Something I noticed about toy collectors...

[enyawd72]

I belong to several toy message boards, but don't post nearly as often as I used to on a few of them, because so many of the members are nothing but ungrateful, thankless little whiners who **** and moan about everything that comes out, every preview, you name it. As soon as there's a new reveal, there's 10 pages of people complaining about it. "Why this character",
or "I don't like the colors on his accessories", or "This sucks, when are we getting so and so" an on and on and on... They also frequently comment how this or that character should never have been made, forgetting that just because they don't like something doesn't mean nobody else does. I mean how much more selfish can you get than to say, a company should only make the characters I like...the hell with everybody else.

I can't quite figure it out, but the only common denominator I can see is age. Now, I'm about ten-twenty years older than most of the posters there, and I've noticed the difference here at the Mego Museum, where the posters are all about my age, and the tone is completely different. There's the occasional complaint here and there, but overall it's extremely positive. It seems the children of the 60's-70's are much more grateful for the new stuff vs. the children of the 80's-90's. I've argued with so many of them who are completely unable to grasp the fact that every toyline is not going to cater to their exact personal preferences, and that just because something isn't doesn't mean it "sucks" or is "lame", or my favorite..."epic fail"

It's amazing what a difference a generation makes.

[Werewolf]

There's a lot of 80s kids here. So I don't think it's necessarily a generational thing. Whenever you get a large group of guys talking about stuff there's always going to be a few rude, cruel, entitled man-children with way too much nerd rage. What helps, here, is the moderation style we have and all the hard work the mods do.

[jwyblejr]

Plus most of us here realize they're just toys. We have more important things to worry about. Bills,family,our health. It just seems kind of silly to get worked up over some of the things others do.

[Zemo]

Hey Nayrbgo has his own website..

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[sauce]

Ouch!!

[MIB41]

I think it's like anything. Everyone needs to respect the opinions of others, whether it's viewed positive or negative in contrast to their own. I enjoy when people can actually discuss those differences in a fun, spirited way that does not degrade into name calling or exclamations of "Don't talk to me any more!" That's juvenile. People should be able to discuss variations on an idea without being so married to a concept that they end up fighting over it. And if people would like to see something a little different, I think that's fine. Variety is the spice of life. It's just all in how you talk about it.

[Figuremod73]

Im probably one of those that complained the most on here, lol. Most of that is just unhappiness in general (mostly due to the lack of a good job) and nostalgia for a much different pop culture. I just deal with it though, some go to far and are just childish and ruin the toy, comic, and film boards on many sites.

[Cornelius POTA]

Don't Worry, Be Happy....is my motto

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Well, as long as you all agree with my opinion that oven-mitts and thick Mattel RA boots really make a figure, we can all get along.

Actually, I really do like the above....Also, I tend to notice that nerd rage over a >epic fail< line tends to be a very small but vocal group. Regardless of whether they appear online or at my LCS or what have you (also, regardless of age/generation).

[VintageMike]

The overall positive attitude sets a tone here. Basically people like those you describe don't last. Sure complaints happen but on the whole there is more spirited debate than pure anger.

[Toyman_Chris]

Sure there are times I wanna go on a rampage here....but I just sit in my yoga position and say Goosfraba.....goosfraba. Then I punt a kitten. No reason to vent my nerd rage in words and ruin the good mood here.

[torgospizza]

I think it's just cool we're living in a sort of Golden Age for nerds. F.ex., when something like the last Conan w/ Jason Momoa or John Carter came out, a lot of people panned them, and it just strikes me we're being spoiled by an overabundance of riches, so to speak. Same goes for toys. There are a lot of characters I'd prefer to see made into figures than this guy or that guy, but we've gotten a realistic-looking 1/6 Chris Reeve Superman as well a great Buster Crabbe Flash Gordon! 1/9 scale SMDM and BSG are on the way! I've only seen a couple episodes of Dr. Who, but I'm happy for those fans, because their childhood prayers are being answered. And if companies are making stuff I'm not interested in, that's great too--it gives me a chance to save up for bigger items or spend the money on stuff I've missed out on in the past.

[Brazoo]

I think it's a HUGE testament to the creators/moderators of this site.

[YoungOnce]

I agree with the original post 100%

I have always found this site to be the "Mayberry" of the geek world. Nice folks to chat about a subject with.

I recently got back into Dungeons and Dragons for my kids and so, started frequenting the boards over at that site. Those people are always looking for a fight. Every little nit that someone posts is picked to death until there is no meat left upon the carcass. Much different vibe here... thanks everyone!

[huedell]

There's a lot of 80s kids here. So I don't think it's necessarily a generational thing..

80s kids were pretty deprived of selection compared to 90s and beyond.

Gratefulness (or lack thereof) for having more choices of toys in current day, I think does have do w/critical attitudes of younger collectors.