shaxper
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Post by shaxper on Feb 19, 2018 10:30:12 GMT -5
For me, vintage toys is all about the hunt and the shows. I have no desire to buy anything on ebay or online, but I love going to shows and shops and seeing what is out there. I enjoy the hunt, meeting people who like similar stuff etc. and actually getting the toy itself is secondary to that. Don't get me wrong, I like coming home with the finds after the show, but its about the act of searching. -M For me, it's simple joys. The thrill of the hunt is intoxicating for an hour or two, but a toy that brings you simple contentment lasts a whole lot longer. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2018 11:33:57 GMT -5
For me, vintage toys is all about the hunt and the shows. I have no desire to buy anything on ebay or online, but I love going to shows and shops and seeing what is out there. I enjoy the hunt, meeting people who like similar stuff etc. and actually getting the toy itself is secondary to that. Don't get me wrong, I like coming home with the finds after the show, but its about the act of searching. -M For me, it's simple joys. The thrill of the hunt is intoxicating for an hour or two, but a toy that brings you simple contentment lasts a whole lot longer. As do the relationships you forge with other people (collectors/fans/dealers etc.) while on the hunt (if you are not one of those cuththroat a$$hole collector types), and those are worth more than any toy. -M |
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on Feb 21, 2018 19:31:46 GMT -5
Yes! You have the Rhino MASK semi truck! Very jealous! I also appreciate that you have a lot of stuff loose. I like some of the boxes/cards for the artwork but end of the day, I feel toys need to be out and displayed. I got Rhino for $40 at a convention two years back. Couldn't believe it! I save the boxes, sometimes in case I resell later, often just because of nostalgia, but I store them separately, and I absolutely take everything out of the package. Same reason I don't CGC: what's the point of having it if you can't experience it? And I agree with @mrp that I never seek to complete a toy line. I obtain the pieces I love; nothing more nor less. I tried to be a completist about Justice League Unlimited a decade back and ultimately found the pursuit hollow and unrewarding.
I feel the same way. With the Toy Biz 90's Spider-Man stuff, there are pieces I love and have bought. But there are many figures in that line that I think look terrible so why would I ever buy them? I am not a toy completest. I do agree 100% with keeping boxes and card backings for all toys because for some reason in 50 years, they will add value to the toy if ever a need to sell 
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2018 14:08:21 GMT -5
I'm curious to find out what everyone's dream collections would look like? For me, and if I had to choose one thing, I'd have to go with a complete set of DC's Super Powers figures. I think it's all about nostalgia for me. Of all the action figures I had as a kid (He-Man, GI Joe, Transformers, etc.) I had the most fun with these figures. It would cost the GDP of a small nation to buy all of the originals, but I'm strongly considering picking up as many of the newer homage figures that I can find.  Throw in the Batmobile and that would pretty much be my choice.  That toy line pretty much cemented my eternal love of DC Comics. |
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Post by brianf on Feb 22, 2018 14:48:53 GMT -5
One of my favorite toys was the Batmobile / batboat combo I had as a kid - would love to have them again  There was also a line of "Metal Man" figures from the late 70's that were fun to play with but when I thought "maybe I could find a few for cheap" boy was I surprised.  |
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Post by lobsterjohnson on Mar 25, 2018 20:45:50 GMT -5
I suppose my grail would be the old Mezco Hellboy line. They're pretty expensive nowadays, but I'd love to track down some of them. I have both versions of Lobster Johnson and they're great. Regardless of scale, my greatest imaginary action figure line is the entire Mignolaverse (plus Baltimore, Joe Golem, etc) in well-articulated plastic form. The ReAction figures and POPs don't do anything for me (OK, I have the Lobster ReAction...).
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