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06-03-2003, 12:18 PM
Cochrane

Kids stuff

What are you into that is commonly considered kids stuff? What kids toys are you into? If other people mention stuff I'm into, I may just admit to it myself! I know there are people here who like Transformers, and I recently bought the Armada Optimus Prime. I kicked myself for not getting the one from a wile back that was more like the original (Generation 2?) I hear there are reproductions or something of the originals at Toys R Us, maybe I'll wind up there some time.

I like Legos. I bought all the main Star Wars Lego Starfighters. I bought the mini sets. I hope there will be a mini Millenium Falcon. If I could still find the big Falcon I'd get it. I haven't really tried making variations on Star Wars ships using Legos. My blocks aren't very organized, so it might be hard to find all the pieces to make the old things again. I wish Lego could do Trek.

One of the easier types of toys to admit to are the Micro Machines. I wish they were still doing Trek. I want Norway class and ships from Enterprise. Such as the Vulcan ones.
06-03-2003, 12:28 PM
Lt Cmdr Matt

Not sure if I should even be answering in here, but...TRAINS.

I have a very large setup of trains. Currently I am working on putting it onto a board, and rewiring everything once again. I am very proud of my trains. I do all the wiring, layout, and stuff myself.

www.lgb.com

I am also going to be playing Warhammer 40,000 this summer. :)
06-03-2003, 12:31 PM
AslanC

Samurai Jack, Justice League and X-Men Evolution :)

Love those cartoons :)

As for toys, well I like them, but I stopped buying them years and years ago.

Even stopped collecting Star Trek Micro Machines.

I should sell my lot off some day :)
06-03-2003, 12:34 PM
Ineti

Re: Kids stuff

Quote:

Originally posted by Cochrane
I like Legos. I bought all the main Star Wars Lego Starfighters. I bought the mini sets. I hope there will be a mini Millenium Falcon.(snip)I wish Lego could do Trek.

Legos baby! Yes, there will be a mini Falcon, this summer or fall in fact.

And yeah, Trek Lego would kick butt. Just imagine the fleet battles you could do. :)
06-03-2003, 12:53 PM
Joe Dizzy

I don't know. Harry Potter books maybe? Nintendo games?

Wait.. I got it.. having posters of good-looking, sexily dressed women I'll never get to meet in my room.
:D
06-03-2003, 01:24 PM
Eric R.

this one is considered a double wamy, 12 inch Action figures

"So Eric how many DOLLS did you buy this weekend":rolleyes:

yep nothing like the image of a guy in his early 30's sitting around on a Saturday afternoon dressing his figures in new cloths/uniforms. :D

I collect mainly World War II 12 inch stuff (Hasbro (G.I. Joe)Dragon, 21st Century, Soldiers of the World and a few other really off brands), right now I have my Brits out on display (Para, 1940 Bren gunner, 8th Army riflemen, 8th Gurka Riflemen, early war army Commando). Also collect Star Wars Action figures (3 3/4th inch) and Comics.

And let me say this "God its great to be single" :D
06-03-2003, 05:34 PM
Greg Davis

Oh, geez, there are so many things, I don't know where to start! :)

I recently got back into collecting comic books, with the launch of the Dreamworks version of the Transformers comics (G1 and the short run of The War Within). Additionally, I collect Ultimate Spiderman, Ultimate X-Men and The Ultimates (the Avengers of the Ultimate Universe) as well as the Star Wars: Republic line of comics (though I generally do trade paper backs, to make collecting a little easier, IMO).

I don't really do the whole 'toy' thing anymore, but that's primarily because I still have all the toys of my youth, like my Star Wars, Transformers (which don't transform nearly as well as they used to), GI Joe and other assorted goodies.

I also enjoy cartoons, and try to catch Justice League and X-Men: Evolution whenever possible (Cartoon Network keeps changing schedules around), and I'm looking forward to the launch of Teen Titans and the Star Wars: Clone Wars cartoons this fall.

I've also recently stumbled upon the Hero Clix game from Wiz Kids, as my FLGS has a weekly Hero Clix tournament on Saturday. I've only played a couple of games, but it seems fun, so I'll probably start collecting those as well.

It's a hard, hard thing to let the joys of youth slip away...like Spiderman on a wall, I'm clinging to the past. :)

Greg
06-03-2003, 06:17 PM
Cybrludite

LEGO! Though, not as bad as this guy. I also do model kits of warships, fighter-jets, and armored vehicles. I also do miniatures wargaming.
06-03-2003, 08:30 PM
Karg

Comics and Superheroes
06-03-2003, 09:00 PM
Ineti

Quote:

Originally posted by Eric R.
And let me say this "God its great to be single" :D

With that being said, let me just say that I'm very very lucky to have married a woman who a) shares my love for Legos, and b) games. :)
06-03-2003, 10:06 PM
Grutos

Hrm....computer games, car audio (SQ+, not SPL), Harry Potter, Chrestomancy Quartet, rollin' dice for RPGs.
06-04-2003, 06:43 AM
Robbert Raets

Quote:

Originally posted by Ineti
With that being said, let me just say that I'm very very lucky to have married a woman who a) shares my love for Legos, and b) games. :)

This makes me wanna throw a tantrum. Does that count as kid's stuff? :)

Yeah, LEGO's, Cartoons, Starship Micro Machines, Magic: the Gathering
06-04-2003, 07:34 AM
First of Two

Comic Books. Around $50-70 worth a month, right now. Particular favorites include Spider-Girl, Exiles, Lucifer, Fables, Punisher. Also Elseworlds and What-If? type comics.

Transformers. Specifically, Optimus Prime. I'm collecting all the variations of Optimus Prime/Primal ever. I currently have 14. I have other, older Transformers, some of which I'm planning to sell on Ebay, as the G1 series is rather expensive and I could always use the money.

Yes, Cochrane, they are selling a few reissues at Toys R Us. In the US, at least, the reissue G1 Optimus Prime is already sold out and unfindable for less than $50.00

Check www.transformers.com for new releases.

I also have the DVD's of "The Muppet Show." Just love the Alice Cooper episode. :)
06-04-2003, 09:02 AM
Ineti

Quote:

Originally posted by Robbert Raets
This makes me wanna throw a tantrum. Does that count as kid's stuff? :)

Adults can throw tantrums too. :)
06-04-2003, 11:22 AM
thiskitty

Quote:

Originally posted by Ineti
Adults can throw tantrums too. :)

Not unless they LIKE sleeping on the couch...

:D :D
06-04-2003, 11:43 AM
Cochrane

Well I will have to watch that Clone Wars cartoon. I'll have to look it up on the net.
06-04-2003, 12:05 PM
Cochrane

Oh Poodoo! I don't have Cartoon Network!
06-04-2003, 02:02 PM
Sarge

Does painting D&D miniatures count? I have about 50 lined up on my desk (mostly from Reaper).

I also build models when I can find the time, mostly airplanes and sci-fi ships, and an occasional sailing ship (rigging is SO much work). I've gotten pretty good at kit-bashing to make my own sci-fi ships, including an X-wing converted to a Z-95 with swept forward wings.

Oh, and I usually play "pretend" on weekends. That's called the SCA and involves hitting your friends with sticks.
08-29-2003, 01:05 PM
Cochrane

To my surprise, I saw in the store Transformers Legos. They're legos, but they're not legos. Hasbro makes them themselves. So what would stop the current makers of Trek toys from making their own legos? However, I was disappointed with the TF legos. I bought Jetfire, and he doesn't transform without taking him apart. That and the robot form is stupid. If I see the Lego Optimus Prime I might pick him up.

I also picked up one of the new Star Wars mini lego sets, but the store didn't have the Falcon or the ATAT at the time.
08-29-2003, 05:08 PM
KillerWhale

I'm much into the old anime they broadcasted when I was young (Saint Seyia, Cat's eye...)
08-30-2003, 09:56 AM
Ramage

Let's see...

Roleplaying games are at the top of the list! "Isn't that something high school kids play?"

Then KidLit -- J.K. Rowling, Diane Duane, Philip Pullman, Lemony Snicket, Philip Ardagh, etc.

And a weird collection of garden gnomes (indoors) and two Battle Angus "action figures" given to me as a joke (real name = Angus, and the word "Battle" is probably the last one you would use to describe me, either physically or morally...)

Guess that does it. :)
08-30-2003, 07:19 PM
The Midnighter

Quote:

Originally posted by Eric R.
this one is considered a double wamy, 12 inch Action figures

"So Eric how many DOLLS did you buy this weekend":rolleyes:

yep nothing like the image of a guy in his early 30's sitting around on a Saturday afternoon dressing his figures in new cloths/uniforms. :D

I collect mainly World War II 12 inch stuff (Hasbro (G.I. Joe)Dragon, 21st Century, Soldiers of the World and a few other really off brands), right now I have my Brits out on display (Para, 1940 Bren gunner, 8th Army riflemen, 8th Gurka Riflemen, early war army Commando). Also collect Star Wars Action figures (3 3/4th inch) and Comics.

And let me say this "God its great to be single" :D

AMEN, brother!

I collect 12" figures as well -- mostly GI Joe and World Peacekeepers -- as well as Star Wars, wrestling figures (of my favorites), comic book figures, and comics.

You've GOT to give your inner child free reign, I say...