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Topic   The Toy Collecting + Figure Photography Thread

theJaw
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* 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.


Sid_Ceaser
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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.



theJaw
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9-Aug-2022(#202)
So, SO gosh darn jealous of the folks with a nice MASK collection.
razeak
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9-Aug-2022(#203)
I have a bunch of the figures WITH the masks lol. Quite a few vehicles, and boulder mountain
willyum
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9-Aug-2022(#204)
I think I have the backpack from one of my MASK figures somewhere, but that's about it.

willyum
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17-Aug-2022(#205)
Obligatory bump for great justice.

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Sun
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* 25-Aug-2022(#206)
Splurged on this for my 4-year old (and myself) for his birthday. Now I'm checking out all the stores to get all the different racers.

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willyum
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31-Aug-2022(#207)

willyum
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10-Sep-2022(#208)
Sun wrote:
> Splurged on this for my 4-year old (and myself) for his birthday. Now I'm checking
> out all the stores to get all the different racers.
>

Getting a Error with that link.
Dasgessabel
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15-Sep-2022(#209)
In my hiatus from the site to handle some business, I picked up some new toys. I'll try to get some pics up this coming weekend.
Sun
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19-Sep-2022(#210)
willyum wrote:
> Sun wrote:
>> Splurged on this for my 4-year old (and myself) for his birthday. Now I'm checking
>> out all the stores to get all the different racers.
>>
>
> Getting a Error with that link.

Fixed I hope.
theJaw
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19-Sep-2022(#211)
Sun wrote:
> Splurged on this for my 4-year old (and myself) for his birthday. Now I'm checking
> out all the stores to get all the different racers.
>

That fudgein rules.
willyum
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19-Sep-2022(#212)
Sun wrote:
> willyum wrote:
>> Sun wrote:
> |>> Splurged on this for my 4-year old (and myself) for his birthday. Now I'm checking
> |>> out all the stores to get all the different racers.
> |>>
> |>>....
>
> Fixed I hope.

That is freaking awesome! yes
theJaw
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24-Sep-2022(#214)
I need those TMNT II movie figures so bad. Those rule.
Dasgessabel
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24-Sep-2022(#215)
theJaw wrote:
> I need those TMNT II movie figures so bad. Those rule.

I found them in Wal-Mart. Definitely check around your local ones, because they have been putting them out. I'll check for more randomly and let you know if you're interested, they're $60-70 each if I recall. They had a 4-pack VHS style box up for early pre-order in February that I wished I had seen (online only through NECA), and would've gotten that instead, but oh well.
Dasgessabel
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24-Sep-2022(#216)
And as a bonus for you, @theJaw here is my current (still sealed) NECA TMNT Movie figure collection:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HEG2YW0xxn8ReaRnb...

I'm missing a few which I'll take care of eventually haha.
Dasgessabel
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24-Sep-2022(#217)
Cult of San Reja acquires a Cobra HISS Tank:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FBCR7yAoUvQ7tYh-k...
kevolones
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24-Sep-2022(#218)
Dasgessabel wrote:
> theJaw wrote:
>> I need those TMNT II movie figures so bad. Those rule.
>
> I found them in Wal-Mart. Definitely check around your local ones, because they have
> been putting them out. I'll check for more randomly and let you know if you're interested,
> they're $60-70 each if I recall. They had a 4-pack VHS style box up for early pre-order
> in February that I wished I had seen (online only through NECA), and would've gotten
> that instead, but oh well.

I remember seeing that but I dont recall why I didnt get them. Do you know what changes from the TMNT 1990 ones? The face sculpts i would think since the movie suits were slightly different
kevolones
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25-Sep-2022(#219)
This mecha Leo looks pretty damn cool:

https://m.weibo.cn/status/M76dPE0xs?pagetype=profi...

Dasgessabel
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* 25-Sep-2022(#220)
kevolones wrote:
> Dasgessabel wrote:
>> theJaw wrote:
> |>> I need those TMNT II movie figures so bad. Those rule.
>>
>> I found them in Wal-Mart. Definitely check around your local ones, because they
> have
>> been putting them out. I'll check for more randomly and let you know if you're
> interested,
>> they're $60-70 each if I recall. They had a 4-pack VHS style box up for early
> pre-order
>> in February that I wished I had seen (online only through NECA), and would've
> gotten
>> that instead, but oh well.
>
> I remember seeing that but I dont recall why I didnt get them. Do you know what changes
> from the TMNT 1990 ones? The face sculpts i would think since the movie suits were
> slightly different

I know the face sculpts and suits are slightly different, the way the belts ride (they rode higher in the first movie, lowered them in the 2nd), but the differences aren't huge overall for the turtles. If you just want 4 turtles and don't mind which ones, just get whichever ones you can find cheaper and you'll probably be happy. I'm trying to collect all of the NECA movie ones. I wanted to try for the NECA animated ones, but that would get too expensive considering most of them are hard to find in my local Targets.

And here's a link to that Leo you posted:

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDe...
kevolones
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25-Sep-2022(#221)
Dasgessabel wrote:
> kevolones wrote:
>> Dasgessabel wrote:
> |>> theJaw wrote:
>> |>> I need those TMNT II movie figures so bad. Those rule.
> |>>
> |>> I found them in Wal-Mart. Definitely check around your local ones, because they
>> have
> |>> been putting them out. I'll check for more randomly and let you know if you're
>> interested,
> |>> they're $60-70 each if I recall. They had a 4-pack VHS style box up for early
>> pre-order
> |>> in February that I wished I had seen (online only through NECA), and would've
>> gotten
> |>> that instead, but oh well.
>>
>> I remember seeing that but I dont recall why I didnt get them. Do you know what
> changes
>> from the TMNT 1990 ones? The face sculpts i would think since the movie suits
> were
>> slightly different
>
> I know the face sculpts and suits are slightly different, the way the belts ride
> (they rode higher in the first movie, lowered them in the 2nd), but the differences
> aren't huge overall for the turtles. If you just want 4 turtles and don't mind which
> ones, just get whichever ones you can find cheaper and you'll probably be happy.
> I'm trying to collect all of the NECA movie ones. I wanted to try for the NECA animated
> ones, but that would get too expensive considering most of them are hard to find
> in my local Targets.
>
> And here's a link to that Leo you posted:
>

Im happy with my 1990s turtles and Shredder 1/4 scales. There's the foot soldier one but Im not really interested in that, it would be cool to have a few for a diorama but that is space I dont have. If they release a Super Shredder 1/4 scale I would be obliged to get it. I dont have any of the small scales figures but Id get the secret of the ooze ones if they were easy to get. I did preorder one of the Last Ronin figures, that would be my first. Ive seen neca figures at my walmart but only horror movie figures.
theJaw
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25-Sep-2022(#222)
Dasgessabel wrote:
> And as a bonus for you, @theJaw here is my current (still sealed) NECA TMNT Movie
> figure collection:
>
>
> I'm missing a few which I'll take care of eventually haha.

Damn, that gets me right in the envy bone. Wonderful collection.

I actually saw that Shredder/Splinter set and one of the sets with two turtles in a WalMart during my annual Vermont trip in August. I was so, so tempted to snag them but had minimal space to pack anything. I'll need to keep my eyes open around here next time I get to a WalMart.
willyum
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26-Sep-2022(#223)
Holy snap! Tomax and Xamot!

yes yes

willyum
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* 12-Oct-2022(#224)

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Dasgessabel
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* 1-Nov-2022(#226)
Got a few pics of some of my Joy Toy 1/18 scale figures. Some I've posted before in little scenes, but these pics are just showcasing them

Skeleton Forces:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n5e5iAF-hjqPKfq8t...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXqcuKvpa-F3U5Jaw...

Blackhawkz Fleet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MeufxAW-P5wcBhdKC...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kEoiffMIE4QXVl0vu...

Golden Legion:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQBecRlTkumHsjHft...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-O85xSw8te3C3eehg...

Cult of San Reja (my favorite):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BZ5Vz5PdgTA6Otym8...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tw6wvV-HYZrUSSHB_...

The Cult line has several more coming out early next year which I'll definitely grab, along with some motorcycles and an armored Mech unit they have :O. Pretty excited about that.

EDIT: And as a side note, I finally got my money back from the Giantoy fiasco I posted in here about a while back. They DID own up to the mistake being on their end, sent me a refund, and gave me a $25 store credit, so that story has a happy ending!
theJaw
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* 1-Nov-2022(#227)
Are those characters from a video game or something? Very neat figures regardless.

I need to be super strict with money right now, so the toy buying will be put on hold. I may just tear the band-aid off and open up some of the figures I've been keeping in box so I can display them easier in the apartment and take better photos of them. Will probably start with those TMNT/Power Rangers figures I posted a while back.

Also if anyone wants to buy WWE figures, let me know. I have a big ol' box I'm looking to get rid of.
Dasgessabel
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* 1-Nov-2022(#228)
theJaw wrote:
> Are those characters from a video game or something? Very neat figures regardless.
>
>

As near as I can tell, no. I'm pretty sure JoyToy just created these toys and then created story/lore to go with them. I know the Skeleton Forces guys DO have a comic line, but I'm pretty sure that was created after the actual figures were conceptualized, and I think it's an independent thing, not a mass market comic release. All these other figures come with these little pamphlets detailing some backstory and such, so they put some effort into them. I feel like they're probably based on existing things or inspired by already established franchises, but there's enough creativity there to stand them apart for sure.
kevolones
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1-Nov-2022(#229)
Finally took it out of the box, had to take out a glass shelf since her leg is really high but Ill figure out how to display it better later. Here's a few pics:

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willyum
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2-Nov-2022(#231)
@Dasgessabel
Those Joy Toy figures are awesome! And I'm glad the Giantoy fiasco ended happily. yes

@kevolones
That's a mighty fine SF2 collection you have there! And the Chun Li is very nice; I like how the artist made her graceful looking.

Dasgessabel
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* 7-Nov-2022(#232)



willyum
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12-Nov-2022(#233)
Monster TMNT figures! Freaking awesome!! yes yes

kevolones
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13-Nov-2022(#234)
https://youtube.com/shorts/-8yCi2nVk4w?feature=sha...

Those Last Ronin Leo and Raph look sick. Hopefully I can preorder them and not have to deal with the whole neca toy hunting thing.

I still havent received the Last Ronin one I preordered.
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Dasgessabel
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26-Nov-2022(#236)
I got some more stuff coming next week. Excited about some of it, so expect pics!
kevolones
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26-Nov-2022(#237)
kevolones wrote:
>
> Those Last Ronin Leo and Raph look sick. Hopefully I can preorder them and not have
> to deal with the whole neca toy hunting thing.
>
> I still havent received the Last Ronin one I preordered.

Speaking of Neca.... their Black Friday "Sale", which consisted of putting up some turtles figures in stock on their "store", was a total disaster. It lasted a total of 2 minutes and things went out of stock before you could check out. I really dont understand how this company works, they could be making so much more money!
Dasgessabel
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26-Nov-2022(#238)
kevolones wrote:
> kevolones wrote:
>>
>> Those Last Ronin Leo and Raph look sick. Hopefully I can preorder them and not
> have
>> to deal with the whole neca toy hunting thing.
>>
>> I still havent received the Last Ronin one I preordered.
>
> Speaking of Neca.... their Black Friday "Sale", which consisted of putting up some
> turtles figures in stock on their "store", was a total disaster. It lasted a total
> of 2 minutes and things went out of stock before you could check out. I really dont
> understand how this company works, they could be making so much more money!

I don’t even bother checking their site anymore, it’s next to impossible to secure orders there for most things.
kevolones
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26-Nov-2022(#239)
Yeah, but Its practically impossible in person too. Youd just have to constantly toy hunt walmart/target/bb to try and get lucky but even that is not an option here since my stores rarely get new stock. There is only 1 best buy here in PR and it does stock up ever few months but its 2 hours away.

I am now trying Entertainment Earth for preorders but it looks like they have the same trouble getting them (its been months backordered lol)

Dasgessabel
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26-Nov-2022(#240)
Yeah, it’s difficult to get most of the TMNT stuff. I had a bit of luck having 3 Walmarts in relative close proximity, so I’ve been able to grab all the TMNT movie stuff for retail. I haven’t tried to collect any of the animated series NECA stuff because I’ve rarely seen most of them in my local Targets.
kevolones
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26-Nov-2022(#241)
Dasgessabel wrote:
> Yeah, it’s difficult to get most of the TMNT stuff. I had a bit of luck having 3
> Walmarts in relative close proximity, so I’ve been able to grab all the TMNT movie
> stuff for retail. I haven’t tried to collect any of the animated series NECA stuff
> because I’ve rarely seen most of them in my local Targets.

Yeah I havent seen any of those either. Sounds like a pain to collect!

Topic   The Toy Collecting + Figure Photography Thread