Current Events > Someone aware me on why people spend absurd amounts of $ on anime figurines.

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MemeDaddy 07/17/17 9:09:26 PM #1:	I do not understand the appeal. <cite>MemeDaddy posted [p:883107751] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>I do not understand the appeal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JE19426 07/17/17 9:09:50 PM #2:	Because they want to. <cite>JE19426 posted [p:883107779] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Because they want to.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaname_Madoka 07/17/17 9:09:59 PM #3:	cuz theyre hot --- http://imgur.com/x9wX8Pz Currently playing: Phantasy Star Online 2, Pokemon Platinum, Pokemon Showdown, Skullgirls <cite>Kaname_Madoka posted [p:883107791] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>cuz theyre hot</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 07/17/17 9:10:30 PM #4:	It's just like any other collectible. I have absurd amounts of Deadpool merch. Just something I like. --- "Cuz yung bucks be finnin n fruntin up a reap G know what it is"-Naysaspace <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:883107824] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>It's just like any other collectible. I have absurd amounts of Deadpool merch. Just something I like.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MemeDaddy 07/17/17 9:10:33 PM #5:	JE19426 posted... Because they want to. No shit. Why? <cite>MemeDaddy posted [p:883107826] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote>Because they want to.</quote> No shit. Why?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Returning_CEmen 07/17/17 9:24:38 PM #6:	I don't understand it either, but I have a friend who has a room dedicated to his collection. --- http://i.imgtc.com/BOhYeOg.jpg <cite>Returning_CEmen posted [p:883108695] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>I don't understand it either, but I have a friend who has a room dedicated to his collection.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Master_Bass 07/17/17 9:26:01 PM #7:	MemeDaddy posted... JE19426 posted... Because they want to. No shit. Why? Why does anyone collect anything? --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Master_Bass posted [p:883108764] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>MemeDaddy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote>Because they want to.</quote> No shit. Why?</quote> Why does anyone collect anything?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pseudo_Legacy 07/17/17 9:26:54 PM #8:	"aware me"? --- i have terrible taste tbh --- <cite>Pseudo_Legacy posted [p:883108814] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>"aware me"?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ConfessPlease 07/17/17 9:27:37 PM #9:	It's their hobby and they like it. --- The Heart Wants What It Wants <cite>ConfessPlease posted [p:883108854] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>It's their hobby and they like it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LArcEnCieIX 07/17/17 9:28:42 PM #10:	What the fuck does "aware me" mean? --- "I like casey heyward a lot. Would loveyou to getyou him ina like theyou third orand somesuch" - ILoveTheBengalz >D The Arc in the Sky <cite>LArcEnCieIX posted [p:883108912] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>What the fuck does "aware me" mean?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
coolpal23 07/17/17 9:29:21 PM #11:	Master_Bass posted... MemeDaddy posted... JE19426 posted... Because they want to. No shit. Why? Why does anyone collect anything? --- Asus Z77\|Zotac 2Gb Gtx 770\| 1866 8Gb G.skill\| i5 3570K 3.4Ghz Steam: That Hero Luka "Fact and fiction, where do you draw the line?" <cite>coolpal23 posted [p:883108956] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>Master_Bass posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MemeDaddy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote>Because they want to.</quote> No shit. Why?</quote> Why does anyone collect anything?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpiralDrift 07/17/17 9:32:20 PM #12:	Basic manchild syndrome. They had shitty childhoods and think that by giving themselves what their child self would have wanted (more toys) it will somehow make things right. Since you can't go back and give yourself better parents and friends you just do what you can. --- Do unto others what your parents did to you. <cite>SpiralDrift posted [p:883109123] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Basic manchild syndrome. They had shitty childhoods and think that by giving themselves what their child self would have wanted (more toys) it will somehow make things right. Since you can't go back and give yourself better parents and friends you just do what you can.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KlRBEH 07/17/17 9:32:52 PM #13:	Its basically the manchild version of action figures --- http://i.imgur.com/fUaBI.jpg I NEEDUH MONSTA TA CLOBBA DAT DERE KIRBEH <cite>KlRBEH posted [p:883109161] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Its basically the manchild version of action figures</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MemeDaddy 07/17/17 9:33:03 PM #14:	Pseudo_Legacy posted... "aware me"? LArcEnCieIX posted... What the fuck does "aware me" mean? oh right, I forget that shit didn't spread everywhere online. old meme from the misc. It means exactly what you think it does, "explain this" <cite>MemeDaddy posted [p:883109170] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pseudo_Legacy posted...</cite> <quote>"aware me"?</quote> <cite>LArcEnCieIX posted...</cite> <quote>What the fuck does "aware me" mean?</quote> oh right, I forget that shit didn't spread everywhere online. old meme from the misc. It means exactly what you think it does, "explain this"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drrobotniks 07/17/17 9:33:34 PM #15:	SpiralDrift posted... Basic manchild syndrome. KlRBEH posted... Its basically the manchild version of action figures you guys are really upset people collect stuff you dont <cite>Drrobotniks posted [p:883109202] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>Basic manchild syndrome.</quote> <cite>KlRBEH posted...</cite> <quote>Its basically the manchild version of action figures</quote> you guys are really upset people collect stuff you dont</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Doge 07/17/17 9:34:42 PM #16:	You wouldn't pay $300 Wow --- Wow such signature join Dogefaqs today http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1341-dogefaqs <cite>The_Doge posted [p:883109275] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote> You wouldn't pay $300 Wow</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Twinmold 07/17/17 9:34:53 PM #17:	I understand why people buy cool figurines. Merch is in these days. Why people buy these naked animu figures? I have no idea. --- Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - Mark Twain <cite>Twinmold posted [p:883109286] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>I understand why people buy cool figurines. Merch is in these days. Why people buy these naked animu figures? I have no idea.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpiralDrift 07/17/17 9:36:14 PM #18:	Drrobotniks posted... SpiralDrift posted... Basic manchild syndrome. KlRBEH posted... Its basically the manchild version of action figures you guys are really upset people collect stuff you dont I'm not upset. I understand it actually. --- Do unto others what your parents did to you. <cite>SpiralDrift posted [p:883109379] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>Drrobotniks posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>Basic manchild syndrome.</quote> <cite>KlRBEH posted...</cite> <quote>Its basically the manchild version of action figures</quote> you guys are really upset people collect stuff you dont</quote> I'm not upset. I understand it actually.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkDragon400 07/17/17 9:38:13 PM #19:	Because it's fun and I enjoy collecting merch of characters that I like. --- http://i.imgur.com/Zkq2JUS.png http://i.imgur.com/AS9KUto.jpg <cite>DarkDragon400 posted [p:883109519] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Because it's fun and I enjoy collecting merch of characters that I like.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drrobotniks 07/17/17 9:43:18 PM #20:	SpiralDrift posted... I understand it actually. Not really if you're insulting people for collecting stuff you dont <cite>Drrobotniks posted [p:883109815] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>I understand it actually.</quote> Not really if you're insulting people for collecting stuff you dont</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MemeDaddy 07/17/17 9:43:43 PM #21:	DarkDragon400 posted... Because it's fun and I enjoy collecting merch of characters that I like. What makes it fun for you? <cite>MemeDaddy posted [p:883109835] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkDragon400 posted...</cite> <quote>Because it's fun and I enjoy collecting merch of characters that I like.</quote> What makes it fun for you?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpiralDrift 07/17/17 9:44:43 PM #22:	Drrobotniks posted... SpiralDrift posted... I understand it actually. Not really if you're insulting people for collecting stuff you dont Read the rest of my post. I was being sympathetic. --- Do unto others what your parents did to you. <cite>SpiralDrift posted [p:883109893] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>Drrobotniks posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>I understand it actually.</quote> Not really if you're insulting people for collecting stuff you dont</quote> Read the rest of my post. I was being sympathetic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drrobotniks 07/17/17 9:48:55 PM #23:	SpiralDrift posted... Drrobotniks posted... SpiralDrift posted... I understand it actually. Not really if you're insulting people for collecting stuff you dont Read the rest of my post. I was being sympathetic. my bad ~~I apologize~~ <cite>Drrobotniks posted [p:883110137] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Drrobotniks posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>I understand it actually.</quote> Not really if you're insulting people for collecting stuff you dont</quote> Read the rest of my post. I was being sympathetic.</quote> my bad I apologize</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpiralDrift 07/17/17 9:51:51 PM #24:	Drrobotniks posted... SpiralDrift posted... Drrobotniks posted... SpiralDrift posted... I understand it actually. Not really if you're insulting people for collecting stuff you dont Read the rest of my post. I was being sympathetic. my bad ~~I apologize~~ No worries. My use of the word manchild could be considered offensive. I do think it's basically a coping mechanism though. People who collect tons of games they'll never play are kind of the same too. --- Do unto others what your parents did to you. <cite>SpiralDrift posted [p:883110308] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>Drrobotniks posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Drrobotniks posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>I understand it actually.</quote> Not really if you're insulting people for collecting stuff you dont</quote> Read the rest of my post. I was being sympathetic.</quote> my bad I apologize</quote> No worries. My use of the word manchild could be considered offensive. I do think it's basically a coping mechanism though. People who collect tons of games they'll never play are kind of the same too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
loafy013 07/17/17 9:55:45 PM #25:	Because there is a sub-culture of people who, when feeling amorous, decide to let their love fly all over their collection. --- The ball is round, the game lasts 90 minutes. That's fact. Everything else, is theory. <cite>loafy013 posted [p:883110529] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Because there is a sub-culture of people who, when feeling amorous, decide to let their love fly all over their collection.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MemeDaddy 07/17/17 9:56:48 PM #26:	loafy013 posted... Because there is a sub-culture of people who, when feeling amorous, decide to let their love fly all over their collection. what <cite>MemeDaddy posted [p:883110598] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>loafy013 posted...</cite> <quote>Because there is a sub-culture of people who, when feeling amorous, decide to let their love fly all over their collection.</quote> what</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
loafy013 07/17/17 10:01:30 PM #27:	MemeDaddy posted... loafy013 posted... Because there is a sub-culture of people who, when feeling amorous, decide to let their love fly all over their collection. what Trying to stay a little vague to avoid moderation. Just picture pouring sunscreen over a barbie doll. --- The ball is round, the game lasts 90 minutes. That's fact. Everything else, is theory. <cite>loafy013 posted [p:883110929] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>MemeDaddy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>loafy013 posted...</cite> <quote>Because there is a sub-culture of people who, when feeling amorous, decide to let their love fly all over their collection.</quote> what</quote> Trying to stay a little vague to avoid moderation. Just picture pouring sunscreen over a barbie doll.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MemeDaddy 07/17/17 10:02:02 PM #28:	Yeah I know what you mean but like...why the fuck do people do that <cite>MemeDaddy posted [p:883110963] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Yeah I know what you mean but like...why the fuck do people do that</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kelystic 07/17/17 10:07:26 PM #29:	check out my N52 Justice League --- http://i.imgur.com/xNf1K9h.jpg <cite>Kelystic posted [p:883111411] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>check out my N52 Justice League </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ColdOne666 07/17/17 10:13:18 PM #30:	Virgins have lots of money and no one to spend it on. --- FFX is the best game of all time. The only good Nintendo franchises are Pokemon and Fire Emblem. Comics are for kids. https://i.imgur.com/LJ3WSyB.gif <cite>ColdOne666 posted [p:883111766] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Virgins have lots of money and no one to spend it on.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 07/17/17 10:14:57 PM #31:	I used to collect Gundam models as a kid and teen. For me the fun was building them and making them look nice. Displaying them made me happy because they were somewhat rare things that I proudly owned and made awesome. --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:883111862] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>I used to collect Gundam models as a kid and teen. For me the fun was building them and making them look nice. Displaying them made me happy because they were somewhat rare things that I proudly owned and made awesome.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drrobotniks 07/17/17 10:31:09 PM #32:	ColdOne666 posted... Virgins have lots of money and no one to spend it on. Quite the line, coming from a welch <cite>Drrobotniks posted [p:883112862] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>ColdOne666 posted...</cite> <quote>Virgins have lots of money and no one to spend it on.</quote> Quite the line, coming from a welch</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MangaFan462 07/17/17 10:32:19 PM #33:	They're pretty cheap, often $20-50. --- Posted using GameFlux https://i.imgur.com/Il34cSX.jpg / https://i.redd.it/zwfbqetu2b8y.jpg <cite>MangaFan462 posted [p:883112935] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>They're pretty cheap, often $20-50.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 07/17/17 10:32:59 PM #34:	Why do people spend absurd amounts of $ on drinking, when you don't remember most of it the next day and you have a terrible hangover? --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:883112974] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Why do people spend absurd amounts of $ on drinking, when you don't remember most of it the next day and you have a terrible hangover?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordMarshal 07/17/17 10:36:21 PM #35:	I dont understand something and think its stupid therefore it must be stupid. --- There can be only one. <cite>LordMarshal posted [p:883113195] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>I dont understand something and think its stupid therefore it must be stupid.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MemeDaddy 07/17/17 10:38:53 PM #36:	Kelystic posted... check out my N52 Justice League justice league confirmed anime <cite>MemeDaddy posted [p:883113356] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kelystic posted...</cite> <quote>check out my N52 Justice League</quote> justice league confirmed anime</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkDragon400 07/17/17 10:46:54 PM #37:	MemeDaddy posted... DarkDragon400 posted... Because it's fun and I enjoy collecting merch of characters that I like. What makes it fun for you? Hard to say. All I can really say is that adding new figures to my shelves makes me happy. MangaFan462 posted... They're pretty cheap, often $20-50. That's mostly for smaller figures and older large figures. --- http://i.imgur.com/Zkq2JUS.png http://i.imgur.com/AS9KUto.jpg <cite>DarkDragon400 posted [p:883113812] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>MemeDaddy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkDragon400 posted...</cite> <quote>Because it's fun and I enjoy collecting merch of characters that I like.</quote> What makes it fun for you?</quote> Hard to say. All I can really say is that adding new figures to my shelves makes me happy. <cite>MangaFan462 posted...</cite> <quote>They're pretty cheap, often $20-50.</quote> That's mostly for smaller figures and older large figures.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMarthKoopa 07/18/17 2:07:07 AM #38:	Because they're beautiful <cite>TheMarthKoopa posted [p:883122717] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Because they're beautiful</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AzurexNightmare 07/18/17 2:12:01 AM #39:	LightHawKnight posted... Why do people spend absurd amounts of $ on drinking, when you don't remember most of it the next day and you have a terrible hangover? Don't waste your time. Look at his screen name as well it's clear he's another idiot. --- Brought to you by GameFlux Free GameFAQs app on Google Play! <cite>AzurexNightmare posted [p:883122867] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>LightHawKnight posted...</cite> <quote>Why do people spend absurd amounts of $ on drinking, when you don't remember most of it the next day and you have a terrible hangover?</quote> Don't waste your time. Look at his screen name as well it's clear he's another idiot.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kanaya413 07/18/17 2:14:05 AM #40:	They're my only friends ;( --- Official Secretary of Kyogre's Cascade!!! FC: 5086-1980-2580 IGN: Vivi TSV 4077 Silent Chexmix: "Toxapex is Trump's wall in pixel form." <cite>Kanaya413 posted [p:883122938] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>They're my only friends ;(</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nazanir 07/18/17 2:17:54 AM #41:	MemeDaddy posted... I do not understand the appeal. I don't either, but it's none of my business how someone spends their money. --- XboX GT/Steam/Wii-U - Nazanir <cite>Nazanir posted [p:883123068] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>MemeDaddy posted...</cite> <quote>I do not understand the appeal.</quote> I don't either, but it's none of my business how someone spends their money.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MemeDaddy 07/18/17 2:21:55 AM #42:	Nazanir posted... MemeDaddy posted... I do not understand the appeal. I don't either, but it's none of my business how someone spends their money. Yeah, I'm with you on that one. I figured there would be at least a handful of people on CE who collect that could tell me about their experience tho <cite>MemeDaddy posted [p:883123209] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nazanir posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MemeDaddy posted...</cite> <quote>I do not understand the appeal.</quote> I don't either, but it's none of my business how someone spends their money.</quote> Yeah, I'm with you on that one. I figured there would be at least a handful of people on CE who collect that could tell me about their experience tho</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
St0rmFury 07/18/17 2:24:32 AM #43:	Just like how some people collect art, I consider anime figurines a work of art. I buy figurines from series that I don't even watch because of the detail that goes into it & the workmanship. Then partly a bit of retail therapy and partly because I'm a kissless wizard with no one to spend on. --- "Average Joe" is a trolling term since it's completely an opinion. "Overachieving" is also an opinion. - SBAllen (Hellhole: 52458377) <cite>St0rmFury posted [p:883123292] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>Just like how some people collect art, I consider anime figurines a work of art. I buy figurines from series that I don't even watch because of the detail that goes into it & the workmanship. Then partly a bit of retail therapy and partly because I'm a kissless wizard with no one to spend on.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LepartialJury 07/18/17 2:45:04 AM #44:	It's actually pretty impressive you have to admit. Those figures can cost hundreds of dollars. You can literally pay for a date or even sex for less. --- Simple-straight-narrow <cite>LepartialJury posted [p:883123904] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>It's actually pretty impressive you have to admit. Those figures can cost hundreds of dollars. You can literally pay for a date or even sex for less.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Twinmold 07/18/17 8:23:34 AM #45:	St0rmFury posted... partly because I'm a kissless wizard with no one to spend on. Buying naked anime figures does you no favors here? --- Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - Mark Twain <cite>Twinmold posted [p:883131432] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote><cite>St0rmFury posted...</cite> <quote>partly because I'm a kissless wizard with no one to spend on.</quote> Buying naked anime figures does you no favors here?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 07/18/17 8:30:43 AM #46:	I gotta admit, statues that just stands there and can't be used for any purpose whatsoever are an odd thing to spend lots of money on but I guess some people would find it odd that I bought an 80 count of keurig coffee cups when I barely drink regular. --- http://backloggery.com/devsbro/sig.gif http://i.imgur.com/kU5vu5N.png Never pepper popcorn <cite>DevsBro posted [p:883131625] in Someone aw... [t:75576662]...</cite> <quote>I gotta admit, statues that just stands there and can't be used for any purpose whatsoever are an odd thing to spend lots of money on but I guess some people would find it odd that I bought an 80 count of keurig coffee cups when I barely drink regular.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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