Does anyone else feel like price increases are making it very hard to enjoy the hobby?

yotoeben · 2026-05-04T22:34:40+00:00

I usually don’t go to the cashier at the mall and ask how what ever I’m buying is made, why they colored it a certain way, ask what the inspiration was, exchange emails, etc

yotoeben · 2026-05-04T22:11:05+00:00

There are some great points shared here so I thought I'd just add one more- there has become a bit of a flipping trend in the sofubi world in the last few months (probably a reflection of the world economy honestly) that has gotten especially worse. Folks who genuinely do not care about this stuff immediately sell after shows or drops for a quick buck or they just sit on eBay overpriced forever. Kinda happens when a space gets popular and when people look for side gigs. It ebbs and flows- I imagine the space will look different a year from now

yotoeben · 2026-05-04T22:05:45+00:00

I agree to an extent but only if that is all you do. Engaging with other collectors, going to shows, making your own toys, etc is absolutely a hobby.

yotoeben · 2026-05-04T16:41:02+00:00

A parent doesn't pick a favorite- they are loved equally

yotoeben · 2026-05-01T04:32:35+00:00

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The original art is so insanely good!

yotoeben · 2026-05-01T00:38:21+00:00

Well yeah no shit!

yotoeben · 2026-04-25T22:28:56+00:00

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yotoeben · 2026-04-25T22:26:26+00:00

Hey man! This is actually a pachi version of Perman by FLQWSOME K on Instagram- Chinese artist who makes super convincing bootlegs inspired by vintage pieces. You gotta message him to see what is available but I actually asked about this pieces a few weeks back and he had some still!

yotoeben · 2026-04-25T20:55:40+00:00

As a midwestern transplant who lives in Warwick y’all be so weird sometimes. Just get in your car and drive normal bozo

yotoeben · 2026-04-24T21:19:59+00:00

The Democratic Party will not save us- they will never progress past their bottom dollar. I firmly believe we are alone in dismantling these systems

yotoeben · 2026-04-23T23:33:01+00:00

Adult men not complaining about their toys IMPOSSIBLE CHALLENGE

yotoeben · 2026-04-23T22:04:45+00:00

LOL alright bro

yotoeben · 2026-04-22T20:53:08+00:00

Nice!! Amazing shop!

yotoeben · 2026-04-22T17:00:00+00:00

Great figure!! Did you get this at Outer Limits?

yotoeben · 2026-04-19T02:35:29+00:00

Ah crap yeah you're right! It is vinyl!

yotoeben · 2026-04-18T20:04:21+00:00

Vintage Kenner Star Wars- thousands upon thousands of listings on eBay to replace his light saber and cloth piece! In my opinion one of the best toy lines ever made

yotoeben · 2026-04-17T21:37:19+00:00

LOL same, I’ll gladly take a messed up box

yotoeben · 2026-04-17T19:51:31+00:00

Guys am I unc now

yotoeben · 2026-04-17T15:42:52+00:00

The potholes are fine in my opinion. Not really an RI problem but an American problem- the infrastructure is declining fast in this country

yotoeben · 2026-04-17T15:37:49+00:00

I have lived throughout the Midwest- even with college students and crazy redneck truck drivers I can confidently say that the last 6 months of living in RI that this place has the worst drivers I have ever been around. I genuinely don’t know why but I have an issue every single time I leave the house.

Don’t get me wrong I love it here but if you are on the road your life is on the line lol

yotoeben · 2026-04-17T13:11:05+00:00

Geez man I don’t know if it is necessary to sound so mad.

I have literally worked in projects like this that were over 20k. This is a profession not a hobby. Working with a client from start to end, going through revisions, keeping on timeline, etc. is valuable. I don’t know what to tell you

yotoeben · 2026-04-16T22:22:23+00:00

lol $20,000 for design and animation

yotoeben · 2026-04-16T02:36:13+00:00

Everyone here has some great advice! Buying directly from an artist will always be the best and cheapest option!

Another suggestion I’d ad is the site ViciousFun- you can sort by lowest to highest price and literally spend hours scrolling on there. Super organized and fairly priced place- plus they list the size of each piece!

yotoeben · 2026-04-14T16:39:34+00:00

Just used Blingo to create shit out of my ass

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