Am I obsessed with Balto? You bet.
I've been obsessed with Balto since I first saw the original one in 2012. It was that movie I could just relate to, I could especially relate to Balto as a character, since I considered myself an outcast. I loved the characters, the animation, the music, and the romance between Balto and Jenna. After that I knew I was hooked on this movie. I would watch it over, and over again, I would doodle the characters any chance I got. In September of 2012, I was searching this site, ebay, and the internet for Balto merchandise since I was curious on what this movie had out for it, merchandise wise. I was shocked to say the least. Balto didn't have a lot, and a lot of it was super expensive. Even though the stuff was expensive, I was determined to start my Balto collection. (Been collecting for about 7 years now.) I acquired my first Balto plush, a sitting Balto, in November of 2012. I remember taking him to school with me to show my friends and my ex boyfriend at the time. I really didn't care what people thought of me, I was just glad that Balto was keeping me company. XD I was bullied a lot in Jr. High, and to me, this movie helped get me through it all. I really felt a lot like Balto, and mainly kept to myself since I was an outcast. I only had my ex boyfriend at the time, and he was the only thing that made life great for me. Until we broke up in December of 2013. He shattered my heart and I was broken. It's odd to admit, but this movie actually helped me get through my rough breakup. I watched this movie almost everyday, doodling the characters and even making up fan characters. I started getting more deeper into my Balto collection, and I was beginning to be more active in the Balto fandom. I considered myself an obsessed fan. Love the movies, gotta have the merchandise, etc. I went through a small slump in 2014 when I wasn't that interested in Balto, but that was quite short lived and then in 2016 it picked back up again with the obsession. XD I watched the movie a lot, and I got deeper into my Balto collection, as I had more money to finally collect some things. Fast forward to today, and nothing has really changed much. I still am the same obsessed fan I once was. I want to collect all I can from this movie, I even want to make custom merchandise, like T-shirts and the like. I even want to name my Daughter Jenna after Jenna if I ever have a daughter.
So I consider myself obsessed with Balto.
<3 Too obsessed... Yet I don't have any merchandise YET.
