Extremely Specific Pop Collecting

Postby **randig** » Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:22 am

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:As specific as I am, I saw someone on Reddit who had a collection of Pops holding snakes. It was eclectic.

Well that bring up the question, how many of those there?

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:26 am

randig wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:As specific as I am, I saw someone on Reddit who had a collection of Pops holding snakes. It was eclectic.

Well that bring up the question, how many of those there?

They had four in their display, though there might be more. There was Jake the Snake, Brittany Spears, Steve Irwin, and a character from American Horror Story. I would think there would be a Harry Potter one too, but I am not sure.

Postby **rexflexall** » Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:29 am

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:As specific as I am, I saw someone on Reddit who had a collection of Pops holding snakes. It was eclectic.

OK now that I gotta see!

Postby **X23** » Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:47 pm

I really only collect X-Men Pops. But I will buy the occasional cool POP.

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:21 pm

X23 wrote:I really only collect X-Men Pops. But I will buy the occasional cool POP.

That is awesome! Are there any particular characters they haven't made yet that you would like to see?

Postby **mariog1497** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 12:15 am

I feel like over the last couple years I slimmed down my collection a lot and that led to me going after various pops from different lines that glow really well in the dark. It could be from a show/movie/anime that I haven't seen but if it glows really well then I have to get it and throw it in my GITD case. Examples being elvira chase, adam bomb chase, venomized dr doom chase, rey mysterio gitd, and phantom shadow glow. all of them being from vastly different areas of pop culture but they all glow so nice lol

Postby **X23** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:12 am

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
X23 wrote:I really only collect X-Men Pops. But I will buy the occasional cool POP.

That is awesome! Are there any particular characters they haven't made yet that you would like to see?

Sentinel…….Sentinel…..and oh yes Sentinels!!!

Postby **Ginzo1622** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:12 am

I need to be like this lol

but I couldn't

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:16 am

X23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
X23 wrote:I really only collect X-Men Pops. But I will buy the occasional cool POP.

That is awesome! Are there any particular characters they haven't made yet that you would like to see?

Sentinel…….Sentinel…..and oh yes Sentinels!!!

You are not wrong. We got a huge Galactus...maybe there is hope?

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:17 am

Ginzo1622 wrote:I need to be like this but I couldn't

I have other stuff too, but I love this little side collection that is totally unrelated to everything else.

Postby **randig** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:56 am

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
Ginzo1622 wrote:I need to be like this but I couldn't

I have other stuff too, but I love this little side collection that is totally unrelated to everything else.

Or just all the things lol

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:57 am

randig wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
Ginzo1622 wrote:I need to be like this but I couldn't

I have other stuff too, but I love this little side collection that is totally unrelated to everything else.

Or just all the things

That is specific in it's own way. LOL

Postby **TJLAUTERBACH** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 8:05 am

I had to make a change and be alot more specific about 2 years ago. Was up to 3500+ pops and was running out of room. Went through the collection and purged about 2000 pops. Best part about it was time to buy more specific pops I was missing from different groups. Specifically now Bone Daddy, El Diablo, Freddy, Marvel, Mickey Mouse, Star Wars and after that only what really is special to me. Wacky Wobblers and Sodas are also really cool!

Postby **Greymom** » Sun May 01, 2022 1:33 am

I'm seriously considering paring down my collection. Keeping super specific themed Pops may be the way to go! Interesting.

Postby **Timeforcornflakes** » Sun May 01, 2022 2:06 am

I feel like my collecting style is pretty basic compared to some of these, I just like to have one version of all the characters I like. No GITD, metallic, flocked. Just my favourite version of each Pop, I've sold quite a few rare Pops because I prefer the most recent sculpt.

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:09 pm

Timeforcornflakes wrote:I feel like my collecting style is pretty basic compared to some of these, I just like to have one version of all the characters I like. No GITD, metallic, flocked. Just my favourite version of each Pop, I've sold quite a few rare Pops because I prefer the most recent sculpt.

Can't blame you there. I used to only keep on version of some things and ended up selling off my OG versions of the Wolfman and Creature from the Black Lagoon. I've ended up rebuying them because I really like them.

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:10 pm

Greymom wrote:I'm seriously considering paring down my collection. Keeping super specific themed Pops may be the way to go! Interesting.

Might be a way to look at it. I always get sad when people talk about pairing down their collections. It's sad to me. LOL

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:11 pm

TJLAUTERBACH wrote:I had to make a change and be alot more specific about 2 years ago. Was up to 3500+ pops and was running out of room. Went through the collection and purged about 2000 pops. Best part about it was time to buy more specific pops I was missing from different groups. Specifically now Bone Daddy, El Diablo, Freddy, Marvel, Mickey Mouse, Star Wars and after that only what really is special to me. Wacky Wobblers and Sodas are also really cool!

That's really cool!

Postby **Marvel_Mama** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:16 pm

mongoose12 wrote:i like my pops with no paint on them...like that this one for example

Im with you

Postby **Marvel_Mama** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:17 pm

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

That is very very specific. I have no self control on Pops so I dont think I could even come up with one that detailed.

Postby **Marvel_Mama** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:21 pm

Westlos420 wrote:I’m usually all over the place when it comes to pop collecting.

Im the same. My husband can be way more specific and collect certain characters. I basically collect everything. Its a bit much LOL.

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:22 pm

divade23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

That is very very specific. I have no self control on Pops so I dont think I could even come up with one that detailed.

Oh...I collect plenty of other Funko stuff too, but if it is holding a cat, I pick it up regardless of the line or license.

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:23 pm

divade23 wrote:
mongoose12 wrote:i like my pops with no paint on them...like that this one for example

Im with you

Doom was my first Pop and my favorite character. Someday I hope I can get a Doom Proto of some sort. I swear...I'd never need another proto. LOL

Postby **Marvel_Mama** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:26 pm

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
divade23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

That is very very specific. I have no self control on Pops so I dont think I could even come up with one that detailed.

Oh...I collect plenty of other Funko stuff too, but if it is holding a cat, I pick it up regardless of the line or license.

Oh ok gotcha. I am actually that way about the mono color/black and white pops. doesnt matter what it is, I just feel like i have to have them.

Postby **Marvel_Mama** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:27 pm

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
divade23 wrote:
mongoose12 wrote:i like my pops with no paint on them...like that this one for example

Im with you

Doom was my first Pop and my favorite character. Someday I hope I can get a Doom Proto of some sort. I swear...I'd never need another proto. LOL

Once you start with protos you cant just have one. Trust me

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:28 pm

divade23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
divade23 wrote:Im with you

Doom was my first Pop and my favorite character. Someday I hope I can get a Doom Proto of some sort. I swear...I'd never need another proto. LOL

Once you start with protos you cant just have one. Trust me

Oh, I know. I have a few. I just want a Doom...He's my white whale.

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:29 pm

divade23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
divade23 wrote:That is very very specific. I have no self control on Pops so I dont think I could even come up with one that detailed.

Oh...I collect plenty of other Funko stuff too, but if it is holding a cat, I pick it up regardless of the line or license.

Oh ok gotcha. I am actually that way about the mono color/black and white pops. doesnt matter what it is, I just feel like i have to have them.

Nice. I am really digging the new TMNT Chases. I love the look so much.

Postby **Marvel_Mama** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:31 pm

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
divade23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
Oh...I collect plenty of other Funko stuff too, but if it is holding a cat, I pick it up regardless of the line or license.

Oh ok gotcha. I am actually that way about the mono color/black and white pops. doesnt matter what it is, I just feel like i have to have them.

Nice. I am really digging the new TMNT Chases. I love the look so much.

Agreed. Those are fantastic. I hope i can come across those ones and be tempted to buy ;-)

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Tue May 03, 2022 1:33 pm

divade23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
divade23 wrote:Oh ok gotcha. I am actually that way about the mono color/black and white pops. doesnt matter what it is, I just feel like i have to have them.

Nice. I am really digging the new TMNT Chases. I love the look so much.

Agreed. Those are fantastic. I hope i can come across those ones and be tempted to buy

I've only found one of the six yet. I am really hoping for Shredder. I kinda like villains. LOL

Postby **Marvel_Mama** » Tue May 03, 2022 2:05 pm

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
divade23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
Nice. I am really digging the new TMNT Chases. I love the look so much.

Agreed. Those are fantastic. I hope i can come across those ones and be tempted to buy

I've only found one of the six yet. I am really hoping for Shredder. I kinda like villains. LOL

I like the villains too. Theses weren’t store exclusives right?

Postby **Fugly16** » Tue May 03, 2022 3:42 pm

hpellot wrote:I think as space has become an issue I tend to be pickier on what I collect

A watershed moment for all the collectors I know.

Postby **hpellot** » Tue May 03, 2022 4:00 pm

Fugly16 wrote:
hpellot wrote:I think as space has become an issue I tend to be pickier on what I collect

A watershed moment for all the collectors I know.

Very true we all tend to get there at some point.

Postby **Greymom** » Tue May 03, 2022 7:12 pm

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
Greymom wrote:I'm seriously considering paring down my collection. Keeping super specific themed Pops may be the way to go! Interesting.

Might be a way to look at it. I always get sad when people talk about pairing down their collections. It's sad to me. LOL

It's definitely not an easy decision to make. I like to think that I'll be re-homing them. At least that's what I keep telling myself. Lol!

Postby **wolfy233** » Tue May 03, 2022 7:54 pm

Greymom wrote:I'm seriously considering paring down my collection. Keeping super specific themed Pops may be the way to go! Interesting.

This is the way. Really scaled down to specifically what I loved the most. Best decision.

Postby **iluvfunko88** » Tue May 03, 2022 8:46 pm

Greymom wrote:I'm seriously considering paring down my collection. Keeping super specific themed Pops may be the way to go! Interesting.

I think I’m about to do this as well. I have a huge collection 1000+ and it’s just too many at this point. It’s hard to decide what to keep. I just don’t know how to start doing this.

Postby **TJLAUTERBACH** » Tue May 03, 2022 10:41 pm

iluvfunko88 wrote:
Greymom wrote:I'm seriously considering paring down my collection. Keeping super specific themed Pops may be the way to go! Interesting.

I think I’m about to do this as well. I have a huge collection 1000+ and it’s just too many at this point. It’s hard to decide what to keep. I just don’t know how to start doing this.

If thinking of doing it just start separating and if you have any attachment don't sell it. Before you know it you will be done.

Postby **Greymom** » Tue May 03, 2022 11:16 pm

iluvfunko88 wrote:
Greymom wrote:I'm seriously considering paring down my collection. Keeping super specific themed Pops may be the way to go! Interesting.

I think I’m about to do this as well. I have a huge collection 1000+ and it’s just too many at this point. It’s hard to decide what to keep. I just don’t know how to start doing this.

I hear ya! I have over 700 Funko items and I'm finding it overwhelming on where to start.

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Wed May 04, 2022 8:31 am

divade23 wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
divade23 wrote:Agreed. Those are fantastic. I hope i can come across those ones and be tempted to buy

I've only found one of the six yet. I am really hoping for Shredder. I kinda like villains. LOL

I like the villains too. Theses weren’t store exclusives right?

They are not. I have seen them at both FYE and GameStop.

Postby **PaleRiderOfDoom** » Wed May 04, 2022 8:33 am

Greymom wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
Greymom wrote:I'm seriously considering paring down my collection. Keeping super specific themed Pops may be the way to go! Interesting.

Might be a way to look at it. I always get sad when people talk about pairing down their collections. It's sad to me. LOL

It's definitely not an easy decision to make. I like to think that I'll be re-homing them. At least that's what I keep telling myself. Lol!

I hope they do find good homes. Whenever I have not kept something that someone helped me with, I have made it a point to give them the option of having it back at what I paid. It's good karma.

Postby **hpellot** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:10 am

PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
Greymom wrote:
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:
Might be a way to look at it. I always get sad when people talk about pairing down their collections. It's sad to me. LOL

It's definitely not an easy decision to make. I like to think that I'll be re-homing them. At least that's what I keep telling myself. Lol!

I hope they do find good homes. Whenever I have not kept something that someone helped me with, I have made it a point to give them the option of having it back at what I paid. It's good karma.

I am also looking at pairing down and cutting lines some

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