"Blind Boxes"

Oisterboy · 10-25-2013, 08:09 AM

So I remember seeing reddit had a redditgifts exchange for these. At the time I ignored it (I only do the + exchanges) but I got to googling random stuff the other night and I think I might wanna get into this.

Unfortunately (well, maybe fortunately) I don't have any place nearby that sells these so I'll need to buy them online. I was thinking it'd be fun to buy one every other week or something as a small reward to myself. I enjoy collecting stuff, but I tend to get out of hand with it sometimes

Do any of you guys buy these? Which series' are your favorites? I'm into graff and street art and stuff, so a lot of these seem to really follow the styles of stuff I like.

Also, where do you buy from online? I'd like somewhere with free shipping if possible. Spending $5 out of my check to treat myself to a little surprise sounds like fun.

Edit: Looks like I found some on ebay for $10, not $5...but ah, that equals $5 per week anyway. Theres some futurama ones I think I'd like to start with...

*Brodie* · 10-25-2013, 08:58 PM

I unfortunately buy into these. Usually for series that I like. Futurama, Disney stuff, Nintendo stuff and Transformers/GI Joe. I have 2 Bender keychains and a Sal for my troubles. No Zoidberg for this guy.

The Ninten'Dohs are cool.

*Donatello19* · 10-25-2013, 09:21 PM

I'm a sucker for blind bags and boxes. I've been buying the Disney Mystery Minis and have had good luck so far except for ONE double.

Luigiperps · 10-26-2013, 11:35 AM

At my local comic book store, when you buy a blind box and don't like what you get, you can trade it for one on display.

Oisterboy · 10-28-2013, 01:28 PM

Thats an awesome policy *__* I wish I lived close to a good store. My nearest one is a 80 minute round trip

*raph27* · 10-28-2013, 06:17 PM

I buy lots and lots of LEGO Minifigures. I've probably spent over $150 just on them alone.
If the TMNT bags come to the US I will buy them like crazy.

*Brodie* · 10-28-2013, 09:29 PM

Which TMNT bags? I've gotten the Mash'em blind bags at Target and Wallgreens already.

*Donatello19* · 10-29-2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodie

Which TMNT bags? I've gotten the Mash'em blind bags at Target and Wallgreens already.

Little bags that Playmates made. They have mini figures in them:

The only one I really like is the foot soldier...

*Candy Kappa* · 10-30-2013, 01:36 AM

I love blindbags. Often buy the LEGO minifig series, also a huge fan of the Portal Turrent blind packs and re-ment food.

Also have a few of the WST Transformers figures

Butuking · 11-02-2013, 12:02 PM

My favorite blind bag/box figures would have to be the Futurama mini vinyls from Kidrobot. Love the show very much and I was fortunate to pick up Zoidberg, Fry and Bender who happen to be my favorite 3 characters from the show. Kinda pricy but they also make other figures from other shows like South Park/Simpsons/Family Guy etc.

*Brodie* · 11-04-2013, 09:06 AM

I picked up one of the Walking Dead blind boxes at Target on the fly on Halloween.

Not bad, I got the Screwdriver-in-the-eye Zombie. The sculpt is neat, I'm looking forward to the Horror Movie blind Boxes that'll be a similar series.

*raph27* · 11-04-2013, 06:48 PM

I found some new ones: Hobbit Chibis. I got some Avengers ones, so I got a pack. THEY ARE SO AWESOME AND CUTE. I got Gandalf, Bombur, and Kili.

*Brodie* · 11-05-2013, 09:02 PM

Man, today was a blind box day. Two Zelda blind balls, and two Funko Mystery Mini Disney figures.

Oisterboy · 11-07-2013, 10:28 AM

Got Mom today...

She's my least favorite and I get her second box I buy (first was Nibbler).

Ah well, if I wanna complete my set I'll need her, right?...

Will be buying more, but my PS4 broke me this (and next) week.

Butuking · 11-07-2013, 11:40 PM

^ That's awesome! If you're trying to complete the whole set, I wish you the best of luck. Robot Devil is gonna be a doozy to get, unless luck is on your side. I'm also on the same boat as you, I also have a PS4 preorder which my fiancée wasn't too happy about me preordering.

*Donatello19* · 11-08-2013, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodie

Man, today was a blind box day. Two Zelda blind balls, and two Funko Mystery Mini Disney figures.

Which Disney figures did you get? So far my collection consists of:

2 Open mouthed Mickeys
1 Arms raised Malefecient
1 Standing, eyes closed Pooh
1 Eyes closed hula Stitch.

*Brodie* · 11-08-2013, 05:07 PM

Eyes closed Pooh standing, and Angry Mike.

I really want to get a Stitch.

Slimer Joel · 11-30-2013, 08:17 PM

I occasionally will buy Transformers Kre-O Blindbagged minifigures. They're the LEGO Transformers we never got.

Oisterboy · 12-14-2013, 10:22 AM

Since I posted this I've gone a bit crazy with these lol. I bought a case of 2013 dunnys and the big hypnotoad >_< got a few Simpsons boxes too.

Definitely plan on buying a case of the evolved Dunnys next time I get some cash on hand too.

Mona_Lisa · 06-25-2014, 03:24 PM

This is a little unrelated, but I can't remember how to make a new thread!!!!

(I'm so lame) Is anyone partisapating in this????
http://redditgifts.com/exchanges/tmn...nick?id=TMNTFB

10-25-2013, 08:09 AM	#1
Oisterboy Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CNY Posts: 121	"Blind Boxes" So I remember seeing reddit had a redditgifts exchange for these. At the time I ignored it (I only do the + exchanges) but I got to googling random stuff the other night and I think I might wanna get into this. Unfortunately (well, maybe fortunately) I don't have any place nearby that sells these so I'll need to buy them online. I was thinking it'd be fun to buy one every other week or something as a small reward to myself. I enjoy collecting stuff, but I tend to get out of hand with it sometimes Do any of you guys buy these? Which series' are your favorites? I'm into graff and street art and stuff, so a lot of these seem to really follow the styles of stuff I like. Also, where do you buy from online? I'd like somewhere with free shipping if possible. Spending $5 out of my check to treat myself to a little surprise sounds like fun. Edit: Looks like I found some on ebay for $10, not $5...but ah, that equals $5 per week anyway. Theres some futurama ones I think I'd like to start with... __________________ Last edited by Oisterboy; 10-25-2013 at 08:28 AM.

10-25-2013, 08:58 PM	#2
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I unfortunately buy into these. Usually for series that I like. Futurama, Disney stuff, Nintendo stuff and Transformers/GI Joe. I have 2 Bender keychains and a Sal for my troubles. No Zoidberg for this guy. The Ninten'Dohs are cool. __________________ Stupendous Monster

10-26-2013, 11:35 AM	#4
Luigiperps Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,060	At my local comic book store, when you buy a blind box and don't like what you get, you can trade it for one on display. __________________ Why I love Mikey. He looks into the face of a giant, killer, mutant alligator with this face.

10-28-2013, 01:28 PM	#5
Oisterboy Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CNY Posts: 121	Thats an awesome policy __ I wish I lived close to a good store. My nearest one is a 80 minute round trip __________________

10-28-2013, 09:29 PM	#7
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Which TMNT bags? I've gotten the Mash'em blind bags at Target and Wallgreens already. __________________ Stupendous Monster

10-25-2013, 09:21 PM	#3
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	I'm a sucker for blind bags and boxes. I've been buying the Disney Mystery Minis and have had good luck so far except for ONE double.

10-28-2013, 06:17 PM	#6
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	I buy lots and lots of LEGO Minifigures. I've probably spent over $150 just on them alone. If the TMNT bags come to the US I will buy them like crazy.

10-30-2013, 01:36 AM	#9
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I love blindbags. Often buy the LEGO minifig series, also a huge fan of the Portal Turrent blind packs and re-ment food. Also have a few of the WST Transformers figures __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

11-02-2013, 12:02 PM	#10
Butuking Random Punk Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 25	My favorite blind bag/box figures would have to be the Futurama mini vinyls from Kidrobot. Love the show very much and I was fortunate to pick up Zoidberg, Fry and Bender who happen to be my favorite 3 characters from the show. Kinda pricy but they also make other figures from other shows like South Park/Simpsons/Family Guy etc.

11-04-2013, 09:06 AM	#11
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I picked up one of the Walking Dead blind boxes at Target on the fly on Halloween. Not bad, I got the Screwdriver-in-the-eye Zombie. The sculpt is neat, I'm looking forward to the Horror Movie blind Boxes that'll be a similar series. __________________ Stupendous Monster

11-04-2013, 06:48 PM	#12
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	I found some new ones: Hobbit Chibis. I got some Avengers ones, so I got a pack. THEY ARE SO AWESOME AND CUTE. I got Gandalf, Bombur, and Kili.

11-05-2013, 09:02 PM	#13
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Man, today was a blind box day. Two Zelda blind balls, and two Funko Mystery Mini Disney figures. __________________ Stupendous Monster

11-07-2013, 10:28 AM	#14
Oisterboy Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CNY Posts: 121	Got Mom today... She's my least favorite and I get her second box I buy (first was Nibbler). Ah well, if I wanna complete my set I'll need her, right?... Will be buying more, but my PS4 broke me this (and next) week. __________________

11-07-2013, 11:40 PM	#15
Butuking Random Punk Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 25	^ That's awesome! If you're trying to complete the whole set, I wish you the best of luck. Robot Devil is gonna be a doozy to get, unless luck is on your side. I'm also on the same boat as you, I also have a PS4 preorder which my fiancée wasn't too happy about me preordering.

11-08-2013, 05:07 PM	#17
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Eyes closed Pooh standing, and Angry Mike. I really want to get a Stitch. __________________ Stupendous Monster

11-30-2013, 08:17 PM	#18
Slimer Joel Random Punk Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 16	I occasionally will buy Transformers Kre-O Blindbagged minifigures. They're the LEGO Transformers we never got. __________________

12-14-2013, 10:22 AM	#19
Oisterboy Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CNY Posts: 121	Since I posted this I've gone a bit crazy with these lol. I bought a case of 2013 dunnys and the big hypnotoad >_< got a few Simpsons boxes too. Definitely plan on buying a case of the evolved Dunnys next time I get some cash on hand too. __________________

06-25-2014, 03:24 PM	#20
Mona_Lisa Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 516	This is a little unrelated, but I can't remember how to make a new thread!!!! (I'm so lame) Is anyone partisapating in this???? http://redditgifts.com/exchanges/tmn...nick?id=TMNTFB __________________