xSuicide Squadx

I tried that style out with some keshi toys, a few years ago. Except I used a black gloss folder instead of a mirror. The reflection is blurry and drops off quickly that way. I think it looks neat either way. I’m just too lazy to do it very often!

@Smotemotem I essentially tried copying a long time collector and former toy blogger, @toybotstudios, from his website. I tried using single pane glass sheets, which worked, but the reflection wasn’t strong enough or dramatic enough for me. Lightbulb went off in my head to try a mirror, and it’s been my standard for almost four years now!

I would love it if they re-recorded the album as well... the original is super tinny sounding

‪@badteethcomics I kind of like that, though! It’s definitely a reflection of both the times and Trustkill Records. I don’t think it’d be that great if they re - recorded it, though. Jeff went through vocal training after “Tear From the Red” and his voice changed completely from “You Come Before You(my personal favorite)” forward.‬

‪Even now he doesn’t quite the range he did on even “Tropic Rot”, but he still sounds great. I just don’t think you can beat “Opposite...”’s original sound and still get the same feeling. ‬

I’ve been appreciating your updates. I miss a lot of announcements on other sites. It’s very helpful to have it compiled here. I think a great part of collecting is trading with folks all over the world, too!

You ain't the only one. My girlfriends assumes I'm talking toys 75% of the time when I'm fucking around on my phone

@kid_miracleman Same here, man. I’m always showin’ her new shit or somethin’ I’m hyped on and it’s 50/50 if she’ll think it’s rad.

Silly! Phoenix and Joker are different comic companies and movies! April Fool's was the other day. ;-P

"Come with me if you want to collect."

Walls have ears!

I've been avoiding tooking... my wallet arrrghh haha

We will after we get them. Not before we have them in our hands. Lol

NIIIICE!

Thanks, @Anti Social Andy! Stationed in Fukuoka for the night, and Osaka in two days!

Does such a thing exist? I always thought delegation, collaboration and liberation were his modus operandi!

@Anti Social Andy I know the Kid Hunter was based off of an original drawing he did for a shirt. I figured there might be an image of the shirt, or if there was one in a magazine or somethin’.

@Anti Social Andy No kiddin’! Hell, I just won a Pagoda Kun this morning for $36. $36!!! Felt like YAJ hooked me up fatty on that one! :-D

@zindabad I was complete on those at one point, but I started to lose my soft spot for smaller scales figures. Definitely one I’d say is often overlooked!

@xSuicide Squadx I don't usually buy very small stuff any more, but I started collecting those years ago when I had much less money to play with, so I decided to only go for micro-runs and one-offs. I'm almost complete there to my knowledge, but I'll be chasing the SDCC fire-crotch and the last TAG Halloween one-off to my grave

Breaking News!!!!!..from earlier....

@spatula007 Tonight on 7:00 News: what you saw earlier on 12:00 News. :lol:

hey at least it's great looking shit!!

@badteethcomics Ha! Thanks, Glenn! Just trying to make my shit look like the best shit I can shit out! "

Picking up the clear grey Kun DX and greyscale Pete around 2014 was the last time I saw anything cheap enough to warrant the hassle of hauling home.

@Anti Social Andy I found a couple of items that aren't too horribly priced. I didn't find much at all in 2015, and the ones I did find I skipped on in place of Secret Base and Gargamel fighters. So I don't want to skip 'em this go!

Hey man, Photo Spam away. Your photos and toy collection kicks arse!

Aye, thanks, Moog! I definitely enjoy the hell out of it! And I get giddy just the same when you go on posting sprees yourself!

It's also so easy to get likes by requiring everyone who enters a lottery to like the original post. They know the game and are playing it. Their post gets boosted, more people see it, more people follow...

@MattyBoomBatty Oh, I Totally get what you’re saying, but I strictly meant in terms of collecting. It definitely seems more prevalent to strictly collect what you know will get you attention and notoriety, rather than collecting strictly what placates to your personal tastes.

I used strictly way too many times in that previous comment.

while a lot of us do IG, it helped kill the forum. but i miss discussions for sure. while im sure we all have our own little groups to converse with in between shows and what not. we all used to at least gather here to discuss on a broader field. i want to interact more than just a comment or 2 back in forth on a IG post. and more than just 1-5 convention/shows a year.

@eckotyper My sentiments exactly, Mike. While IG posts and comments work, I’ve felt, since joining this board, that, it was more intentional discussion here for likeminded collectors/people. It wasn’t just “That’s nice. I want one.” Actually discussing sculpts, textures, intention, influence, sprays, color choices. All of that often gets overlooked on something like IG compared to here.

I think it's unfortunate. All these "Bitter Bodies" and "Shade baiters" have made this forum toxic. Not worth some artist's time, and unfortunately alienating.