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Re: Do I have to be a fan to buy the Pop!?
People buy for all sorts of reasons. So why not?
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I bought random ones for the photo a day contests all the time, back when the contests were more regular.
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Re: Do I have to be a fan to buy the Pop!?
I don't think so, you buy stuffs because you like it
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If anyone asks, you watched it so long ago you forgot
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sxrgio115 wrote:If anyone asks, you watched it so long ago you forgot
The MIB defense. Lol
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Before I used to collect only what I was a fan of, but lately some characters are too cute and i just buy them…
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I don't think you need to be a fan, just buy what you think looks good!
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What makes you happy is always the best choice.
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zonkttc wrote:What makes you happy is always the best choice.
Absolutely true
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If you like it and makes you happy, as some mention before, it´s ok. You don´t have to give any answer for it. It could be impulse or planned purchase but if its makes you happy It is ok.
Here the main question is after that do you regret of the purchase or not? If not, is a Win Purchase.
Here more personal, I feel more regret of not buying than buying.
Here the main question is after that do you regret of the purchase or not? If not, is a Win Purchase.
Here more personal, I feel more regret of not buying than buying.
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Personally if it Glows cool i buy it haha
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What can I say? I figured out the strat
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I agree with a lot of the folks here. Buy what you want.
My collection isn’t all of one fandom, a lot of it is various one off pieces.
My collection isn’t all of one fandom, a lot of it is various one off pieces.
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Brahuna13+ wrote:I agree with a lot of the folks here. Buy what you want.
My collection isn’t all of one fandom, a lot of it is various one off pieces.
A random collection is still a collection. In fact I love my random pops that I pick up out of pure appeal. Gives me a chance to may get into the fandom
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I buy pops cause I like the being fan to certain themes of pops is even better . I buy anime pops and I don’t even know who or what they are I just hug cause if the trend and hype ! Lol
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Buy whatever you like!
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Sarcasticguy wrote:Nah you don't have to be a fan. Collect what you like!
This is the best advice you can give to any person. Collect what you like. Don't worry about monetary value but instead cherish sentimental value. I have a complete set specifically for this reason. I collect what I like.
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OffTheCHENG wrote:Sarcasticguy wrote:Nah you don't have to be a fan. Collect what you like!
This is the best advice you can give to any person. Collect what you like. Don't worry about monetary value but instead cherish sentimental value. I have a complete set specifically for this reason. I collect what I like.
I, too, have some pops of characters I know nothing about. Just love their sculpts. Specifically some Overwatch characters
Best advice, indeed! Granted...I am in the middle of a cull because of the size of my collection and space constraints...so I'll have to see if they make the cut @_____@
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I recall a few pops that I had no idea of the actual line but thought the pops looked cool for example some of the early cuphead
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You can be a fan of Funko and buy everything!!!
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Not necessarily. I think it's great for one to be open minded when it comes to being a fan or not of a certain pop line/series. It's all about appreciating the work and appearance that this art work brings to us...
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No you don't. Buy whatever you like or catches your fancy!
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sealordbrian wrote:No you don't. Buy whatever you like or catches your fancy!
Exactly I am the same way it's whatever catches the eye!
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I think it’s fine unless you’re a major re-seller/scalper. During the pandemic, I was selected to participate in the Emerald City Comic Con virtual booth - my first time ever getting selected for any Funko booth! So to commemorate this occasion, I bought a few of their really limited items even though I wasn’t a fan (or huge fan). At that point, I really wanted to get my money’s worth.
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ldela001 wrote:I think it’s fine unless you’re a major re-seller/scalper. During the pandemic, I was selected to participate in the Emerald City Comic Con virtual booth - my first time ever getting selected for any Funko booth! So to commemorate this occasion, I bought a few of their really limited items even though I wasn’t a fan (or huge fan). At that point, I really wanted to get my money’s worth.
oh yeah i remember those days. some people got lucky with the virtual booth
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That would have been neat still to win the virtual booth.
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In terms of this. I typically only purchase Pops for things that I am a fan of because I like being surrounded by things that I love. However, I totally think that if you love a pop go ahead and purchase it like a piece of decorative art for your home.
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I don’t really see the point in buying a pop you know nothing about. Unless you’re trying to collect all of the pops made. It’s like me buying a pop from greys anatomy even though I’ve never seen it. Please don’t hate me for this post
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funkomarv96 wrote:I don’t really see the point in buying a pop you know nothing about. Unless you’re trying to collect all of the pops made. It’s like me buying a pop from greys anatomy even though I’ve never seen it. Please don’t hate me for this post
No hate here. You collect what you like. There is no right or wrong answer.
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Not at all whatsoever. In my humble opinion, as long as you appreciate the art being displayed is what matters most at the end of the day. Collect what you love!!
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I’ve bought Pops solely for their molds before. But I slowed down on doing that because it becomes too expensive when they have a new awesome mold coming out every day. for Example I don’t watch a lot of Anime but some of those molds are insane and I want the pop just for that
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I got by the line whatever floats your boat so if its to your liking go ahead.
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I buy it if I like it, It like some T-shirts you don't have to be fan to wear it.
If you like it, buy it.
If you like it, buy it.
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You definitely don't. I have bought pops of licenses I have no association with. For example, I bought the Nuka Cola Girl Pop from Fallout just because it's so unique!
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Hey if you have the space and it looks cool to you buy it
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funko_gtx91 wrote:Hey if you have the space and it looks cool to you buy it
Totally agree with you
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funko_gtx91 wrote:Hey if you have the space and it looks cool to you buy it
I agree collect what you like
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Collect what intrigues you!
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I agree if u got the space and the funds go for it
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Elewitt2022 wrote:Have you bought a Pop! just for the way it looks, even if you are not a fan of, or have no knowledge about the licensed product?
I have a lot of Pops! in my collection that I have acquired which I just think look awesome, mostly from anime, but I couldn't tell you anything about the license and who the character is, or why they are depicted in this way. I just reacted to the design. (For example SDCC 2022 Enmu)
Conversely, there are lines released, which when I see them, I feel no inclination to buy the Pops! And then, when I happen to watch the show, and become invested in the characters, I suddenly feel the need to add the Pops! to my collection. (For example House of Dragon - Daemon looks much cooler when I know what a complex character he is)
This collecting thing is so complicated...
Definitely think you should buy what you like! However, I don't buy any pops unless I'm a fan of the property, which is strictly due to a space issue
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