I've Been Waiting a LONG time to be able to take this picture...

Archon_Turtle · 11-20-2007, 03:57 AM

I
Am
So
EXCITED!

Krueger · 11-20-2007, 09:03 AM

Very nice pic, bro. They would be more impressive in the box though.

Cowabunga!

*odupianist* · 11-20-2007, 09:29 AM

why in the box? then you can't play with them

Archon_Turtle · 11-20-2007, 11:01 AM

I took two of those out of their boxes krueger. You'll quickly learn that I am in no way shape or form, a box collector.

Boxes only ever matter if you intend on selling them.

OA · 11-20-2007, 03:42 PM

Very, very sweet man...they look great!!

Krueger · 11-20-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

I took two of those out of their boxes krueger. You'll quickly learn that I am in no way shape or form, a box collector.

Boxes only ever matter if you intend on selling them.

Well isn't this the age old discussion? Just because you are a box collector, doesn't mean you intend on selling them. If you want to look at it that way, people only take them out of the box to play with them. And to be honest, anyone who collects any kind of figures can't tell me they haven't been called a nerd or a dork by someone down the line. You can call me a dork for collecting turtle figures but when it comes to playing with them in the bathtub, that stopped a long time ago. Playing with figures at my age is not normal unless there is a 5 year old by my side. Mr. Archon, do you currently play with figures?

To each his own.

Archon_Turtle · 11-20-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Krueger

Mr. Archon, do you currently play with figures?

Absolutely. ESPECIALLY At work.
It seems you and I have a totally different opinion as to what is or is not appropriate when it comes to enjoying our toys.

As far as being called a nerd or a dork is concerned, I wear those titles like a badge on my sleeve. Ofcourse, I work in the game industry, collect arcade cabinets, and have cartoon characters tattooed all over my body, so my ninja turtle collection is the last thing i get called a nerd for

*Buslady* · 11-20-2007, 07:50 PM

Oh you lucky .....

I want that Raph!!

they go for way too much $$ though

toys should be out of the package and on the shelf to be enjoyed. Played with. Admired. Cherished.

*BigApple3AM* · 11-20-2007, 10:10 PM

That is so sick, I wish I was half the man you are.

Maybe if I get shredder tatooed on my sack, would that be hardcore or what?

Nostalgia82 · 11-20-2007, 10:37 PM

I collect ONLY MOC/MIB. Its because I enjoy the way the fig looks MOC, especially a whole collection MOC/MIB. You can't say that your more impressed seeing a collection of loose figures than a sealed collction.

To each his own though

*odupianist* · 11-20-2007, 10:58 PM

Krueger, I stilll play with mine whenever I get the chance. What's so wrong with that? Helps keep your imagination alive.

NoPressApril · 11-20-2007, 11:43 PM

lmao @ ectocoolers tatooed sack... too good too good

Janus Prospero · 11-21-2007, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

Hmmm, I don't see what's so special about that picture. Yup, they're just four normal people in trench coats and fedoras. Nope, I don't see anything out of the ordinary there.

Archon_Turtle · 11-21-2007, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nostalgia82

You can't say that your more impressed seeing a collection of loose figures than a sealed collction.

You're right! I can't say I'm MORE impressed. I CAN say however that I would be equally impressed. You're right. To each their own. At no point was I trashing people who are box collectors. Simply that box collecting isnt for me. My original disagreement was with krueger that the undercover set would be more impressive boxed. Because like I said, I tore two of them out of their boxes immediately upon arrival. So I obviously don't think they'd be more impressive boxed.

Somewhere I have a picture of me ripping my scratch out of his box...I'll look for that and post it for your cringing pleasure.

Nostalgia82 · 11-21-2007, 04:18 PM

Sounds good, I'm not that strict hardcore of a collector though. It would only bother me if it was Graded AFA 95 and then you went ahead and opened it. Just cause something is MOC/MIB , I don't care...but if its beautifully preserved for the past 20+ years, I'd consider it a sad loss of a moment in our childhood. Thats all. I look at these more as a preservation of our childhood/memories than a just a toy or its packaging

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

You're right! I can't say I'm MORE impressed. I CAN say however that I would be equally impressed. You're right. To each their own. At no point was I trashing people who are box collectors. Simply that box collecting isnt for me. My original disagreement was with krueger that the undercover set would be more impressive boxed. Because like I said, I tore two of them out of their boxes immediately upon arrival. So I obviously don't think they'd be more impressive boxed.

Somewhere I have a picture of me ripping my scratch out of his box...I'll look for that and post it for your cringing pleasure.

~~AquaParade~~ · 11-21-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krueger

Well isn't this the age old discussion? Just because you are a box collector, doesn't mean you intend on selling them. If you want to look at it that way, people only take them out of the box to play with them. And to be honest, anyone who collects any kind of figures can't tell me they haven't been called a nerd or a dork by someone down the line. You can call me a dork for collecting turtle figures but when it comes to playing with them in the bathtub, that stopped a long time ago. Playing with figures at my age is not normal unless there is a 5 year old by my side. Mr. Archon, do you currently play with figures?

To each his own.

Hate to jump in on this, but didnt Archon_turtle only state that you basically only need packaging, if you intend on selling? He did'nt say that everyone who keeps them in the package intend on selling them. And he was only replying to Kreuger's comment that his collection would be "better" if they were in the box...so I dont really understand why you're all attacking him...

Colliwog · 11-21-2007, 06:35 PM

They look so cute in those little coats!

Krueger · 11-21-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoInRed

Hate to jump in on this, but didnt Archon_turtle only state that you basically only need packaging, if you intend on selling? He did'nt say that everyone who keeps them in the package intend on selling them. And he was only replying to Kreuger's comment that his collection would be "better" if they were in the box...so I dont really understand why you're all attacking him...

Ok... you are just contradicting yourself and putting words in people's posts, so your arguements are invalid.

Krueger · 11-21-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by odupianist

Krueger, I stilll play with mine whenever I get the chance. What's so wrong with that? Helps keep your imagination alive.

Really, there is nothing wrong with that. I'm cool with it but it is not normal.

Nostalgia82 · 11-21-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ectocooler

That is so sick, I wish I was half the man you are.

Maybe if I get shredder tatooed on my sack, would that be hardcore or what?

Thats hilarious!!!

11-20-2007, 03:57 AM	#1
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	I've Been Waiting a LONG time to be able to take this picture... I Am So EXCITED!

11-20-2007, 09:03 AM	#2
Krueger Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 481	Very nice pic, bro. They would be more impressive in the box though. Cowabunga! __________________ "Why are ya screaming? I haven't even cut you yet."

11-20-2007, 03:42 PM	#5
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Very, very sweet man...they look great!! __________________

11-20-2007, 07:50 PM	#8
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	Oh you lucky ..... I want that Raph!! they go for way too much $$ though toys should be out of the package and on the shelf to be enjoyed. Played with. Admired. Cherished. __________________

11-20-2007, 10:37 PM	#10
Nostalgia82 Thug Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 76	I collect ONLY MOC/MIB. Its because I enjoy the way the fig looks MOC, especially a whole collection MOC/MIB. You can't say that your more impressed seeing a collection of loose figures than a sealed collction. To each his own though __________________ Check out my Vintage Toy Sale All MOC/MIB of coarse, enjoy http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/olisquall/

11-20-2007, 09:29 AM	#3
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	why in the box? then you can't play with them

11-20-2007, 11:01 AM	#4
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	I took two of those out of their boxes krueger. You'll quickly learn that I am in no way shape or form, a box collector. Boxes only ever matter if you intend on selling them.

11-20-2007, 10:10 PM	#9
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	That is so sick, I wish I was half the man you are. Maybe if I get shredder tatooed on my sack, would that be hardcore or what?

11-20-2007, 10:58 PM	#11
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	Krueger, I stilll play with mine whenever I get the chance. What's so wrong with that? Helps keep your imagination alive.

11-20-2007, 11:43 PM	#12
NoPressApril Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: as far away from reality as possible Posts: 307	lmao @ ectocoolers tatooed sack... too good too good

11-21-2007, 06:35 PM	#17
Colliwog Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio, U.S. Posts: 108	They look so cute in those little coats! __________________