lo escuche de niño y al fin lo vuelvo a escuchar 😘

Thank you so much for the review! There are literally no others out there on this big cat. I have one on order that I'm going to add full RC capability to...curious: since it doesn't come with a remote, do you just turn it on & then have to catch up with it before it smacks into a wall?

Hi omg I love your cosplay. You're so gorgeous....🥺

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"Figures don't do anything." They make me happy.

Kinda makes you think if TOHO ever decided to actually do like a multiverse trilogy a shattered universe where the roles are reversed mothra be a villain while Godzilla be a guardian

the irony part is that Lain cuts her own hair too.

I wanna be lain for Halloween this year so I could totally use this video as a reference to help cut her wig :3

I need popup parade make NANA, their price are so much affordable.

Surprised you shop at amiami but don’t mention hobby link Japan (HLJ). HLJ definitely has some perks over amiami.

As a doll collector the whole “DONT COLLECT FIGURES FROM ANIMES YOU DONT KNOW” people make me feel unwelcome. I collect figures from sculptors and artists i like, just how I collect dolls from sculptors and artists i like. I guess I’ll just stick to collecting figures from artists who create their own characters so I don’t have to watch the whole anime. There are anime characters I love who just don’t have the best figures, or their great figures are at unaffordable prices. I see it as art collecting and I love the pieces I’ve acquired and have no regrets.

lol, i buy figures i have no idea where they are from, precisely because they are pretty. if the figure makes me happy, it's money well invested. Also buying stuff for cool art is sometyhing i do, you might not understand it because for that you need to understand art appreciation. at the end of the day collecting has a lot to do with art appreciation. just look at comics, when they hired real artist they sold better, now that they have neglected that the sales have dropped. look at retro games, why are they still around if there are highly sophisticated optios? well because there is an appreciation of that art form.

I find myself wondering when it comes to the very very big collectors......how???? Is it maxxing out credit cards? Because many are students still.....I was dirt poor as a student....heck, I still am!!!!! I look at their collections and get jealous.....but then I have to sit back and go, ok, behave, you have a lovely collection, my collection, that I worked so hard for in my job. I am 39 and have been seriously anime figure collecting for about.....5 years now. It is so easy to throw all the money down the drain right away when you start collecting but, that is the worst things to do. To be fair, I have a couple of JJK figures (before even watching it, I got a Megumi noodle stopper as I thought he looked cool), I then went on to start to watch the series and I love it so much! I have.....lots of One Piece figures now....but my friend advised me to wait and watch the anime before I start....I started, I loved, have not stopped watching and my only pre-order for this year was my only expensive OP figure (Zoro). I get all my OP figures generally from ebay, Vinted and a few other sites for cheap! I adore collecting but, have quickly learned to budget properly and take time shopping around if there is one of my boys that I really wanna buy....especially Sanji and Zoro. It is hard for me being patient as I do have mental health issues and I also have an addictive personality so I really have to school myself! Even at this age! We are working class and....I don't drink, smoke, get my nails and hair etc done....collecting, drawing and gaming are my only hobbies

Im an extremely low-budget figure collector. I work insane amounts of overtime, but still have a very small budget for collecting. I have just a few that I consider "expensive" but the rest are bargain basement. My shelving is inexpensive....I about hyperventilated while buying manga at B & N today. Love the videos! Can't wait for the next!

Wow this blew up bigger than I thought it would, but I love that we're all discussing this whether you agree with me or not. I think a little bit of disagreement is healthy for any community and I'm glad everyone is sharing their points of view. I plan to respond to you all, but it's going to take a bit so please bear with me. Also, I will need to make a follow-up regarding my last point. As expected, it's garnered A LOT of disagreement and I've noticed a major flaw in the way I presented my point. I 100% forgot about/wasn't referencing OC's and did not make that clear, but rather than explaining here since it's a rather long explanation and I'm sure already sounds pretty confusing, I'll make another video explaining my thoughts (I'm much better at speaking than typing anyways). Welcome all who just discovered me and please let me know if any of you have other topics about this community you would like my two cents about. Thanks and have a great day <3

Lots and lots of people have been collecting for a long time. This isn't new by any means. KZbin has made it seem like it's a new thing.

I do get your point, but imagine being refused entry to an art museum because you didn't know of an artist, or refused a print at the gift shop after enjoying their work without knowing the title or history of that work you were captivated by. I'm new to figure collecting, but roughly 75% of the reviews I've seen actuallly spurred the desire of that collector to go read the comic or watch the show unknown because the charater or learned lore was so compelling. TMNT Mirage and Archie line are in my mind writing this for me personally. I'll buy something for box art alone, because I value graphic design as well as the nostalgia. If it generates that spark of interest and appreciation or curiosity, and is available- why not bring those feeling home?

Collections are personal someone isn't gonna see an extravagant collector and suddenly decide they are gonna go all in with their collection just cuz a KZbinr they watch did, most people are a bit smarter than that. Whole video just reeks of I'm better for having a small collection...but also jealous I'm not getting the same views as the bigger collectors on KZbin. Those bigger collectors have the money and years of collecting in most cases, this video just sounds like you are reaching for something to complain about and it is sad.

Ich bin aus Plastik.

I think people might have a hard time differentiating between the "I can buy whatever I like" vs "buying just to buy". I think your point is that yes while people can and should be allowed to buy what they like, the fact is that they consume media and advertisement that is highly suggestive that they "need" to buy this thing. And media literacy is sharply on the decline for the younger generation coming into these types of hobbies which will often lead to them excessively spending. Like many others I do enjoy watching massive collection videos, but I think there's a difference to what I take away from that vs what a lot of newcomers to the hobby take away from it. For me I enjoy vicariously living through their massive collection so that I don't have to spend that money 😂 but for newcomers I often feel like that sets the precedence that they need to amass a large collection and quickly for the clout. For me collecting is not just about owning a thing, there's a story/journey to how I go about acquiring the thing that makes collecting what it is for me and I think this type of aspect to it is often never talked about in the collecting scene.

I agree with this video except* for the point made against OCs, because I think that the opposite is true, that is dumb to collect figures just because you like the media they're based on. I've seen so many folks buying Goku over and over again just based off the premise that they like Dragon Ball, you see their lineup, and it ends up looking so homogenized and boring because they limited themselves to such an extent. Look, if I liked a movie or a series, then that's the end of it, I don't need to buy its merch because it doesn't add anything to the original piece of media. Media and Figures are two completely different things, and earlier in this very video, you yourself said that a figure's only purpose is to look pretty, which is actually not true, because some figures, mainly action figures, actually feature unique gimmicks, engineering or even just themes that are worth engaging with, even if you don't know the character. OCs also tend to add a lot of visual variety to a collection, at one point, I really wanted an action figure that had Wine-Red as its primary color, but characters with that color scheme are very rare, let alone popular ones! But then Houshou's Figma showed up, and not only was she sporting that color, but the Pirate Theme also stood out really well from the array of figures I already had, so it ended up being one of my favorite figures, even though I have no intention of ever watching Hololive.

This video speaks to me in volumes. People see my game room that I post on TikTok and Instagram and assume I have a lot of money. What people don’t realize is that I don’t go out. I don’t go to the movies or anything and I use my game room as an escape, and I buy a lot of my manga And figures secondhand so I can get deals and I will wait for the newest and greatest thing for a little bit just to get it unless it’s something I absolutely have to have.

end the recession, vote Trump

I started collecting action figures after finding a great way to display my original Star Wars figures I’ve had since for 70’s and 80’s. Once I did that I started to look into what people were collecting in 2023. I discovered Marvel Legends and the Wwe wrestling figures. Both I now collect. I collect MCU Characters. I try to find them on discount, but I got the core group and a great amount of villains . I also collect WWE figures. I’ve gotten a lot of figures that spoke to me from my younger days. Meaning characters when I first started watching. That morphed into collecting some of the newer characters. I now have over 100 characters since I started officially collecting in April of 2024. I do not get figures from franchises that I know nothing about, but I do have to calm down with things I love, but just can’t collect everything. So it’s mostly MCU marvel legends and Wwe for me.

I started getting into it because they are collectables and I hope to make profit if I want to sell some later, but I think I have expanded my collection too quickly. I started out with Hatsune Miku but I found some other ones that looked interesting to me, and I don't always know the character they represent, but I try to find out enough to have an idea about them, and I buy them if they look nice, including some OC characters. I also bought too many I found good deals on, but I see now good deals aren't too uncommon.

This is a really cool channel. Have you made any videos about what you like to see from stores, online or in person? I ask as I'm a shop owner that carries figures, manga, and more, and I'm always happy to hear feedback as well as share insights.

You know what? NEVER STOP BEING CHEAP. No matter how much you make in the future, always be frugal. You'll be better off than most other people. I grew up that way and carried that into my adult life. I collect different types of figures and it's my only real splurge in life as well. I don't feel like I need much more. And, I only spend a small amount of my income on it after I've taken care of the important stuff. And unboxing/haul videos don't interest me either. KZbin as a whole is more clickbaity than ever, and I definitely see more video thumbnails these days that showcase how much somebody spent on something just to get people to click on it. "LOOK AT THIS $5,000 RC TRUCK!". "MASSIVE SDCC TOY HAUL!". "MOST EXPENSIVE VINTAGE TOY EVER FOUND". I just tune it out. I'm looking for interesting content with useful information and ideas...not some consumer cult way of buying even more crap I don't need. Keep your head on straight and just be happy being you and doing things your own way. No matter your situation, you can always find happiness. Edit: After watching the last few minutes of your video, I felt compelled to add that I've gotten a number of figures from franchises I have no familiarity with. I agree that people do tend to impulsively jump on too many unfamiliar pretty things, but, there are some things out there that are attractive or interesting enough on their own merits to justify a purchase without prior knowledge of their origins. I would say that at least 90% of the stuff I have is from a show/movie/etc. that I really enjoy. But, the other 10% is just stuff I found cool and decided to buy after putting some thought into it. All that said, if avoiding such impulses is another tool you can use to keep your spending and collection under control, then by all means keep it up!

Re:Creators was so good. Altair is just one of my all time favorite characters antagonists, due to design and straight flexes. I had recently cosplayed as her at AB. I really need to try and pick up her figure when I get more collection space

As another person who Konsumes plastic and collectibles, this was a great video! I mainly collect FNaF Action Figures and statues and some other stuff like plushies here and there if I like it enough. I have also begun anime collecting! Mainly nendoroids! I have some Nichijou and Hatsune Miku Nendoroids on my shelf now! I made a review on one yesterday on my channel. I subscribed to you btw because I love to see other people’s collections and what they collect!

Saying you don't get buying something for just liking how it looks is just weird given your hobby. It's enjoying art for the sake of art. It's enjoy the thing for what it is, not what it represents. It's collecting figures not just as memorabilia, but also as their own art form.

Good points! The hobby has changed a lot in the past few years (and not all for the best). I am rethinking my collection to the point that I might limit it to the extent I won't be seen as a major participant. Major factors influence this including some of the points in your video.

KZbin is the worst, because it fuses two very addictive traits: collecting crap and getting famous. Like, wow, I can get the dopamine hit from just buying random sh*t I don't need or even really want, followed by the dopamine hit of getting clicks and views for it?! It takes a strong constitution to resist that lure. So much of it is trying to keep up with cool people you watch who buy everything and go to every convention, wanting to have that lifestyle too, even though it might only even be nominally sustainable for them because they actually get ad revenue and patreons and things that the rest of us don't have.

I dont believe people who started collecting during the lockdown are real collectors ,but moreso just ppl who hopped on a fad that they have no idea of at all . A lot of channels often boast about how little they know of the hobby and i find them insufferable because they are just in it to make money off the hobby . My collecting evolved from reading comic books in the 70's and 80's and then finding the toys of those characters led me to my 30 year hobby of toy collecting .

I feel like this was an important video to watch. I feel like I have made several reckless and dumb purchases that are expensive, and space consuming. The line of figures I collect NECA, takes up so much space and releases stuff constantly. My room has shelves full and overstuffed. I take up other rooms in my parents apartment. I have been talked to about my spending and the space I consume. But it doesn't stick, and I keep purchasing. I need to downsize. Even if it's at a loss, I need to make space and recoup money. I recently started paying rent, and I pay for my grad school courses from my job. But I have to be responsible and realistic about the reality of the situation I'm in.

Great vid. Keep it up. :)

I love discussion videos like this one, where we talk about the state of our hobby and the industries behind it. I agree with many points you made. As much as I enjoy watching fellow collectors unbox their latest haul, I often wonder how they can sustain that momentum over an extended period of time, not only financially but other considerations such as managing limited physical spaces. I have a series of rules for myself to keep my collection focused and prevent it from growing too quickly. I also recognize that at some point I may have to give up a portion of my current collection to make room for new ones, assuming I continue to be invested in this hobby in the future. I can only imagine what emotional toll those who grow their collection too quickly only to have to let go a significant portion must feel.

shit I bought one of these and never opened it

curious how she's defining "recession"

I collect statues and figures. I have spend literal thousand of euros over the last decade. The biggest hassle are exclusives and shipping issues. That and dustbunnies.... Collecting allows me to make dioramas, its my creative outlet. Although i write (free) reviews for te fun of it, i refuse to use platforms like youtube to fund the hobby, i like to keep it pure. I see to many toy, collector and statue channels turn into voices for companies. Twisting and turning to sell a product for hand outs and geting news snippets a few days earlier.

For me, reality can be a tragic and scary horror movie. Figure collecting is a nice way to transport oneself to fun fantasy worlds.

Refreshing & helpful discussion as figure collecting can be a slippery slope. (They call it "plastic crack" for a reason lol.) My bread & butter are Nendoroids, as scales etc are SO much higher. 😎 I ATTEMPT to keep it to ONE figure for my fave fandoms. (There are plenty of affordable options out there, like posters, keychains, Funko Pops or just having the Blu Ray/DVDs.)

Buying a figure when you know nothing about is dumb af lol

10:02 I will say that I don’t have many figures that I don’t know the character or what they’re from, but sometimes I’ll see a figure & absolutely love it, and just need to have it. Sometimes it’ll lead me to the source material like when I seen Nemesis from Union Creative, I absolutely loved the pose on that figure, on her knees but leaning back, and all her black/red hair spread out behind her, wearing that incredible Darkness outfit. I then bought all the volumes of the manga and bought the entire Union Creative Darkness line of figures. Really looking forward to the next one in the line, Run, she’s releasing this month, then Risa next month. Or that Sword Snuggling Lo figure from Kotobukiya, instantly ordered that without knowing her, and because she’s from a game I still don’t know anything about her, same with the Blue Archive figures, I have 3 or 4 of those ordered and don’t know them, if the anime is ever released here in Europe I’ll get it. But if they’re from a game & don’t have an anime I’ll never know about them. As all my free time is spent reading manga, I don’t play games anymore. Or the Bombergirl Aqua by Amakuni, I never ordered a figure so quick as her, and she’s amazing, I then bought the Bellydancer Grim Aloe to go with her, don’t know either character but now I want the other Wing figures of them, and the Amakuni Aloe. Haha But I have just bought my first OC figure, it’s a figure just based on an artists illustration, again I buy some figures because they’re cute, and I like the look of them, while I mostly buy figures because I love the character, there are figures that I just instantly love the very second I see them, and need to have it.

this video was probably pushed to me because of my own video that is trending , and i wish to say something here. I am 40 years old now, and i am 20 years deep into collecting already, been through my ups and downs, and i should be older than most of you fine young ones here and let me say this, any videos you see is ALREADY curated to show you the best side of the toy/figurine collecting/ collection and if you think otherwise, listen to @konsumingplastik she said it best at 07:20, and think about it. and these youtubers are already monetized, so please be mindful of that. Do not wish to rant any further, but let me pen this final thought: Anime will keep churning more and more figures, More anime= more figures. And for you to try to keep up collecting ALL the figures, you are down a rabbit hole that you will not feel happy about. be happy collecting everyone, and if you cannot do so, at LEAST youtube will have people who collect them for you to look at. its something like watching people play games while you don't. nothing wrong with that.

I’m one of these collectors you’re complaining about haha, I was an American comic book reader for 20 years, but a few years ago a lot of the good writers left and they brought in bad ones, so I switched to reading manga. And it was so different, there’s no cute characters in comics, you’d never find any figure of comic book characters like you do with manga/anime. So when I started reading the manga and seen all the cute figures of the characters I was reading I started to buy a few, and then a while later every month my preorders from AmiAmi was over ¥100k.

great stuff, here! When it comes to collecting. Progress is a slow process. est.'99 here and time will test how much you really love/invested into this. For some it's a hobby and for others it is a life style❤

I agree that this hobby is tied to spending a lot of money and there are waaaayyy to many videos/ reels/ reddit posts which are just hauls instead of just talking about figures without owning the figures in particular! And sometimes I wonder how these people have the money and space to buy all of this. Your take about collecting figures of characters you don't know is valid, everyone collects for their own reasons. My reason is that I would prefer an OC figure or a figure of a character I don't know anytime if they look good! They just need to fit to my aesthetic and my other figures :) For me figures are art, and I like to collect the ones which I enjoy looking at the most :)

Hey, that's really an honest video. you're very genuine. I wonder if you think a business model of making custom merch for anime fandoms / anime fan clubs would work? It'd be great to get insights from a pro like you, thanks in advance.

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