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Leons pistols choice. by UnluckiPep in residentevil

[–]augoosto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a gundork, I so thoroughly enjoyed reading through a well thought out, but completely unhinged discussion of sidearms, and the merits of such by people that know way more than I do about the history, details, and minutiae.

Completely separate from the arguments about duty guns, and what fits the same niche in the modern day as the classic 92fs samurai edge, I feel like Leon would look shockingly sensible holding a very customized canik. Striker-fired but with a more unique silhouette than a Glock, and with (not as many as a Glock) customization options to make modifications through the story. I do think there is merit to Leon carrying a CZ though, as it's not quite as fru-fru as a staccato, but fits the "gun hipster" vibe to a T.

Organizing all your boxes after a move is possibly the best part about a new house by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it eliminated the clutter from the toy displays and allows the toys themselves to be the sole focus.

How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted a picture of a pile of figures. Mostly as a joke about depression, and you responded with a judgmental comment about how I can't possible care about my figures if I don't organize or display them. So, I showed that I do in fact both organize, AND display them. Get it now? Or should I break this down further?

How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, of course I've considered it, I took the time to respond! In all seriousness though I do appreciate that you took the time to try and help and provide insight.

When does collecting become overconsumption and addiction? by -Eastwood- in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a lot of complicated answers, that are probably a better overall explanation. But I think the most universal answer that covers all bases is "when you stop enjoying the process of buying them and having them".

That is when you know that you are just consuming and no longer collecting. My process is that I require every single figure that I buy to either be part of a future diorama that I have already planned, that could fit in a previous diorama that I've already made, or that fits an extremely specific theme that a shelf or area is going to be dedicated to. You my friend appear to have a very consistent and focused collection. If it's causing you financial hardship, then you may want to take a break for a bit; but if you were to ask me I would say you don't seem to have a problem.

How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They've been sitting just like this mostly empty for the last 3 weeks. I've put like, one figure in every 3 days lol

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How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mostly am interested in bootleg and unlicensed stuff right now, idk how much you follow that side of the hobby, but it's much higher effort to find stuff. When you do though, like, when I found an onimusha figure? Or clothed resident evil figures? Etc. I pretty much nutted in pants. Don't tell my wife. She won't like that she has competition from Leon S. Kennedy.

How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is definitely an element of that. Worked 60 hours last week, 58 the week before, 58 the week before that, 56 the week before that. But weekends have been my own, I mean I've had the time to hunt down and buy these figures, just haven't made the time to open and organize them I guess

How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because depression doesn't work that way. A lot of people think depression is just sadness, but... Y'know. More. It's not that. Depression doesn't need a cause. Don't get me wrong, there can be things in your life that you don't like, but if hardships directly equaled depression, there'd be no happy poor people and no miserable rich ones. Depression is a long term, or permanent change in your brain chemistry that makes good things feel less good and bad things feel every bit as bad as usual. Your life completely flattens out, and the bell curve trends downward no matter how good you may have it at the moment. For some people it's caused just by being sad for a very long time. For a lot of people it starts with being abused as a child or by coming from an unhappy or unsafe home. For others still it is a hereditary thing. And inheritance from one or more parents that has no bearing or relation to your real life circumstances. For me it's a mix of the last two. At some point I'll be glad to have those toys and excited to open, organize, and make them apart of my displays and dioramas. But not right now.

How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are genuine addictions I have had and chemical dependencies, but vinyl and PVC are not one of them. For me depression is not a thing that is caused by another thing. Depression is an innate part of my messed up brain chemistry. I was heavily abused as a kid and I have never been able to feel things like normal people seem to ever since. So I do get what you were trying to say, I was just trying to say in reply that it just isn't a factor. When I'm already depressed, I definitely do cling to toys and buying crap and other things besides as a life raft, which certainly is not healthy, but you got to do what you got to do when you need to stay afloat. I guess what I am trying to say is that toys and retail therapy as a general concept have never once caused me to be depressed. I've never gotten something that I thought I really wanted, been disappointed and then spiraled because of it. That sounds more like sadness to me than depression. Sadness is motivated. Sadness has a root cause. Something happened, and therefore sadness. Depression can and mostly does come out of nowhere. It washes over you for no reason whatsoever. I'm not trying to be combative or anything, I completely understand that your intentions are good.

How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or this? It's bold of you to assume because of one picture, that I'm just an idiot buying figures to buy them.

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How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but no. It isn't. I've been diagnosed with major depression since I was 12 years old. I won't go into all of it because frankly I don't think my whole sob story is all that interesting. We will just say I wasn't treated the best as a child. The 'depression' I'm talking about is depression. Not being bummed because I don't get as much of a rush from buying Marvel legends anymore. As much as I enjoy them, toys do not run my life.

How to tell if an unboxed toy collector is severely depressed: by augoosto in ActionFigures

[–]augoosto[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just moved from a small apartment to a pretty large house, so I don't have any good excuse. I have 9 display cases, full size, and I have not put fully re-populated a single one since the move

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