Playing?? With toys??? Inconceivable?

Luigiperps · 08-23-2013, 11:25 PM

Does anyone actually play with their figures anymore? Which ones? I personally do (at age 13), But find figures like marvel legends and DCUC are quite difficult to play with. What are your opinions on this topic

*CyberCubed* · 08-23-2013, 11:33 PM

The last time I actually remember playing with toys was when I was in 6th grade, which was around your age, 13.

That was like...nearly 15 years ago.

Luigiperps · 08-23-2013, 11:38 PM

The interesting thing about my toy history is I played with them all the time till I turned 9. Then I messed around with them every once in a while, but didn't really play with them. Then I saw the nick figures in toy fair pictures (which opened me up to the turtles, they intrigued me before, but I'd never seen the show, just gotten a few figures) and I bought them, and they were really fun, so I started to get the younger oriented figures, brave and the bold-esque things.

I Like Turtles · 08-23-2013, 11:40 PM

I just collect. The only time I play is when my nephew asks me to.

*snake* · 08-23-2013, 11:40 PM

Still do, and I'll probably play with them for awhile.

Heck,I'm pretty sure some adult collectors even play with them.

Luigiperps · 08-23-2013, 11:45 PM

My siblings think its weird that I do still play with toys ( they were really confused when I had two face fighting a dinosaur (Rex from toy story) by shooting it with his feet)

Oh, and the inspiration for this thread is this video:http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj9hzjzH4YY

*Shark_Blade* · 08-24-2013, 12:01 AM

I assemble the toys sometimes when I want inspiration for drawings and writing story plots.

I play when kids are around and if they wanna play. Their imaginations are wild and amusing.

*AT-Man* · 08-24-2013, 08:27 AM

Does it count if I really do want to play with my toys but don't know how anymore?

*Donatello19* · 08-24-2013, 11:14 AM

I'm not sure if posing them/setting them up counts as "playing" or not...if so, then yes, I do play with them.

RaphAndDonnie · 08-24-2013, 11:58 AM

Sometimes I play with my plushies. I like setting them up in little bundles or throwing them across the room and pretend that they're flying but other then that no. I like to put my figures on display or put them in action poses though.

*Zulithe* · 08-24-2013, 12:05 PM

If you buy toys and don't play with them then you are a terrible person D:

Luigiperps · 08-24-2013, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AT-Man

Does it count if I really do want to play with my toys but don't know how anymore?

You should google how to online

!

*Donatello19* · 08-24-2013, 01:54 PM

Well....sometimes I can't help myself with that Secret Sewer Lair....I'll admit...I do play with all the action features and whatnot (like the zip line) like a 5 year old but I don't even care

*raph27* · 08-25-2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaphAndDonnie

throwing them across the room and pretend that they're flying

Digital Ghost · 08-26-2013, 10:00 AM

I buy A LOT of figures... and with the ones I open, I test out all the different poses, etc... imitating their voices is fun too. I guess that counts as playing with 'em? Basically, the rule is: if I'm getting strange looks or laughter from my wife, I'm doing it right.

Walkabout · 08-27-2013, 08:36 AM

For a while I went through this phase of getting really drunk (ok, that bit I still do) and filming little R rated skits with my TMNT figs (like Dark Helmet in Spaceballs) and sending them to a guy I worked with who liked TMNT.

Without sounding like a d-bag, Im pretty good at doing voices (tmnt wise I do a mean Bebop and Krang) so they would usually involve those guys interacting with the turtles etc and talking about this guy Dave

Dave was/is a trolley boy and an alcoholic as well, he would get a kick out of these little vids, sometimes Id bust out a Megatron and Starscream one too

Falconhood · 09-02-2013, 10:27 PM

It's never too late to have a happy childhood!

*shuriken* · 09-04-2013, 06:02 PM

Yes. With my little nephew, although I always end up playing with the bad guys/ villains and getting accidentally hit on my fingers when his heroes' attack the villains. I always end up doing different voices for each one. My fave are for Bane and Joker though, cuz he gets such a kick out of it.

Lance_Steele · 09-13-2013, 08:37 PM

I'm 31 and a kid at heart.

Plus I have 2 sons who want me to play with then from time to time.

*discordiatookie* · 10-06-2013, 04:30 PM

I can't say I crack out the old collection and go to town with them, but I do enjoy trying out different poses and displays (especially with the NECA TMNTs).

I've also got a one year old son, and two nieces and a nephew, and more often than not I'm down on the floor playing with whatever they've got out with them.

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I'm a kid (birth to 12) and Yes, I play with toys.	3	4.35%
I'm a kid (birth to 12) and No, I don't play with toys.	0	0%
I'm a teen (13 to 17) and Yes, I play with toys.	12	17.39%
I'm a teen (13 to 17) and No, I don't play with toys.	3	4.35%
I'm an adult (18 to death) and Yes, I play with toys.	32	46.38%
I'm an adult (18 to death) and No, I don't play with toys.	19	27.54%
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08-23-2013, 11:25 PM	#1
Luigiperps Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,060	Playing?? With toys??? Inconceivable? Does anyone actually play with their figures anymore? Which ones? I personally do (at age 13), But find figures like marvel legends and DCUC are quite difficult to play with. What are your opinions on this topic __________________ Why I love Mikey. He looks into the face of a giant, killer, mutant alligator with this face.

08-23-2013, 11:38 PM	#3
Luigiperps Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,060	The interesting thing about my toy history is I played with them all the time till I turned 9. Then I messed around with them every once in a while, but didn't really play with them. Then I saw the nick figures in toy fair pictures (which opened me up to the turtles, they intrigued me before, but I'd never seen the show, just gotten a few figures) and I bought them, and they were really fun, so I started to get the younger oriented figures, brave and the bold-esque things. __________________ Why I love Mikey. He looks into the face of a giant, killer, mutant alligator with this face.

08-23-2013, 11:45 PM	#6
Luigiperps Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,060	My siblings think its weird that I do still play with toys ( they were really confused when I had two face fighting a dinosaur (Rex from toy story) by shooting it with his feet) Oh, and the inspiration for this thread is this video:http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj9hzjzH4YY __________________ Why I love Mikey. He looks into the face of a giant, killer, mutant alligator with this face.

08-24-2013, 08:27 AM	#8
AT-Man I SEEN IT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FIN Posts: 2,206	Does it count if I really do want to play with my toys but don't know how anymore? __________________ Through the Golden Door

08-23-2013, 11:33 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,888	The last time I actually remember playing with toys was when I was in 6th grade, which was around your age, 13. That was like...nearly 15 years ago.

08-23-2013, 11:40 PM	#4
I Like Turtles Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 21	I just collect. The only time I play is when my nephew asks me to.

08-23-2013, 11:40 PM	#5
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	Still do, and I'll probably play with them for awhile. Heck,I'm pretty sure some adult collectors even play with them.

08-24-2013, 12:01 AM	#7
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I assemble the toys sometimes when I want inspiration for drawings and writing story plots. I play when kids are around and if they wanna play. Their imaginations are wild and amusing.

08-24-2013, 11:14 AM	#9
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	I'm not sure if posing them/setting them up counts as "playing" or not...if so, then yes, I do play with them.

08-24-2013, 12:05 PM	#11
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	If you buy toys and don't play with them then you are a terrible person D:

08-24-2013, 01:54 PM	#13
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Well....sometimes I can't help myself with that Secret Sewer Lair....I'll admit...I do play with all the action features and whatnot (like the zip line) like a 5 year old but I don't even care

08-26-2013, 10:00 AM	#15
Digital Ghost Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The lab Posts: 1,163	I buy A LOT of figures... and with the ones I open, I test out all the different poses, etc... imitating their voices is fun too. I guess that counts as playing with 'em? Basically, the rule is: if I'm getting strange looks or laughter from my wife, I'm doing it right. __________________ Instagram

08-27-2013, 08:36 AM	#16
Walkabout Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 556	For a while I went through this phase of getting really drunk (ok, that bit I still do) and filming little R rated skits with my TMNT figs (like Dark Helmet in Spaceballs) and sending them to a guy I worked with who liked TMNT. Without sounding like a d-bag, Im pretty good at doing voices (tmnt wise I do a mean Bebop and Krang) so they would usually involve those guys interacting with the turtles etc and talking about this guy Dave Dave was/is a trolley boy and an alcoholic as well, he would get a kick out of these little vids, sometimes Id bust out a Megatron and Starscream one too

09-02-2013, 10:27 PM	#17
Falconhood Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 694	It's never too late to have a happy childhood! __________________ Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the vultures be gathered together.

09-04-2013, 06:02 PM	#18
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Yes. With my little nephew, although I always end up playing with the bad guys/ villains and getting accidentally hit on my fingers when his heroes' attack the villains. I always end up doing different voices for each one. My fave are for Bane and Joker though, cuz he gets such a kick out of it. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

09-13-2013, 08:37 PM	#19
Lance_Steele Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 139	I'm 31 and a kid at heart. Plus I have 2 sons who want me to play with then from time to time. __________________ Warning! Objects in mirror are closer than they appear...

10-06-2013, 04:30 PM	#20
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	I can't say I crack out the old collection and go to town with them, but I do enjoy trying out different poses and displays (especially with the NECA TMNTs). I've also got a one year old son, and two nieces and a nephew, and more often than not I'm down on the floor playing with whatever they've got out with them. __________________ Oh Discordia! Charyou Tree! Come, Reap! Don't tell us to grow up and out of it I got my cloak and dagger in a bar room brawl You actually trying to read this tiny text? Damn, you're dedicated! This is all just for effect you know... original TMNT art collection