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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.