emberrassed/ashamed

Optimus Vader · 10-19-2011, 04:42 PM

I'm not really embarrassed about toy collecting, but I'm really embarrassed about the fact that I post on sites where people have shirtless actors as their avatars. Yikes!

Jason Abbadon · 10-19-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortune

Hey I decided to make a hopefully interisting little thread. Are you embarrassed or ashamed of collecting? Do others put you down for it?

I have always been a nerd and loved toys. I really don't care what other people think of me especially becouse I realize everyone has hobbies. Mine is no worse then any others and its far better then some. So yeah I have no issue being 23 thin and strollin down the toy isle. Hell Im even proud of my collection.

I have had my older sisters try to put me down and I had a friend who was very judgemental. I just really didn't care they were all screw ups in life anyway. Besides that most people think its neat cuz I probably have something that they are interisted in or its from something they like. I also have my full collection for all the world to see.

Well, think of all the idiotic things deemd more acceptable- smokiing, drinking, drugs, sports crap (so much money I see blown on this), car extras, stereo stuff...

As to collecting, if you can think of it, someone does it and it's their "thing".

SCREW THE HATERS! BE PROUD OF YOUR THING!
Whatever that thing may be- if it makes you happy, and it's not hurting anyone, it's worthwhile.

CLASSIFIED · 10-19-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Well, think of all the idiotic things deemd more acceptable- smokiing, drinking, drugs, sports crap (so much money I see blown on this), car extras, stereo stuff.

On the subject of drugs, I think there's another thread for that.

Its easier to admit to people that you're on them than it is to admit you still play with toys, because drugs are like cool and stuff.

But I don't do drugs.

BlackMagnus · 10-19-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIFIED

On the subject of drugs, I think there's another thread for that.

Really dude? It's been linked above a few times now.

CLASSIFIED · 10-19-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMagnus

Really dude? It's been linked above a few times now.

No, not really, I was just attempting to use humor to diffuse an extremely volatile thread.

BlackMagnus · 10-19-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIFIED

No, not really, I was just attempting to use humor to diffuse an extremely volatile thread.

Sorry I must have missed the humor, it can be very hard to get the emotion your trying to pass through text without emoticons. Best bet for this thread?

Get back on topic.

thechris · 10-19-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Well, think of all the idiotic things deemd more acceptable- smokiing, drinking, drugs, sports crap (so much money I see blown on this), car extras, stereo stuff...

As to collecting, if you can think of it, someone does it and it's their "thing".

SCREW THE HATERS! BE PROUD OF YOUR THING!
Whatever that thing may be- if it makes you happy, and it's not hurting anyone, it's worthwhile.

I think we're contributing to this in a way in that we're acknowledging that there is even a hierarchy of acceptability. Also, I think that collecting sports memorabilia (although, I myself don't do this except for a ball cap and shirt I got signed by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson when I met him at an MMA event) is just as valid as any other forms of collecting. Cars and car extras, why not? Again, not hurting anyone. Stereos, not hurting anyone (except maybe their ears). We're creating a huge generalization here as well as making it look like we can only do one or the other. One of my friends loves sports, but he also collects some toys. He doesn't have a beef with me with toy collecting.

I used to buy lots of little things for my car to fancy it up. I don't think we can rightfully judge others on what they spend their money on if it doesn't hurt anyone else if we ourselves do not want to be judged. The moment you start picking back at someone for their own innocent harmless hobbies, you're contributing to the problem, I think. Then it becomes toy collector vs baseball card collector, toy collector vs car aficionado, toy collector vs audiophile instead of toy collector vs douche bag. In a perfect world, it would be good people vs douche bags. Down with the douche.

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In regards to the drugs, alcohol, smoking... Yes, it's always easier to pick at these because they can potentially have negative effects on others. I usually don't have an issue with this unless it affects me or someone I care about. I do have the odd drink, or have. I don't really so much anymore. You can bet, though, that if someone who has any of these vices were to challenge me on my toy collecting, the gloves are off. Like I said, though, I have RARELY been made fun of regarding my toy hobby. When I am, though, he/she is usually the one that looks like the jerk to everyone else, not me. So too bad for them. Ha.

Xcaliber037 · 10-19-2011, 07:14 PM

Interesting views on all sides. One thing anyone can try and do is not make it look like you have a lot of stuff. A little touch and you can make a massive collection look awesome to anyone. Take Sentinels "man cave" for instance. This room is so awesome you forget it's a room full of toys. You guys have to see this room:
My Transformers Room- over 1000 TFs displayed - TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards

Granted it may be expensive to have this setup. But at least you can get some inspiration from it. Who wouldn't want to hang out in a room like this?

bmorr · 10-19-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcaliber037

Interesting views on all sides. One thing anyone can try and do is not make it look like you have a lot of stuff. A little touch and you can make a massive collection look awesome to anyone. Take Sentinels "man cave" for instance. This room is so awesome you forget it's a room full of toys. You guys have to see this room:
My Transformers Room- over 1000 TFs displayed - TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards

Granted it may be expensive to have this setup. But at least you can get some inspiration from it. Who wouldn't want to hang out in a room like this?

my f***ing god......beutiful. thats easily 5000 dollars worth of plastic right there. and this guy made it perfect. howevor those bright and probably hot display lights are gonna yellow the plastic.

Xcaliber037 · 10-19-2011, 07:53 PM

Depends on what kind of lights are used. Read the thread. There's some good info on lights. Sentinel said he is using UV protection on the lights and that he hasn't experienced any issues. I believe him because anyone with a Fortress Maximus is going to be careful with it. I personally wouldn't have them on all the time but if I know someone is coming over I'll turn on the "museum".

Snowflakian · 10-19-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

At the end of the day, even if you get put down for liking figures, you're still going to like them and the critics will do what they want, so why shouldn't you do what you want?

Exactly, and those exact critics I'm sure have something of equal value they would mock if it wasn't for the fact they do it. It's just hypocrisy so they can feel superior over someone else for whatever lame reason instead of being content with their own lives.

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

Personally, I'm too damn old to care what people think about my hobby.

But now, I couldn't care less. My money, my choice, my life.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Except for that old part. I'm dreading that triple decade mark. It's bad enough I'm in the three times nein year now. T_T My inner child weeps with every passing year that signals nearing time to start planning a family and stop being selfish.

People buy precious moments, models, statues, gone with the wind barbies, presidential barbies, stamps, coins, old books, video game memorbilia and more. How is it any different?

I just happen to enjoy comics. They've brought many things to the table over the years to think about before the mainstream brought these real life concepts to light by modern discoveries. They can remind us of old quotes from great wisemen, and more. I just enjoy having physical representations of designs I like, stories I've enjoyed, and characters that may have had an impact on my aesthetic design choices over the years, whether they be from comics, video games, or other mediums like movies and tv. I enjoy representations that allow me variety to how they are posed. So static statues don't do anything for me as they tend to get boring in just that one pose unless it's just something that amazing. Transformers themselves have that added fun of being fun little rubiks cubes in their nature too. Well, if you don't read directions at least.

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Originally Posted by Xcaliber037

Depends on what kind of lights are used. Read the thread. There's some good info on lights. Sentinel said he is using UV protection on the lights and that he hasn't experienced any issues. I believe him because anyone with a Fortress Maximus is going to be careful with it. I personally wouldn't have them on all the time but if I know someone is coming over I'll turn on the "museum".

Something I learned about fort max... Years of age and caked on dust can protect it from any light damage or home aging or others smoking near it. I was surprised when I cleaned mine up to sell it how pristine it became with no wear. Heck, I'd never seen colors that vibrant after I was done cleaning him. Almost made me feel bad for selling him.

LORD MARVEL · 10-19-2011, 09:16 PM

Nope i dont feel ashamed for collecting toys. I am 33 yr old spaniard from TX who loves this collecting.I have a whole room in my house just for my collection.My wife dont mind..cause I pay all the bills on time and for her Cadillac Escalade. My son loves the same toys i grew up with to. And I dare anyone tell me that im stupid or I need to grow up. This is my passion,love and hobby!

xhavoc86 · 10-19-2011, 10:39 PM

Not ashamed at all!!!

I ONLY get ashamed if I buy a girl toy...which sometimes I do...I use to love the Sailor Moon and other girl series...and sometimes they have dolls that are super hero based like the Black Canary barbie (which I have lol) and stuff like that.

Fortune · 10-19-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xhavoc86

Not ashamed at all!!!

I ONLY get ashamed if I buy a girl toy...which sometimes I do...I use to love the Sailor Moon and other girl series...and sometimes they have dolls that are super hero based like the Black Canary barbie (which I have lol) and stuff like that.

No shame there bro. I have the Harley Quinn Barbie

iLegends73 · 10-19-2011, 11:41 PM

i know im REALLY late here but did toyark turn in to the UFC a few pages back? anyway i used to be on the fence about ppl knowing what i did. but then i just stopped caring. i had one chick @ the check out ask me if what i was buyin at the time was for my son and i told her they were for me, then she gave me the heads up on when certain walmarts get toy shippments. i thinks its "taboo" for some ppl but i look @ it as if i work for my money then i spend it on what i want

thechris · 10-19-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by iLegends73

i know im REALLY late here but did toyark turn in to the UFC a few pages back? anyway i used to be on the fence about ppl knowing what i did. but then i just stopped caring. i had one chick @ the check out ask me if what i was buyin at the time was for my son and i told her they were for me, then she gave me the heads up on when certain walmarts get toy shippments. i thinks its "taboo" for some ppl but i look @ it as if i work for my money then i spend it on what i want

Dude, sorry. It was my fault. Fortune caught D00mtr0n and myself playing with vintage Spinjas in the broiler room. There was speculation that CLASSIFIED was taking pictures. I don't know all the facts. Somehow, omega145 found out and put D00mtr0n in that weird move Sgt. Slaughter used to do when he became an Iraqi sympathizer where he rubbed his fist against the guy's forehead until he gave up. NBX Maverick tried to distract everyone by doing the thing where you put your head on a baseball bat and spin around three times. All hell broke loose. Then I got a papercut. Don't be embarrassed to collect toys. Instead, be embarrassed that you haven't bought enough of them. What are you waiting for? Go buy more toys. Now. The End. Also, the new show Whitney sucks and should be cancelled.

iLegends73 · 10-20-2011, 12:31 AM

^ ^
best color commentary on a forum i've ever read lol

Fedup23 · 10-20-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LORD MARVEL

Nope i dont feel ashamed for collecting toys. I am 33 yr old spaniard from TX who loves this collecting.I have a whole room in my house just for my collection.My wife dont mind..cause I pay all the bills on time and for her Cadillac Escalade. My son loves the same toys i grew up with to. And I dare anyone tell me that im stupid or I need to grow up. This is my passion,love and hobby!

You're stupid..you need to grow up.

Xcaliber037 · 10-20-2011, 06:25 AM

Lol!

Too funny. We need more emoticons like at TFW.

LORD MARVEL · 10-20-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedup23

You're stupid..you need to grow up.

lol...lame bruhh...

BlackMagnus · 10-20-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedup23

You're stupid..you need to grow up.

With a post like that and your telling him to grow up? Yea...

Crazy Jetty · 10-20-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xhavoc86

Not ashamed at all!!!

I ONLY get ashamed if I buy a girl toy...which sometimes I do...I use to love the Sailor Moon and other girl series...and sometimes they have dolls that are super hero based like the Black Canary barbie (which I have lol) and stuff like that.

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Originally Posted by Fortune

No shame there bro. I have the Harley Quinn Barbie

You guys make me feel a lot better about *really* wanting that Carrol Ferris SDCC Barbi doll (at least, I think it was a barbi).
And the Tonner dolls that are like, $200.
I also saw a really cool looking Samurai Ken doll recently I *almost* bought.

Thanks! You guys made me feel a lot better about wanting the superhero themed dolls, and such.

D00MTR0N · 10-20-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thechris

Dude, sorry. It was my fault. Fortune caught D00mtr0n and myself playing with vintage Spinjas in the broiler room. There was speculation that CLASSIFIED was taking pictures. I don't know all the facts. Somehow, omega145 found out and put D00mtr0n in that weird move Sgt. Slaughter used to do when he became an Iraqi sympathizer where he rubbed his fist against the guy's forehead until he gave up. NBX Maverick tried to distract everyone by doing the thing where you put your head on a baseball bat and spin around three times. All hell broke loose. Then I got a papercut. Don't be embarrassed to collect toys. Instead, be embarrassed that you haven't bought enough of them. What are you waiting for? Go buy more toys. Now. The End. Also, the new show Whitney sucks and should be cancelled.

omg,f*in epic dude haha \M/

Fortune · 10-20-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

You guys make me feel a lot better about *really* wanting that Carrol Ferris SDCC Barbi doll (at least, I think it was a barbi).
And the Tonner dolls that are like, $200.
I also saw a really cool looking Samurai Ken doll recently I *almost* bought.

Thanks! You guys made me feel a lot better about wanting the superhero themed dolls, and such.

Like I said I feel no shame. I have a total of four dolls in my collection. 2 barbies (1 harley Quinn and 1 Joan Jett) I also have bleeding edge goth and Hasbro batman animated series Harley Quinn. If I could find them at a good price Id grab Cyndi Lauper, Supergirl, and Black Canary.

EDIT: I just checked and well I have another doll. I have a reel toys Bruce Lee

trebleshot · 10-21-2011, 06:26 AM

Stay on topic, or infractions will be given.

10-19-2011, 04:42 PM	#51
Optimus Vader Goodfella Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 4,924	I'm not really embarrassed about toy collecting, but I'm really embarrassed about the fact that I post on sites where people have shirtless actors as their avatars. Yikes! __________________ Sales/Trade Thread - Collection Thread

10-19-2011, 06:14 PM	#53
CLASSIFIED Santa Claus Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 2,400	Quote: Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon Well, think of all the idiotic things deemd more acceptable- smokiing, drinking, drugs, sports crap (so much money I see blown on this), car extras, stereo stuff. On the subject of drugs, I think there's another thread for that. Its easier to admit to people that you're on them than it is to admit you still play with toys, because drugs are like cool and stuff. But I don't do drugs. __________________

10-19-2011, 06:18 PM	#55
CLASSIFIED Santa Claus Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 2,400	Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMagnus Really dude? It's been linked above a few times now. No, not really, I was just attempting to use humor to diffuse an extremely volatile thread. __________________

10-19-2011, 07:14 PM	#58
Xcaliber037 AH-64D Longbow Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 381	Interesting views on all sides. One thing anyone can try and do is not make it look like you have a lot of stuff. A little touch and you can make a massive collection look awesome to anyone. Take Sentinels "man cave" for instance. This room is so awesome you forget it's a room full of toys. You guys have to see this room: My Transformers Room- over 1000 TFs displayed - TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards Granted it may be expensive to have this setup. But at least you can get some inspiration from it. Who wouldn't want to hang out in a room like this? __________________ United Art Productions

10-19-2011, 07:53 PM	#60
Xcaliber037 AH-64D Longbow Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 381	Depends on what kind of lights are used. Read the thread. There's some good info on lights. Sentinel said he is using UV protection on the lights and that he hasn't experienced any issues. I believe him because anyone with a Fortress Maximus is going to be careful with it. I personally wouldn't have them on all the time but if I know someone is coming over I'll turn on the "museum". __________________ United Art Productions Last edited by Xcaliber037; 10-19-2011 at 07:56 PM..