Best part of opening sodas?
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This is going to sound strange but my favorite part of Sodas is shaking them while they're still wrapped/closed. The sound and the feel give a sense of completeness to me. I'm not sure how to describe it but it's a wholly satisfying experience.
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willowbard wrote:Agree on finding the chase being the best part. We draw it out to keep up the suspense . Open the can facing away so can't see the pog and carefully open the bag (unless it's stuck to the bubble wrap of course)
I do that, too! Opening a soda is the closest I can get as an adult to the feelings I had on Christmas morning as a kid. I do not want to rush it!
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Question: Do you rip open the bag or check the PPG first?
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Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.
Over the past year, I’ve twice had errors though. One time was chase pog with non-Chase figure, other time was Chase figure and non-Chase pog. Definitely mixing it up now haha
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Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.
Oh it’s going to continue and thrive! I strongly believe that. For me it consumes a lot less space than Funko pops and I don’t have to worry about any sort of damaged to the can.
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dzinction wrote:Like everyone else its finding out if it is a chase or not. Opening up the can, pulling out the black bag, then flipping over the pog in the can to see how happy I am going to be.
Only thing is you can't always trust the pog. I've had chases with common pog and wrong pog. So opening the bag could still be a surprise
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pinklaquer wrote:Best part of opening a soda is that pre shake for good luck!
This is what my niece does,while reciting “you’ve got this”.
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I usually open the bag and then confirm it is just look at pog to check it is just a common, if it is not clear it is the chase.
Kids are random when I let them open them. So it is a mix bag of them looking at the pog and saying it out loud. Or sneaking off to look and then making us guess.
Kids are random when I let them open them. So it is a mix bag of them looking at the pog and saying it out loud. Or sneaking off to look and then making us guess.
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willowbard wrote:dzinction wrote:Like everyone else its finding out if it is a chase or not. Opening up the can, pulling out the black bag, then flipping over the pog in the can to see how happy I am going to be.
Only thing is you can't always trust the pog. I've had chases with common pog and wrong pog. So opening the bag could still be a surprise
I had a chase with NO pog.
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Opening SODA's can be absolutely thrilling. Wondering whats in the can, common or chase. Its loads of fun to find out what you got. I've only ever pulled two chases naturally but its still fun every time.
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I think it’s the anticipation build up before you open it after you buy it from the store. The waiting to see if you got a chase or not, the drive home always get my mind going what one did I get today.
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For me the best part is holding them on your hands and feeling the one you think might be the chase and then starting to open it. After that, it can go either way when you open the bag or check the pog .
I’m a bag opener more than a pog checker cuz you never know if it can still be the chase in the bag even tho the pog says common.
I’m a bag opener more than a pog checker cuz you never know if it can still be the chase in the bag even tho the pog says common.
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Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.
Best part is getting the chase for me especially the ones you really want!
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I love opening the can smelling it.. then, I love opening the black bag and smelling there too. Lol I’m weird
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Best part is seeing the pog. It's a thrill to do a slow reveal and the moment you see the alt color on the pog it's a total win.
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CryptoJenkins7 wrote:Best part is seeing the pog. It's a thrill to do a slow reveal and the moment you see the alt color on the pog it's a total win.
I actually do the opposite. I open up the bag first to reveal the fig.
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My favorite part of opening a soda is flipping that pog while it’s in a can to see if it is a chase. For some reason I like that reveal more then opening the bag
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Im a bag opener so its always fun to get the butterflies hoping for a chase!
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Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.
Ugh, when it comes to Funko Shop Soda drops, it's bad for me.
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Best Part? The anticipation of finding the chase or common then looking down and seeing the chase pog.
Worst Part? The anticipation of finding the chase or common then looking down and seeing the common pog (for the 12th time)
Worst Part? The anticipation of finding the chase or common then looking down and seeing the common pog (for the 12th time)
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Kakarote wrote:I've never opened a Soda. Should I hold and never open?
I would kill for this willpower HA!
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Kakarote wrote:I've never opened a Soda. Should I hold and never open?
That’s an easy answer. Yes! Open them up.
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BigM wrote:It is fun since it’s a mystery. Kinda like the blind boxes but you know which character you’re getting at least.
The mystery is great, until you buy 2 sodas and get 2 commons . But I do like the chase.
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CryptoJenkins7 wrote:Best part is seeing the pog. It's a thrill to do a slow reveal and the moment you see the alt color on the pog it's a total win.
Totally agree you get a rush of joy
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El_PANDA wrote:CryptoJenkins7 wrote:Best part is seeing the pog. It's a thrill to do a slow reveal and the moment you see the alt color on the pog it's a total win.
Totally agree you get a rush of joy
Pog reveals are a great feeling
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Just the thrill of getting a chase with such slim chance and being special is awesome. Its essentially gambling but that's alright
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bobbyg16 wrote:Just the thrill of getting a chase with such slim chance and being special is awesome. Its essentially gambling but that's alright
Especially when you hit on those 1-1 chances. Con EX in which you can only purchase 1.
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Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.
Definitely getting a Chase especially on low le ones or con ones!
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Def the feeling of the unknown, not knowing if you'll have the chase or not, why i only purchase sodas in the genres i collect so no matter what I’m not disappointed.
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I really enjoy opening the sodas and it’s the best when you just get one and manage to get the exclusive chase. It’s like the best feeling and I’m sure a lot of people would agree with me
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It is the rush of looking for the chase especially on a 1 can purchase
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Kakarote wrote:I've never opened a Soda. Should I hold and never open?
I would say always open
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Gsanch28 wrote:I really enjoy opening the sodas and it’s the best when you just get one and manage to get the exclusive chase. It’s like the best feeling and I’m sure a lot of people would agree with me
Very much agree
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I am really obsessed with opening sodas. The chase hunt on a Funko soda is like the greatest thing. Like opening a fresh booster and checking what's in it. The anticipation and disappointment
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Hands down, the obsession of:
- Opening the can
- The "scent"
- Try not to take a peek at the pog
- The "struggle" of separating the black bag from the bubble wrap
- Last, but not the least, finding out if I pulled a chase or not!
Regardless of the result, that process (above) is super fun to do! Even better, when I get multiple cans at once!
- Opening the can
- The "scent"
- Try not to take a peek at the pog
- The "struggle" of separating the black bag from the bubble wrap
- Last, but not the least, finding out if I pulled a chase or not!
Regardless of the result, that process (above) is super fun to do! Even better, when I get multiple cans at once!
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The thrill of finding that chase
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The element of mystery and the chance of a chase. Generally a one in 6 but there are some that still evade me after 6+...
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Checking to see if I got the chase!
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The mystery element of it is always the best part for me.
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