Losing Interest

SMS55 · 07-04-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OldsCut78

I have had very little to no interest in any other line of toys for a long time. Recently I did manage to caught in the Mugenbine lines. Now I look at my Transformer collection and wonder why I have 99% Transformers in my collection. Is there a time to call it quits? Or am I losing interest?

I'll email you my address, and you can send me anything you don't want.

Autobot X · 07-04-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SMS55

I'll email you my address, and you can send me anything you don't want.

^ This.

I'm not into everything TF. Started an Animated collection, but it just doesn't fit the aesthetic of the stuff I like most, like Classics/Universe. I'm doing my best to rebuild G1 by buying any kind of homage figure I can find, and barring that, an actual G1 figure.

The one thing I have had no interest in whatsoever is the movie line(s). I love the movies, but I just think the toys are horrible. They have beautiful vehicle modes but freaking ugly robot modes (that's it's insanely hard to transform them into), so I've skipped all of them. I've been drawn to Sideswipe a bit, but I'm staying strong. If it doesn't fill a space in my G1 redux collection, I can do without it.

Kaymac · 07-04-2009, 11:09 PM

I am less interested in Bionicle now thanks to Transformers, but I'll still keep buying both lines. I like both lines very much, and follow both very closely, but Bionicle dies down for about five months every year, so it's different. I take spells with this stuff. For a while I'll be buying Bionicle, then Transformers, then Bionicle, and back and forth.

LEADERS_MATRIX · 07-04-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Gouki

I lost interest in most modern lines (Except most Classics). Now I just focus on what I like, G1, MP and Classics.

This sounds just like me, I had to downsize and I'm happier here and now I've started on Joe's thanks to Resolute.
If you loose it you loose it, but don't stop for some one else, if they don't like it, then they won't like other things too it seems, do what feels right for you.

LEADERS_MATRIX · 07-04-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by megatron10824

has anybody ever lost interested in tfs or takin a break i took a break during armada thats y i only have 3 figures from that line

I lost it for the movie stuff, Armada is a blast to play with still for me, I lost it for Cybertron, too probly being I had no job at the time.

OldsCut78 · 08-22-2009, 07:59 PM

I have to admit my loss of interest opened me up to other lines. I just got back into Gundams. Man I can't get enough of them. Evevn though I am completely lost between all the different Gundam lines.

jorod74 · 08-23-2009, 12:31 AM

I liked the simple Gundam Figures that came out in american stores.
i am terrible at model kits and their size, save for a couple G Gundam boxed behemoths were perfect. hate i missed out on those last few Gundam Seed figs.

as for TFs, i think that after i get the TFA figs and RotF Swerve and Thrust, i am going to be left wondering if there's anything worth waiting for with TFU 3.0 and beyond.

if there's waves of RotF that are extremely weak or TFU lacks any standouts, that is how i will lose interest.

though i may struggle to stay in the hobby and buying G1/Encore things hoping for new, cheaper figs to be released.

LigerPrime · 08-23-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jorod74

I liked the simple Gundam Figures that came out in american stores.
i am terrible at model kits and their size, save for a couple G Gundam boxed behemoths were perfect. hate i missed out on those last few Gundam Seed figs.

as for TFs, i think that after i get the TFA figs and RotF Swerve and Thrust, i am going to be left wondering if there's anything worth waiting for with TFU 3.0 and beyond.

if there's waves of RotF that are extremely weak or TFU lacks any standouts, that is how i will lose interest.

though i may struggle to stay in the hobby and buying G1/Encore things hoping for new, cheaper figs to be released.

Dude, you should try the Master Grade kits, especially the later series. They're pretty straight-forward to assemble and don't need glue or paint. All you need is a decent cutter and patience! LOL!

barrelks · 08-23-2009, 02:57 AM

I have started to get that way. I think for me it is a combonation of many things.

1. There is nothing to hunt for right now (I don't want any of these movie repaints, and the exclusives like MP Skywarp, Classic repaints, etc arn't out). Nothing like the thrill of the hunt.

2. Though I do like the movie and animated looks, both lines have been more display pieces for me, where I get them, transform them once, and put them on the shelf. Universe/Classics were a more "fun" line for me.

3. Lack of time/money. My job right now is not full time, so I find other things to spend money on (especially in the summer), and even without a heavy work schedule, I have found myself being quite busy lately.

4. A lot of the stuff I have started to get into (Henkei exclusives, MPs, FP stuff, etc) is a bit pricey on my current budget. I do well to budget my money, and even looking at them online drives me a little nuts because I know I can't fit them in it (although I keep trying to figure out a way, which drives me more nuts). Its a visious cycle that I just stay out of right now.

5. Finally, lack of display room. I ran out of shelf space, and the stuff just started piling up. There is no point in adding much to my collection if I can't enjoy it to its fullest. I often wonder why people collect if they are going to keep it boxed away (If I were to do that, I would be a lot more choosy, cause I would see it as an investment and just shoot for stacks of stuff that has the potential of going up in value, thats why I buy stocks and have other investments). Although I do understand and envy MISB collectors at times.

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