Integration

Kirathis · 11-15-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

I agree, but there are people that don't have the skills, and it's a bit aggravating when the company doesn't put in an effort. I shouldn't have to pay 20+ dollars plus materials for an art project! also some hard core collectors would consider a "customized" piece ruined and garbage.

True, but if you are not one of those types of collectors then who cares? The one thing I cannot stand about this hobby are people telling me what I have to do with my figures. Hey, if they are into some kind of hardcore mentality about it, good for them. Me, not so much. I will open ones I want to open and keep ones MOC that I want to keep MOC. Mod the ones I feel like or keep them original.

Honestly, that's one thing that is great about Toyark and this thread in particular. We have members of every type but they get along. Take Zoffy who will cut up and modify anything he wants to make it better for him (and his magnet system is genius) or Raf who tends to keep most of his stuff mint and pristine. Yet despite their obviously different views on their collections, they also happen to be two of the nicest people here and don't disparage others for their views. People seem to get too caught up in what others think of their collections or worry about a value of their collection down the road. To each their own, but I would rather enjoy what I have in the way I want to enjoy it. Everyone else be damned. If I decide to sell it later and people will buy it, cool. If not, oh well, I got enjoyment from my collection.

As for customizing, yeah, it's not for everyone. That being said, I have no artistic talent and even I have managed to customize a couple items. My biggest suggestion is read the dedicated customizing forums, watch tutorials (Anthony's Customs has a great video where you just watch him paint a Lady Deadpool) and really look at customs from some of the greats like Jin, AC and Anthony. Also, if you can find some figures on the cheap, use them to practice with. Get your techniques down on some figures you do not care about ruining and once you have it down, apply the knowledge to one you want to keep.

11-15-2015, 10:36 AM	#10585
Kirathis Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Kansas City Metro Posts: 1,230	Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus I agree, but there are people that don't have the skills, and it's a bit aggravating when the company doesn't put in an effort. I shouldn't have to pay 20+ dollars plus materials for an art project! also some hard core collectors would consider a "customized" piece ruined and garbage. True, but if you are not one of those types of collectors then who cares? The one thing I cannot stand about this hobby are people telling me what I have to do with my figures. Hey, if they are into some kind of hardcore mentality about it, good for them. Me, not so much. I will open ones I want to open and keep ones MOC that I want to keep MOC. Mod the ones I feel like or keep them original. Honestly, that's one thing that is great about Toyark and this thread in particular. We have members of every type but they get along. Take Zoffy who will cut up and modify anything he wants to make it better for him (and his magnet system is genius) or Raf who tends to keep most of his stuff mint and pristine. Yet despite their obviously different views on their collections, they also happen to be two of the nicest people here and don't disparage others for their views. People seem to get too caught up in what others think of their collections or worry about a value of their collection down the road. To each their own, but I would rather enjoy what I have in the way I want to enjoy it. Everyone else be damned. If I decide to sell it later and people will buy it, cool. If not, oh well, I got enjoyment from my collection. As for customizing, yeah, it's not for everyone. That being said, I have no artistic talent and even I have managed to customize a couple items. My biggest suggestion is read the dedicated customizing forums, watch tutorials (Anthony's Customs has a great video where you just watch him paint a Lady Deadpool) and really look at customs from some of the greats like Jin, AC and Anthony. Also, if you can find some figures on the cheap, use them to practice with. Get your techniques down on some figures you do not care about ruining and once you have it down, apply the knowledge to one you want to keep. Last edited by Kirathis; 11-15-2015 at 10:42 AM..