@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 23, 2020 12:07:19 GMT -5
TL;DR Version: What AEW (and other) figures do you collect and what are the rules or parameters you have set for collecting them?
My rules:
-Only people I enjoyed watching on the indies
-Only the “definitive” version of my favorite characters (no doubles)
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Long, detailed explanation that no one asked for or will read:
Until recently, I was only collecting Hasbros, Galoobs, and Retros. Those collections are 99% complete so this AEW line has been a new adventure thus far.
I decided if I was going to collect modern guys, I would only go for people I saw come up in the indies or my favorite look for a person/character.
This meant passing on Omega and Cody. The black haired Omega was not at all the way that I think of him. Even the RSC ring version of Kenny wasn’t enough to make me want to purchase him. Once they make an Omega figure with better hair, I will pre-order it on day one. Cody was fine but I think there will be better down the road. The Bucks were good (not blow away) so I went ahead and picked them up. Brandi is of no interest to me.
I broke my own rule on Chris Jericho. His LBotB figure is quite different than the Painmaker...and the Painmaker will fit in with my NJPW collection (whenever they finally produce them). For that reason, I broke my own second rule but with an obvious allowance.
For Unrivaled Series 2, I plan to get Moxley Page, and MJF. I’m on the fence about Dustin. Originally I was going to skip Fenix and Penta since I ordered the BossFight versions...but that black and white Penta is just too good to pass up!
Darby and Orange Cassidy will be absolute musts for me as well. We shall see how the rest of Series 3 rounds out.
Also, I broke my boycott of Mattel (I’m waiting for them to bring back Retros). I gave into that WALTER figure to add to my indies collection.
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czw4life
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Post by czw4life on Oct 23, 2020 12:25:11 GMT -5
My rules are very weird, I buy a figure if they have one or more of the following traits:
1. Every AEW figure in normal series, no chase, no rare, no doubles
2. WWF/WWE Legends I know and like
3. Indie guys/gals I liked before they were on TV that get a figure made
4. Guys/Girls that look like a deathmatch/typical indie wrestler (this is the weirdest rule of mine)
5. WWE Figures from attitude era
6. WWE Figures from ruthless aggression era
7. ECW guys
8. Most WCW guys
9. If they have a cool accessory (if I don't like the figure I sell it)
10. Limit multiple figures of same wrestler but some have exceptions (ultimate warrior or different characters/attires such as undertaker, heidenreich, etc.)
11. Only Elites if possible & Jakks RA, no hasbro, no bca, no LJN, etc. basics in EXTREMELY rare cases (like if they don't have a proper elite)
That's really about it
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Post by LK3 on Oct 23, 2020 12:35:57 GMT -5
If I want something, I’ll get it. If I don’t, I won’t.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2020 13:13:32 GMT -5
Unless it has serious sentimental value, flip it. You can't spend money when you're dead, and the human experience (vacation, socialization, etc.) is more important than physical possession, IMO. I've actually stopped collecting for the most part, but I wanted to support the AEW line because of their work with/for the autistic community.
I've sold almost everything I've ever collected, sans my WWF Hasbro collection from my youth. I can't let it go, even when I've had offers in the thousands. I probably should, though, and invest the money.
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Post by Sizzle on Oct 23, 2020 13:16:47 GMT -5
no rules
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Post by LA Knight Yeah! on Oct 23, 2020 13:18:16 GMT -5
Want all the male wrestlers on dynamite and maybe if we get some on dark, won’t collect females, and will get repaints of mostly all the main guys
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azraelms
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Post by azraelms on Oct 23, 2020 13:43:07 GMT -5
This applies to both AEW and WWE figures I collect, and I think of them as guidelines not rules per se.
1. One of every wrestler, if possible
2. Upgrade wrestlers if there is a major change to their appearance, and that change is reflected in figure form. (I don't need a new AJ Styles because the tights are different - but if he shaved his head, then yes)
3. Certain figures automatically are picked up - I will get every Ric Flair that they make.
4. If there is a BAF I want, I will get all 4 figures instead of waiting and trying to find it on Ebay or something - 90% of the time it makes more financial sense to me.
5. Exceptions to above guidelines as are warranted - if there is an Elite I do not have and I find it on $5 clearance at Walmart, there is a good chance I will get it just because.
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Only1TH2
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Post by Only1TH2 on Oct 23, 2020 14:25:47 GMT -5
Well for me it starts with only AEW figures.
NO Mattel or anything before that.
I now have a Fiend Elite and I just ordered Undertaker, Mankind Signature Series Jakks BCA, along with 2 pack BCA of rock and nation Owen Hart. Along with Xpac In the red and white outfit Jakks.
So my rules are out the window. Idk what I’m doing.
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Post by stc13 on Oct 23, 2020 15:02:06 GMT -5
General rule of thumb? If I want it, buy it. If I don't, try not to buy it. I'm pretty good with the first part, but have my moments of weakness with the second.
For the AEW line, I'm going to try to stick to 1-2 of each wrestler, barring a major gimmick change or gear that is just too cool to pass up. I try to buy what is, for me, their defining or memorable look. So for example I'm happy with the first Kenny figure because it also captures his run in NJPW and may not buy him again, while I'll definitely be buying a more colorful version of the Bucks when they're made.
I'll probably end up with everyone made in my collection, but may pass on people like QT, Avalon, etc.
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Post by PJ on Oct 23, 2020 15:22:26 GMT -5
If I want something, I’ll get it. If I don’t, I won’t. This |
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celflessness
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Post by celflessness on Oct 23, 2020 16:02:02 GMT -5
My favorites. Not just guys I like, but wrestlers who genuinely stood out from the pack for me at different moments in time. I'm looking for a collection of 20-30, not 200-300.
I was really into AEW when these toys were announced, but other than the Bucks (highlights of when I watched PWG in 2011-2013ish and Pentagon (best thing about Lucha Underground) none of them hit that mark. Jericho was always a "Yeah, kinda..." guy for me. I never really saw Omega until now. Cody I mostly know as Orton's lackey. Page & MJF would likely be favourites had I not stopped watching 6 months ago.
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Post by k5 on Oct 23, 2020 20:21:16 GMT -5
I haven't collected wrestling figures in over a decade, so right now I'm keeping the regulations down and just going for anything attractive in the line.
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Post by Crane on Oct 24, 2020 19:40:07 GMT -5
AEW I'll just buy guys I want. So no Dustin, but yes to Cody/Omega.
WWE I try to buy most of the current guys, a few legends, and every elite of my faves like Styles, Rollin, Balor, Gargano, Mysterio etc.
Keith Lee and Rhea Ripley will be mine.
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Obi-TruLove
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Post by Obi-TruLove on Oct 24, 2020 22:53:40 GMT -5
For AEW I have three rules:
1. Get who I enjoy watching on TV. If I already have one figure of the wrestler, will only get the attires I like.
2. Grab all the champions
3. Get all Kenny’s produced! (Undecided on Cody)
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Post by JokerFC on Oct 25, 2020 8:33:28 GMT -5
Yeah Ill pretty much get what I want....
Jericho, Omega, Bucks, Page, Moxley, pentagon & Fenix so far.
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attitude85
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Post by attitude85 on Oct 25, 2020 13:49:36 GMT -5
While I vow not to be a completionist with the exception of wave 1(got them all)
1. Only go after the guys that I like
2. If they are a faction get every guy(this is how i am with my marvel characters that are part if an ensemble.)
3. For the most part I will collect loose with the exception for the chases which will remain MOC.
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Post by HHH316 on Oct 25, 2020 19:49:41 GMT -5
For the AEW line, I’m only buying the figures that have my photography on the box. For series 1, that included the Bucks, Jericho, and Omega. For series 2, it’s Moxley, Fenix, and Penta.
That plan may go out the window eventually!
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mcgourlay
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Post by mcgourlay on Oct 27, 2020 3:30:49 GMT -5
Simple rules for a simple man
1) Buy one of each Jericho figure ever loose
2) Buy one of each Jericho figure ever MOC
3) If I can find a signed version of the MOC, ignore rule 2)
4) That is all.
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Post by moneywaster on Oct 27, 2020 10:24:35 GMT -5
The first rule of figure collecting, is you do not talk about figure collecting. (because it's a little embarrassing)
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Post by Mr. IMPACT on Oct 27, 2020 10:45:43 GMT -5
Must stay consistent on releases and fresh on the product/s. If not, you're gone.
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