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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.


Chad
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5-Jan-2022(#41)
Regrettable 99% of all Action Figure Fight League (AFFL) matches have been lost to history (thanks @bill )


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willyum
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7-Jan-2022(#42)
Lunar wrote:
> That Sega Consoles Figma is hot!
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> My set up is still a mess but here's what I can share so far.
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> ...

Oh crap, Magic Knight Rayearth!! yes yes
I spent a lot of my high school days watching that dubbed in Spanish on TV. Good times.

Tony
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7-Jan-2022(#43)
My fiance broke off the wedding when she realized she had misunderstood when I said I bring home six figures every month.
Sid_Ceaser
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7-Jan-2022(#44)

Ha ha ha ha!



theJaw
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7-Jan-2022(#45)
Tony wrote:
> My fiance broke off the wedding when she realized she had misunderstood when I said
> I bring home six figures every month.

lol this was good
theJaw
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8-Jan-2022(#46)
Sid_Ceaser wrote:
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> I got this bad boy a few months ago but I considered it a Christmas present for myself
> and put it under the tree:
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> 1000 1000{imgt}

This friggin rules so hard. Cost a pretty penny or what?
Dasgessabel
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8-Jan-2022(#47)
theJaw wrote:
> Sid_Ceaser wrote:
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>> I got this bad boy a few months ago but I considered it a Christmas present for
> myself
>> and put it under the tree:
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>> 1000 1000{imgt}
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> This friggin rules so hard. Cost a pretty penny or what?

I saw one last night at Walmart for just over $20, so not too bad!
willyum
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9-Jan-2022(#48)
Looks like it's $38 at Big Bad Toy Store.

Sid_Ceaser
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9-Jan-2022(#49)

That is the "deluxe" version that comes with the flame thrower and the petri dish. The one I got didn't have those.

If your local Wal Mart has them for $20 that is an awesome price.



willyum
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10-Jan-2022(#50)
Thanks for the clarification. Based on how much I spend on gas each week, I think both are reasonably priced. yes

Sid_Ceaser
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10-Jan-2022(#51)
I had some cash sittin in my Mercari account so I just picked up that flamethrower version to have both




Dasgessabel
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10-Jan-2022(#52)
I’ve been collecting some of those GI Joe classified figures. Pre-ordered a few coming out later this year. Easier and cheaper to get than some collections for sure
willyum
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12-Jan-2022(#53)


Dasgessabel
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willyum
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* 13-Jan-2022(#55)

Sid_Ceaser
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14-Jan-2022(#56)
That Outback figure is really cool. Figures with beards!!

I've never been a big Dungeons & Dragons fan, but when I was a kid I had the Warduke figure:

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I always thought he looked badass.

They just announced a new version that looks killer!

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I instantly tossed in a pre-order over at Entertainment Earth for him. Arrives sometime in April.



Gypsy
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14-Jan-2022(#57)
willyum wrote:
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Not sure how the market is for things released in the US but the rule for Japanese figure releases is you should generally pre-order anything if you really want it because there is always a risk it sells out.
willyum
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* 14-Jan-2022(#58)
Gypsy wrote:
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> Not sure how the market is for things released in the US but the rule for Japanese
> figure releases is you should generally pre-order anything if you really want it
> because there is always a risk it sells out.

willyum
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* 14-Jan-2022(#59)


theJaw
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22-Jan-2022(#60)
Sincerely thinking of tearing most of the figs I have out of their packaging to make more shelf room. Most of them aren't going to go up in value and I'm just being stubborn.

However, these 3 sets I feel need to remain right where they are. It seems most still go for $50+ and I can't see them plummeting in value anytime soon.

Ahhh.... things of absolute beauty.

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Gypsy
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22-Jan-2022(#61)
I take everything out of the packaging. I dgaf.
theJaw
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22-Jan-2022(#62)
I'm getting there. I certainly did gaf for a long while but at this point, it's only certain things I tend to gaf about. Like those Saga figs.

Even though I don't know why I care even then - I'd likely never sell them off, no matter how high their value raised. So what's the real point? haha
Dasgessabel
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22-Jan-2022(#63)
My collection is a work in progress across the board, have nothing on my shelf displayed yet really, but here is my current GI Joe lineup:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qdjNlhF5BMw4j9n2h...
Gypsy
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22-Jan-2022(#64)
theJaw wrote:
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> Even though I don't know why I care even then - I'd likely never sell them off, no
> matter how high their value raised. So what's the real point? haha

Yeah this is where I'm at with it. I have a few that sell for a lot in the after market but it doesn't matter if I'm not going to sell them.
willyum
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* 5-Feb-2022(#65)


Dasgessabel
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5-Feb-2022(#66)
willyum wrote:
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I suspect they will. The big rumor at the moment is an eventual Serpentor, which would be great too. The Night Creepers/Night Creeper leader would be cool additions as well. They did release a 3 3/4 night creeper from the Origins movie, but I want a Classified version of both.

Also looks like Storm shadow and Spirit Iron Knife got pushed back a few months to June-July as well :/
Dasgessabel
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5-Feb-2022(#67)
Took a few pics of some GI Joes out of boredom. Not great photos just kinda some childish fun haha. I really want to get an actual set up with props and everything now though.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YUD86JSyO8fQDYaL2...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kPo-O1Hyt4XCNXfx1...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pji6oFuLdmt0gQ9kW...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DO52w0xnBWe7ZimH6...

Feeb
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5-Feb-2022(#68)
Scored these recently

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incubus421
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6-Feb-2022(#69)
May as well plug my own Instagram account. Nothing high-end/professional, but I do post new figure acquisitions and dabble in figure photography.

Faraam Knight
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjkzPFyjf-0/?utm_sourc...

Illidan and Durotan
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxFmELhJ6J_/?utm_sourc...

Kabal
https://www.instagram.com/p/CR-YEQYN8dU/?utm_sourc...



willyum
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* 6-Feb-2022(#70)

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theJaw
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* 22-Feb-2022(#73)
I miss the few GI Joes I had as a kid... but tbh I miss the "lesser brand" CORPS way more. I had so many CORPS figures, I would die for that collection back.

Anyhow, we were talking about Batman: Death of the Family in the Comics thread so figured I'd whip these up. Wonderful figures that I've been on the fence about opening since I first got them. Don't think either is particularly sought after/valuable, but I like having them complete in the box with all the accessories and whatnot.

Joker from Death of the Family & Red Hood (Joker pre-Joker) from Zero Year. Both stories written by Scott Snyder, and both designs drawn by Greg Capullo.

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willyum
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27-Feb-2022(#74)

Dasgessabel
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2-Mar-2022(#75)
I just ordered some of these because they look really neat

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114970842396?_trkparms=am...
willyum
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2-Mar-2022(#76)
Dasgessabel wrote:
> I just ordered some of these because they look really neat
>
> ....

I tried to see what series those figures are from, since they're definitely not GI Joe. Best I could come up with is (maybe) Battle of the Stars. Either way, they're pretty cool! yes

willyum
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2-Mar-2022(#77)

Dasgessabel
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2-Mar-2022(#78)
willyum wrote:
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Yup, already got them on order! The classified line is pretty neat - my main goal for them is to collect all the classified figures and then find the matching OG retro figures to match (if it exists).
willyum
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3-Mar-2022(#79)


kevolones
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6-Mar-2022(#80)
I have a couple of figures Ive gathered since my teenage years. I dont think I have a full collection of anything really. I used to buy Final Fantasy stuff but back then I couldnt really afford anything over $25.

Now Im more into statues but Ive ran out of space for them.

I have a few from Dragon Ball, Bastard!!, Final Fantasy, Zelda, TMNT, Metal Gear and Street Fighter. But most of my collection is just random anime figures. Ill have to take some pics one of these days.

When I saw the TMNT 1990s figures from Neca I just had to buy them. I was lucky to get all 4 at reasonable prices before they became harder to get. Theyre awesome display pieces.
willyum
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14-Mar-2022(#81)
Bump for great justice.

Topic   The Toy Collecting + Figure Photography Thread