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Post by frog on Mar 21, 2003 9:02:27 GMT -5
State of the hobby question II: Have you reached your collecting Nirvana and stopped buying? Are you stuck on how expensive toy robots are? Are you very happy with all the current products and buying? -Or buying a mish-mosh of vintage&new. Me likes me Frogs and loves me S.O.C. -Still buying!! **think Gwolum**
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Post by JoshB on Mar 21, 2003 9:12:59 GMT -5
I have become more particular about what I buy. I look for sales more often, and I resist the cheapo crack at wal-mart.
I find it hard to justify $200+ for a dancouga though.
To put it in perspective - I went shopping for a bike for my daughter the other day. We found a nice trek, for $150, but i thought it was a little expensive for a 6 year old.
But I wont hesisate to drop $150 on a vintage gokin that will sit on a shelf. What's the better purchase?
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Mar 21, 2003 9:20:14 GMT -5
Not stopping the hobby yet, but I do try to buy what is in my budget and what is worth the purchase. And yes if the toy still has the fun factor for a grownup, not just meant for display then I'll buy that ;D
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Post by Omni Existence on Mar 21, 2003 10:22:54 GMT -5
;D
THis hobby is a real pain if you ask me, but I love it anyways.
Right now, I am on a semi splurge coz I need to "hybernate" for about 6 months to save up some dough for some home stuff. But I do admit that it's hard to stop coz of the awesome toys coming out right now.
But like Josh, I kinda find it difficult to justify a +200US$ toy. I may get it if I really like it (like the GX-04S) but not because it's popular, like the Dan.
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Post by mechapunk on Mar 21, 2003 10:47:25 GMT -5
I am kind of stuck at how expensive the kind of toy robots I like are. But I do enjoy immensely what little I have acquired. I am always happy for an opportunity to add more to my collection though.
They are expensive, its a fact, but glad that I am inclined to buy based on what appeals to my nostalgic cravings. That kind of puts a buffer and not let me spend on toys that will go "bland" for me.
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Post by Edward28 on Mar 21, 2003 11:21:38 GMT -5
Is it possible we all are growing up and getting past our adolescent desires I'm starting to think that our age group is entering the "real world" now where kids take priority....hmmm.
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Post by Edward28 on Mar 21, 2003 11:24:23 GMT -5
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If so, then there may be a pattern like with tin robot toys. Our age group will have to wait for about 15 years for kids to grow up (like when tins were affordable in the 70's). Then our X-gen will come into more money closer to retirement. THEN LOOK OUT Like with tin toys, as people go through mid-life crisis they spend more on themselves; not their kids.
-Ed
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Post by Omni Existence on Mar 21, 2003 13:54:23 GMT -5
Man I hope it doesn't come to that. Our childhood is what separates us from the insane "real" world and the fun and carefree "un-real" world
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Post by mechapunk on Mar 21, 2003 14:09:22 GMT -5
Man I hope it doesn't come to that. Our childhood is what separates us from the insane "real" world and the fun and carefree "un-real" world Me as well But dang I am now being dragged into it! (the real world) I guess, all of us will be forced to grow up sooner or later.
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Post by shaxper on Mar 23, 2003 10:14:57 GMT -5
I'm in a weird phase right now where I'm not really appreciating my bots enough. I think I need a better toy room. As a result, I'm less motivated to acquire more. I almost never spend more than $100 on a bot (if even), and usually just look for what I can get for a steal. I may have to buy some of those upcoming Transformers Armada toys though.
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Mar 23, 2003 11:15:41 GMT -5
Economy plays a major factor, so it is usually hard to squeeze more budget for toys
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Post by Edward28 on Mar 24, 2003 8:18:34 GMT -5
Me as well But dang I am now being dragged into it! (the real world) I guess, all of us will be forced to grow up sooner or later. I think we can always resist the real world to a degree. Just keep your toys hidden from the "others" What's dragging you into the real world? -Job woes?
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Post by jwm on Mar 24, 2003 19:54:32 GMT -5
Generally I find I'm rather slow to buy stuff, anymore. However, when I do decide that I can't live without something I can be downright reckless when it comes to cost. My latest purchase was a Perfect Grade model kit. That's a $150. shelf piece, but what comes with it is the time I'll spend building it. That time, right now, is as important a thing as I can buy for myself. Events in the world are frighteningly serious. The time I spend building the Zaku will provide the kind of escape that serves as a much needed saftey valve. Likewise dusting the collection, rearranging, changing weapons etc. Life is short. Good clean fun is priceless. Indulge. JWM (PS at 50 yrs of age I find the "junior robot" status amusing. How does one advance in rank?) JWM
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Post by Edward28 on Mar 25, 2003 8:46:29 GMT -5
Generally I find I'm rather slow to buy stuff, anymore. However, when I do decide that I can't live without something I can be downright reckless when it comes to cost. My latest purchase was a Perfect Grade model kit. That's a $150. shelf piece, but what comes with it is the time I'll spend building it. That time, right now, is as important a thing as I can buy for myself. Events in the world are frighteningly serious. The time I spend building the Zaku will provide the kind of escape that serves as a much needed saftey valve. Likewise dusting the collection, rearranging, changing weapons etc. Life is short. Good clean fun is priceless. Indulge. JWM (PS at 50 yrs of age I find the "junior robot" status amusing. How does one advance in rank?) JWM Junior : ) You just need about 20 postings to advance in status. -heehee. Maybe I'll make you a new status. Hey, I like your idea of finding an escape in Perfect Grade toys. How is it going so far? DO you like the PG Gundams?
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Post by Omni Existence on Mar 25, 2003 11:52:44 GMT -5
Yep, I'd have to agree with Otaru, economics does play a wonderful yet dreadful part of this hobby. At this point in time, if I am to regularly support even a small portion of my hobby, I need to at least have another good paying job. Right now, I just try to get what I can, and focus on the ones I can afford to get in the future. Tamen is actually a good diet too
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Post by jwm on Mar 25, 2003 13:41:36 GMT -5
Responding to Edward: Right now my Zaku is somewhere in Iowa on its way from Missouri to California. (miracles of the space-age, huh?) This will be the fourth PG kit that I've built. Odd to say at my age, but building these complex and fussy machines drew me in to the anime series with the involvement of an actual participant in the story. Get to feel like a genuine Gundam mechanic! There is also an added kick in seeing them on the shelf. I'm "attatched" to these pieces even more than the old chogokins because of the huge investment in time and effort it takes to put one up. And like I mentioned in my last posting, any time spent not worrying about the real world is medicinal. (20 more?- oh well...) JWM
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Post by JoshB on Mar 25, 2003 15:42:34 GMT -5
I agree, building a PG kit is fantastic. I built 2 (MK II and wing) and once you build a PG, then all the other kits seem so lame..
It is a very zen-like experience building one - it is quite an investment of your time but well worth it. I wish there were PG kits of non-gundams (besides eva).
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