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Title: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on March 18, 2004, 11:22 AM
I was just thinking about this this morning, since I have wanted to jump into a number of different lines over the past year...but due to money/space issues I haven't actually done it a number of times.  Not taking into consideration if you already have a "base" collection established, if you only had the money or funds to collect one thing outside of Star Wars stuff...what would it be?  I guess I'm saying, if you could start from scratch...which line would you choose if any?

Although I like figures/characters from a number of lines (Batman, MOTU), for me it would probably come from either Marvel Legends, LOTR, or the Muppets.  Right now I've been on a big Muppet kick due to nostalgia, the Indy Kermit, and recently picking up one of those "Best of the Muppet Show" DVDs.  I've always been, and always will be, a big fan of LOTR stuff...those movies are just so amazing.  I would also like to continue to collect the X-figs from Marvel Legends, which just have great product.  I guess if I could actually afford one line, and had to choose only one.....boy, its tougher than I thought.  Palisades runs things so well from what I have read, and their product is amazing.  Plus, that has the nostalgia factor.  LOTR is so cool.  And also, I really like the Marvel Legends figures.  I guess right now I'll say Muppets, although that will probably change tomorrow (it usually does with me it seems).
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Mainland05 on March 18, 2004, 11:27 AM
The best toy line besides Star Wars is:

Lord of the Rings!

So I would have to say Lord of the Rings, is my pick!
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: MisterPL on March 18, 2004, 11:36 AM
Minimates.

I've already had to narrow my field of collecting. I just can't afford the space, time, or money to keep other lines going. I've pretty much given up on LOTR, Trek, and Gundam until this "Star Wars" thing goes away. But in the meantime, I'm concentrating on two other lines: Marvel Minimates and DC Direct figures.

Of the two, Minimates is better. They're wee, they're cheaper, and they've got a ton of variety. Not to mention they've usually got more articulation than your average DC Direct figure. (And I'm a Batman fan!) Every Minimate I own fits in one shoebox. It's great.

DC Direct is hit or miss, but Marvel Minimates are pretty consistently satisfying. I love those little things.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on March 18, 2004, 11:44 AM
I could definitely see where Minimates would be fun to collect (and addictive!).  Plus, I can totally see your aspect of space....being able to keep them all in a shoebox.  That is appealing to me, and maybe a reason why at times I'm not crazy about 6" scale stuff...just not enough room.  Then again, I collect some Unleashed, so how can I talk about space issues?  ::)  That is one reason why a part of me is leaning towards collecting minimates (or kubricks) of things I like (Batman, Marvel, Muppets).  Plus, it sounds like everyone who collects this scale really enjoys their collections.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2004, 11:50 AM
Muppets, its been so dang tempting, I've actually been walking towards the cash register with stuff in hand, I bought Statler and Waldorf for Brent, I've been close to caving more than once.  I'd them, just stuff that was on the Original Muppet Show though (no need for Movies or the new Muppet Show)...Kermit, Fozzie, Piggy, Rolf, Scooter, Gonzo, the Band, S & W, Beaker, Honeydew, The Chef

Dang, I could almost do it now...almost, almost...
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on March 18, 2004, 11:54 AM
That's how I feel about it too Scott, I'd only want the "basics" from the Original Muppet Show...I don't have any interest in the "Muppets Tonight" or the various movies.  Oh...and Adventure Kermit of course :P.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Ben on March 18, 2004, 02:14 PM
If I only had to choose one line besides Star Wars, it would be Buffy/ Angel. There aren't a lot of figures, and there's a good amount of time between each series.

It would take up less space than LOTR and Marvel Legends, that's for sure.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Famine on March 18, 2004, 05:32 PM
For me....Jurassic Park. They were my first, my last, my precious, my everything. Love the Dinos!


Kevin
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: P'dubs on March 18, 2004, 06:53 PM
Jurassic Park. I just love those precious dinos.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Morgbug on March 18, 2004, 10:36 PM
LOTR.  If I wasn't collecting a pile of other stuff, I would go for LOTR.  

But just so much crap around here, there's no way I can justify it :-\
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Mikey D on March 19, 2004, 02:26 PM
Marvel Legends / Spiderman / Xmen / Hulk Classics, the only other line I currently collect.

Huge comic book geek growing up and now and Marvel was always my favorite company.  Nuff said.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Famine on March 19, 2004, 03:54 PM
But just so much crap around here, there's no way I can justify it :-\


Tell the wifey that God said you should collect LoTR. :D


Kevin
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Mister Skeezler on March 19, 2004, 05:14 PM
For me it would be McFarlane Aliens/Predator.

Basically, its the only other line I collect, so I've already narrowed it down!  :P
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Morgbug on March 22, 2004, 10:31 AM
But just so much crap around here, there's no way I can justify it :-\


Tell the wifey that God said you should collect LoTR. :D


Kevin


Thanks Kevin,  but I suspect the reply would be something to the effect of her sending me to meet and live with Him sooner.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on June 23, 2004, 11:03 AM
Looking through some of these older threads, and wondering if anyone's opinions have changed on their favorite "secondary" line?  Mine has somewhat, the Muppets craziness has calmed down a bit at least for me, although I do still think they make great product.  I've still been picking up the odd LOTR figure here and there (up to 5 total, look at me go), and I'm still in to Marvel and of course Star Wars.  Star Wars will always be first and foremost with me, particularly OT stuff, but I will admit it can be kind of tough to keep up at times.  Although I will say "the more figures the better", there are time, due to funds, time, and space...that I envy people who would collect maybe only Marvel Legends, because you'd only have 15-20 figures to look for/buy each year.  But, I'm not complaining too much, because I still love the Star Wars stuff...and I keep buying it up too :)

That being said....I think for me now, I'd lean towards collecting Marvel Legends/Spidey Classics if I could only choose one.  The figures/characters are just "fun", and hold a lot of nostalgia for me too from my younger comic book reading days.  I really enjoy Lord of the Rings as well, but right now, if it came down to it, it might be Marvel.  I currently have one shelf reserved in our office for Lord of the Rings stuff, and I can hopefully hold off on any more once that is filled with what I want.  It would definitely be between these two lines, I guess that is a credit to Toy Biz that they can have multiple, well done lines.

Another reason Marvel is appealing is that sometimes lines lose a little bit of luster if there isn't anything current around.  Examples include MOTU, which I don't care much about now that there isn't a show/line, etc. to support it.  Star Wars always stays strong in me, but I'm wondering if once I have the LOTR figures I want (and no new movies until the Hobbit gets made), if I won't be as interested in buying the figures anymore either.  Marvel is ongoing, there is always comics with these characters included (in some carnation or another), and the comic book movies coming in the next several years helps too.  Anyways...sorry this was so long....which line would you pick at this point?
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Darby on June 23, 2004, 02:48 PM
It would be LOTR, but Buffy/Angel would be a strong second place finisher.  
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Bob Crane on June 26, 2004, 06:19 PM
Lemme see…. probably Dragon dolls, there’s a large number to collect so it doesn’t get boring and they cross-over with ease into the modeling/ kitbashing hobby which is satisfying from a creative point and interesting to research. Popy and chogokins come in a very close second because they’re so shiny, gadgetry and heavy.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Jesse James on June 26, 2004, 08:43 PM
Even though I can safely say I'd have as many complaints about this line as I do Star Wars, I think I'd likely get into G.I. Joe collecting.

I'd of course be heavy into their customizing as well...

LOTR is a close second in getting my vote though, only because they have a diverse line already and have seemingly committed to the long haul.

G.I. Joe I would conosider a blanket "military" line I'd collect though, so I'd buy up BBI and 21st Cent. Figures (like I do now) to mix in.  :)  Kinda cheap cop-out to get 2 choices in 1, I know.

Nonetheless, I'm sure I'd have a pretty extensive Joe collection (vintage ARAH 82-89 at the latest) and customs going right about now.  Joe was THE Toy Line when I was a kid...  Not Star Wars.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: FX-7 on June 28, 2004, 11:24 AM
I'd probably buy DC Direct and Marvel Legends.  They are too big and the Unleashed and LOTR stuff I have is big enough!
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on August 3, 2004, 10:03 AM
I was wondering if anyone else has changed their mind, picked up a different line, etc.?  Recently, I have had to reconsider my collecting (outside of Star Wars), and I'm trying to narrow it down to one other, smaller (than SW) line...because of a variety of reasons (funds, space, stuff to chase down, etc.).  Star Wars is tough enough sometimes to keep up with (financially and with the amount of stuff out there), and I haven't been able to even collect all the Star Wars based lines I'm interested in, just because it gets expensive or they are tough to find.  Anyways, I've been trying to think about what I'm going to cut back (or out) on...and what will be my "secondary" collection outside of Star Wars.

I really enjoy the Lord of the Rings figures, and as I've said before, I could be happy if I picked up four more figures.  I just wanted a "base" group, and I could be happy with that.  To me, since it is small in scope (9 figures total) and "finite" since I'd be done in a month or so if I found everything I needed, I don't necessarily consider that something I am "collecting" anymore, since I'd be done (although the Mrs. disagrees).  The line outside of Star Wars that I enjoy the most would be Spidey/Marvel.  I was hoping to broaden my Marvel Legends collection, but actually might have to end up giving it up.  I think I will focus on Spider-Man (Spidey Classics) if I can't do the entire Marvel universe, since it will be more limited with only 1 "new" bad guy each wave usually...and plus, Spidey is my favorite character, so that would be the way I go.

Anyways, I guess I'm leaning towards collecting Spider-Man stuff secondary to Star Wars, and perhaps finishing out what I want from the Lord of the Rings line.  I really enjoy some other lines (Marvel Legends especially, minimates), and there are some that have been tempting at one time or another (MOTU, Muppets, GI Joe)...but I think at this point, that is the way I would go.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Ben on August 3, 2004, 04:34 PM
After I get the Sinister 6 set and Apocalypse from ML, I might let those lines go. I have most of the characters I'm interested in, so that won't be missed.

You now TB has run out of ideas if they're doing a 2nd Ghost Rider.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Darby on August 3, 2004, 07:50 PM
There's a lot of cherry picking with ML.  There's so few charcters I care about - Mary Jane, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat - that are left to do.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Morgbug on August 3, 2004, 10:13 PM
There's a lot of cherry picking with ML.  There's so few charcters I care about - Mary Jane, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat - that are left to do.

Aaaah, just take a look at some old comics, circa 1990.  They not be out of ideas, legends maybe, but not ideas.  I was flipping through all of the marvel comic cards I have and there is an obscene amount of characters that I don't remember anymore.  I know I knew them then, but no longer.  

Saw in the Toyfare today that there is a head variant for the Ghost Rider figure ::)

I just want my White Queen :P

To answer Brian's question though, ML would be the other line now.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Darby on August 3, 2004, 11:36 PM
I don't mean their out of ideas, just that there's few left that hold my personal interest.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Morgbug on August 4, 2004, 01:09 AM
Quite so, due apologies for misrepresenting your statement good sir.  I just wonder how long before they delve into that crap.  Really, we have how many ironman/wolverine's already?
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on September 29, 2004, 11:13 AM
Along the same lines of this topic....."other collectibles" is something I often have troubles with.  As I've said before, Star Wars is always first and foremost with me (and more than enough trouble/money on its own), but I do find myself being tempted by other lines from time to time.  Do you ever find yourself interested in lines you never thought you would be, or maybe buying into lines and later realizing you didn't want/need them, and selling them or packing them away?  It seems tough for me to stay out of these other lines, but I know that I really should (plus, it would make the Mrs. happier too).  I've always thought it my mind I would be ok collecting Star Wars, with maybe one other "smaller" (in number of things bought) line.  But, it has been tough.

I was momentarily interested in lines such as Muppets and MOTU, but in the end was glad I didn't get into them.  Both were great lines, but one is gone (MOTU), and one seems to be slowly falling by the wayside (Muppets).  I do have 1 Muppet figure (Indy Kermit), and 3 MOTU (He-Man, Roboto, Sy-Klone), and I can be happy with that.  If MOTU was still going at retail, it might be a little more tempting.  These are lines I am at peace that I didn't get into.

A few others (Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, Marvel Legends, Batman) are a little bit tougher for me.  I can realistically say that once I find the newer SP Aragorn, SP Frodo, and a version of Sam, I can be happy with my meager LOTR collection.  Although the line is great, I just don't have the space to collect that many figures in that scale.  I still really like the Marvel Legends line, but again it comes down to a money and space issue.  Also, it is tough for me to find the cut off point with ML, everything looks great, but I find myself tempted to buy figures I barely even knew about when I was a kid, and nostalgia is much of the reason I started collecting in the first place.  I decided I'd limit my Marvel figures to my favorite: Spidey.  I buy the odd Spidey fig here and there now, but haven't picked anything up in quite some time.  I've also always been interested in Batman, and have a few figs here and there (JL, Mattel comic, "The Batman" animated line), so I'm basically trying to decide between Bats and Spidey, or a way to collect them both somewhat.

Anyways, long story short, I was wondering if anyone else has troubles passing up these other lines, even if you know it is probably in your best interest.  Like I said, Star Wars is more than enough to use up my collecting bucks, as well as take enough time hunting down...but I am still just interested in a few other lines.  When you pick your other line(s), do you go by what you like the best, what is easiest/cheapest to pick up, what is your "flavor of the moment", or a combination of things?  Too much good stuff out there now-a-days...and too little money, space, and time. :)
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2004, 11:35 AM
All the time. 

LOTR/Muppets/McFarlane stuff and more probably.  But I just buy what I like for the most part. 

LOTR is pretty much the same for me.  Two problems though: I want a full set of ringwraiths and I dislike Hobbits.  So I have too many wraiths and no hobbits.  I know that's foolish, especially with respect to the hobbits, rather central characters for the story.  But yeah, size is an issue and not just for women. 

Muppets are not so bad, other than that they don't get released up here.  Mostly these are for my wife, but she has no space in her office at work for them, so not much left to pick up.  She has a regular kermit, Gonzo, Waldorf and Statler (thanks Scott) and an adventure Kermit.  Cool figures, but I don't need them so much. 

McFarlane is forever messing with my mind.  Sportspicks is the worst, but I own every Predator figure too outside of the 12" line.  Not sure why I do either?  I like them, thought the movies were entertaining (haven't seen AvP) but I'm not sure I need these guys. 

As far as sportspicks goes, I am liquidating a big chunk of that collection right now.  The hunt and absurd price for the 3rd Jersey Patrick Roy figure killed my complete goalie collection, so why bother having a bunch of guys I don't care about?  I'll still get players I want and like, but it will end up going from nearly 100 figures down to about 20 or so.  Still love my Selanne figures though.  Dropped my Brodeur today and bent the peg though >:(  Fell right off the shelf, bounced of the filing cabinet, CPU, desk, bin, floor.  Thud.  The re-release of Vikings figures is nice for me.  I'm not so keen on being a completeist at all there, so since I have a spiffy brand new purple Pepper I'll likely sell off my series 1 version. 

Simpsons are done, but I've always been pretty controlled in that area.  I love the Homers, just waiting for Scott's package to be done with them.  Only a few figures aside from the Homers that I own - the THOH figs that came with the sets to get the Homers; Burns x3, and then a few figures that I curse Scott out for every time I look at them.   :-*

Hot Wheels are sadly tempting.  Some look like crap, but lots are really cool looking and there is a huge bout of nostalgia for me when I see them.  Plus they are so very cheap to buy.  I kept three of my vintage hot wheels but sold off the rest for a tidy sum.  Still I am well controlled here, only buying the batmobiles (sold off my vintage batmobiles as well) and the occasional car or treasure hunt when I see them. 

Marvel Legends I've always been pretty good with, though I'm questioning why I bought a brown Woverine ::)  I don't need more of these.  Chase figures irritate perpetually and still think about selling most of them.  Spiderman Legends are great, but I'm holding out for the box set to be clearanced at Amazon just like the X-men box was.  I hope I don't screw that up. 

My biggest problem is picking up stuff and then not trading it.  So very much crap in my office, notably sportspick variants no one wants but I just can't leave them on the shelf :-[

Overall, under control, except for all things star wars.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on September 29, 2004, 11:55 AM
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Spiderman Legends are great, but I'm holding out for the box set to be clearanced at Amazon just like the X-men box was.  I hope I don't screw that up.

I'm actually doing the same Brent, and hopefully that works out.  $45 is just a big chunk for us to spend at once, especially on something non-Star Wars.  Thanks for the reply, nice to see I'm not the only one who battles this toy demon all the time :P.  I think, outside of those last few LOTR figures, I'm going to try to limit my "other" collecting to a sprinkling of Batman and Spidey stuff.  That is, if I can sell that choice to the wifey ;).  With all the Spider/Bat variants in the lines all the time, it should be a relatively "cheap" second line, with not much to pick up all that often.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2004, 12:15 PM
Well, if you need some Batman stuff cheap, I've got it.  Robin, Joker, Superman, Mr. Freeze (no goggles).  Cheap, cheap, cheap.   :P

Toy demon indeed.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on September 29, 2004, 12:19 PM
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Well, if you need some Batman stuff cheap, I've got it.  Robin, Joker, Superman, Mr. Freeze (no goggles).  Cheap, cheap, cheap.

Ah, you just had to say that, didn't you?  Hmmm...depends how cheap you are talking, I might be interested.  I'd probably have to hold off a bit, since toy spending has been out of control in September (for me, at least), but if you still want to get rid of them down the road a little bit, maybe we can talk  ;).  I know the wife is going to quite enjoy me saying "I talked to a guy today, and he said he could sell me some Batman figures cheap" :D
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2004, 12:31 PM
How about half what they retail for up there, plus the shipping?  Cheap enough?  I'll even throw in a cheap Gimli :P
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: Brian on November 11, 2004, 11:35 AM
This is an area I still struggle with.  Although my first priority in collecting is, and always will be, Star Wars...I do find myself interested in a number of other lines.  Even though Star Wars alone is more than enough to keep the checking account drained and our office crammed, it is sometimes fun to have another little "secondary" line to keep up on as well from time to time.  I should probably just stick to Star Wars, and might still do that, but if I could somehow limit it to just one other line...and not completist of course in that line...it might be easier to do.

Also, "collecting" another line has different definitions to the Mrs. and myself.  For example, there are about 3 more Lord of the Rings figures I'd like to get (having 10 total), and then I would be satisfied with that collection for now and not buy any further.  To me, once that is done, I am no longer "collecting" that line.  My wife feels the opposite, that if I have anything from a line, I'm collecting it.  Which sometimes makes it more difficult to pick up the odd figure here and there, although she does support that to some extent...some of the time :).

That said, going by my definition, I'm only actively collecting Star Wars right now.  I do however still check out other lines, namely Lord of the Rings, Marvel Legends/Spidey, and Batman/Superman stuff from DC.  From the sounds of things, but Batman (comic) line isn't exactly going to be taking off anytime soon (and might be dwindling down), so that might be out for now.  I have bought a couple of "the Batman" animated figures, but I'm not sure if I will continue with that or not.  Lord of the Rings, like I said, is almost complete for me...still needing a Frodo, Aragorn, and Sam.  That line would be fun to go further with, but I could be satisfied with my collection after those three.  With the lack of a good Batman and/or Superman line out there right now (outside of the more expensive DC Direct stuff), I guess that leaves Marvel Legends.  I had somewhat gotten away from them for awhile, with nothing new here all year, but then seeing some of Wave VI yesterday, it brought back the fun memories.  Aside from the currently ridiculous case packing problems, it is a fun line to collect.

When it comes down to it, I might just end up sticking to Star Wars only...or Star Wars and the odd figure here and there, although it would be nice to be able to limit it to one other line, if any at all.  It is probably not that big of a deal, but just something I think about from time to time.  Do you think you could do it?  Limit yourself to Star Wars and one other thing?  If so, at this point, which line would it be?  Just curious how some of you feel about it at this stage of the game, knowing what we know about various other lines.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Choose One Other Toy Line....
Post by: John C on November 19, 2004, 07:03 PM
Star Wars always will be my main interest.   It always has been and I don't think that will ever change.  The other toy line that I've been with since I was a boy is GI Joe.   I'm not really happy with what they have done post RAH, and I've been buying very few things from that line, so I would have to choose LOTR because I have been happy with nearly everything they have put out.  I just wish they would make some of the figures easier to find.