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06-09-2012, 06:39 AM | #1 |
Cobra Soldier
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This is a sincere question- it isn't sarcastic.
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06-09-2012, 06:47 AM | #2 |
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I dont know why I like them But I do. I wont get everything, or anything. I enjoy modern era joe stuff because of the detail and articulation they were giving before the retaliation line. But even then I am not a completist. I also dont keep my figures in packages, unless I have bought them for a gift for someone else. I also like marvel legends, again for the articulation and the detail they were given. the marvel universe toys theat hasbro has i the 3 3/4 scale isnt the same. There are toys and toy references all over my home. and my family gets i on in to. so ..I dont know, but if this helps..
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06-09-2012, 06:59 AM | #3 |
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I was a fan of GI Joe, Star Wars, Transformers and other comic book super heroes as a kid. I collect these toys now because they remind me of a better time, my childhood.
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06-09-2012, 07:07 AM | #4 |
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It makes us happy. It reminds us of being a kid again.
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06-09-2012, 07:31 AM | #5 |
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Because they were cool then and they are cool now. People that don't think so are a little bit dead inside and need to loosen up.
Having said that, what I see on the pegs right now is not cool therefore I haven't collected any of the newest action figures. Yes, a little part of me is dead now. Thanks Hasbro! Last edited by sharky; 06-09-2012 at 11:12 AM.. |
06-09-2012, 07:39 AM | #6 |
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Because the toy section at Wal-Mart is a great place to pick up chicks.
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06-09-2012, 10:04 AM | #7 |
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For the love man.
GI Joe was the biggest part of my childhood adventures. Learning to play, use my imagination, building forts out of cardboard and popsicle sticks. I never stopped looking for Joes even when I was in high school, hitting up yard sales or purchasing them from friends that didn't want them anymore. Hell, my senior year, my friend and I had one last giant battle in my basement that lasted two days. Used rubber band guns to shoot guys down. Totally geeked out one last time... I had a huge collection of ARAH that I couldn't wait to pass on to my kids. Problem was the figs and vehicles were starting to get a little brittle. And then the 25th came out the year my twins were born and I spent way to much money over that two years when we were seeing the product on shelves. I figured I'd have to stock up for when the kids were old enough to play. Now we're enjoying all the figs, when they are good I allow them to pick out a new guy to open and play with. I'm sad that toys don't mean as much to kids as they did when I was little. Sure they love their toys and like playing with them, but given a choice they'd rather play video games than GI Joe. At this point, I'm just hoping they have some good memories of us playing together. Plus, it's a good excuse to army build the shit out of the great figures...at least that's how I justify it to the wife. Gotta have a large Cobra army just like the cartoon and comics. And because I love charging my fellow tankers and eBayers double or triple the price I paid. Capitalism baby. Free markets. Oh and I take paypal gifts only. Hate those damn fees. |
06-09-2012, 10:22 AM | #8 |
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Its all to do with my childhood like the rest.
Its a great hobby an keeps me out of mischief so the wife says! |
06-09-2012, 10:43 AM | #9 |
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it's better than collecting bar tabs. plus it is childhood nostalgia.
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06-09-2012, 11:06 AM | #10 |
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An old childhood thing, mid-life crisis, and I like the more detailed and articulated toys nowadays; mainly joes.
The biggest reason as an adult is I can get whatever figure, figure set, rare items, figure lots and some vehicles without parents telling you NO...well not entirely true, then you get married
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