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Post by CkRtech on Apr 12, 2005 20:56:24 GMT -5
It's amazing that there are so many "rare" items out there across multiple lines. The harder it is to get something, the more desirable it is.
As collectors, it is a plain and simple fact that it is much easier to concentrate on what we want instead of what we have. And you know the difference between looking at something on a shelf that you have had for two days compared to something you have had for two years - the same thing gets your heart going much faster when it is two days old compared to two years.
If a toy is rare - Does that make you want it even more? Funny how the things that people want the most are the hardest to find - everyone wants one...so there are more people keeping them and therefore less people selling them.
What is something you collect that is rare? Do you have it yet or are you still trying to obtain it? What does it go for?
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Post by Jo'Roq on Apr 12, 2005 21:09:45 GMT -5
In my case it was the Botcon 99 exclusive Windrazor, a repaint of the Beast Wars Silverbolt mold.
I finally got one earlier this year on eBay (only cost about $35), but usually the prices started at $50 and went up quickly.
I got it primarily because of the mold. BW Silverbolt is one of my favorite TF characters of all series, and the toy mold is one of the most toon-accurate and best-looking I have seen (especially for BW).
I now have all three official US releases of the mold - BW Silverbolt, BW Windrazor, and Universe Silverbolt. And yes, all three are opened. ;D
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Post by Gunman_sr5 on Apr 12, 2005 21:10:12 GMT -5
Right now for me. I would say its the Star Wars Titanium series wave 1. They where reliesed as a walmart exclusive in January. Limited numbers at that. Anyways there are 4 of them. They are: Melinium Falcon, X-Wing Fighter, Slave 1, and TIE Fighter.
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Post by DarkConvoy on Apr 12, 2005 23:13:44 GMT -5
Mine that I want and recently won but have yet to recieve are the Black Lio and Black Big Convoy figs. The next things I want are the Clear and red Burning Optimus primal.
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Post by Admin on Apr 12, 2005 23:16:21 GMT -5
the red burning convoy is awesome. Its the gorilla right? i got that for jeremy i think a yr ago. got it for 50 bucks shipped. i was happy. adn it looked pretty cool. he got me flash lio. thats the only thing i can think of that would be rare for me. i try not to get rare things unless i buy them at the store when they come out only because i hate paying the prices for some lol. i am money greedy i am surprised i let jeremy spend so much on transformers and stuff
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Post by Devastator_2000 on Apr 13, 2005 10:15:59 GMT -5
It depends. If it is a cool toy, then I want it really bad. But if its a turd of a toy, then I will pass.
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Post by Destro on Apr 13, 2005 12:29:10 GMT -5
As collectors, it is a plain and simple fact that it is much easier to concentrate on what we want instead of what we have. Isn't that just human nature in general; never happy with what one has, always wanting more? I think everyone is like that in some way or another. We want the next tf, some people want a bigger house, etc. We're never happy, are we? Sorry, got sidetracked there a bit. I usually don't go for rare toys bc I simply can't afford them. If I hadn't found an e-magnus in the store, there's no way I'd pay $60 or more for one on ebay. So I guess my answer is no, I don't really collect any rare stuff. If I can find it in a store or on the net for a decent price, I'll get it. Anything above and beyond that I pass on.
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Post by Rodimusconvoy on Apr 17, 2005 9:01:04 GMT -5
Now that we talk about those exclusives items, which actually are repaint from previous releases, I just think "What would I do if I were blind?" I couldnt notice the diference between MP Prime and MP Magnus so there you go. Regarding E. Magnus, I see it this way, if I already have Armada Overload, who is esentially Ultra Magnus, why would i bother getting E. Magnus?. Now if its a great character like the Unicron that appeared in tf Energon Id go for it.
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