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K Dubious · 01-17-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Comedian

I’m really running out of space and honestly steam. Some of these price increases are just tough to swallow. I’m seeing way less for more. I get the increases, but I’m not enjoying everything as much. I’ve always looked at toys as history, and I do love history.

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Thanks for kinder words than I deserve. It does sadden me to read what you wrote about the hobby. It’s sad because it’s true and I’m feeling similar in my own take on whether this all is worth it in the grand scheme.

I think based on the current reveals and reception that the majority of collectors feel this way.

I just told my friend that what took the wind from my sails in my 3.75" collection was that Hasbro was making inferior products with an increased cost and most of the releases were figures I had already made a custom of. Now fast forward almost a decade later and I have these weird feelings of; Do I need updated legends that are pinless? Do I need to replace my spider-man figures with the retro line? Do in need to get updated versions of every lightning collection ranger? The obvious answer is no, but then I feel like what's the point in looking forward...

I will always find joy in toys, but I am losing interest in the lines that truly opened the door for my collecting habits

01-17-2023, 11:22 AM	#78329
K Dubious Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,140	Quote: Originally Posted by Comedian I’m really running out of space and honestly steam. Some of these price increases are just tough to swallow. I’m seeing way less for more. I get the increases, but I’m not enjoying everything as much. I’ve always looked at toys as history, and I do love history. Quote: Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel Thanks for kinder words than I deserve. It does sadden me to read what you wrote about the hobby. It’s sad because it’s true and I’m feeling similar in my own take on whether this all is worth it in the grand scheme. I think based on the current reveals and reception that the majority of collectors feel this way. I just told my friend that what took the wind from my sails in my 3.75" collection was that Hasbro was making inferior products with an increased cost and most of the releases were figures I had already made a custom of. Now fast forward almost a decade later and I have these weird feelings of; Do I need updated legends that are pinless? Do I need to replace my spider-man figures with the retro line? Do in need to get updated versions of every lightning collection ranger? The obvious answer is no, but then I feel like what's the point in looking forward... I will always find joy in toys, but I am losing interest in the lines that truly opened the door for my collecting habits __________________ B/S/T Feedback Collection Where's "The Shadow"