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Post by hitmancmedge on Feb 21, 2014 21:04:03 GMT -5
Serious opinion question here.
I used to collect Hasbro's, jakks, bendies, everything from when I was 6-18 years old then I stopped. Recently started buying Mattel's partly because after a year of reading these boards and seeing how much you guys loved these figures I needed them. Well im to the point where I have a pretty big collection and have almost all of the guys on the main roster but with some notable exceptions.
How's here's my question. I don't like guys like Cena, Big Show, Mysterio, R Truth, Sin Cara. But, im debating about buying those guys to have the roster. Honest opinions, do you guys buy figures of guys you don't like?
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Post by CMPUNKISGOOD on Feb 21, 2014 21:05:19 GMT -5
I have Alberto Del Rio and Ryback figures and I use to like them now I hate them
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Post by Chewdeezy on Feb 21, 2014 21:06:33 GMT -5
Yes, I have Elite Cenas, Mysterios, Ortons and Big Shows.
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Post by Colter on Feb 21, 2014 21:07:37 GMT -5
I have two Sheamus figures for no reason. Other than that, no.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 21:10:46 GMT -5
The only reason I'd have anyone I didn't like is if 1. They're going to be used for a custom or 2. Found them at a thrift store I've only found 1 Mattel and 2 jakks at a thrift store so I really don't have to worry about that.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 21:11:31 GMT -5
Nope. I've ended up with two Cenas from buying the rings he came with. That's also the only reason I have a Miz. I laugh in the face of every pegwarming Sheamus like they're sad puppies in a pound that'll never come home with me.
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Post by Hendrix83 on Feb 21, 2014 21:12:26 GMT -5
Only if they're necessary.
I mainly collect old school guys & I have a Triple H even though I loathe him. That era (and D-Generation X) wouldn't be complete without him.
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Post by TheChosen1 on Feb 21, 2014 21:12:46 GMT -5
I only have 2 figures of guys I don't like and that's Avatar Rey and Batman Rey
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Post by King Richius on Feb 21, 2014 21:14:33 GMT -5
I definitely factor how much I like a wrestler and what I think their long term impact will be when I buy figures. Its a lesson I learned the hard way from when I picked up figures of Ezekiel Jackson, Evan Bourne, Mason Ryan, Alex Riley, and Drew Mcintyre who have all gone on to such stellar careers. Now these figures don't get any display space in my collection and are the first ones I look at if I'm considering parts for customs. I'm much more selective now. The one exception to this rule of mine is Fandango. I saw his new elite figure pics and it was too damn good to pass up. I'm still not sold on his character but that figure is one of the best Mattel has ever done.
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Post by rustyy on Feb 21, 2014 21:18:27 GMT -5
I have 2 Cena's from Heyman and larengitis BAF's I have the green Sin Cara because it's so epic and the rest I don't like are used for customs.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Feb 21, 2014 21:20:05 GMT -5
Yup. I'll buy pretty much every figure where a guy has a new look or whatever, even if I'm not a fan.
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Post by CrossRhodes on Feb 21, 2014 21:22:51 GMT -5
I bought Bruno & Macho Man, Not cus I'm a fan but because I respect that their legendary plus being discounted does help! ^-^ lol
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Post by HendryHausen on Feb 21, 2014 21:27:43 GMT -5
Yes with elites, not necessarily with basics. I feel I HAVE to have every elite that comes out, but basics, I pick and choose. I like to have one of everyone, then in addition to that if the person changes their look or their attire I buy it also. So yes, I collect a lot of people I don't like.
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Post by avanillamidget on Feb 21, 2014 21:29:47 GMT -5
There aren't too many guys I don't like, but I doubt I'd ever buy anything involving The Miz.
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Post by LA Times on Feb 21, 2014 21:30:37 GMT -5
No, if I dont want to see them on TV, I sure as hell dont want them on my shelf
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Post by btha on Feb 21, 2014 21:32:10 GMT -5
I don't own any HHH or Randy Ortons
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Post by CrossRhodes on Feb 21, 2014 21:33:22 GMT -5
Yes with elites, not necessarily with basics. I feel I HAVE to have every elite that comes out, but basics, I pick and choose. I like to have one of everyone, then in addition to that if the person changes their look or their attire I buy it also. So yes, I collect a lot of people I don't like. This is pretty much my approach... Elite Cesaro, Swagger - Basic Zeb, Elite Del Rio - Basic Ricardo...etc
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Post by legendsguy on Feb 21, 2014 21:37:39 GMT -5
i just started to , but only because i think they might only get one figure. But its more secondary for me.
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Post by hitmancmedge on Feb 21, 2014 21:40:47 GMT -5
I can't stand truth or Orton and I can't see myself ever buying either of them.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 21:43:48 GMT -5
I collect whatever mattel puts in the elite line
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