What's the stupidest reason you bought a toy?

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by tf_4_lyf, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. Viper08

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    TFTM Overcast, because of its alt mode
     
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    I once bought an entire case of BW Bantor. I do not remember why I did that, also never forget I lost it in a storage default.
     
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    Rayzilla Prime I RIP ALL MY RAZE!

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    I bought a double 'cause of bad paint apps.
     
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    Not really a reason or a particular item, but I find myself making bad purchasing choices in the nexus between sleep deprivation and sleep medication.
     
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    These. And also WM exclusive Sideswipe because of all the neat little homages.
     
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    I bought a toy to impress men and woo women.
     
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    Could be worse. Coulda been Supreme Cheetor
     
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    Don't laugh. My girlfriend and I bought Preview Bumblebee and Soundwave, respectively, for RotF, flirting with each other/egging each other on.

    That basically started my modern collection. When girls think something is cute, guys will do it.

    Oh, and still with her. :D 

    To get back on topic, the eventual release of Runabout and Runamuck has be contemplating all kinds of car Decepticons that I turned my nose up at before. Sigh.
     
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    hahaha. i've done that this weekend. i asked her if i could get a TF, she said yes! nothing else was there but WFC soundwave. thought i could get one for kitbash purposes.
     
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    QmTablit BotBot in the what, I said BotBot in the what

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    Do you also run into Capt. Kirk there?
     
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    You can see him too??
     
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    How bad can it be? It's only $3. Ugh

    Almost any $30+ minicon
    I already own over 400 minicons. Might as well grab these too.

    Botcon 09 Elita-One/Razorclaw
    Limit 3? Well, give me three then.

    Marvel/Star Wars Crossovers
    Wolverine! Yoda! Hulk! I'm sure the kibble will grow on me.

    Botcon 05 Virulent Clones
    I only want one. Four for $50? Sold! Wait. . .

    Limited Edition! Only xxx made!
    Credit card bill. What. . .happened. . .
     
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    As an adult buying toys, I think any reason I buy them is stupid.

    The biggest draw for me is all of them purdy colors.
     
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    i was just going to type exactly this!
     
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    Simply put: sometimes I just need a plastic crack fix. That's the only reason I have ANY movie figures at all. Same goes for a lot of Legends that I've picked up in recent months - just needed something new to tide me over.
     
  17. doomboy536

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    Ebay:
    Me: "Oh this guy will be great for my photocomic!"
    Wife: "You update that thing once every three months."
    Me: "But...shiny toy?"
     
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    Lets revive this thread :D 

    Anyway I once got a HFDT LDR Optimus Prime to steal his backpack and DOTM SKyhammer because it was shelfwarming
     
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    I can't find him anywhere! i r so jelly
     
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    A number of random toys I ended up selling becuase I impulse buyed them at BotCon cause I had too much money left. Extreme Regret :banghead: