Super 7 Turtle figures shown at Power Con - Page 127

*Zachatello00* · 08-06-2021, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Y2Josh

Not to get off on a tangent, but I actually wonder about this. I'm wondering if we'll eventually "age out" of collecting, or if we'll keep at it 'til we're dead.

Interesting thought. I’ll turn 40 in December. And I’ve been backing off, selling things off, streamlining my collection quite a bit. I think it’s still “impressive” by most people’s standards, but is entirely backed off.

What I have been focusing on though are higher end things- like these Super7 figures. No way I would have payed upwards of 50 dollars as a younger man, nor could I. So, my point is, I don’t see myself abandoning collecting. Just refining it a bit. The older I am, the more I earn, the better stuff I can afford.

Garfield · 08-07-2021, 12:54 AM

I kind of like that April figure.

Spidergreg · 08-07-2021, 05:50 AM

I think the best thing to do is just sell off your collection to other collectors our age before all of us grow out of it. 'cos millennials definitely won't get into TMNT, not with bay turtles and RISE around. Hope the upcoming TMNT reboot movie will turn out good but the point is, nobody watches TV anymore or cartoons in the morning. Kids these days play with iPad and such, so i don't think they'd appreciate ninja turtles.

And then there's another thing about dying early.
Not knowing the value, whoever inherits your collection will probably get rid of your scratch for a dollar.

EddieNES · 08-07-2021, 06:16 AM

I always figured I’d collect the stuff I want forever, then it’ll go to my kids when I peel off.

They can continue it, or cash in.

Technorover85 · 08-07-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

I think the best thing to do is just sell off your collection to other collectors our age before all of us grow out of it. 'cos millennials definitely won't get into TMNT, not with bay turtles and RISE around. Hope the upcoming TMNT reboot movie will turn out good but the point is, nobody watches TV anymore or cartoons in the morning. Kids these days play with iPad and such, so i don't think they'd appreciate ninja turtles.

And then there's another thing about dying early.
Not knowing the value, whoever inherits your collection will probably get rid of your scratch for a dollar.

Millennials are people born from the early 80's to the mid 90's. So pretty much everyone on this forum. Millennials are definitely into TMNT. As far as being to old to collect, that's up to you to determine. You could quit right now. It doesn't really matter what happens to your collection when your dead, it's not like your going to have any control over it once your pushing up daisies. You could will it to your kids or someone, but what they do with it is irrelevant because your dead. Just enjoy what your doing with TMNT and if your done with it, your done with it. It doesn't matter if you have a bigger collection than other forum users or Youtubers, or you have figures that very few people own. Have fun with it and if it's not doing anything for you anymore, just quit collecting.

*Chris* · 08-07-2021, 10:43 AM

I never really thought about growing out of it. I favour quality over quantity now I’m older and I’m definitely focusing on less licenses (pretty much just Star Wars and TMNT now with some DC thrown in) but I don’t see myself not collecting just because I hit a certain age.

Maybe one day I’ll decide I don’t need it anymore and sell it, or my family will decide what to do with it once I’m gone (hopefully not for a long time!) but for today I’m happy with what I collect.

And speaking of collecting. Just put in a late pre-order for Metalhead and finally ordered 2 Foot Soldiers from the upcoming re-release. Decided to go a bit deeper into this line than I first planned.

*mikey0* · 08-07-2021, 05:36 PM

The Fwooshcast interview with Super7 is tomorrow at 3pm on Twitch: https://mobile.twitter.com/FwooshVee...09882870050828

*Chris* · 08-09-2021, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey0

The Fwooshcast interview with Super7 is tomorrow at 3pm on Twitch: https://mobile.twitter.com/FwooshVee...09882870050828

Missed this. Is it worth a listen? Anything interesting revealed?

teemu · 08-09-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Missed this. Is it worth a listen? Anything interesting revealed?

waste of time. That Josh guy is not allowed to reveal anything.

Wave 3 (at least the one character) of Super7's shipment is still stuck on the docks. So the wait continues.

j3h · 08-09-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Missed this. Is it worth a listen? Anything interesting revealed?

The minor interesting thing said was that future re-releases may have unannounced updates such as articulation fixes, Leo’s belt paint job be more inline with the other turtles and Raph could come with fists as examples. Nothing definite.

*Chris* · 08-09-2021, 09:53 AM

Thanks both, saved me the time!

*mikey0* · 08-10-2021, 10:18 AM

The Fwoosh’s VeeBee’s review of Michelangelo and Rocksteady: http://thefwoosh.com/2021/08/super7-...steady-review/

inaheap · 08-10-2021, 03:22 PM

Anyone who thinks I'm going to stop collecting because I hit 50 or something had better just rethink right now. I'm not saying something in my life won't stop my collecting. But I don't plan on it. Not just this hobby but others too I have heard people say someone should quit they are too old. The way I figure it if you are still capable, and it still brings you joy, you should still do it. Age be damned. Do what you love.

*mikey0* · 08-11-2021, 08:23 AM

VeeBee’s Review of April O’ Neil and Metalhead on The Fwoosh: http://thefwoosh.com/2021/08/super7-...alhead-review/

italianice388 · 08-11-2021, 03:30 PM

as usual, he went extremely easy on that April. lol. gotta keep those free toys comin.

*Coro* · 08-11-2021, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jestergoblin

I preordered on 6/25/2020 3:30 PM and only half of my order is in my pile of loot (no Michelangelo figures).

That was 28 minutes after they went on sale.

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Originally Posted by italianice388

Are they fulfilling orders in any particular order? Was yours a particularly old order?

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Originally Posted by italianice388

okay, thanks for the heads up!

Im not sure how you got the time, but mine are now in hand.

Order Status: Shipped

Order Placed On: 6/25/2020

It should also be noted that I bought 2 complete sets, both collector grade, and that I spent $7650 in 2020 with them and about 99% of my orders are TMNT related. (mostly preorders) No idea if that has any effect.

italianice388 · 08-11-2021, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Coro

Im not sure how you got the time, but mine are now in hand.

Order Status: Shipped

Order Placed On: 6/25/2020

It should also be noted that I bought 2 complete sets, both collector grade, and that I spent $7650 in 2020 with them and about 99% of my orders are TMNT related. (mostly preorders) No idea if that has any effect.

helpful! thank you! looks like they're still working through 6/25 orders.

j3h · 08-12-2021, 10:26 AM

Super7 just sent me a shipping notice and tracking number for wave 3 complete set directly from them.

jestergoblin · 08-12-2021, 01:32 PM

Ha! Metalhead's weapon rack looks a lot like Kirby's portal from the 2k3 series.

*mikey0* · 08-12-2021, 01:57 PM

Kyle Wlodyga will be on Toying Around’s Unboxing Thursday tonight at 9pm Eastern and 6pm Pacific Standard Time.

Link - https://mobile.twitter.com/imtoyinga...03165787017222

08-07-2021, 06:16 AM	#2524
EddieNES Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 936	I always figured I’d collect the stuff I want forever, then it’ll go to my kids when I peel off. They can continue it, or cash in. __________________ Script https://drive.google.com/file/d/17yK...w?usp=drivesdk Ebay https://ebay.com/usr/tmnt412

08-10-2021, 03:22 PM	#2533
inaheap Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,145	Anyone who thinks I'm going to stop collecting because I hit 50 or something had better just rethink right now. I'm not saying something in my life won't stop my collecting. But I don't plan on it. Not just this hobby but others too I have heard people say someone should quit they are too old. The way I figure it if you are still capable, and it still brings you joy, you should still do it. Age be damned. Do what you love. __________________ I have always liked Cowa-bunga! We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing When I became an adult I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.

08-07-2021, 12:54 AM	#2522
Garfield Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England Posts: 430	I kind of like that April figure.

08-07-2021, 05:50 AM	#2523
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	I think the best thing to do is just sell off your collection to other collectors our age before all of us grow out of it. 'cos millennials definitely won't get into TMNT, not with bay turtles and RISE around. Hope the upcoming TMNT reboot movie will turn out good but the point is, nobody watches TV anymore or cartoons in the morning. Kids these days play with iPad and such, so i don't think they'd appreciate ninja turtles. And then there's another thing about dying early. Not knowing the value, whoever inherits your collection will probably get rid of your scratch for a dollar.

08-07-2021, 10:43 AM	#2526
Chris Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,890	I never really thought about growing out of it. I favour quality over quantity now I’m older and I’m definitely focusing on less licenses (pretty much just Star Wars and TMNT now with some DC thrown in) but I don’t see myself not collecting just because I hit a certain age. Maybe one day I’ll decide I don’t need it anymore and sell it, or my family will decide what to do with it once I’m gone (hopefully not for a long time!) but for today I’m happy with what I collect. And speaking of collecting. Just put in a late pre-order for Metalhead and finally ordered 2 Foot Soldiers from the upcoming re-release. Decided to go a bit deeper into this line than I first planned.

08-07-2021, 05:36 PM	#2527
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,100	The Fwooshcast interview with Super7 is tomorrow at 3pm on Twitch: https://mobile.twitter.com/FwooshVee...09882870050828

08-09-2021, 09:53 AM	#2531
Chris Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,890	Thanks both, saved me the time!

08-10-2021, 10:18 AM	#2532
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,100	The Fwoosh’s VeeBee’s review of Michelangelo and Rocksteady: http://thefwoosh.com/2021/08/super7-...steady-review/

08-11-2021, 08:23 AM	#2534
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,100	VeeBee’s Review of April O’ Neil and Metalhead on The Fwoosh: http://thefwoosh.com/2021/08/super7-...alhead-review/

08-11-2021, 03:30 PM	#2535
italianice388 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 668	as usual, he went extremely easy on that April. lol. gotta keep those free toys comin.

08-12-2021, 10:26 AM	#2538
j3h Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 339	Super7 just sent me a shipping notice and tracking number for wave 3 complete set directly from them.

08-12-2021, 01:32 PM	#2539
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,131	Ha! Metalhead's weapon rack looks a lot like Kirby's portal from the 2k3 series.

08-12-2021, 01:57 PM	#2540
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,100	Kyle Wlodyga will be on Toying Around’s Unboxing Thursday tonight at 9pm Eastern and 6pm Pacific Standard Time. Link - https://mobile.twitter.com/imtoyinga...03165787017222