[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

So, fellow Arkers, I'm having a bit of a conundrum, and I could use some input.

I've been kinda-sorta trying to complete the Blob BAF, and thus far I've got 3/8 of the figure (head, upper torso, left arm). But I'm actually losing interest for a number of reasons:

- The figure is gonna be pretty big, and right now space is a bit of an issue
- The sculpt, while impressive, is also a bit... gross
- I'm not as interested in Blob as a character, as I am in having whatever X-villains I can get
- The prices for his remaining parts are pretty ridiculous (I'm actually watching an auction for X3 Juggernaut just so I can get the hands for under $50)

So I gotta ask you guys, given these reasons, would it be a better use of my time to try and sell/trade the pieces I do have? Or is there enough to like about the figure that I should keep going? Again, with the prices being what they are, it's also making me wonder if I should just put it off until we're in a better state (financially and space-wise), and just try to buy the completed figure. It doesn't seem like it would be much more expensive than trying to complete him.

I have to agree with Byrnes. If you have to convince yourself of the reasons "why," then maybe good ol' Fred Dukes just ain't the fig for you. Admittedly, I feel partly to blame for your current dilemma. I love the Blob BAF and I had no problems taking a few pics to share with you the wonderment that is his belly. My intention being to help you with your decision (and to extol the virtues of his mighty plastic girth), but my efforts may have muddied the waters a bit. At the end of the day, if you simply don't like something, then the recommendations of others will only carry you so far.

I could have told you that "parting-out" that particular BAF was going to be expensive. Acquiring any of the more rare, or more sought after BAF's is going to cost you a pretty penny in the aftermarket. In those cases, I always look at "completed" auctions. You can usually find a reasonable price ($60?) if you practice both patience and diligence while conducting your search.

The one caveat I offer in favor of moving forward is that once the X-wave hits the going rate for the Blob BAF will be even more exorbitant. But you know how the game works and don't need me to remind you...

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Holy Shit! I just read the prices for the blob online. That's not worth it. Sorry, I had no idea. lol I would sit on the parts and let this bubble burst. Eventually, when the fig is more reasonably priced, finish it or sell them. I'd never buy one at that price.