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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.


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!
akfa
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6-Dec-2022(#242)
If anyone is actively looking to get rid of any Jojo's Bizarre Adventure SAS figures, I'd be curious to see what you've got / are seeking
willyum
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* 17-Dec-2022(#243)


Gypsy
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18-Dec-2022(#244)
Got a really neat one coming in the mail, I'm excited for it.
Gypsy
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30-Dec-2022(#245)
willyum
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* 31-Dec-2022(#246)
Sweet goodness, it's City Hunter! That's an awesome figure! yes

Gypsy
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* 31-Dec-2022(#247)
One of the favorites in my collection for sure along with Kenshin and Crymaria. Was happy to find it for a fair price.
kevolones
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31-Dec-2022(#248)
Very nice. Megahouse does very nice figures and statues. I remember some very nice ones used to MSRP for around $60-90 and now they go more twice that or more. I was broke then tho
Gypsy
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31-Dec-2022(#249)
kevolones wrote:
> Very nice. Megahouse does very nice figures and statues. I remember some very nice
> ones used to MSRP for around $60-90 and now they go more twice that or more. I was
> broke then tho

Yeah figure prices are insane now. Megahouse, GSC and a couple others still have some more affordable ones. I technically paid over retail but with the exchange rate differences compared to when it launched it was less. Most places are asking like double retail now...

There isn't a ton I would want now and I have some I wouldn't mind getting rid of. Might go for something from Monogatari and/or a Gilgamesh (from fate) figure. If I were wish listing something to get made I'd buy a nice figure of Ippo. Not getting that Orca Toys one that is like $300 retail most likely. Do have my eye on it in case one pops up for a bit less.
Dasgessabel
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* 31-Dec-2022(#250)
Recently got the 12" Joel to go with my Ellie, but haven't had time to set up an outdoor scene yet.

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Sid_Ceaser
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3-Jan-2023(#251)
My brother in law got me a little figure-sized softbox powered by usb.

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It's pretty awesome.



willyum
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7-Jan-2023(#252)
Awesome indeed! I love it! yes

theJaw
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7-Jan-2023(#253)
Yah that friggin rules.
kevolones
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* 22-Jan-2023(#254)
Just got these:{imgt}https://i.imgur.io/lb3RBrb_d.webp?maxwidth=640&sha...{imgt}

{Imgt}https://i.imgur.io/zem88Ii_d.webp?maxwidth=640&sha...{imgt}

I normally dont buy figures this small but its the only figures available from the Power Rangers Battle for The Grid Designs.

Unfortunately theyre rather expensive at $34 each for what you get but I guess they look kinda cool. For the price, they shouldve at least added a 2nd head sculpt (without helmet).

There are 2 more that Im not planning on getting. Cammy and Ken, but it looks like they just recolored some other ranger sculpts and didnt even try. Lazy cash grab so Im not getting those.
willyum
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23-Jan-2023(#255)
What the heck? That's awesome!

theJaw
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* 23-Jan-2023(#256)
@kevolones what size are those? 3.75? They’re real cool.
kevolones
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24-Jan-2023(#257)
Ill measure them when I get home. I think they should be around 5" maybe
kevolones
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24-Jan-2023(#258)
theJaw wrote:
> @kevolones what size are those? 3.75? They’re real cool.

Just under 6" tall.

I like them. Their design is very cool
Feeb
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24-Jan-2023(#259)
kevolones wrote:
> theJaw wrote:
>> @kevolones what size are those? 3.75? They’re real cool.
>
> Just under 6" tall.
>
> I like them. Their design is very cool

This so reminds me of Spinal Tap. Lol.
willyum
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* 29-Jan-2023(#260)

willyum
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7-Feb-2023(#261)


kevolones
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8-Feb-2023(#262)
willyum wrote:
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Do you use the seamless bodies?
willyum
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* 8-Feb-2023(#263)



willyum
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kevolones
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11-Feb-2023(#265)
Nice!

I recently received a very very nice figure, I think its my most expensive one yet. Havent opened it yet but Ill take a few pics soon.
kevolones
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* 12-Feb-2023(#266)
Took a couple of quick pics.

{imgt}https://i.imgur.com/PJ5hNuP.jpeg 1920 2560{imgt}

{imgt}https://i.imgur.com/3V0eXz0.jpeg 1618 2159{imgt}

Im very afraid of owning it. This would be my first "seamless body" figure, hoping it survives the humidity here in the caribbean.

theJaw
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12-Feb-2023(#267)
Damn that’s badass. I’m not even huge into Street Fighter but I am indeed jealous of that.
kevolones
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12-Feb-2023(#268)
theJaw wrote:
> Damn that’s badass. I’m not even huge into Street Fighter but I am indeed jealous
> of that.

Yeah. I thought about it for a few months. Finally pulled the trigger and preordered it since I doubt they will re release something like this.They used a custom tbleague body, everything else looks to be professionally sculpted and painted. Everything about it, even the box, is high quality. It is very impressive. The only thing that looks rough are the feet joints. Ive seen a lot of cool shots of the figure online.
willyum
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13-Feb-2023(#269)


kevolones
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14-Feb-2023(#270)
willyum wrote:
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Im sure they will use the same one for the Ken theyre teasing:

{imgt}https://preview.redd.it/iconiq-studios-shares-fina... 640 480{imgt}

I hope they do well on sales with these 2. Surely Chun Li would be next and Im a sucker for that. But only if they can make an accurate custom body for her. Not interested in those skinny legs tbleague.
willyum
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14-Feb-2023(#271)

willyum
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1-Mar-2023(#272)

willyum
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16-Mar-2023(#273)
Bump for great justice.

willyum
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* 30-Mar-2023(#274)


kevolones
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7-Apr-2023(#275)
kevolones wrote:
> willyum wrote:
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> Im sure they will use the same one for the Ken theyre teasing:
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> 640 480{imgt}
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> I hope they do well on sales with these 2. Surely Chun Li would be next and Im a
> sucker for that. But only if they can make an accurate custom body for her. Not interested
> in those skinny legs tbleague.

Went up for preorders. I dont think it looks as good as Ryu but it looks pretty good. Ill have to think about it.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDe...

theJaw
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7-Apr-2023(#276)
Ever since we moved into the new apartment, my funds have been super tight so I unfortunately haven't been able to partake in snagging any new figures or anything. Bummer for sure. I might pull some of my boxed figures out of storage soon to open them up and display them just to revisit them and feel like a toy collector again haha.

Looking forward to seeing more photos from you folks though. I did find a few AEW trading card blaster boxes for relatively cheap, so once those get delivered I'll snap some photos of my trading card collection so far and throw them in here.
kevolones
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9-Apr-2023(#277)
Any feedback on this company?

Ive never heard of them but these figures look pretty sick and there's not a lot out there from this franchise.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDe...

At $60 theyre kinda expensive for the scale but Im thinking of preordering the toads at least. The whole set would be great for people who make dioramas!
theJaw
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* 9-Apr-2023(#278)
Oh yah, BBTS is legit. My pal buys from them all the time, and a few wrestler vlogs I watch get packages from them often. Like you said, they’re expensive, but they can be trusted.
willyum
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9-Apr-2023(#279)

kevolones
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9-Apr-2023(#280)
Sorry I meant Premium DNA as the manufacturer. Never heard of them before.

Ive used BBTS a couple of times. Probably the best online toy store right now, I wish the $4 shipping would work for PR.
willyum
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10-Apr-2023(#281)


Topic   The Toy Collecting + Figure Photography Thread