A Shift in Priorities - Page 2

*Master Splinter* · 10-18-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

As the kids now say, I know those feels, bro.

I thought it was more like this...

"Keep your dome upvoted A-T, YOLO, SWAGG SWAGG, AMIRITE?"

-ms

*zkarlette* · 10-18-2012, 10:46 AM

I know what you mean, I've been in this mind set for a while now, I don't feel the need of getting everything per se anymore, I just wan't to get things that when I look at them they really make me happy. I wish you lots of luck with all this Archon.

*CyberCubed* · 10-18-2012, 12:01 PM

Since you're not selling anything of the vintage stuff up to 1998, just curious, how much of the toyline from 2003-2009 did you actually buy?

Did you actually purchase all the 4kids and 2007 movie related figures, or just a smaller amount? I seem to recall you saying that you lost interest in the 4kids line halfway through a few years ago.

*Coro* · 10-18-2012, 12:17 PM

I have a list of stuff I am looking for posted in the BST thread. If any of your comics are dupes of those I would love to take them off your hands.

IamtheNorm · 10-18-2012, 12:33 PM

And now for some slight overreaction

*Luzmagica* · 10-19-2012, 01:06 AM

^

!!! LOL!!!

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 10-21-2012, 09:05 AM

I've been avoiding the TMNT Classic figures for this reason. I'm trying to reason with myself that I already own the vintage figures, which are the real "classics" as far as I'm concerned. I even have the original toon turtles from the early 90's.

I have a feeling the collector in me will win out over reason sooner or later though.

I don't think I'd ever downsize my Ninja Turtles collection, but there are other action figure collections where I've gotten rid of some things. I parted with several Power Rangers last year, keeping only the small figurines that stood on those bases. It's enough to give me a nostalgia kick when I pull them out, and it also means I'm that much less likely to drown in a sea of toys one day.

*Shogun26* · 10-21-2012, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamtheNorm

And now for some slight overreaction

Love this so much!

*I Crave Pizza No More* · 10-21-2012, 11:04 AM

I have almost no interest in collecting any new TMNT stuff. I take pride in my near complete vintage MOC collection, which I've been putting over the course of the past 15 years. I'm driven to acquire these items, the vast majority of which aren't on display, because I hope to one day display them and reconnect with my childhood as much as one can. I also am proud of my complete 2K3 MOC collection because it represent a TMNT renaissance that I never thought would happen, and I truly enjoyed making sometimes daily trips to stores to find the figures I needed. The 88 and 2K3 lines have, and will always have, special meaning to me. But the new stuff, while I can appreciate how well it's done, doesn't really do much for me. I have the four turtles, and along the way I'm sure I'll pick up a few others, but by and large I'm done. I don't have room for more stuff, especially not things that I'd only be buying because I have a vague notion that I should care.

Scanderson · 10-21-2012, 11:22 AM

I have done the same thing in every area of collecting, and I am much happier having a few high quality pieces. For instance, I have not purchased any of the mass market Nick figures, but I have two complete sets of the numbered Toy Fair turtles. I won't be buying the mass retail Lego figures, but I bought both of the exclusives. There is no pointing having crates of items stacked and stored for me. I want to display and enjoy. If I don't have room to display it, I don't need it. I love my collection. Keep having fun!

*MrPliggins* · 10-22-2012, 07:56 AM

I'm in the boat where my collection is largely not displayed, in boxes stacked in my closet, so I do sell things from time to time. Whenever I get the urge to sell my '87 MOC turtles series, I get them out, look at them and change my mind.

OA · 10-22-2012, 11:36 AM

Wow...so I just noticed this thread, and all I can say is - welcome to the club brother!

This is EXACTLY what happened to me a few years ago. A couple of things happened in my case. First, I had just pulled everything out of boxes after 20 yrs collecting. And I was ASTOUNDED by the sheer volume. Very cool, no doubt, but really simply too much. And very little of it meant much to me. Especially the carded stuff; when I got into turtles it was loose. Shortly after, I picked up a Gold Turtlemania and gobbledygooks and my comic collection was complete. My toy collection, on card/boxed, was complete as well. All around, I had just as complete a collection as could be had.

I had never sold a thing from my collection. But then, YOU Mr. Archon, came along and did two things: bought my My First Raph, the rare 2 Next Mutation vehicle sets boxed, and my Gold Turtlemania. Letting go of those items, arguably some of the rarest stuff out there, really put me in a place where I realized that I didn't NEED any of this stuff. I had accomplished some major collecting goals, had one of the largest collections around, and it was time to focus on those things that really make me smile when I look at.

So then I start selling. I still have that original thread going strong after 3 years. It was scary to let this stuff go at first. But now hundreds of items have sold and everyone that sells and leave the house, is a bit of relief. But the great thing is the money I make stays in the TMNT world since now all that I exclusively buy is original art.

When the dust settles in my collection, I expect to have my raw comic collection, which is still complete with at least one version of everything (i.e. standard Turtlemania, and no longer Sivler and Gold), my turtles art, and my loose turtle toys that I owed originally as a kid. And when that day comes, I think I'll be the happiest I've ever been as a collector.

cartoonistaaron · 10-22-2012, 01:36 PM

I think I'm in a similar place to TMNTerminator as far as having a bunch of "stuff" that is just "stuff." There's no emotional attachment. I'm letting it go, slowly but surely.

I'd love to get into original art - specifically, packaging art - but that stuff come up so rarely, I can never manage to find a piece of it to buy when I'm ready (i.e. when I can talk my wife into letting me spend the money)...

10-18-2012, 10:46 AM	#22
zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	I know what you mean, I've been in this mind set for a while now, I don't feel the need of getting everything per se anymore, I just wan't to get things that when I look at them they really make me happy. I wish you lots of luck with all this Archon. __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

10-18-2012, 12:33 PM	#25
IamtheNorm Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 244	And now for some slight overreaction __________________ "The only thing better than maximum power...is SUPER MAXIMUM POWER!!!" -Krang

10-19-2012, 01:06 AM	#26
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	^ !!! LOL!!! __________________

10-21-2012, 09:05 AM	#27
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I've been avoiding the TMNT Classic figures for this reason. I'm trying to reason with myself that I already own the vintage figures, which are the real "classics" as far as I'm concerned. I even have the original toon turtles from the early 90's. I have a feeling the collector in me will win out over reason sooner or later though. I don't think I'd ever downsize my Ninja Turtles collection, but there are other action figure collections where I've gotten rid of some things. I parted with several Power Rangers last year, keeping only the small figurines that stood on those bases. It's enough to give me a nostalgia kick when I pull them out, and it also means I'm that much less likely to drown in a sea of toys one day. Last edited by Mr._Mutant_Man; 10-21-2012 at 09:16 AM.

10-22-2012, 11:36 AM	#32
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Wow...so I just noticed this thread, and all I can say is - welcome to the club brother! This is EXACTLY what happened to me a few years ago. A couple of things happened in my case. First, I had just pulled everything out of boxes after 20 yrs collecting. And I was ASTOUNDED by the sheer volume. Very cool, no doubt, but really simply too much. And very little of it meant much to me. Especially the carded stuff; when I got into turtles it was loose. Shortly after, I picked up a Gold Turtlemania and gobbledygooks and my comic collection was complete. My toy collection, on card/boxed, was complete as well. All around, I had just as complete a collection as could be had. I had never sold a thing from my collection. But then, YOU Mr. Archon, came along and did two things: bought my My First Raph, the rare 2 Next Mutation vehicle sets boxed, and my Gold Turtlemania. Letting go of those items, arguably some of the rarest stuff out there, really put me in a place where I realized that I didn't NEED any of this stuff. I had accomplished some major collecting goals, had one of the largest collections around, and it was time to focus on those things that really make me smile when I look at. So then I start selling. I still have that original thread going strong after 3 years. It was scary to let this stuff go at first. But now hundreds of items have sold and everyone that sells and leave the house, is a bit of relief. But the great thing is the money I make stays in the TMNT world since now all that I exclusively buy is original art. When the dust settles in my collection, I expect to have my raw comic collection, which is still complete with at least one version of everything (i.e. standard Turtlemania, and no longer Sivler and Gold), my turtles art, and my loose turtle toys that I owed originally as a kid. And when that day comes, I think I'll be the happiest I've ever been as a collector. __________________

10-18-2012, 12:01 PM	#23
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	Since you're not selling anything of the vintage stuff up to 1998, just curious, how much of the toyline from 2003-2009 did you actually buy? Did you actually purchase all the 4kids and 2007 movie related figures, or just a smaller amount? I seem to recall you saying that you lost interest in the 4kids line halfway through a few years ago.

10-18-2012, 12:17 PM	#24
Coro Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 2,368	I have a list of stuff I am looking for posted in the BST thread. If any of your comics are dupes of those I would love to take them off your hands.

10-21-2012, 11:04 AM	#29
I Crave Pizza No More Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 1,658	I have almost no interest in collecting any new TMNT stuff. I take pride in my near complete vintage MOC collection, which I've been putting over the course of the past 15 years. I'm driven to acquire these items, the vast majority of which aren't on display, because I hope to one day display them and reconnect with my childhood as much as one can. I also am proud of my complete 2K3 MOC collection because it represent a TMNT renaissance that I never thought would happen, and I truly enjoyed making sometimes daily trips to stores to find the figures I needed. The 88 and 2K3 lines have, and will always have, special meaning to me. But the new stuff, while I can appreciate how well it's done, doesn't really do much for me. I have the four turtles, and along the way I'm sure I'll pick up a few others, but by and large I'm done. I don't have room for more stuff, especially not things that I'd only be buying because I have a vague notion that I should care.

10-21-2012, 11:22 AM	#30
Scanderson Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 304	I have done the same thing in every area of collecting, and I am much happier having a few high quality pieces. For instance, I have not purchased any of the mass market Nick figures, but I have two complete sets of the numbered Toy Fair turtles. I won't be buying the mass retail Lego figures, but I bought both of the exclusives. There is no pointing having crates of items stacked and stored for me. I want to display and enjoy. If I don't have room to display it, I don't need it. I love my collection. Keep having fun!

10-22-2012, 07:56 AM	#31
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I'm in the boat where my collection is largely not displayed, in boxes stacked in my closet, so I do sell things from time to time. Whenever I get the urge to sell my '87 MOC turtles series, I get them out, look at them and change my mind.

10-22-2012, 01:36 PM	#33
cartoonistaaron Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 737	I think I'm in a similar place to TMNTerminator as far as having a bunch of "stuff" that is just "stuff." There's no emotional attachment. I'm letting it go, slowly but surely. I'd love to get into original art - specifically, packaging art - but that stuff come up so rarely, I can never manage to find a piece of it to buy when I'm ready (i.e. when I can talk my wife into letting me spend the money)...