Adults playing with toys [Archive] - The Technodrome Forums

Karpo_007

11-10-2002, 02:33 PM

Wel if i could, i would gladlu pay 150$ for the Leonardo cold cast statue. But they wont ship international :(

PWDESAI

11-10-2002, 02:37 PM

sorry karp i woulda picked another up for ya, but it's too late now... if i see an extra and i have the money i'll sell it to ya, btw try ebay or mycomicshop.com or even milehighcomics.com they could possibly be selling it when it comes out

Karpo_007

11-10-2002, 02:46 PM

When is that?

Chris

11-10-2002, 02:53 PM

I think the Leo statue is due out some time this month Karpo, but that may have changed. At latest it will be out before X-Mas. I think you can get it internationally but not directly from the suppliers. My local comic store have said they'll try and get it from some people they know in America (but the price will be a bit higher).

Karpo_007

11-10-2002, 02:56 PM

I hope that someone is willing to ship international.

PWDESAI

11-10-2002, 10:26 PM

i will keep a look out for you karpo, i can understand why you would want this so much, i know i do :lol:
next time, maybe if you send me the money in advance i could ask my comic shop store to order it, then i could send it to you. That's if you want any other turtles, and if no one else will sell em to you. I hate sending stuff when i don't need too, but i've known you for a long time karpo, and wouldn't mind doing so...

Karpo_007

11-11-2002, 06:51 AM

Well Im really hoping to find a store that would send it. Afterall if it gets broken on the way i could get a new one.

PWDESAI

11-11-2002, 10:09 AM

well if you want insurance, then the post office has to buy you a new one.

Karpo_007

11-11-2002, 01:21 PM

I think that some shop is willing to ship here. I will ask around when the time comes.

PWDESAI

11-11-2002, 02:15 PM

that's good

Skeletoncrew

11-12-2002, 03:04 AM

Cases? Why cases? People generally only want one...are they a wholesaler or something?

They're not a wholesaler, they sell to action figure collectors. They specialize in mint conidition figures and packaging.

Personally I could do with buying a case of the figures. I want two of each of them. One to play with, one to keep. I don't want more than one of the vehicles and stuff though.

Reznorite420

11-12-2002, 06:25 PM

After what I've heard about toys not exactly increasing in worth over the years, I'm not so sure I want to waste my money on a second one to take out of the package...of course, I'm only saying that because I don't have a job yet :roll:

PWDESAI

11-13-2002, 02:05 PM

what're you talking about, toys are extremely expensive over time. Look at the transformers, star wars, he-man, and gijoe. Look at mego or other old action dolls. It really depends on how popular the toy line or toy is...

TMNT should have a price increase after teh new show. I say wait 6 more years and they will get expensive.

MzTheInsomniac

11-13-2002, 02:14 PM

yea right now the value is only 15 dollars but in a few years im sure they will be worht around 50 dollars, ok maybe not that much but we will see the worth increase

Skeletoncrew

11-13-2002, 02:22 PM

I want the ones in the package for myself, not as some sort of "investment". I just have a thing for "unspoiled" stuff.

azure turtle

11-13-2002, 07:21 PM

I love opening up action figs and putting them on display with their weapons/accessories. Though I do have a few I haven't opened, like my 1988 Donatello. ;)

Skeletoncrew

11-13-2002, 07:36 PM

I've got a couple Aprils, a movie star Splinter, and a Venus in their packages. Non-TMNT-wise I have a couple LOTR, all of the Army of Darkness 6" figs, an Italian Lisa Simpson, a Star Wars fig, and a Skeleton Warrior. Some I just haven't opened because I'm sort on display space and haven't gotten around to it.

azure turtle

11-13-2002, 07:39 PM

Say, speaking of LOTR... I managed to get a Ring Wraith action figure on sale at a KB Toystore. It was only six dollars. :D He stands on my shelf, holding a gigantic sword and gesturing with his other hand. He looks totally creepy, as if he walked right off the movie screen. I like him. :anime:

Skeletoncrew

11-13-2002, 07:48 PM

Cool! Ringwraiths rock! I've got the one on the horse...its incredible! KB Toys also rules...I love their sales!

PWDESAI

11-14-2002, 04:30 PM

speaking of totally unrelated toy lines
i love masters of the universe. the toys are totally kicking ass, i hope i the turtles will be just tall enough and bulky enough to interact with the motu figs. Leonardo vs. he-man WHO WILL WIN???!!!

Karpo_007

11-14-2002, 05:22 PM

Toys dont interact by them self... You really play with toys?

Skeletoncrew

11-15-2002, 12:29 AM

I play with toys! :D

Reznorite420

11-15-2002, 02:02 AM

I play with toys! :DThat actually sounds VERY wrong if you think about it in a certain way :roll: :roll: :roll:

HorseTechie

11-15-2002, 07:42 AM

*snigger* after what she posted in another thread, yes...

Greed

11-15-2002, 02:44 PM

you are some sick puppies

MzTheInsomniac

11-15-2002, 03:03 PM

peverts, icky

azure turtle

11-15-2002, 06:23 PM

LOL! Hey now... We're not sick or perverted. It all depends on how you interpreted that sentence. :razz:

And moving this back on topic, I like toys, too. And yes, I play with them. :evilgrin:

Karpo_007

11-15-2002, 06:27 PM

Heh! I dont know if it should, but adults playing with toys sounds funny. Collecting i can understand byt playing? I guess everyone has their own hobbies.

azure turtle

11-15-2002, 06:31 PM

This world needs adults who love toys. Otherwise, who'd run Playmates? Mattel? Or any of the other big name companies? ;)

Ooh... When you said "adult," were you directing that comment at me? Or just in general? I'm just curious, because no one's ever called me an adult before. I'm still 19! :razz: However, some of the others on this board can be considered adults. :evilgrin:

Greed

11-15-2002, 06:33 PM

ah toys They make the world go round

Karpo_007

11-16-2002, 03:16 AM

Well im not sure exatly when one becomes and adult, Il consider being one when I turn 18(in February) and can buy beer legaly. :D

MzTheInsomniac

11-16-2002, 10:45 AM

hey now a azure is technically an adult, i wish i could work at a toy factory as a rtester!!!1

Reznorite420

11-17-2002, 10:59 AM

Well im not sure exatly when one becomes and adult, Il consider being one when I turn 18(in February) and can buy beer legaly. :D*grumbles under his breath*

Damn the US for making the legal drinking age 21 instead of 18....

Karpo_007

11-17-2002, 12:46 PM

Well thats when we get drivers license too.

Reznorite420

11-17-2002, 05:53 PM

Well thats when we get drivers license too.Oh...heh....but you might as well say I live in Finland, because I'm 18 and still don't have one, despite the minimum age here in the US being 16...

itsmillertime!

11-17-2002, 06:56 PM

Shellfox

11-17-2002, 07:00 PM

I still collect, and while I may not play, I do occasionally pull out my new and old Battle Cats, Grimlock, Jim Lee Raph and Tubular Terrodactal and just wonder who would win in a fight

Skeletoncrew

11-17-2002, 07:22 PM

*snigger* after what she posted in another thread, yes...

Hmmm...I wonder exactly what it was I posted? However, I was referring to playing with action figures, not battery operated toys.

You know, if you think about it, Roger is kinda like one great big action figure!

Skeletoncrew

11-17-2002, 07:26 PM

Well in Washington and Oregon, you can't have people under 25 in your car for the first six months after getting your license or until you're 18. So it might as well be 18. And you can do everything else but buy alcohol at 18 anyways, so why not - there are people way older than 21 that act like a 17 year old and there are a lot of people who are 18 and act as if they're 30 or so. It's a very complex subject.

Whoo-hoo! Another Portland resident! *Does happy dance*

Ahem. Yes, adulthood is difficult to define. I consider myself an adult legally and emotionally...but I often choose to act in ways that would be considered immature. :tsmile:

Jephael

11-17-2002, 08:06 PM

Heh! I dont know if it should, but adults playing with toys sounds funny. Collecting i can understand byt playing? I guess everyone has their own hobbies.

I used to love playing with my toys, but now I just like to place them into poses like statues. Of coarse with the turtle toys, it's always been somewhat difficult getting them to stay on their feet.

azure turtle

11-17-2002, 08:06 PM

I don't consider myself an adult yet. :D

Skeletoncrew

11-18-2002, 02:41 AM

Azure Turtle: Barely Legal!

Hmmm...now there's an artwork idea for Kya!

azure turtle

11-18-2002, 10:42 AM

:eek:
Sometimes, I'm very afraid to come here. :razz:

HorseTechie

11-18-2002, 11:16 AM

erhm... :lol:

What was I gonna say.. oh yeah! Yo umean they still got some Ring Wraith figures kicking around? Cool! There's hope yet!

Skeletoncrew

11-18-2002, 02:34 PM

I believe there's a "Twilight" Ringwraith coming out soon as well. :D

azure turtle

11-19-2002, 01:06 AM

Skeletoncrew

11-19-2002, 01:53 AM

I'm not sure...that's just the name of the Ringwraith thats supposedly going to be coming out. The one that was already released was the Witch King Ringwraith.

HorseTechie

11-19-2002, 07:30 AM

Yes yes! There are still a few Ring Wraiths floating around. I was thrilled to find one. Hmm... Correct me if I'm wrong, HT, but I thought you already had a Ring Wraith action fig... :ohwell:
Not yet, I do not. I have been looking for one, and I have once seen them when I didn;t have any money.

But ooh.. they have another version this year too. Cool! BTW.. when are the new LotR toys coming out. I tried to ask a LotR this once, but they were vague and went back into special edition DVD ramble. :-?

Skeletoncrew

11-19-2002, 02:33 PM

The first wave of new LOTR toys are already out. I've only seen them in a couple of places so far though. Most stores seem to be trying to get rid of the first series right now. Thats why I got my ringwraith for $6. :)

HorseTechie

11-19-2002, 03:08 PM

Hrmmm... *makes note to go shopping round tonight* :D

azure turtle

11-20-2002, 04:01 PM

Oh yeah... My box did say Witch King Ring Wraith. Nyah... I think the Ring Wraiths are so cool. They're the only action figs I'm interested in outside of TMNT. ;)

Skeletoncrew

11-21-2002, 01:15 AM

Yeah, LOTR and TMNT action figures make up the bulk of my x-mas wish list. Not that anyone (well, other than my bf) has asked.

HorseTechie

11-21-2002, 11:17 AM

Heh.. still didn't get it yet... was sidetracked by looking for the new TTT figures too. Plus I also felt odd about goingf into a toystore (with no one else in there) while dressed up in my spiffy suit[pants and blouse from work.

But I heard that there is indeed a Gandalf the White and Shadowfax set. I want!

Skeletoncrew

11-21-2002, 12:29 PM

Really? I had been hoping for a Gandalf and Shadofax set, but I hadn't heard anything about one coming out. I know Gandalf the White is out. There is an Aragorn and horse one too.

Kingkapong

11-21-2002, 02:36 PM

ooh. what i really want know are gundam seed models. looks cool :) :D 8).

can't wait for the next lotr movie to come out, here's my list of next to see movies : james bond and lotr. already watched harry potter.

HorseTechie

11-21-2002, 07:41 PM

They said the horse and rider sets haven't been released yet.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/
http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/twotowersasst1.shtml

And someone had enough free time to take these pics:
http://uglypc.ggh.org.uk/~ramesses/two_towers/

azure turtle

11-23-2002, 03:17 PM

Ooh... Interesting! Makes me anxious for the new movie!

Skeletoncrew

11-25-2002, 02:38 AM

Much to my surprise, Wal-mart got in an assortment the other day! We have Eomer, King Theoden, Grima Wormtongue, Saruman the White, The Rohirrim Soldier, and I think one other. There was only one Rohirrim out of the 20 or so we had, and that happened to be one I wanted...so I got him!

As before, the detailing is EXCELLENT! HT, you should love this guy...his armor has some excellent horse designs. I must confess though, I find his spear to be disturbingly long.

azure turtle

11-26-2002, 10:43 PM

Hmm... There are new LOTR action figs out already?! :teek: Yeesh... I need to go to a TRU this weekend.

HorseTechie

11-27-2002, 11:27 AM

Oh yeah.. I think almost all the TTT series is way more detailed than FotR. I liike to get the Rohirrm soldiers you spoke of, SC... and then a toss up between getting Aragorn (whose face looks so much like Buddy Jesus) and the TTT Legolas.

I'm most certainly gonna get Gandalf the White and Shadowfax when I find one. :D

HorseTechie

11-30-2002, 05:49 PM

Update:
http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/lotr/towers/breakdown.htm?asst_no=81180

I found the pictures of the horse n rider sets....
*suddenly grows fickle* Those poor horses! They're knuckle kneed! :(

Ermmm.. heh.. yeah, I've been spoiled with Breyer models! No matter... I will just put my lone figures on my Breyers then... :o

*has a thought, then goes over to the Breyer website to see if they have any LotR models out*

Mhhh.. nope. Just Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron stuff....
http://www.breyerhorses.com/breyer/whatsnew.asp

*plots a strategy to get Breyer to make LotR models* :evilgrin:

azure turtle

12-02-2002, 08:05 PM

You found a TTT Legolas action fig?! :teek: Darn... The only ones I could find were those weird looking ogre type dudes. Oh, and one Grima fig. I must keep searching...

Shellfox

12-02-2002, 08:13 PM

As far as toys go I'm waiting to see Buzz Off from MOTU, If he looks half as cool as he does on the some He be in my living room.

HorseTechie

12-03-2002, 10:44 AM

You found a TTT Legolas action fig?! :teek: Darn... The only ones I could find were those weird looking ogre type dudes. Oh, and one Grima fig. I must keep searching...

heh... nah, I hadn't found the TTT Legolas. Him and the Rohirrm soldier are on my to-get list yet. Have you tried places like Suncoast and Sam Goody? I saw many of the others there, like Eomer, Theoden, the Rohirrm solders, Sauron and Gandalf, Grima, and those orcs. At least I now have the TTT Aragorn... :D

*wonders if the last wave of TTT figs will come out when the TMNT ones do*

azure turtle

12-03-2002, 07:26 PM

Ah, okay then. There is still hope for me yet! I think Legolas would be the perfect compliment to the Ring Wraith sitting on my desk... Right now, he's facing Movie Spider-Man, who seems like he isn't going to last very long. ;)