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Post by stormbuck on Jul 1, 2015 2:30:13 GMT
Outside of video games my other hobby is collecting toys. My basement is practically a shrine to plastic action figures. GIJoe, Star Wars and Transformers are the dominate factions, but I also have most of the Power Ranger Zords and two entire armies of Warhammer 40k. And, the king of all,,, Voltron!!! Crates of Legos and Hot Wheels are in storage.
If "Toy Story" happened at my house, it would be all out war!
I am not always content to just collect them though. Sometimes I modify them. I never liked how small Devestator was, so I made my own. And now he towers over puny Autobots!
Sometimes, instead of fighting they have a giant robot dance party.
But my favorite hero is easily Optimus Prime. I have nearly ever version of him.
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Post by Flight03 on Jul 1, 2015 2:46:39 GMT
I have upwards of 5,000 unopened Hot Wheels cars in my bedroom. There are so many, and I probably buy at least 20 more every week. It's an addiction, for sure.
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Post by stormbuck on Jul 1, 2015 3:07:41 GMT
Hot Wheels are cool! Matchbox makes more accurate models, but Hot Wheels are more fun! One of my shelf pieces is a Redline my father inlaw gave me.
Maybe R* should look at Hot Wheels for inspiration. Imagine Twinmill or Purple Passion in game!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2015 13:24:27 GMT
Any chance you could share pictures of your collection unless that is something really private. I have to say though that it sounds amazing! I watched that show toy hunter and whenever they showed those toy collections my mouth just watered up in madness lol. I didn't have many toys growing up. was busy having to work on the farm. So when I saw all those toys from my childhood that I had no idea where around I was awe struck. Anyways that is really sweet that you have them.
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Post by stormbuck on Jul 3, 2015 15:22:20 GMT
I prefer to take pictures on my "stage" as my shelves are ugly and disorganized. Once I get my current project done I will set up some more scenes to post.
About every character featured in the movie is in this diorama.
Megatron uses the custom Dark Saber I made for him here.
Here, G1 meets modern day.
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Post by stormbuck on Jul 27, 2015 15:11:15 GMT
Here is the Mos Eisley cantina. Most characters are there. I have a couple more unopened that are not pictured.
Any Power Ranger fans?
and then there is my pool stick. It actually glows a little in fluorescent light!
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Post by lcspostalsniper on Aug 7, 2015 2:54:04 GMT
That pool stick is bad ass! I haven't played in a while but I really enjoy a pitcher of beer and a few racks.
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Post by yello cactus on Aug 27, 2015 20:36:36 GMT
My hobby outside of GTA i guess is running although i'm really struggling to regain my running mojo. If anyone here runs regularly, you might know what I mean. Not the most flattering photo as I was carrying some extra weight following a 6-9 month lay off due to injury but this was close to the end of my first ultra marathon around 29-ish mile. Only 10 minutes before I think I hit the wall (I say think, as it was my first time) which is basically a complete and utter loss of energy. I'm not ashamed to say I was blubbing. I hadn't trained for it but I like that photo because I pushed myself. I paid for it though. I could go on about how missing my running and not running with my club has really affected me but I'll save that for another day. My blog
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Post by stug77 on Aug 27, 2015 20:50:47 GMT
I feel your pain in more ways than one. I mainly used to run half marathons if you have heard of the bupa great north run I've run 10 in total started in 1994 the last one I ran in 2011 and like yourself I did no training what so ever ....biggest mistake ever I couldn't walk for a few days afterwards haha
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Post by yello cactus on Aug 27, 2015 21:13:59 GMT
Because you said 'mint' in an earlier post i guessed you are from the North East? If you are, I'm in Wallsend. I've done all of the GNR since 2007
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Post by stug77 on Aug 27, 2015 21:39:51 GMT
Yeah that's right mate I'm in County Durham
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Post by stug77 on Aug 27, 2015 21:41:02 GMT
Morrisons great north run don't quite have the same ring to it like
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Post by yello cactus on Aug 27, 2015 21:44:49 GMT
It doesn't does it! I'm undecided on this years GNR. Really struggling with the running at the mo. At one time i could do a half training run at the weekend but not anymore.
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Post by stormbuck on Aug 27, 2015 23:30:16 GMT
If you ever see me running,,, for the love of God run with me because whatever is motivating me to run is truly terrible! I accidently put a hatchet in my knee when I was a kid. Kinda ruined any athletic dreams I had.
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Post by stug77 on Aug 28, 2015 7:23:14 GMT
Ouch stormbuck bet that hurt !! And yeah cactus I bought some new running shoes last yeah but what with being diagnosed with kidney disease and then the kids running me ragged I never seen to have the motivation to run lol
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