
☑ 145 / 185 : Toucannon
☑ 145 / 185 : Toucannon : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Battle Styles

☑ 001 / 163 - Bellsprout
☑ 001 / 163 : Bellsprout : Reverse Holo
☑ 111 / 163 : Spearow
☑ 111 / 163 : Spearow : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign

☑ 005 / 198 : Ledian
☑ 005 / 198 : Ledian : Reverse Holo
☑ 012 / 198 : Sawsbuck : Winter Form
☑ 012 / 198 : Sawsbuck : Winter Form, Reverse Holo
☑ 071 / 198 : Hatenna
☑ 071 / 198 : Hatenna : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Fusion Strike

☑ 028 / 264 : Vulpix
☑ 028 / 264 : Vulpix : Reverse Holo
☑ 068 / 264 : Panpour
☑ 068 / 264 : Panpour : Reverse Holo
☑ 094 / 264 : Rotom
☑ 094 / 264 : Rotom : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars

☑ 004 / 172 : Breloom
☑ 004 / 172 : Breloom : Reverse Holo
☑ 032 / 172 : Corphish
☑ 032 / 172 : Corphish : Reverse Holo

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Pokémon GO

☑ 039 / 078 : Solrock
☑ 039 / 078 : Solrock : Reverse Holo

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Trick or Trade 2022

☑ 031 / 192 : Litwick : Trick or Trade Logo

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Sword & Shield - Lost Origin

☑ 028 / 196 : Litleo
☑ 028 / 196 : Litleo : Reverse Holo
☑ 038 / 196 : Luvdisc
☑ 038 / 196 : Luvdisc : Reverse Holo
☑ 047 / 196 : Swanna
☑ 047 / 196 : Swanna : Reverse Holo
☑ 063 / 196 : Clefable
☑ 063 / 196 : Clefable : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest

☑ 001 / 195 : Venonat
☑ 001 / 195 : Venonat : Reverse Holo
☑ 099 / 195 : Sandygast
☑ 099 / 195 : Sandygast : Reverse Holo

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Crown Zenith

☑ 027 / 159 : Salandit
☑ 027 / 159 : Salandit : Reverse Holo
☑ 119 / 159 : Oranguru
☑ 119 / 159 : Oranguru : Reverse Holo

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Scarlet & Violet - Paldea Evolved

☑ 020 / 193 : Nymble
☑ 020 / 193 : Nymble : Reverse Holo
☑ 053 / 193 : Cetoddle
☑ 053 / 193 : Cetoddle : Reverse Holo
☑ 125 / 193 : Glimmet
☑ 125 / 193 : Glimmet : Reverse Holo
☑ 147 / 193 : Bombirdier
☑ 147 / 193 : Bombirdier : Reverse Holo
☑ 167 / 193 : Tandemaus
☑ 167 / 193 : Tandemaus : Reverse Holo

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Scarlet & Violet - Obsidian Flames

☑ 087 / 197 : Snubbull
☑ 087 / 197 : Snubbull : Reverse Holo
☑ 151 / 197 : Togedemaru
☑ 151 / 197 : Togedemaru : Reverse Holo

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Scarlet & Violet – 151

☑ 043 / 165 : Oddish
☑ 043 / 165 : Oddish : Reverse Holo
☑ 044 / 165 : Gloom
☑ 044 / 165 : Gloom : Reverse Holo
☑ 045 / 165 : Vileplume : Holo
☑ 045 / 165 : Vileplume : Reverse Holo

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Scarlet & Violet - Paradox Rift

☑ 060 / 182 : Plusle
☑ 060 / 182 : Plusle : Reverse Holo

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic

☐ 008 / 034 : Sandshrew : Classic Holo

[Llyrwenne]

Illus. Asako Ito - Crochet Cuties

Like Yuka Morii, Asako Ito enriches the Pokémon TCG with her wonderfully unique, instantly recognizable, and expertly hand-crafted works of tangible art. Following the traditional Japanese art of amigurumi, Ito crochets adorable yarn recreations of our favorite collectable creatures and photographs them in equally wonderful and whimsical hand-crafted worlds. Asako Ito’s work currently spans two Pokémon card series; from the first set of the Sun & Moon era to the very last set of the Sword & Shield era. She has yet to illustrate a card for a Scarlet & Violet expansion.

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Sun & Moon

☑ 30 / 149 : Poliwag
☑ 30 / 149 : Poliwag : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Guardians Rising

☑ 94 / 145 : Goomy
☑ 94 / 145 : Goomy : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Burning Shadows

☑ 34 / 147 : Marill
☑ 34 / 147 : Marill : Reverse Holo
☑ 44 / 147 : Tynamo
☑ 44 / 147 : Tynamo : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Ultra Prism

☑ 10 / 156 : Cherubi
☑ 10 / 156 : Cherubi : Reverse Holo
☑ 51 / 156 : Drifloon
☑ 51 / 156 : Drifloon : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Celestial Storm

☑ 44 / 168 : Luvdisc
☑ 44 / 168 : Luvdisc : Reverse Holo
☑ 105 / 168 : Shelgon
☑ 105 / 168 : Shelgon : Reverse Holo
☑ 117 / 168 : Whismur
☑ 117 / 168 : Whismur : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Lost Thunder

☑ 101 / 214 : Litwick
☑ 101 / 214 : Litwick : Reverse Holo
☑ 111 / 214 : Phanpy
☑ 111 / 214 : Phanpy : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Team Up

☑ 39 / 181 : Electrode : Holo
☑ 39 / 181 : Electrode : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Unbroken Bonds

☑ 6 / 214 : Oddish
☑ 6 / 214 : Oddish : Reverse Holo
☑ 53 / 214 : Pyukumuku
☑ 53 / 214 : Pyukumuku : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Unified Minds

☑ 112 / 236 : Gible
☑ 112 / 236 : Gible : Reverse Holo
☑ 143 / 236 : Cottonee
☑ 143 / 236 : Cottonee : Reverse Holo

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Sun & Moon - Cosmic Eclipse

☑ 58 / 236 : Tympole
☑ 58 / 236 : Tympole : Reverse Holo
☑ 146 / 236 : Azurill
☑ 146 / 236 : Azurill : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield

☑ 087 / 202 : Munna
☑ 087 / 202 : Munna : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Rebel Clash

☑ 002 / 192 : Metapod
☑ 002 / 192 : Metapod : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Darkness Ablaze

☑ 089 / 189 : Trapinch
☑ 089 / 189 : Trapinch : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage

☑ 072 / 185 : Chimecho
☑ 072 / 185 : Chimecho : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Battle Styles

☑ 089 / 163 : Zubat
☑ 089 / 163 : Zubat : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign

☑ 121 / 198 : Castform
☑ 121 / 198 : Castform : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Fusion Strike

☑ 018 / 264 : Grubbin
☑ 018 / 264 : Grubbin : Reverse Holo
☑ 111 / 264 : Wigglytuff
☑ 111 / 264 : Wigglytuff : Reverse Holo

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Trick or Trade 2022

☑ 089 / 163 : Zubat : Trick or Trade Logo

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Sword & Shield - Lost Origin

☑ 018 / 196 : Blipbug
☑ 018 / 196 : Blipbug : Reverse Holo

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Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest

☑ 081 / 195 : Espurr
☑ 081 / 195 : Espurr : Reverse Holo
☑ 083 / 195 : Swirlix
☑ 083 / 195 : Swirlix : Reverse Holo

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Crown Zenith

☑ 109 / 159 : Snorlax
☑ 109 / 159 : Snorlax : Reverse Holo
☑ GG19 / GG70 : Altaria : Special Art

[Llyrwenne]

Illus. sowsow - Curious Creatures

[retrocollector92]

Those photos are so cool! Nice work, looking forward to see this grow.

[Llyrwenne]

Halloween 2023 - Fright’s Delight

Here on this night of Hallow’s Eve
I’ll tell a tale you won’t believe
Of haunts and scares and spooky tricks
That could lead a soul to poop out bricks

Gone is now the bright of day
Ghostly flames will light your way

LOR 024 : Litwick
LOR 024 : Litwick : Reverse Holo
LOR 024 : Litwick : Trick or Trade 2023
RCL 031 : Litwick
RCL 031 : Litwick : Reverse Holo
RCL 031 : Litwick : Trick or Trade 2022
LOT 101 : Litwick
LOT 101 : Litwick : Reverse Holo
UNM 29 : Litwick
UNM 29 : Litwick : Reverse Holo

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Balloon and tea and haunted doll
Spirits cloak themselves in all
No thing is from these creatures safe
To survive tonight one must be brave

CEC 97 : Mimikyu
CEC 97 : Mimikyu : Reverse Holo
OBF 097 : Sinistea
OBF 097 : Sinistea : Reverse Holo
UPR 51 : Drifloon
UPR 51 : Drifloon : Reverse Holo

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Carved pumpkins serve effective ward
Except from the critter on this card
It comes in sizes big and small
For its disguise you must not fall

EVS 076 : Pumpkaboo
EVS 076 : Pumpkaboo : Reverse Holo
EVS 076 : Pumpkaboo : Trick or Trade 2022

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The words of its ability say
You may discard a Stadium in play
A valuable competitive tool
To make your foe into a fool

EVS 076 : Pumpkaboo : Play! Pokémon Prize Pack Series One, Holo
EVS 076 : Pumpkaboo : 2022 WCD - The Shape of Mew
EVS 076 : Pumpkaboo : 2022 WCD - ADP

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Midnight will be striking soon
As blackness blots out light of moon
A swarm of shadows in the sky
These bats in deepest darkness fly

BST 089 : Zubat
BST 089 : Zubat : Reverse Holo
BST 089 : Zubat : Trick or Trade 2022
EVS 068 : Woobat
EVS 068 : Woobat : Reverse Holo
UNB 64 : Zubat
UNB 64 : Zubat : Reverse Holo

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Mischief abounds as night hits peak
And scoundrels in the shadows sneak
For tricks to play and treats to take
Your lowered guard a grave mistake

FST 176 : Impidimp
FST 176 : Impidimp : Reverse Holo
SVI 214 : Graevard : Illustration Rare

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So ends this tale of terrible night
I hope these cards brought great delight

May your sleep be tight
And your dreams without fright
On this very spooky Halloween night

[stagecoach]

Criminally under-appreciated collection thread.

[Llyrwenne]

Just a brief update for the new year!

I’ve been quite busy with all sorts of stuff, and consequently haven’t been able to give this thread the time and attention I feel it needs. Though I had planned on posting frequent themed updates as I filled out the thread to reflect the entirety of my collection, I have simply not been able to find the time to do so. Just know that my lack of activity in this thread is not a sign of me abandoning it; it is simply the result of a hectic period of study-related assignments and projects. I am also currently reprioritizing my spending in an attempt to salvage my self-inflicted poor financial situation, foreclosing the acquisition of new pieces for my collection for the foreseeable future.

I hope to find some time later this year to properly bring this thread up to date with the current state of my collection, but for now shall leave you with this hastily snapped picture of a purchase I made almost a year ago, featuring two beautiful original illustrations (and a bonus sketch) by Sekio:

I hope to have moved them into new frames by the time of my next update!

[stagecoach]

Those are soooo pretty.