So I went TMNT hunting...... - Page 2

~~BartAllen~~ · 12-03-2005, 07:57 AM

I didnt get it from my mom, I got it from my ex.. she would always make those sighing noises whenever id say i was going to the toy isle. and then she would make comments when we went to the bar on saturday nights saying. "oh hey, dont you miss your toys?" infront of our friends. So finally. i got fed up with it, regardless of how hot she was, and i dumped her.

Now Im dating a girl who isnt like all happy with it either, but she atleast tells me its better then stuff other guys our age do.

aramconbrat · 12-03-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BartAllen

I didnt get it from my mom, I got it from my ex.. she would always make those sighing noises whenever id say i was going to the toy isle. and then she would make comments when we went to the bar on saturday nights saying. "oh hey, dont you miss your toys?" infront of our friends. So finally. i got fed up with it, regardless of how hot she was, and i dumped her.

Now Im dating a girl who isnt like all happy with it either, but she atleast tells me its better then stuff other guys our age do.

Oh... someone who just doesn't understand the TMNT... I don't expect people to "get" it, but at least to accept the fact. Your ex sounds like she was jealous of your toys which is truly sad...

See, they are a great screening process!

Jed · 12-03-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ectocooler

Wow, there are so many girls who like the turtles it's almost unbelievable. And girls that like action figures? More importantly, girls that like tmnt action figures? Man sign me up...

Haha, yeah, the line starts here

Every girl I've gone out with thought action figures were stupid except for the last one I went out with who thought it was cool that I collected the stuff I liked rather than shy away from 'toys' because I'm 20. I don't think she was impressed at the amount of money I've spent or that I watch the cartoons but meh

I don't use them as a vetting process though, lol (but if anyone touches any of my figures they're immediately in my bad books

)!

Turtle Dove · 12-03-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aramconbrat

Oh... someone who just doesn't understand the TMNT... I don't expect people to "get" it, but at least to accept the fact. Your ex sounds like she was jealous of your toys which is truly sad...

See, they are a great screening process!

You know what? Another reason why I don't have a boyfriend is because my past boyfriends where Transformers fans and got MAD and jealous cause I liked and collected my favorites alot. And cause I had a crush on Optimus Prime

aramconbrat · 12-04-2005, 12:03 AM

Yeah... I actually dated a guy who collected ninja turtles too and it was extremely weird. We are still friends but it was just too much of a good thing (good thing = tmnt).

Because we both collected them, it seems a topic of conversation that was brought up a lot, always asking me about the toys I had found, and if I had looked for any...

Overall the best probably is the guys/gals who remember the show and were fans at one time, but aren't in our obsessed collecting boat. I love talking TMNT with the people at the Technodrome, and that satisfies my need, but I will look in the toy aisle even if I am not collecting toys!

So far, the guy's first reaction when he sees the toys (which by the way are creatively and not overwhelmingly displayed) usually has been an excellent indication of whether or not it will work. The best guys are like "cool... omg, I had this one when I was seven and took it to school everyday" or something like that.. I've gotten a few "so do your friends and you dress up like characters and hang out at the comic book shops on weekends?"

I wasn't looking for a fellow collector, but wouldn't be able to work with someone who has let their inner child die and has forgotten the fun of toys either... I've found the perfect medium and he is great. He got so excited when we found the Ripped Up Turtles on shelves a few weeks ago, while I wasn't even that impressed. It's cute that he has learned to love the hunt with me.

OA · 12-04-2005, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by aramconbrat

Overall the best probably is the guys/gals who remember the show and were fans at one time, but aren't in our obsessed collecting boat. I love talking TMNT with the people at the Technodrome, and that satisfies my need, but I will look in the toy aisle even if I am not collecting toys!

I definately agree with that. It so neat when someone sees my collection and is like "Man, i remember that!". Definatly a "conversation piece", but you're right it might be a bit weird to be someone as involved in them as I am...then again, it might be really cool too...

*VaughnMichael* · 12-04-2005, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Turtle Dove

Today I went to Target with my mommy and I bought an April O Neil,Casey Jones, Shredder,Battle Nexus Donnie and a orignal looking Leo (box says watch TMNT on the Fox Box) the others mention TMNT on CN

then on my way to Walmart I decided to pray for a Usagi! My mom is on menapause so she's beeny kinda....mean. So I took a cart went 1 way, she went the other. I saw TMNT Mechas! But I wanted who I wanted. I dug a bit and guess what??? I found a Usagi!!!! and a Silver Serntry!!

Yah me!!*dances* I also saw another version of April O Neil, the 4 armed Shrdder, the Foot Ninja, the Tri dino dudes, the ninja knights,and the some others. But I found USAGI!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy. Well I went to the fruit snack section, they got TMNT fruit snacks!! Yummy!! I saw a big ol TMNT popcorn tin as well 2 for 9 bucks I woulda gotten 1 but my mom doesn't approve of it.

Well I went to the front, but my mom caught me and yelled at me. She said the TMNT are evil, spirits and OMG....

anyways I saw a TMNT watch ..but my mom whined and almost criwed whining saying WHHHHHHHHHY WHHHHy do you buy this stuff?......whhhhhhy?

Ughh.. ANYWAYS I bought it all anyways.

I'm going to Target soon again! They got TMNT for 4.44

Anyone have mommy or a daddy who whines cause you buy these toys? My mom whined the same when I got MLP, Justice League and Transformers.... my mom never liked anything if it wasn't a bug eyed chicken.....

once again I will ask "what is this other version of April you saw is it new?"
-Putrescent

Jed · 12-04-2005, 07:48 AM

I think she means April in the new packaging, I don't know of any other April anyway!

Turtle Dove · 12-04-2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jed

I think she means April in the new packaging, I don't know of any other April anyway!

what he said- Sorry I didn't answer you before

*VaughnMichael* · 12-04-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtle Dove

what he said- Sorry I didn't answer you before

thanks just making sure I'd freak if we got a new april...I think they should change her look in a like a special version each year and like put it out in like a short pack thatd be so fun...
-Putrescent

Jed · 12-04-2005, 05:29 PM

Yeah, or have her as a mail-away offer for us collectors, mail-aways are great! On second thought, it'd probably be US only... aw

Turtle Dove · 12-04-2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jed

Yeah, or have her as a mail-away offer for us collectors, mail-aways are great! On second thought, it'd probably be US only... aw

Didn't they do that for the old show/toys? I know back in the days,Hasbro would do mail orders for My Little Pony

aramconbrat · 12-05-2005, 12:55 AM

You don't see many mail-aways nowadays other than for cereal toys... How I miss when the toy was actually in the box and you didn't have to mail in the barcode to get your toy!

I'm hoping for another April too!

Jed · 12-05-2005, 05:28 AM

Playmates did it with Earthworm Jim back in the day, collect two tokens from any EWJ VHS and they sent you the 'Nuclear Stealth EWJ'.

He's a repaint of the normal Jim but I think he's pretty cool! Pity Playmates don't do that anymore.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 12-05-2005, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jed

Yeah, or have her as a mail-away offer for us collectors, mail-aways are great! On second thought, it'd probably be US only... aw

Yeah, but one of us could get you one if that happened.

I seriously don't know why they simply refuse to make more female figures-- Dan Berger says it's because they don't sell as well. I guess that's true-- I saw Karai at the store but I didn't have any money, and the next time I went (over a week later) she was still on the peg and I bought her. I know it was the same Karai because she has a distinct black spot on her face.

Turtle Dove · 12-05-2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CJJohn

Yeah, but one of us could get you one if that happened.

I seriously don't know why they simply refuse to make more female figures-- Dan Berger says it's because they don't sell as well. I guess that's true-- I saw Karai at the store but I didn't have any money, and the next time I went (over a week later) she was still on the peg and I bought her. I know it was the same Karai because she has a distinct black spot on her face.

That is cause you TMNT fans aren't all horny fanboys like DC and Marvel. If this was as popular as DC with the same type of fans. You'd know April,Karai would be incredably hard to get. It's all about the fans

~~BartAllen~~ · 12-05-2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtle Dove

You know what? Another reason why I don't have a boyfriend is because my past boyfriends where Transformers fans and got MAD and jealous cause I liked and collected my favorites alot. And cause I had a crush on Optimus Prime

Who HASENT had a crush on optimus prime. I love him.

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Originally Posted by Turtle Dove

That is cause you TMNT fans aren't all horny fanboys like DC and Marvel. If this was as popular as DC with the same type of fans. You'd know April,Karai would be incredably hard to get. It's all about the fans

Im a DC fanboy, and i resemble that remark!

Turtle Dove · 12-05-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BartAllen

Who HASENT had a crush on optimus prime. I love him.

Im a DC fanboy, and i resemble that remark!

heheh Well you know it's true then

Gary · 12-05-2005, 09:20 PM

I stopped buying the action figures, but I still look at the toy section in every store I go to. I plan on buying Usagi sometime soon.

aramconbrat · 12-05-2005, 09:53 PM

Even when I am not collecting... I ALWAYS check out the toy aisles in stores... I am not going to let the kid inside me die!

12-04-2005, 07:48 AM	#28
Jed Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 956	I think she means April in the new packaging, I don't know of any other April anyway! __________________ I am Frank-Zappa-as-imagined-by-the-editor-of-a-famous-rock-&-roll-magazine. I am an anachronism who makes the ugliest music on the planet. I have no right to call myself a member of the human race. I am tasteless, untalented, pompous, arrogant, cruel, insensitive, vulgar and not a fun guy because I don't use drugs.

12-04-2005, 05:29 PM	#31
Jed Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 956	Yeah, or have her as a mail-away offer for us collectors, mail-aways are great! On second thought, it'd probably be US only... aw __________________ I am Frank-Zappa-as-imagined-by-the-editor-of-a-famous-rock-&-roll-magazine. I am an anachronism who makes the ugliest music on the planet. I have no right to call myself a member of the human race. I am tasteless, untalented, pompous, arrogant, cruel, insensitive, vulgar and not a fun guy because I don't use drugs.

12-05-2005, 05:28 AM	#34
Jed Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 956	Playmates did it with Earthworm Jim back in the day, collect two tokens from any EWJ VHS and they sent you the 'Nuclear Stealth EWJ'. He's a repaint of the normal Jim but I think he's pretty cool! Pity Playmates don't do that anymore. __________________ I am Frank-Zappa-as-imagined-by-the-editor-of-a-famous-rock-&-roll-magazine. I am an anachronism who makes the ugliest music on the planet. I have no right to call myself a member of the human race. I am tasteless, untalented, pompous, arrogant, cruel, insensitive, vulgar and not a fun guy because I don't use drugs.

12-03-2005, 07:57 AM	#21
~~BartAllen~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 922	I didnt get it from my mom, I got it from my ex.. she would always make those sighing noises whenever id say i was going to the toy isle. and then she would make comments when we went to the bar on saturday nights saying. "oh hey, dont you miss your toys?" infront of our friends. So finally. i got fed up with it, regardless of how hot she was, and i dumped her. Now Im dating a girl who isnt like all happy with it either, but she atleast tells me its better then stuff other guys our age do.

12-04-2005, 12:03 AM	#25
aramconbrat Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 417	Yeah... I actually dated a guy who collected ninja turtles too and it was extremely weird. We are still friends but it was just too much of a good thing (good thing = tmnt). Because we both collected them, it seems a topic of conversation that was brought up a lot, always asking me about the toys I had found, and if I had looked for any... Overall the best probably is the guys/gals who remember the show and were fans at one time, but aren't in our obsessed collecting boat. I love talking TMNT with the people at the Technodrome, and that satisfies my need, but I will look in the toy aisle even if I am not collecting toys! So far, the guy's first reaction when he sees the toys (which by the way are creatively and not overwhelmingly displayed) usually has been an excellent indication of whether or not it will work. The best guys are like "cool... omg, I had this one when I was seven and took it to school everyday" or something like that.. I've gotten a few "so do your friends and you dress up like characters and hang out at the comic book shops on weekends?" I wasn't looking for a fellow collector, but wouldn't be able to work with someone who has let their inner child die and has forgotten the fun of toys either... I've found the perfect medium and he is great. He got so excited when we found the Ripped Up Turtles on shelves a few weeks ago, while I wasn't even that impressed. It's cute that he has learned to love the hunt with me.

12-05-2005, 12:55 AM	#33
aramconbrat Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 417	You don't see many mail-aways nowadays other than for cereal toys... How I miss when the toy was actually in the box and you didn't have to mail in the barcode to get your toy! I'm hoping for another April too!

12-05-2005, 09:20 PM	#39
Gary Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 375	I stopped buying the action figures, but I still look at the toy section in every store I go to. I plan on buying Usagi sometime soon.

12-05-2005, 09:53 PM	#40
aramconbrat Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 417	Even when I am not collecting... I ALWAYS check out the toy aisles in stores... I am not going to let the kid inside me die!