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Topic The Toy Collecting + Figure Photography Thread

theJaw

* 7-Nov-2021(#1)

A thread for us forever-kids who dig this sort of thing to talk toys, figure photography, collections, etc. Show yours off, I wanna see em.

Obviously not my photos (you can find some of those in the thread), but look at these things:

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Friggin neat. I should preface this thread by saying I tend to lean toward nostalgic properties/toys and I'm not all that "in" on the figure collecting scene. There are just certain pieces that I need and this TMNT/Power Rangers mash up is like smashing two huge aspects of my 90s kid childhood into one gorgeous project. Only one I'm not mega into is Tommy as the Foot Clan soldier (the Tommy head isn't in the photo). I dig that they brought at least one Power Ranger character into the TMNT world instead of vice versa but Tommy doesn't strike me as a Foot guy. That Shredder/Green Ranger mash up is a legit dream fig though.

But yah, share photos of your stuff or just talk about the toys (upcoming or retro) that interest you, etc etc.

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EclipseLion

21-Jun-2022(#161)

Pm me if interested in the following item:

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theJaw

22-Jun-2022(#162)

Thanks to a trade with mcorrado, here is my current WWF Hasbro collection (with my neat "Wrestling is Gay" hand fan from the wrestler Effy):
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Gypsy

22-Jun-2022(#163)

Jawesome @theJaw

theJaw

22-Jun-2022(#164)

Gypsy wrote:

> Jawesome @theJaw

lol YOU'RE jawesome for even using the term "jawesome".

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mcorrado

22-Jun-2022(#165)

theJaw wrote:

> Thanks to a trade with mcorrado, here is my current WWF Hasbro collection (with my

> neat "Wrestling is Gay" hand fan from the wrestler Effy):

> {imgt}https://i.ibb.co/VvskcwC/wrasslers.jpg 4031 2052{imgt}

It's looking good!

Feeb

* 22-Jun-2022(#166)

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That’s grate.

theJaw

22-Jun-2022(#167)

Ohhh man. I'm gonna need that.

Feeb

22-Jun-2022(#168)

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/teenage...

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)* 26-Jun-2022(#169)

Got a few figures coming, all of the 6 inch variety:

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- I've heard the articulation on him isn't as great because of the armor, but he looks phenomenal.

These are a pre-order I'm greatly looking foward to:

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Sid_Ceaser

26-Jun-2022(#170)

Fudge a duck. Where are you ordering those LoU figures from?

How much?

willyum

26-Jun-2022(#171)

Hot damn those figures look badass, especially the Last of Us ones.

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)* 26-Jun-2022(#172)

@Sid_Ceaser @willyum

So I ordered the "Jol" and "Elly" from here: https://giantoy.com/products/pre-order-1-12-limtoy..., but that pre-order is sold out.

There is one available here, though: https://www.tnsfigures.com/limtoys-lmn004-1-12-sca...

https://www.tnsfigures.com/limtoys-lmn005-1-12-sca...

They're basically 90ish each, which is steep, but they look incredible. They're of the same quality as that 12inch Ellie I got, just in 6 inch form. Weapons are usually highly detailed, have some limited function, etc. That TNS site looks kinda sketch but I've used them before with no issues, in case anyone is wondering. You can put down a deposit to reserve a pre-order, or just pay in full up front. Either way, these things almost always double in price after release and the only place to find them later is eBay. They're not licensed but neither was my CCToys Ellie I got, and it's one of, if not my favorite piece that I own.

willyum

27-Jun-2022(#173)

Nice! Giantoy is great.

willyum

9-Jul-2022(#174)

Golden Axe figures; how cool is that?

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=g...

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Dasgessabel

(abandoned)9-Jul-2022(#175)

willyum wrote:

> Golden Axe figures; how cool is that?

> https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=g...

> {imgt}https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2021/07/...

> 310 270{imgt}

Almost splurged on these but decided to wait. They do look great though!

kevolones

9-Jul-2022(#176)

willyum wrote:

> Golden Axe figures; how cool is that?

> https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=g...

> {imgt}https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2021/07/...

> 310 270{imgt}

Extremely cool to create a diorama. These storm collectible figures are way too expensive though, IMO.

Gypsy

9-Jul-2022(#177)

Agree. Definitely not a price I'd pay for them and not what I would have expected looking at the full size image.

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)9-Jul-2022(#178)

I have an extra GI Joe Classified Cobra Officer and Alley Viper if anyone wants them for $20 each plus shipping.

kevolones

10-Jul-2022(#179)

Gypsy wrote:

> Agree. Definitely not a price I'd pay for them and not what I would have expected

> looking at the full size image.

They have SF and MK figures too. They all look cool and have some accessories but I still think theyre greatly over priced at around $100 each for a 1/12th scale. Neca does and good smile make similar figures for 1/2 the price....although I honestly think those are also overpriced tbh.

Figures and Statue prices have gone up considerably in the past few years. Play Arts Kai are like $140+ now, and I remember buying them at $70 at most. Kotobukiya statues have also gone up in prices. I may have to limit myself to "prize" figures in the future if these keep going up.

Gypsy

10-Jul-2022(#180)

@kevolones I was thinking half yeah. I got some prize figures recently and they were fine. Especially when you consider that I got them for 600 yen each before shipping.

willyum

10-Jul-2022(#181)

kevolones

10-Jul-2022(#182)

I definitely cant miss out on these 2 for my SF collection:
https://youtu.be/VSefuYOzB5Y

Keeping an eye out for preorder windows

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)* 19-Jul-2022(#183)

Got a few random shots of some recent and older acquisitions. I'm gonna start collecting/building my own sets for these guys shortly, and then investing in some proper lighting to take better photos. These are just quick shots cuz I enjoy setting them up haha.

Hanging with the boys (Predator figs):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_GiJD1b5QASTTrxg...

Deadpool/Hellboy:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XeRJgDL-EYtPRxmni...

Blade:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUGvOGF7d4BZA4C06...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJN14hhIxJq3YKmgr...

nonamesleft

19-Jul-2022(#184)

Dasgessabel wrote:

> Got a few random shots of some recent and older acquisitions. I'm gonna start collecting/building

> my own sets for these guys shortly, and then investing in some proper lighting to

> take better photos. These are just quick shots cuz I enjoy setting them up haha.

> Hanging with the boys (Predator figs):

> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_GiJD1b5QASTTrxg...

> Deadpool/Hellboy:

> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XeRJgDL-EYtPRxmni...

> Blade:

> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUGvOGF7d4BZA4C06...

> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJN14hhIxJq3YKmgr...

Nice. What are the approximate dimensions of the Predator ones?

And the Deadpool/Hellboy figures, do they come stacked like that, or did you do that?

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)19-Jul-2022(#185)

nonamesleft wrote:

> Dasgessabel wrote:

>> Got a few random shots of some recent and older acquisitions. I'm gonna start

> collecting/building

>> my own sets for these guys shortly, and then investing in some proper lighting

> to

>> take better photos. These are just quick shots cuz I enjoy setting them up haha.

>> Hanging with the boys (Predator figs):

>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_GiJD1b5QASTTrxg...

>> Deadpool/Hellboy:

>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XeRJgDL-EYtPRxmni...

>> Blade:

>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUGvOGF7d4BZA4C06...

>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJN14hhIxJq3YKmgr...

> Nice. What are the approximate dimensions of the Predator ones?

> And the Deadpool/Hellboy figures, do they come stacked like that, or did you do that?

The Predator figs are the NECA ones, so they're usually around 8 inches in height or so. They're also very sturdy and heavy figures.

And no, the Deadpool/Hellboy figs are just separate figs, nothing to do with one another - I often pose/set up figures in a way I find entertaining

kevolones

19-Jul-2022(#186)

Dasgessabel wrote:

> nonamesleft wrote:

>> Dasgessabel wrote:

> |>> Got a few random shots of some recent and older acquisitions. I'm gonna start

>> collecting/building

> |>> my own sets for these guys shortly, and then investing in some proper lighting

>> to

> |>> take better photos. These are just quick shots cuz I enjoy setting them up haha.

> |>>

> |>> Hanging with the boys (Predator figs):

> |>>

> |>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_GiJD1b5QASTTrxg...

> |>>

> |>> Deadpool/Hellboy:

> |>>

> |>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XeRJgDL-EYtPRxmni...

> |>>

> |>> Blade:

> |>>

> |>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUGvOGF7d4BZA4C06...

> |>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJN14hhIxJq3YKmgr...

>> Nice. What are the approximate dimensions of the Predator ones?

>> And the Deadpool/Hellboy figures, do they come stacked like that, or did you do

> that?

> The Predator figs are the NECA ones, so they're usually around 8 inches in height

> or so. They're also very sturdy and heavy figures.

I have always wanted a Predator figure and those from Neca look the best. I recently ordered the Jungle one from them but the bigger scale one. I will definitely need to stop buying these giant figures as I have nowhere to out them right now. But it was too cool to pass up.

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)19-Jul-2022(#187)

kevolones wrote:

> Dasgessabel wrote:

>> nonamesleft wrote:

> |>> Dasgessabel wrote:

>> |>> Got a few random shots of some recent and older acquisitions. I'm gonna start

> |>> collecting/building

>> |>> my own sets for these guys shortly, and then investing in some proper lighting

> |>> to

>> |>> take better photos. These are just quick shots cuz I enjoy setting them up

> haha.

>> |>>

>> |>> Hanging with the boys (Predator figs):

>> |>>

>> |>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_GiJD1b5QASTTrxg...

>> |>>

>> |>> Deadpool/Hellboy:

>> |>>

>> |>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XeRJgDL-EYtPRxmni...

>> |>>

>> |>> Blade:

>> |>>

>> |>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUGvOGF7d4BZA4C06...

>> |>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJN14hhIxJq3YKmgr...

> |>> Nice. What are the approximate dimensions of the Predator ones?

> |>>

> |>> And the Deadpool/Hellboy figures, do they come stacked like that, or did you

> do

>> that?

>> The Predator figs are the NECA ones, so they're usually around 8 inches in height

>> or so. They're also very sturdy and heavy figures.

> I have always wanted a Predator figure and those from Neca look the best. I recently

> ordered the Jungle one from them but the bigger scale one. I will definitely need

> to stop buying these giant figures as I have nowhere to out them right now. But it

> was too cool to pass up.

Yeah they're crazy good, especially for the price point. The only bigger scale figure I have at the moment is the Ellie figure I posted in the topic a while back - she set me back a good bit, so once I get the matching Joel, I'll probably stick to the 1/12 scale instead of the 1/6 or 1/4. 6-8 inch figures I feel are still a great size and many have just as much detail as their larger counterparts - at about half (or less) the price.

Don't get me wrong though, if I had the space and budget, I'd probably own every 12"+ fig that interested me just because they're incredible.

willyum

31-Jul-2022(#188)

theJaw

31-Jul-2022(#189)

Those are both badass figures. It's always so cool to me that you can find the exact same version of the Sgt. Slaughter character in two different toy lines - WWF and GI Joe. Obv not the same figures, but the character is the same.

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)31-Jul-2022(#190)

willyum wrote:

Yeah, those are cool. Have the Action Force one on the way, and the Classified one pre-ordered.

And as an aside to folks here, be careful using some sites ordering figures. I THOUGHT Giantoy was a reputable place, but I had an order a month ago that they've been giving me the run around on, and they're saying they won't refund me now because the address must have been incorrect which caused the package to get lost. It was a $200+ order. Checking into a chargeback but I used PayPal through my bank, not a credit card, and both paypal and the bank are saying that I have to go through the other to get my money back. It sucks that I have my Joel and Ellie figures pre-ordered through them, but I'm gonna go ahead and cancel that at this point.

willyum

2-Aug-2022(#191)

kevolones

3-Aug-2022(#192)

Ive started using Entertainment Earth recently. They seem to be very careful with packaging and they really try with the whole "mint" thing. And they've had a free shipping code for months so thats also great.

I really like BBTS but the $4 flat shipping doesnt ship to me. Their store is unmatched though.

I havent had any issues with online stores except for Toy Origin. Stay away from them.

willyum

3-Aug-2022(#193)

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)3-Aug-2022(#194)

willyum wrote:

Haha I appreciate the support! Customer Service at Giantoy, even though they haven't been helpful at all, at least they've been nice about it lol. They did try and track the package down and they've gotten back to me within hours every time, they apparently just have a take no responsibility clause when it's lost in transit. I figure I'll likely be able to get my money back at some point (hopefully), it's just a mess I don't have alot of time to deal with.

Plus I was looking forward to the figures xD

Dasgessabel

(abandoned)3-Aug-2022(#195)

And Happy Bday @theJaw !

Bleed_DukeBlue

3-Aug-2022(#196)

Happy Birthday @theJaw and @Prime!

Feeb

3-Aug-2022(#197)

Oh. Bdays. Happy ones!!!

theJaw

3-Aug-2022(#198)

Thanks fellas! @Dasgessabel @Bleed_DukeBlue @Feeb

theJaw

8-Aug-2022(#199)

Wrestler Matt Cardona buys and opens a sealed VINTAGE Millennium Falcon for $2500. Figured I'd share here in case anyone's interested in seeing a toy that just straight up doesn't exist in the wild anymore.

https://youtu.be/L5K252eTXAM

razeak

9-Aug-2022(#200)

My son and I used to collect old Kenner Aliens/Predators (which is fitting with all of the chatter about Prey). We did a some bandai and monsterarts Godzilla stuff. I need to dig those out and snap a few pics. I'm not really into collecting toys without him. He's 14 now and its almost died out. :cry:

We got into a lot of older stuff too, but its a load to dig those out.

M.A.S.K
Dukes of Hazzard Mego (sold those on ebay a few years ago, shouldn't have)
Knight Rider
a ton of Kenner Star Wars in varying degrees of condition
loads of GI Joe
A Team
Karate Kid

It was all stuff from when we were showing him all of the 80s movies and TV shows.

Sid_Ceaser

9-Aug-2022(#201)

I did my best as a kid to keep all my MASK stuff. Have a box with all the 1st gen and some 2nd gen stuff. Boulder Hill never made it, sadly. It got lost over the last 30 or so years.

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