Warriah'
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Post by Warriah' on Nov 9, 2021 8:04:01 GMT -5
I'm so much happier as a collector to just pick and choose what I want. Back in the Jakks days I felt like I needed everything and it was too stressful, especially for a teen with limited income.
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kanepilk
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Post by kanepilk on Nov 9, 2021 18:39:12 GMT -5
I'm so much happier as a collector to just pick and choose what I want. Back in the Jakks days I felt like I needed everything and it was too stressful, especially for a teen with limited income.
I know that feeling.
Problem for many of us older Jakks collectors is we didn't follow the Mattel line from the start. For me, I decided I'd finish collecting when Jakks gave up the license (and also clearly gave up caring about the stuff they were releasing).
Unfortunately, that means I missed red Legion of Doom, Demolition, Akeem, Natural Disasters, etc. and unlike Jakks, Mattel don't seem to be re-releasing them over and over, which makes it hard to buy in too much, knowing you'll never fully complete a roster as you can't get a lot of the wrestlers you wanted.
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Warriah'
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Post by Warriah' on Nov 9, 2021 19:37:57 GMT -5
I'm so much happier as a collector to just pick and choose what I want. Back in the Jakks days I felt like I needed everything and it was too stressful, especially for a teen with limited income.
I know that feeling.
Problem for many of us older Jakks collectors is we didn't follow the Mattel line from the start. For me, I decided I'd finish collecting when Jakks gave up the license (and also clearly gave up caring about the stuff they were releasing).
Unfortunately, that means I missed red Legion of Doom, Demolition, Akeem, Natural Disasters, etc. and unlike Jakks, Mattel don't seem to be re-releasing them over and over, which makes it hard to buy in too much, knowing you'll never fully complete a roster as you can't get a lot of the wrestlers you wanted.
I'm in the same boat to some extent. Like I have Crush but no Ax/Smash, Earthquake but no Typhoon. I didn't really get into Mattel until a few years ago, although I did buy the odd one (mainly Macho and Warrior). I'm awfully glad I don't have to go around buying some of the figures I have at the current prices they're going for... |
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Post by CM Tusk on Nov 9, 2021 20:13:03 GMT -5
Local toy store had Akeem for $300 today. Don’t see it seeing so might pick it up next month.
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slayerfan
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Post by slayerfan on Nov 9, 2021 21:34:11 GMT -5
Good choice! 👍 I’m selling off a lot of mine to focus on Legends. Still sticking to Golden and New Gen eras though Here’s mine:  What are those cases if I may ask? Ringside? |
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Old Zeke
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'Fraid old Zeke, he rides up here with me. Can't trust a pig with watermelons, you know.
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Post by Old Zeke on Nov 10, 2021 4:12:56 GMT -5
Local toy store had Akeem for $300 today. Don’t see it seeing so might pick it up next month. Akeem is like my white whale of Mattel figs. Always wanted that one. |
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Post by CM Tusk on Nov 10, 2021 13:43:25 GMT -5
Local toy store had Akeem for $300 today. Don’t see it seeing so might pick it up next month. Akeem is like my white whale of Mattel figs. Always wanted that one. Seeing it go for nearly twice as much on the secondary market, I feel like if I don’t snag it I’ll never end up getting it. |
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Old Zeke
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'Fraid old Zeke, he rides up here with me. Can't trust a pig with watermelons, you know.
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Post by Old Zeke on Nov 10, 2021 13:53:09 GMT -5
Akeem is like my white whale of Mattel figs. Always wanted that one. Seeing it go for nearly twice as much on the secondary market, I feel like if I don’t snag it I’ll never end up getting it. You're probably right there! |
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Post by Davey on Nov 10, 2021 16:38:38 GMT -5
Good choice! 👍 I’m selling off a lot of mine to focus on Legends. Still sticking to Golden and New Gen eras though Here’s mine: What are those cases if I may ask? Ringside? They’re from a company here in the UK called Deflector DC. They do a lot of toy lines. Would recommend 👍 |
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Post by The Brain on Nov 10, 2021 21:15:55 GMT -5
Collecting the legends huh? Good man  |
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Post by CM Tusk on Nov 10, 2021 21:18:39 GMT -5
Collecting the legends huh? Good man Yessir. Have already bought 11 this week. I’ll update the photos when the others arrive! |
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Post by CM Tusk on Nov 12, 2021 18:23:23 GMT -5
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slayerfan
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Post by slayerfan on Nov 13, 2021 10:53:19 GMT -5
What are those cases if I may ask? Ringside? They’re from a company here in the UK called Deflector DC. They do a lot of toy lines. Would recommend 👍 Thank you so much! |
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Post by Davey on Nov 14, 2021 2:54:59 GMT -5
Those chases 😍 You’ve been busy!
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Post by CM Tusk on Nov 14, 2021 3:14:58 GMT -5
Those chases 😍 You’ve been busy! Found someone selling them all together so decided to pull the trigger before they got even pricier. Haha |
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Post by CM Tusk on Nov 16, 2021 14:49:14 GMT -5
Gunn and Piper just arrived from Target, luckily in great shape.  |
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