ever consider quitting collecting?

Discussion in 'Whatever' started by eric, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. Russblue11

    Russblue11 S7 Royalty

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Messages:
    3,793
    Location:
    Orlando, FL
    Name:
    Kevin
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    I don’t know guys, it seems like every single person that signs up for Sour Lemon membership gets a toy...doesn’t seem very fair if everyone is winning that lotto :?
     
    zindabad, gatiio and hellopike like this.
  2. Brooklyn_Vinyl

    Brooklyn_Vinyl Line of Credit

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2013
    Messages:
    1,559
    Location:
    Spatula City
    Name:
    Jonathan
    Instagram:
    Brooklyn_Vinyl
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    Only you @xSuicide Squadx could so eloquently incorporate both "twisting nipples" and "nut hangin'" into a post. Bravo!

    [​IMG]
     
  3. xSuicide Squadx

    xSuicide Squadx Super Deformed

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2013
    Messages:
    5,529
    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Name:
    Robert
    Instagram:
    manic_1mag3s
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    @gatiio That’s interesting, man. I’m sure you’re far from alone, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone’s online experience outweigh in person! It’d be rad for you to make it to a Five Points or DCon and hopefully have a more positive outcome! It’d be cool to put a face and handshake to the name.

    @Brooklyn_Vinyl It’s my years and years of in experience in non - sensical babbling. :mrgreen: I’ll occasionally get in a good, coherent set of sentences in when I try. 8)
     
    gatiio and Brooklyn_Vinyl like this.
  4. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2011
    Messages:
    11,771
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    As a mod, I think I will use my executive powers to change the title of this thread to the anti-Andy discussion. I think we all know it is far more relevant. Shady AF people deserve all the shade they can get.

    I think you mean pucker, in this instance.
     
    Mr. Humphreys and gatiio like this.
  5. gatiio

    gatiio Post Pimp

    Joined:
    May 19, 2011
    Messages:
    2,536
    Location:
    Berlin, DE
    Instagram:
    gatiio
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    thanks! Same here.

    As for my negative experiences at cons et al., toy nerds can be excruciatingly classist, racist, and all around misogynistic without batting much an eye lash or really wanting to listen to the ‘why’s’ they’re wrong under the auspices of: “don’t be so sensitive”, “that’s just who I am”, etc., etc. Again, my own experience and it gets really exhausting to be around people that can be so dense in person. Online, just hit the X and you’re done.

    Ive always wanted to head out for DCON for nothing else than to attend Paul Kaiju’s taco and toy extravaganza.

    For some reason or another, there always is something happening in my life in November that keeps me from attending after trying to make arrangements. Some day it’ll happen!

    Incidentally, the shows at Rotofugi in Chicago have always been a good time to go stand around. Not so much to connect with people, but just be at the openings taking in the energy
     
    skaldavsatanssol and zindabad like this.
  6. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2011
    Messages:
    11,771
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    Wait, should that be the anti-anti-Andy thread? ;)

    Sorry to hear the 'in person' experience has not been as good for you @gatiio [and given SB, that is saying a lot!] I have not had much occasion at all to attend in person cons, etc., so am always quite jealous of the experience, but I fully appreciate that with a great number of other niche culture activities there are always those who can bring down the crowd for whatever reason. I was able to go to SF once, back in the day, which was a whole other thing. But there are good peeps on here, who I am very thankful I have had the opportunity to meet if only virtually, and that - going back to what this thread is all about - is more what has kept me in this game, through all the ups, downs, self-doubts, reflections, and long bats of instant noodle eating periods, more than anything else.
     
    gatiio likes this.
  7. smo9monster

    smo9monster Comment King

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    Messages:
    1,404
    Location:
    UK
    flickr:
    fun9us
    Instagram:
    fun9us
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    @Radin are you even qualified to collect Lemon?
     
  8. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2011
    Messages:
    11,771
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    And speaking of sourpuss locals, Ian!! So good to see you man. :dam:
     
    Mr. Humphreys and smo9monster like this.
  9. smo9monster

    smo9monster Comment King

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    Messages:
    1,404
    Location:
    UK
    flickr:
    fun9us
    Instagram:
    fun9us
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    @ultrakaiju Still here and not quit yet! although not collecting much these days.
    Enjoying a more thinned out collection now, after selling a bunch off.
    Selling toys helped to keep my house after some life drama.
    I can't be arsed with lotteries and chasing stuff any more!
     
  10. Anti Social Andy

    Anti Social Andy Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2006
    Messages:
    10,173
    Location:
    The Grim North
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    [​IMG]

    Covert is the way of the Lemon, but just to clarify a few misconceptions . . .

    @Radin by default the majority of releases always go to 'Friends' (both literal and figurative). These are guys, gals and everything in-between that we've met, known and hung out with, some for almost 15 years, and/or were crazy enough to buy into Sour Lemon blind and 'get' that it's not just about the acquisition of a dumb toy.

    The remainder ARE lotteried, but with so much interest, a bunch of names are randomly chosen from parties that might've missed membership, reached out to talk Lemons, or have at least demonstrated some level of interest in Sour Lemon, with a few randomly distributed to total n00bs who show up out of the blue on a whim just to maintain fresh interest.

    That said, feeds that feature zero toy/art/creative/pop culture reference, feeds with zero posts, locked feeds and occasionally feeds that don't even follow @anti_social_sofubi are largely ignored as these appear suspicious and kinda flaky, and given the level of interest we would much rather the dumb toys go to actual collectors. If the concept of prioritising people that may appreciate them over random avatars, potential chancers or total strangers sounds shady AF, Sour Lemon is probably not for you!

    On a personal level, The Sour Lemon appreciates the community aspect of toy collecting and sees participation, support and involvement on any level (even just hitting 'like' is enough to be registered on the radar) in the fucked up social experiment that is 'Sour Lemon' as an introduction, which would be a common courtesy in the real world . . . and Sour Lemon respects common courtesy.

    With that said, if panties might get bunched, pacifiers possibly spat out or you are likely to be upset at missing out on the dumb Lemon toy, Sour Lemon is probably not for you!

    @jl whilst I understand that seeing collectors with complete 'sets' of Sour Lemons may possibly an alien concept, given your aim to streamline your collection down to three toys (whilst bizarrely still entering lotteries to buy more toys), I can also see that selling your membership pack (and the priority access that goes with it) so shortly after buying could now be causing you some frustration.

    Please rest assured that the buyer/new member is making full use of the aforementioned priority access (and is a thoroughly nice chap to boot!).

    Following in the fine sofubi tradition of never discussing run size, outlining the specifics/percentages of membership sales x random lottery x void entries seems largely irrelevant, and if this lack of clarity is any cause for concern, Sour Lemon is probably not for you!

    #mellowyellow
     
    Last edited: Nov 26, 2020
  11. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2011
    Messages:
    11,771
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    Sheesh, who comes to this place to read walls of text? And what sort of person posts them? You have to wonder....

    TL;DR Sour Lemon is probably not for you!
     
    zindabad, gatiio, Alebrije and 3 others like this.
  12. Waterbear

    Waterbear Line of Credit

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2013
    Messages:
    1,587
    Location:
    Hiding in your toy chest
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    Well put but where is that Skullbrain X Lemon Drop... drop?
     
  13. nico000

    nico000 Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2013
    Messages:
    376
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    I think I qualify as total Fresh Meat random person who got a chance to buy a lemon.

    Since then, my house (I live in a community house, cause I am poor AND like living with people) started to venerate the Lemon. We have now lemon necklaces we put on each other’s when we think someone is feeling sour, just to let them know they aren’t alone in their sourness. And the Sour Lemon (I just got the one, and missed the chance to join the cult last month) is proudly looking after the necklaces when not in use.

    I dunno why I am sharing this here though... I never considered quitting collecting. I stopped buying dollies for years because I traveled a lot and had no money. As soon as I kinda settled and got some funds I picked up where I left out. I do think it’s silly. I do think it’s weird. I do think it is link with some strange nostalgia. I didn’t have many toys when I was a kid and now I can get all the toys I want and pay stupid price for them and somehow that is settling to me. And they are a lot of fun and weird and I got to play with them.

    I also love this community of strange adults making, painting and collecting those dollies. Most of my interactions online and offline with the community has been super nice. I see more progressive caring weirdos than entitled whiny racists. If it was the other way around I would probably have found another hobby.
     
  14. blakewest

    blakewest Post Pimp

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2009
    Messages:
    2,600
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    That is a succinct description of the world I want to live in. Brilliant!
     
  15. Roger

    Roger Vintage

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2005
    Messages:
    7,929
    Location:
    New Jersey, USA
    Name:
    Roger
    Instagram:
    rogzilla71
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    This thread has turned into a lemon party.
     
    Urk, Anti Social Andy and zindabad like this.
  16. jl

    jl Line of Credit

    Joined:
    May 8, 2006
    Messages:
    1,969
    Location:
    Paris, France
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    @Anti Social Andy : you made it clear early on the membership would be a plus for getting access to the releases.
    So as i said, your rules stated, i knew what i was doing when i sold my Lemon.

    I could have also just sold the toy and kept the membership ^_^!!!

    I personnaly need to have a toy in hands to see if i like it or not. And i need to have a close look at it.
    I usually keep new toys on my desk so i can see them for most of the day. And sometime it doesn't click enough.

    Back then when i got the yellow Lemon, i also got the Space Monster Bemon in Eleking color.
    It just appealed to me more than the yellow Lemon at that time.
    Bigger, cruder, a bit more kaiju than the Lemon.

    It is not that i didn't like the Lemon, it is just that i didn't like as much as the Bemon. And i know its new owner like it more than me :)
     
  17. Roger

    Roger Vintage

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2005
    Messages:
    7,929
    Location:
    New Jersey, USA
    Name:
    Roger
    Instagram:
    rogzilla71
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    Lemon > Bemon.
     
    Anti Social Andy likes this.
  18. jl

    jl Line of Credit

    Joined:
    May 8, 2006
    Messages:
    1,969
    Location:
    Paris, France
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    Bemon has Lemon for breakfast. By the dozen.
    All hail Lord Bemon !
     
    The Moog and Urk like this.
  19. Urk

    Urk Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2020
    Messages:
    447
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    If I started a series of citrus based Bemon bootlegs called Sour Bemon would that be a good idea? Just throwing it out there...
     
    taviq, The Moog, 3wing and 2 others like this.
  20. zindabad

    zindabad Line of Credit

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2017
    Messages:
    1,812
    Location:
    Fake New York
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    :lol:
     
    Urk likes this.
  21. Roger

    Roger Vintage

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2005
    Messages:
    7,929
    Location:
    New Jersey, USA
    Name:
    Roger
    Instagram:
    rogzilla71
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    Please post the Alibaba link.
     
    Urk likes this.
  22. ---NT---

    ---NT--- Prototype

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2006
    Messages:
    6,256
    Location:
    PDX
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    Lord Lemon would not be amused.
    Or is it Bored Lemon?
     
  23. Waterbear

    Waterbear Line of Credit

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2013
    Messages:
    1,587
    Location:
    Hiding in your toy chest
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    It's only for people who are either cool enough or beg enough to be worthy of these unjust shady ponzi scheme toys so I'd go with Whored Lemon.


    That was just a joke! Please don't steal my personal information and sell it to the dark web for millions of dollars!
     
    Last edited: Nov 26, 2020
  24. Paulkaiju

    Paulkaiju Mini Boss

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2005
    Messages:
    4,216
    Location:
    SD
    Instagram:
    Paulkaiju
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    I know the vetching doesn't apply to me, so don't get bent.
    Trust me from the other side of the bubble.
    With raffles offering multiple selections such as blanks and alternate versions to old and new collectors are pretty much getting what they want.
    And to say we're selling your info is fucking ridiculous.
    Asking for insta name? Is that still a point of contention as it once was? "Congrats" and "won" usually falls into the Spam, it's only right to have alternate contact info to be absolutely fair.
    I have to use that more than a few times and some hard working folks who had no idea they won are pretty grateful.
     
    nicholasfung, Nate, gatiio and 13 others like this.
  25. Mr Fox

    Mr Fox Addicted

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2019
    Messages:
    560
    Location:
    UK
    ever consider quitting collecting?
    First rule of Sour Lemon Club broken time after time on this thread... disgusted.

    #nakedselfieswinlotteries
     
    Urk likes this.

Share This Page