A Collecting Enigma & A Question For All

[DocDrako]

(I was going to post this under Mego Buzz, but it can also apply to other things so here it is in General Buzz.)

I don't know how to put this, so let me just say it. I don't really like Superman. Sure I love the George Reeves version, and I like the first 2 Superman films, but overall I really don't like him. It's not that I hate him, he's so invincible that, to me, he's uninteresting. Now the weird thing is, I love Superman action figures. As far as his "look", I think he's awesome. Great colors, simple design, a great overall look. Mego Superman and recently Mattel Superman are two of my favorite action figures. I just don't get it.

The same goes for Iron Man. I love the "look" of Iron Man and I love his action figures, but the character just doesn't appeal to me. Again, loved the movie, but overall, I just don't like him. Rich playboy superhero? Seen it before in Batman which I love, but not Iron Man. I tried to get into the comics at various times and never could. I loved the Secret Wars Iron Man, I still have the original Marvel Legends Iron Man, and now I'm eyeballing the new 3 3/4 inch Iron Man figures, especially the comic versions. And Mego's Iron Man is delightfully awesome to me.

So now let me ask. Does anyone else face this? Do you love something you don't even really like? Not collecting it for investment or to complete a collection, but something you just can't resist? What is it?

[HardyGirl]

For me it's just the opposite:

I really like Superman. He's not my fave, but I do like the old George Reeves show and Chris Reeves' movies, the Superfriends, and even the newer movie was OK. I even bought 3 Superman Power Record albums at Comic Con. But I really have no desire to own a figure.

[jp1969]

Captain America.
Couldnt get into the comics.
Still when I see an action figure,I gotta have it.

[huedell]

Captain America.
Couldnt get into the comics.
Still when I see an action figure,I gotta have it.

CAPTAIN AMERICA is more about the look to me than the character too.
STILL... I think that when the new CAP movie comes out, that'll change for
me a bit.
As far as anything else on this... I'm not sure, but you picked the best
example as it applies to me in the context of "visual image vs. character"
with the visual coming out on top.

[jp1969]

CAPTAIN AMERICA is more about the look to me than the character too.
STILL... I think that when the new CAP movie comes out, that'll change for
me a bit.
As far as anything else on this... I'm not sure, but you picked the best
example as it applies to me in the context of "visual image vs. character"
with the visual coming out on top.

Yeah I am anxious to see how the new movie will look.
Maybe bring about some new feelings towards the character for me.
Time may tell.......

[Hector]

I think this thread should be deleted...

[Hector]

......

[Hector]

There's tons of other characters and collectibles I don't get...but why say it?

I don't wanna hurt other people's feelings.

Everyone should collect what they love...and stop with the likes or dislikes.

[huedell]

There's tons of other characters and collectibles I don't get...but why say it?

I don't wanna hurt other people's feelings.

Everyone should collect what they love...and stop with the likes or dislikes.

This thread seems pretty innocent to me Hec.

[suspense39]

cap and batman

don't really like the comic stories, i like the golden and silverage art though.
batman has an endless line of amazing toys from the 60's.

[starhunter]

Im gonna say it!.....me and hector agree i think....................................SUPERMAN ROCKS! YOU SUCK!!!!!....hahahaha

[starsky]

I think this thread should be deleted...

oh man, i couldnt stop laughing!!

[Chris DVM]

Hey,
I found myself collecting many figures in the past, not because I liked them, but because they were just Mego. Finally woke up and stopped that trend, but I can feel your frustration in enjoying something for all the wrong reasons.
Chris DVM

[DocDrako]

There's tons of other characters and collectibles I don't get...but why say it?

I don't wanna hurt other people's feelings.

Everyone should collect what they love...and stop with the likes or dislikes.

Hey Hector, no offense. Hating Superman isn't what I was getting at. I guess I should have said I was indifferent to the character. I can take him or leave him as far as the character goes, but the "look" of the character really works for me. I realize that Superman is hugely popular and I wasn't trying to get a war going, I was just trying to put into words what I realized the other day. Of all my new Mattels, I like Superman the most and that surprises me. It got me thinking.

I hope we're cool Hector, because I value your opinion and you have always been a great guy. I'm sorry if I offended you.



I have a feeling that the intent of my thread was misunderstood. I was just curious if others found themselves liking something that they really had no logical reason to like if that makes any sense.

[huedell]

Hey Hector, no offense. Hating Superman isn't what I was getting at.

It would have been a lot more crazier if you were like "I hate Superman but
can't stop buying action figures of him."
That would be a crazy disorder almost akin to being a supervillain.