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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2013 15:27:43 GMT -5
I mean, I still play with my figures twice every week. Probably gonna play with them today. I don't care who knows it, it lets me get creative and I enjoy doing it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2013 15:30:35 GMT -5
I mean, I still play with my figures twice every week. Probably gonna play with them today. I don't care who knows it, it lets me get creative and I enjoy doing it. That's good. I would love too see your set up for where you play you should take a photo of it and your collection.
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Post by Jamie on Dec 15, 2013 16:32:28 GMT -5
I keep some MOC and keep the boxes for all my elites, some of my basics and one of a battle pack. I display all of my loose ones four per row and quite a few columns for each box/shelf. I animate with them so I guess it counts as play.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2013 16:36:29 GMT -5
I mean, I still play with my figures twice every week. Probably gonna play with them today. I don't care who knows it, it lets me get creative and I enjoy doing it. That's good. I would love too see your set up for where you play you should take a photo of it and your collection. My set-up consists of nothing. Seriously, I have nothing.
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Post by Flair Forever on Dec 15, 2013 18:27:39 GMT -5
I've had people at stores who think I work there - because they see me systematically going through peg by peg, looking for something new/hidden..... a couple times another customer has come up to me and asked me a question about a product or where to find something.... I have to explain that I don't work there. If I know the answer to their question, I'd try to help them out....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2013 19:10:18 GMT -5
Other people usually just assume I am buying for kids, because nearly every time I get a figure, I end up getting something for my son, too. Still, there was one time the cashier asked me if I collect them and surprisingly said, "That's cool" when I said yes.
As far as playing with toys, I think it's ridiculous to put an age limit on something like imagination. Not only do I have fun playing with them, I also use them sometimes to o help inspire me when I'm writing by acting out the scene I'm working on. I don't see how what I do with my free time is better or worse than anyone else. I don't complain when people spend their money on the coolest looking car even though a car is just a means of transportation to me.
Plus, there's another side I don't think most have considered. When I get depressed or lonely, I always break out my toys (Mattels or Jakks BCA, depending on my mood). I can sit there and play, and it's like being with an old friend. They've been there for me throughout so many years, and I know I can depend on them if I ever need it. It's an escape to me, no different than those who watch a movie or play a video game to forget their troubles and relieve their stresses.
Maybe it's just that I hate this stigma-based culture we live in, but it really upsets me when people judge others like that. (Upset as in angry, not weeping in the corner, rocking back-and-forth in the fetal position while listening to Morrisey.) Besides, I'm a Jew who is open about his depression (so as to help people understand it, not for pity) living in Louisiana; the general public has enough reason to hate me already.
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Post by attitudesback on Dec 15, 2013 20:11:00 GMT -5
People turn to alcohol to get away from troubles but I think figures are a better idea personally so I don't understand the general hate towards it, I don't play with them myself but I don't see why others can complain when they turn to alcohol etc. I do a Pic Fed and I'll definitely take a quick snap of my arena tomorrow.
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Post by PJ on Dec 15, 2013 21:03:45 GMT -5
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Post by Darkhawk on Dec 15, 2013 23:21:43 GMT -5
I rather spend my money on figures than spend it on drugs, alcohol and going to parties. I'm pretty much the only guy in my entire graduating class who collects figures and is straight edge.
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Post by fallbrawl on Dec 15, 2013 23:31:19 GMT -5
I mainly collect moc but i do have alot of loose figures that i have picked up here and there. I have been told by my sister that i am to old to collect wrestling figures. I just tell her that i could be doing worst things. I am 24 years old and i have never smoked or drank.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2013 10:29:54 GMT -5
I rather spend my money on figures than spend it on drugs, alcohol and going to parties. I'm pretty much the only guy in my entire graduating class who collects figures and is straight edge. Other than the fact that I have a nicotine addiction, I'm right there with you. Well, I'm also not in school, but you get my point. But, yes, I'm straight edge too (sort of). (Wow, can I be any more ambiguous?) Back to the point: You may be alone in your graduating class in that aspect, but you're far from alone in the world.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2013 11:35:20 GMT -5
I rather spend my money on figures than spend it on drugs, alcohol and going to parties. I'm pretty much the only guy in my entire graduating class who collects figures and is straight edge. Wow we're like the same person!
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Post by RybackV1 on Dec 16, 2013 11:39:14 GMT -5
Ok guys I have some news. I've officially signed up for Action Figure Rehab. I'll be away for a month or so. Wish me luck!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2013 11:54:08 GMT -5
Ok guys I have some news. I've officially signed up for Action Figure Rehab. I'll be away for a month or so. Wish me luck!! good luck sorry for your guys losing last night at tlc
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2013 12:01:24 GMT -5
Ok guys I have some news. I've officially signed up for Action Figure Rehab. I'll be away for a month or so. Wish me luck!! I feel bad for you. Your gonna here the quote from jerry the king lawler "crybaxel".
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Post by Emma F'n Lution on Dec 16, 2013 12:10:58 GMT -5
I play and display. Your never too old! Yeah. I get frowned upon by my family members and quit collecting for awhile and now I'm fine and don't care what others think. exactly the same here!
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Post by @.@ Hempsterdance @.@ on Dec 16, 2013 16:13:54 GMT -5
i collect both moc and loose. I dont play with them however ill occasionally take the loose ones down and pose. As for people in stores, Ive had a few mothers say to me "Arent you to old to buy wrestling toys?" I always tell them to mind their own business. My family has always been good with my collecting.
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Post by Cooperman on Dec 16, 2013 17:23:23 GMT -5
Used to animate, but I just display now.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 2:49:54 GMT -5
Here's my Mattel Setups (well last updated pics I took)
You have got to dust those figures man ha-ha. Take them down and play with them every once and a while, go aggravate your oldest daughter by setting up the ring in her room and playing out a RAW lol
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Post by mgwyn on Dec 17, 2013 2:56:59 GMT -5
I always loved action figures as a kid and continued to through adulthood. I have never been looked at funny by other customers and have rarely had employees say anything. If they have, it was light hearted and just to make conversation. Recently at Toys R Us I was buying the 1966 Batmobile and the lady made a joke like "I hope this is for a kid and not yourself right?" and I said "Well to be fair, it's from a 1960's television show and says Adult Collector on the box." and we laughed. Nothing to get bent out of shape over.
My wife supports it as long as I contain it to a neatly organized room.
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