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Jan 16, 2012 13:59:46 GMT -5
Post by WWF on Jan 16, 2012 13:59:46 GMT -5
am I the only one on here that does quiet understand why divas are so popular for guys to collect? I hate to sound sexist but for one I don't care for women's wrestling what so ever and two I just don't get why people go so crazy over them. The only time a diva makes her way in to my collection is when she comes with someone else. It really just leaves me scratching my head. Also I am not trying to belittle what other people are into I am just curious as to why..
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Divas
Jan 16, 2012 14:05:40 GMT -5
Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jan 16, 2012 14:05:40 GMT -5
am I the only one on here that does quiet understand why divas are so popular for guys to collect? They're not. That's why Mattel makes so few of them -- which in turn means that those of us who do collect them (which is basically those of us who are completists who want a figure of everyone, and the slightly-strange diva obsessives) have to either hunt or pay high prices for them.
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Jan 16, 2012 14:06:14 GMT -5
Post by anglefan80 on Jan 16, 2012 14:06:14 GMT -5
For me, I want more diva's because there are diva's on the roster that are more important then some of the guys we got. Layla, Bella's & Alicia all have/had more TV presence then guys like Masters, Knox, Yoshi & so on, and should have a figure before any of them.
That said, being a collector of toys (not just wrestling) for over 15 years, I know for a fact that females are few & far between. Trust me, WWE collection does not hold a candle to how many females have been snubbed in other lines like DC & Marvel.
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Jan 16, 2012 14:08:12 GMT -5
Post by WWF on Jan 16, 2012 14:08:12 GMT -5
ok that's pretty cool when you break it down like that. I respect that.
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Jan 16, 2012 14:09:49 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2012 14:09:49 GMT -5
I think most of them are just so they can complete a collection. I'm not sure anyone's picking up an Eve figure because of her ring savvy, maybe that as...... nevermind.
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Divas
Jan 16, 2012 14:33:01 GMT -5
Post by mrhoss on Jan 16, 2012 14:33:01 GMT -5
I collect Mattel's Divas and DCUC figures just to complete a collection.
On the other hand I'll buy some DC Direct (more aesthetically pleasing than DCUC), old McFarlane females (swords and chains) , MOTUC (B.G. Teela and Marlena, great homages to old sci-fi) and some statues just because they're kind of hot.
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Jan 16, 2012 14:44:55 GMT -5
Post by JDSFullmetal on Jan 16, 2012 14:44:55 GMT -5
I just love how pretty much every time a diva figure topic comes up at lest one person has to call diva collectors "odd/strange/creepy" yet they are the one buying "dolls" of men in their underwear. Now that's something I find strange.
Rant/]
I collect diva figures because I tend to enjoy the womens matches more then the mens(not a fan of 30 minute matches filled with rest holds) I do think diva figures are popular and think people on here try to say no ones cares because it's "The cool thing to do"
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Divas
Jan 16, 2012 15:03:25 GMT -5
Post by James St. James on Jan 16, 2012 15:03:25 GMT -5
I like womens wrestling better than I like mens wrestling. There are many facets to the spectacle of pro wrestling and when the women do it RIGHT (Knockouts division 2007-2009, WWE womens division 2003-2004) the men just can't hold a candle IMO.
I would rather see two men beat the hell out of each other in a UFC match and leave the scripted and choreographed fighting to the ladies.
The problem with WWE's divas of today is that they are such one dimensional and uninteresting characters that collecting their figures does start to feel a little like you're collecting dolls because the only thing that distinguishes them from one another is their hair, make up and what they are wearing. My mom asked me about Maryse (who I'm a huge fan of) and all I could say was "that's Maryse, she is French.......and she flips her hair during her ring entrance......and does this 'talk to the hand' motion a lot". I continue to collect them because I am a fan of the archetype of a Diva, but I understand both sides of this.
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Jan 16, 2012 15:04:48 GMT -5
Post by B-Radimus Prime on Jan 16, 2012 15:04:48 GMT -5
am I the only one on here that does quiet understand why divas are so popular for guys to collect? I hate to sound sexist but for one I don't care for women's wrestling what so ever and two I just don't get why people go so crazy over them. The only time a diva makes her way in to my collection is when she comes with someone else. It really just leaves me scratching my head. Also I am not trying to belittle what other people are into I am just curious as to why.. 1. What you see on WWE isn't women's wrestling. 2. Why does it matter to you whether someone collects a female figure? Some people try to collect everyone the roster. Some people collect only the people they like (which, yes, does include a Diva or 2 now and then), some people just think they do a good job with the Diva figures. 3. If you don't like them, don't buy them. People could ask you why you collect half-naked men in small tights, right? So why not just let people collect who they want and not worry about it
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Jan 16, 2012 15:21:27 GMT -5
Post by BellaBaby on Jan 16, 2012 15:21:27 GMT -5
I know I get them because I look up to most of the women wrestlers, but I feel the real question could be why are guys buyin men in underware???
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Jan 16, 2012 15:26:14 GMT -5
Post by ToxicTwistOfFate on Jan 16, 2012 15:26:14 GMT -5
I collect them because I actually enjoy their work. Same way I only buy figures of the guys that I like.
I've never understood why people think it's "weird, creepy, strange etc" to collect female figures. Shouldn't it be the complete opposite really? Not that I'm saying it is but think about it. Most of us are males buying figures of other males that are wearing not a whole lot.
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Divas
Jan 16, 2012 16:27:31 GMT -5
Post by mrhoss on Jan 16, 2012 16:27:31 GMT -5
I want a Bull Nakano flash back. I just saw recent pictures of her with Punk & Beth, she looked great.
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Jan 16, 2012 17:26:16 GMT -5
Post by WWF on Jan 16, 2012 17:26:16 GMT -5
I collect them because I actually enjoy their work. Same way I only buy figures of the guys that I like. I've never understood why people think it's "weird, creepy, strange etc" to collect female figures. Shouldn't it be the complete opposite really? Not that I'm saying it is but think about it. Most of us are males buying figures of other males that are wearing not a whole lot. I don't recall being insulting or doing anything other than just asking why. And if the only you can add is "I find it strange that you buy men in underwear" then you must feel insecure. My friends and I who collect wrestling figures have always wondered why some men on here were so diva obsessed and wondered if they saw the same lack of skill we did. I get the rarity factor and completest factor that is perfectly fine with me and I am also not concerned with what anyone spends their hard earned money on I was just asking a wrestling figure related question on a wrestling figure forum board. I also didn't call any of you strange or creepy you mentioned that yourselves. Don't project your insecurities on me . I would ask the same thing to a guy buying Barbies except I wouldn't judge just out of curiosity why someone would buy a toy of the opposite gender. Also I would find it strange and creepy if you are buying these divas because they are half dressed women and not "half dressed" men. Kind of ed up actually if you get your jollies from 6 inch plastic women. I buy the Superstars I like because I enjoy having matches with them I look up to them and can respect their work. Not because lol it ing turns me on or gets me going. Also I have wrestled and still work out everyday and just straight up look up to the wrestlers and all they are capable of and I can relate to them. Can't really relate to a woman in the same respect...
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Jan 16, 2012 17:29:19 GMT -5
Post by Artistix on Jan 16, 2012 17:29:19 GMT -5
People can answer this themselves.
Lets re-word the question a little to help everyone understand:
am I the only one on here that does quiet understand why toys are so popular for adults to collect? I hate to sound rude but for one I don't care for toys what so ever and two I just don't get why people go so crazy over them. The only time a toy makes it's way in to my house is when it comes with something else. It really just leaves me scratching my head. Also I am not trying to belittle what other people are into I am just curious as to why..
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Jan 16, 2012 17:33:04 GMT -5
Post by WWF on Jan 16, 2012 17:33:04 GMT -5
People can answer this themselves. Lets re-word the question a little to help everyone understand: am I the only one on here that does quiet understand why toys are so popular for adults to collect? I hate to sound rude but for one I don't care for toys what so ever and two I just don't get why people go so crazy over them. The only time a toy makes it's way in to my house is when it comes with something else. It really just leaves me scratching my head. Also I am not trying to belittle what other people are into I am just curious as to why.. yeah that's totally right I don't collect action figures at all in fact I think I am on the wrong forums. I asked a question for you diva collectors to answer and I got a few respectable answers and the rest of you are projecting other insulting views on me I never expressed. You guys are straight class.....
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Jan 16, 2012 17:38:03 GMT -5
Post by Artistix on Jan 16, 2012 17:38:03 GMT -5
I asked a question for you diva collectors to answer and I got a few respectable answers and the rest of you are projecting other insulting views on me I never expressed. You guys are straight class..... Alright alright calm down. What we are basically saying is that people like different things. Variety is the spice of life. We buy Divas for the same reason you buy any figures...because we like them. The Diva fans are used to being referred to negatively so it shouldn't surprise many that they are defensive. Jeez. ;D
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Jan 16, 2012 17:42:07 GMT -5
Post by WWF on Jan 16, 2012 17:42:07 GMT -5
I asked a question for you diva collectors to answer and I got a few respectable answers and the rest of you are projecting other insulting views on me I never expressed. You guys are straight class..... Alright alright calm down. What we are basically saying is that people like different things. Variety is the spice of life. We buy Divas for the same reason you buy any figures...because we like them. The Diva fans are used to being referred to negatively so it shouldn't surprise many that they are defensive. Jeez. ;D No reason to defend something you don't think is wrong....
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Divas
Jan 16, 2012 17:55:59 GMT -5
Post by Artistix on Jan 16, 2012 17:55:59 GMT -5
No reason to defend something you don't think is wrong.... How many times have I heard people defending pro-wrestling itself? It's not a matter of something being wrong...it's a matter of people standing up for something they are passionate about. But why the Divas you ask? Once again, because we like them. Don't mistake that for us being happy about the extremely poor state of womens wrestling in WWE. But some of us still love women's wrestling & we want to buy action figures of women wrestlers, even if the wrestler themself is crap (Kelly Kelly). Also keep in mind many of us are going to be buying a Michael Cole figure. Suddenly buying Divas isn't so odd! ;D
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Divas
Jan 16, 2012 18:06:30 GMT -5
Post by chillax on Jan 16, 2012 18:06:30 GMT -5
I don't value the Divas figs any more or any less than the male figures. I want figs of everybody.
The reason there is clamoring for more Diva figs is because they make about 4 a year and about 150 dude figs. I'm fine with Mattel making a lot less of them because they don't sell well and all that (IMO more Vickies and less JoMo's and R-Truths would have helped Basic 13, no hurt it), but a few more a year would be nice.
I have 344 Mattel WWE figs and 10 of them are Divas. How crazy can ya get with that?
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Jan 16, 2012 18:53:37 GMT -5
Post by jfinnomore on Jan 16, 2012 18:53:37 GMT -5
i collect everyone on the active roster, diva's included.
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