For some players from Destiny 2, the passion for their favorite game goes beyond just playing it. They own many collectibles and replica weapons. However, while some only own a few special memories, the collection of a Guardian surpasses everything and has a little secret that consists of an empty can of baked beans.
What collectibles and items are meant? In Destiny 2, there are many Guardians who treat themselves to their favorite weapon or a special triumph as a tangible memento outside the gaming world. Whether to celebrate a particularly tough triumph or just to remember great experiences in the game.
Bungie regularly offers its players new, unique, and also time-limited items through the Bungie Store.
- There is a coveted and also expensive collector’s edition for collectors for each DLC.
- Triumph or raid achievements are available as gold plaques or special premium items, such as raid rings or raid jackets.
- There are miniature replica statues of popular characters, such as Savathun.
- Additionally, classic fan merchandise is not missing, such as clothes, keychains, plush toys, ghosts, and more.
Many long-time Destiny players have either treated themselves to a little something or perhaps received gifts from teammates, which are now admired in their gaming room.
For other Guardians, however, a small beginning has turned into a great collecting passion over the years. Just like Destiny player David Bear alias Joker Bingo.
His amazing Destiny collection, which he showcased in a video some time ago, can now again be admired on Destiny Bulletin on Twitter. Many Guardians were impressed and also a bit envious of this compilation, as his “gaming cave” looks more like a loot cave that you want to loot immediately or a fake Bungie Store.
What do players say about this collection?
After the short video, it quickly became clear: This Destiny gaming room looks like a real-life loot cave. Countless items from 8 years of Destiny history are on display, either on the walls or in shelves.
Such great enthusiasm for the obvious collecting of Destiny merchandise was not immediately understandable for some at first glance. For them, the many collectibles are just a waste of money and useless dust collectors. Guardian Nuqop1462 also shares this view.
I couldn’t imagine a worse way to burn a hole in my pocket.
writes player Nuqop1462 via Twitter
Some players wondered how expensive David’s collection must have been in total. Player Piku estimated, “It must be millions of dollars!”.
This impression is misleading, however, as David is simply a talented and enthusiastic hobbyist who enjoys the content of Destiny 2.
So how expensive was it really: When Waifu Rem asked him how much time David spends playing Destiny and how he can afford all of this, he replied:
I play too much, but I also work full-time in the military. […] I made all the weapons myself, so the only real costs were for the filament.
explained the owner of the impressive collection on Twitter
In addition, he does own original collectibles, but he made all the jump ships with his own 3D printer and hand-painted them accurately. Cheap filament is in the range of 10-20 EUR, and depending on the size of the object, that can suffice for several projects.
Many Guardians also lingered their eyes on his weapon models on the replica of the exotic hand cannon “Withered Image.” While it does not come entirely from the 3D printer, it was still created in a very creative process in 2020, the release date of the weapon in Destiny 2.
Thus, the weapon consists only of wood, an empty can of baked beans, 3D print, and some paint.
However, the finished look is so good that, at first glance, it is hard to distinguish it from an original replica from official sources and was added to the total bill.
How this weapon was created has been documented on Imgur, and he mentioned that he downloaded most of the blueprints for his weapons from various websites.
Over the years, an impressive collection has developed, which Guardians could once again admire enviously on Twitter. And as you can see, it pays to take a second look at the fine details.
What do you think of David’s creative talent? Did you also think, this must have cost a fortune? Comment and let us know which item you may already own, have crafted, or would like to have as an eternal memento of Destiny 2. We’re curious.
