Before getting into collecting a few months ago, I realized I had about zero material representation of my interests. At 25, I’m finally not so shy about what I love. Collecting figures, decorating my living space is sort of empowering me! I went from never treating myself to regularly treating myself and it feels superb
Woof. I really feel that. Me myself, ive slowed down a lot with collecting, and I’ve stopped making rules for my collection, I just get what genuinely makes me happy, and not what I feel pressure to get because I “love that character” or “it’ll be valuable after release”. Change can be scary but it’s necessary for growth. Can’t wait to see where you go from here!
I'm honestly having the same feelings. What got me into any collection hobby is the instant gratification I got whenever I had something come in. It was the same for shoes, books, and now figures. It really hit me when I finally convinced myself that the feeling and hype of receiving the figures gave me more happiness and excitement than actually viewing them in my displays. Since this year began, I already sold or gave away 70-80% of my scale and prize figure collection. It was painful at first, but I honestly think it's healthier for me. I'm still holding onto some of my Nendoroids and action figures to play around with or act as desk buddies at my office, but large static figures hardly excite me at all anymore. The thing that ultimately turned me away from this hobby was the recent WF announcements of new figures. It wasn't fun or exciting. It was overwhelming.
I appreciate the honesty in this video. I honestly feel like I’ve woken up from a frenzied dream. Like for a few years I was OBSESSING over certain figures, figure content, going over my pre orders, imagining how this is gonna look with this thing etc. etc. And then I realized I was just getting out of hand and I had to figure out why. Because part of the addiction was waiting for the next thing to come in, it comes in, unbox, so fun, love seeing it on display, then on to the next one. I just realized it was sort of empty. I still will collect, but maybe like 2-3 figures a year. It’s such a huge financial investment while not giving as much back in return. For example, I could spend 700 dollars on scale figures, or use that 700 to buy new gym equipment (a hobby I have), better food, a personal trainer. One is going to give back ten fold while the other is not.
I completely understand. I've been through many phases during these past few years of collecting. Definitely not on the same scale as your name change: but I even paid to change my name on MFC! Lol, I feel like that was a big commitment. I'm getting to a point where the end is in sight for my collection, once I had all the furniture I want, the figures the posters etc, what's next? I feel like a lot of us are going through this. Idk if this is true for you, but if you feel yourself slowing down, please don't be afraid to try out other content on here, if you want! We're here to watch your videos because we enjoy *you* not just the figures you collect. You're a fun content creator Danielle!
I always appreciate these types of videos because they make me feel less alone. I have been feeling similar (even wanting to change my channel name because it doesn't exactly fit the main content I make but idk what else to go with 😅). It has been rough/crazy lately in my own life and its been hard to make content even though I still love it. I just get super anxious. When it comes to collecting, I still love it but I have slowed down and have been reevaluating what I truly want. Plus getting older, my priorities need to change some for my future. I am learning how to have less FOMO towards figures and am only going to buy ones that make me 100% happy and leave no doubt in my mind that I want them in my collection. I started feeling more of a relief every time I cancelled a figure and that's how I knew I needed to take a step back and really think about what I want out of this hobby. Its so easy to become addicted. It would leave me with no money to enjoy life with friends and I would have to turn down dinners, concerts, trips, ect because I needed to save to buy some pieces of plastic 😅 I feel like a lot of community is kind of having a similar thought process and it feels like a lot of people are slowing down their collection. Collecting should never make you feel stressed or anxious and it is a tough pill to swallow sometimes, especially as a content creator. We are always changing as people and I think that is a beautiful thing. ❤ Excited to see where you go from here!
Quality over quantity- only buying pieces that you REALLY like will *always* leave you with a better collection. It gives it a lot more meaning when you can look around your collection and every piece brings you joy. The gratification you get out of it 100% dictates the dollar amount you should spend. It's way too easy buying something you like that is reasonably inexpensive- I have found that buying higher end stuff really drove me away from impulse buys. A few big ticket purchases a year are easier to manage and justify than a series of small and medium ones. You feel a sense of commitment when you spend good money on one figure- not so much when you make a series of microtransactions. That's my experience, at least.
I feel Like a lot of us have felt this way. The biggest reason being the constant rise of figures, and with everything else going up it makes it harder to keep up. Lately I’ve felt better by canceling some figures but I still Love being in the hobby. I think It’s just forced me to be more selective and only keep pre orders that I cant Live without. I hope You stay in the hobby to some degree! But you have to do you and to do whatever makes you happy!
personally i had to slow down a little bit because of money. i've invested most of it on my trips and other interests. i'm still collecting, but i have to restrain myself and think about the financials: "do i really need to buy such an expensive figure? maybe i should just buy an Nendoroid or give up on a certain character." for me it became a battle of "make sure you will not regret this, because you can't afford what you truly want." the figure prices also went INCREDIBLY high and most of the things i actually want - i can't afford anymore. the industry is definitely shifting and that's why i think that sticking to what you enjoy the most, prioritizing, revaluating and planning your future purchases is so important ♡
I started slowly figure collecting back in 2016. When the pandemic shut things down in 2020 I fell into the hobby and entered a weird collecting frenzy. I went from 10ish figures to the 50ish figures that I now have. Shopping gives those good brain chemicals that I was sorely missing and it definitely ended up being a shopping addiction. I've since seriously cut down on what I will order and now really carefully consider the purchases I'm tempted to make. I love the 10ish figures I bought when I first started and I'm happy to own them. A good portion of my new figures I also love, but there are also some that I know I could have just appreciated that they exist and that I didn't geniunely care to own them. I'm much happier saving figure money for my yoga and rock climbing gym memberships and vacations. The hobby helped me find some joy during a dark time and I don't plan to stop collecting, but I am definitely scaling back (pun intended).
I've definitely known I've wanted a minimal collection. Trying to figure how to curate it, I just want cute figures (like tea time cats), and I lean more toward game figures and OCs. Just a few is fine. It's been hard fighting the thought of needing certain themed or types of figures, but it ultimately helps my wallet and state of mind to go for those cute types of figures in mind now. Glad you're taking steps that make you feel comfortable in your channel while you figure things out in your collection and life! It's a daily, ever changing process. :)
Figure collecting can be tricky sometimes. For me personally, I focus on figures that make me happy and I want in my collection, knowing I'll be glad to display them for years to come. I don't care if they're popular among everyone else, I don't care if their price will skyrocket after release, I don't care if they're limited or whatever, I don't care what everyone else is collecting, etc. The only thing I care about is how I feel about them and knowing I want them in my collection. *At the end of the day, we're the ones surrounded by our collection and I think it's important to know the figures we own make us truly happy before anything else.* I just recently got over a 6 month dry spell where I didn't have much desire to collect figures because nothing really "called" to me. I thought I was falling out of the hobby and would stop collecting altogether. However, in the past month, that spark for collecting figures returned and I've bought some figures I'm very happy with. It's okay to step away from a hobby for a while, especially if you're not feeling it. Trust me when I say if you try to force it, it can make things even worse and kill your enjoyment for a hobby.
Hi Danielle! It was refreshing to hear you honestly talk about working through what you want with figure collecting and life in general. I've kinda hit the same wall too. I had a large collection in the past but was moving a lot so I decided to downsize. I swore to myself that I would keep it small and set a cap to how many I would own. Recently just got my own place and felt inclined to go on a figure spending spree. Like you said, you have to do things to figure stuff out. Figure collecting for me is just a way to decorate my personal spaces and show off cool finds. I completely relate with the "what exactly do I want to do with figures" conundrum. They're cool, but there are more expensive, more meaningful things I want to start spending on. Thanks for the vid!
I have to say, I like your opinions on figures. I follow some other channels where people review stuff, and they have "garage sales" from time to time, where their fans get a chance to buy stuff they reviewed, patrons getting first dibs. So there is a way to review figures without actually having to KEEP a ton of figures. I've really hyper focused my collecting to the point that I'm both likely selling a lot of my stuff, while also collecting some new things to fit within my focuses. It's not that I got out of things, it's more that the idea of making coherent "scenes" is a lot more fun to me than just having a little bit of everything I love. So instead of just having a bunch of random figures, I'm going to have a few characters from a show on one shelf, and then print a background, and add some props to that shelf, so it really looks like you're peering into a coherent world, rather than just "oh look, a room filled with plastic people."
I feel like this year I'm more conscious when it comes to preorder. Not too long ago, I would po figures thinking woah it would look great , but not being super attached to the character. Plus space is a major factor too and those prices are really getting out of hand. I'm really happy with how my collection. Whatever you decide to post on your channel I'll gladly watch. 💜💜💜
Those nails are super cute! I’m happy to know I’m not the only one who wore a “fancy” outfit for Valentine’s Day lol! For me figure collecting has been fun but kind of stressful recently. March is definitely going to be my breaking point for all the stress… I liked some of the new announcements and I am exited to see things get painted/made!
I've been in places before where my creative pursuits were tied up in a hobby/passion of mine, and when I felt that love for said passion fading or changing, it made it hard to know what to do with my creative outlets that were so tied up in that passion. I can't speak for exactly what you're feeling or thinking at the moment, but just know whatever you decide to do and put out in the future, regardless what topics or hobbies it may pertain to, myself and many others will happily watch! This channel is fun both because of my interest in anime and figures, but also because you put out videos with love and effort. You could put out videos about literally anything and I'd still be excited every time one shows up in my sub box! I think the name change is a good idea, it helps to make your channel be a reflection of whatever you feel like making, and not put you in any sort of box. Can't wait to see what's down the road for you :)
Figure collecting was my pandemic hobby. Went from 3 figures to 35 in the past few years ranging from prize figures to full on Freeing bunny girls. It was all thanks to you and AnimePlz123 (Think that's his name). But over this past year my interest in it has died down a lot. I no longer have any preorders and I barely watch any content around figure collecting anymore. Of all the channels I was subbed to for that content, yours is the only one I am still watching from time to time and I'm still subbed here unlike the others (btw I remember that I was your 40th sub lmao). I'm never on your discord anymore either despite being super active in 2020, and I honestly just feel life taking my interests elsewhere, which seems to be happening to you too. As I'm currently not looking from anime figure content, you rebranding yourself is something I'm looking forward to! It's a big risk of course but if you're in a position to take and want to, go for it! I'll be looking forward to it along with many others!
Figure collecting has slowed for me as I get closer to graduating highschool.. I just now realized that I'm going to go to college to hopefully get a higher pay for my future job, so that I am able to fund this figure addiction and pay for my college :) I'm glad to see your changing your user to what you wanted.
Hey Danielle, I want to say I think its awesome that you are taking time to explore what you want and like! I always appreciate your videos, and that your always working on improving. Thank you for sharing your collecting journey and your thoughts, you along with Gwyn, Hallie, and Hattie make me feel connected to the community ( I am also a lady in my mid 20's). As for my collecting journey, I took some time a few years back to consider what I really wanted out of the hobby. Its mostly just enjoying art, I think figures are beautiful and I am happy to see them. But I also want to get more artwork from small companies and independent artists. Actually your video showing off your pin collection really inspired me to start my own. I think its super rewarding too. In terms of finances, I got a better paying job but I am also starting to seriously save for the future, like a new car and buying an apartment. So my figure collecting is slow at the moment but I am happy with the pace. I am mostly looking into OC figures, I'm excited for the Tea Time Cats from Ribose!
As one who has collected figures for many, many years - you do change, in the way you feel about them.. and that's not a bad thing! As we get a little older our taste change, our priorities change & life can take us places we didn't see comming. It's ok to take a step back from collecting, it's ok to sell some of your collection too! I've sold heaps of my collection, for a variety of reasons like no space, seeing the figure in person left me disappointed, original liked the figure but later didn't.. & sure enough there's always someone happy to take it off my hands (thanks internet!) & over time I buy figures that really make me go WOW!! or big nostalgia hits that I can't help but smile when I see! Maybe in the future you want a little collection that means a lot to you -or- maybe you want a grand collection you spent years to procure, personalised to your exact taste... Just remember what ever you choose there's no wrong answer - just be sure to choose what makes you happy! Looking forward to updates when you have the time! Hope you're doing well!🫖🍵🧁
Not a figure collector, but I do collect manga/gunpla. I go back and forth on my collecting. Most of the manga I buy I love/cherish, but sometimes I'll get something I know I probably won't like just because seeing my collection grow feels nice. I have resolved to change my collecting habits to be about quality, but I do get that itch sometimes.
so are you taking a break from figure collecting or considering stopping? Sorry I didn't really understand what your plan is, but whatever it is we'll support you!
Hi Danielle! Great topic! Figure collecting is a endless money pit that will suck your soul dry and leaving you crying on the floor wondering why your plastic waifu/husbando won't love you back. Okay, maybe it's not that bad. But making content on this topic may feel like a vicious cycle, where you buy figures, open them, talk about them, then talk about preorders, talk about figures you like, and then give your opinion on announcements... then repeat every year. I think branching out to new things to keep your content fresh is awesome, and at least worth experimenting on. Since it is hard to have a journey if you never leave the spot you are in. Anyway, best of luck, I'm sure your fans will support you in whatever you do. Take care. 🙂
I can relate for sure. I used to be really into collecting figures and now I only get a few a year, if that. I've become very selective on what I'll buy since I was too impulsive in the past. I look at my collection and I feel like I don't actually want a lot of what I have. At the same time, I do still really enjoy looking at figure announcements, watching other people show off their figures on YT and just chatting about the hobby...I just personally don't want to buy them very often anymore.
That’s very fair! It’s easy to get swept up in the currents in this hobby and I’m glad you are re-evaluating what you want! I’ve come to accept I am a dragon who likes having shiny things 😂 and to be honest I’m happy with and accept that. I recently separated from my partner who hated the hobby and made it very difficult to collect so I definitely clowned a bit, but I think since I want to be able to still spend on games I love (gacha rip) I do need to be more careful going forward. In the end it’s best to do what is best for you! ❤
I actually don’t have any scale anime figures, just 2 nendos and 2 game scale figures (&makise kurisu scale preordered). While I love watching unboxings I’ve been focused more of my time on planning for the future like planning big trips and finding what workouts/food are best for me instead of scoping out figures or binge watching vids. I didn’t realize how much free time I used just based on figure. Collecting is certainly an expensive hobby which is why I myself don’t do it often, so I’m glad your doing what makes you happy :) Also you have a cool last name
My bf and I were just talking about this today - personally, I've recently sold a lot of my collection & just wanted a fresh start. My collection is at a point where I'm happy now & I've also greatly lowered the amount of pre-orders I have & just rethinking about what I actually want in my collection in general. The rising prices by companies who know their figs aren't worth it has also made me kind of numb to buying all together. Idk, it's a lot to explain, but it's just becoming a little overwhelming all together , & good luck on your new journey w the channel name change ❤️
I definitely agree with this. prices are getting so crazy and the community is getting more and more toxic. I’m still collecting but it’s definitely slowed down a bit. hope you’re doing well!
I am a long time figure collector. ( my first anime figure was more then 10 years ago) That being said the pandemic really got me into it more heavily cuz well bored at home going crazy. I am 1000% impulsive shopper and i've really pushed over the last year or so to stop that. (it's mental health related also so you know trying to work on that too) Also, I am really good at claw machines ( i've won so much on toreba its unhealthy, and i deleted the app ages ago now but the packages are still coming in cuz ems was gone). Now, I have a massive pile in my living room of stuff i am selling on depop and if i can't sell i've gotta donate it and basically i've wasted my money, time and energy. Which is a lesson (that i've probably learned a 1000 times) to stop doing things impulsively. I have a closet of shame that has 1000 failed art projects and hobbies and i feel like this is the anime figure equivalent.
GROW GIRL GROW!! 🌱🌈🦋 It is okay to evolve!! It doesn’t mean figures was a mistake…it was just a step towards your ultimate evolution!! That is all the matters!! Make content on what you enjoy!! Old followers will leave but new will come!! ❤❤ All the best!! :)
Thank you for sharing your feelings of where you are at right now. For the past couple years I have had similar feelings and thoughts about collecting figures and manga (mostly manga lol) As I get closer to 30, I'm looking more inwards and asking what do I really want out of my hobbies, career, life goals, etc. Figure collecting and anime merchandise in general is an expensive hobby to have and while I continue to quite enjoy the collecting hobby, buying every type of series or figure set isn't what I want to do or spend my earnings. I respect the people that do and more power to them of course, I think that for myself that I am moving past that part of my collecting experience and just want to do what makes me happy versus feeling like I have to be up to date on current trends or new releases, etc. It is comforting to know that other people out there are facing a similar time in their life, and while I know it isn't easy, I hope you are able to find the best direction to head in for yourself :)
I'm so proud of you! I know it must've been incredibly difficult to film this video since you branded your channel around figure collecting. I'm also at that point in life where I'm re-evaluating things. I went on a huge spending frenzy in 2022, triggered by me looking at others collections. It got so bad, I had to unsubscribe from all the channels that would do big hauls of manga or figures. It was just unhealthy for me and unrealistic to collect so much in a short period. Your channel is one of the only channels I'm still subscribed to. I'm in love with how genuine and authentic you are (like in this video). You keep things real and aren't trying to go out of your way to please anyone. Your figure cleanout videos were super motivating! Most collectors don't post about such topics. Change is scary but exciting. You got this Danielle!! I can't wait to accompany you during your journey of growth🌻😊
I go through similar periods with a lot of my hobbies. I've honestly just come to realize that there's a natural eb and flow to my interests at any given time.
I think it is nice to change your channel name too! About collecting, no more new release for me honestly it feels like.. I started to collect when I was 13 so I never bought a lot of figures a year because I had no money lol So it doesn't change much for me now, I only have the Kotobukiya Pokemon figures that I continue collecting. The newer figures are just too expensive and not what I am looking for anymore. I don't care for attack plastic effects or huge bases either, and a lot of figures come with these nowadays (and cost 10000¥ more just for it) so... I just like to get older second hand figures that I always wanted to get now! I love a lot of the older designs and characters from back when they were affordable, than any that come out today :') but it's a lot of fun too, looking for old treasures! Hope you have a nice day Danielle! (I hope I spelled your name right) Always love to watch your videos!! ^^
I'm a fairly new & small collector due to several reasons, one of them being financial reasons, plus I've been an on and off collector for different kinds of Japanese goods (manga, memorabilia, figures, etc). Figures have been a new thing for me & I don't think I'll stop, but I do think I will have to be more mindful to what I decide to get from now on even MORE. I don't buy a lot of them as it is, I try to limit myself & while it has been exciting to see so many great announcements. I also find it extremely overwhelming, SPECIALLY due to ridiculous prices & the shipping that continues to increase. This is as a newcomer, yet I continuously see collectors that have been in the game for 10+ yrs express their continuous dissatisfaction with these changes. One of the reasons why I personally enjoy your content so much, it's your unfiltered & honest opinion to perhaps unpopular opinions. You do not step away from sharing how you feel in the moment. While I may have subscribed initially for the figures, hauls, and all. I stayed for you 💟! I've never commented on your videos before, but I wanna show my support in whatever you decide to do content wise I'm excited to see what's yet to come 😊.
I share the opinion of many that I sub and watch your videos because I really enjoy your vibe as a creator, changing your name to something you feel is more relevant to you wouldn't change that. I've only started collecting scale figures relatively recently, having been more interested in my manga collection and cosplay prior to that. After dealing with some surprise veterinary bills earlier in the year, I realised just how much I'm spending on scale figures and how impulsive I had become regarding my collection. I think this coupled with how much prices seem to be going up is really making me re-evaluate just how much I'm spending (especially with customs and shipping to the UK). Before WonHobby, I made a list of figures I would allow myself if they were to be announced and its something I plan on doing before each figure showcase in future to prevent myself from buying things I never really wanted in the first place! Take your time figuring things out, looking forward to seeing where your channel goes from here!
I feel the same way! I've been re-evaluating the way I approach collecting and what's really important to me. Thank you for sharing and I am looking forward to seeing what you decide to do in the future :)
I’m so glad you talking about this. I have slowed down because of money, but also because there hasn’t been any figure announcements that have caught my eye. But I’m excited to see you change and grow! I wish you well :)♥️ ALSO I LOVE UR NAILS AS ALWAYS
I completely having that same feeling about collection anime figure. Where I going with it or just a phase. I know other life stuff are going on nothin bad but good. I rather take that opportunity for now. Sometime you the individual is nord. important and try to find what you want to do. It may take a few days or weeks or even years. Well what ever happy hope you are happy and remember no one else would make you happy except you. I do enjoy your channel and I’ll support you for you.
Hiya Ms. Freiwah, pleased to make your acquaintance! I have definitely decided to cut back- I am trying to change things in my life this year, like maybe buy a house and go completely debt free (outside of the house). I do love collecting figures but also I realized I need to stop and just keep the ones I have and enjoy them. I don't know anything about the figure collecting community other than the few channels I subscribe to on UA-cam so I don't really have an opinion on the matter. As for deciding what I want to do with my life, I'm 50 so really, just maybe buy a house is really my big goal right now.
i just genuinely hate it when the shipping costs more than the figure T-T And honestly we're here for you and your personality with figure collecting, if changing your channel name makes you feel better then do it
Instant Gratification. I've been collecting for over 10+ years and I slowed down when I started feeling something similar to what's happened to you. You get caught up in the hype and feelings it gave you. But you start noticing that it's just not worth it or makes you as happy as before. You start to notice that it's only a Instant Gratification.
I want to watch this Video right know, but I have to be responsible and go to bed!! It's already super late. Gn8 😴 I look forward to watching your video tomorrow. 😄 ... Ok. I lied. I wasn't responsible. 🤪 Falling into this pit called figure collecting was heaven and hell for me, it thought me a couple of valuable lessons: like budgeting, regularly spending money for/on myself. But also made me spend about 7.000 euros in the last 1 and a half years on pretty plastic.😅 ( Funny enough I work in a company for a company that builds injection moulding machines - for plastic! Full circle. Btw. you are not alone with your concerns. Nice name, keep doing what feels right to you.💗
I've been collecting since 2013, so for a decade now. (And I've collected Pokemon merch even longer, since 2009.) I just accept that I am a collector, and I like having cute/pretty/cool things that I like surrounding me. However, with figures specifically, the prices in the last year or two have made me a bit numb to the hobby. I still have several preorders for *this* year, but I don't find myself adding to that pre-order list as much lately. I collect fashion dolls as well, and I've found myself focusing on that a bit more. It's also really difficult to create content solely about figures/figure collecting. There's a constant pressure to be getting new items to unbox ALL THE TIME, and it's really not sustainable for most people. It's one (of several) reasons I stopped creating content for UA-cam.
I feel like I collect more now than I did before because I have more income in my new job but also space to put them, for a long time I had nowhere to display anything. So after I got two shelves I felt like I had space. But I'm very particular about what I buy. I can get caught up in things that I feel like I want and there are some I'm unsure if I will regret later. But if it comes down to that I'll address it and re-sell them later I guess. It brings me joy and happiness for now.
I have definitely slowed down in the last ~6 months-ish~ due to space and pricing. Thankfully I don't have a massive collection anyway (I'm quite picky about figures) but I have got my partner into collecting figures so general space is getting a wee bit tight. Initially, figure collecting was very freeing for me, I have always been a frugal person and have always had a lot of anxiety surrounding money. Figure collecting is obviously a massive step in the other direction but it has helped me realise that money is meant to be spent on things that make me happy. Obviously it's good to have some stored for emergencies and essentials but what's the point of working and earning if not to spend it on things that make me happy. I'm still definitely a frugal person but nowhere near as bad as I was and I no longer avoid buying things because I "can't afford" them, but because I genuinely don't need them, they take up too much space or it's not going to bring me happiness.
Looking forward to whatever you decide to put on your channel! Whatever fulfils you is what you should do and it’s totally fine for that to change no matter what the algorithm tries to make you think ❤. For me I def have been and am EXTREMELY picky with figures, I live in a small, expensive place so I need to be extra selective. I am fortunate that I can afford what I like best with in reason but prices going up def means I am somehow more selective and focus on my favourites. I have been extremely happy to see so much figure love that has been happening with BL series (especially with Nendoroids) BL means a lot to me as an NB person (reading it helped me realise I am not cis). Escalating costs of everything sucks a lot ngl and I am extremely sad that so many people are being forced out of the hobby due to prices. I also am really not a fan of how cruel and just mean the figure collecting community seems to be on TikTok. I’ve tried to stay away from it aside from a couple of creators here and there because people are imo extremely needlessly ruthless over plastic and even MFC can be quite toxic imo. Overall I feel quite happy with my own collection and the ones I want in the future. At first I was a tiny bit disappointed with the events over the weekend as I only want 3 scales, a mini set and 2 Nendoroids but actually I am quite content with that as it’s attainable and reasonable. I do think that Fomo is an issue with the hobby and the fear of the aftermarket keeps people buying a lot of stuff. I try to have as manageable a mind as possible with collecting because like everything you need balance and sustainability. These are my all over the place thoughts 🤭
I’m glad you made this video! I got into figure just a few years ago and I didn’t exactly expect it to lead me to the collection I have today. There’s a handful of items that I’ve been disappointed by but you learn, move on, and hope someone can appreciate it more. I’ve also been reevaluating my collection/priorities. With recent figure prices, I’ve cut back and set stricter boundaries about what I want to have (restricting to series I’ve absolutely enjoyed for example rather and others I’ve seen and felt indifferent about). I’m glad to hear people like yourself feel similarly! Wish you the best!
I'm feeling the exact same. I've been cancelling a few of my preorders due to both financial stuff but also I just don't know what I want or want going forward so I totally understand it. I almost feel overwhelmed by some of it so I definitely get it. I've somewhat taken a step back from collecting for a bit while I figure out what I'm wanting ^^
I feel like you on the collection. I love my collection but I want to change and force on what I want and don’t buy everything. I can’t stop rearrange it. I don’t know I guess I’m in deep depression.
I'm more selective now of my figures. Have sold a bunch over the past few months. I still enjoy this hobby though. The number one source of my dopamine. I'm just going to be limiting my self to a few series and always ask myself when purchasing, "do I really need it?", "do I have space for it?"
At this point i have become alot more selective of not just figures but manga and books in general. I'm running out of space and money wise I want to chuck it in savings for travel one day and start a retirement fund (the earlier the better everybody!). I still want to collect figures but now I only order the 9/10s and 10/10s, figures that I absolutely, really, totally love, and not just cause they look nice enough. I wish you the best in the next chapter of your life and in whatever you want to put more focus on. o7
After finding my grails, my enthusiasm for the hobby took a sudden dip and eventually I could say I'm close to calling it quits with it. I love my collection and have no plans on selling or letting them go, but growing their numbers is most definetly under consideration with life carrying forward. My passion is still there, but continuing on has started to slow down and sooner or later will stop So yeah, I guess it is a part of the process when undertaking the hobby, it was fun at its peak, but we move on to newer things :) Let's not rob ourselves of what else is out there, best of luck to you and whatever it is on your plate :)
For me, even though I still love figure collecting and almost nothing beats the feeling of opening a new figure, I find my self ordering less. The increase in price coupled with there just being other things that I want to get makes it hard to get myself to buy figures. Though I still plan on buying figures I have accepted the idea of getting some pop ups for characters i like and not love and limit the large purchases to figures I really am in love with. Thank you for being open with your feelings and thoughts because sometimes just talking out loud about how we are feeling can help us come to answers. New name or not I plan to continue support of this channel!
I relate to this feeling of change in regards to figure collecting. I have one AmiAmi pre-order and who knows if I’ll keep it. Mainly because I feel disillusioned with the hobby. I had rules for figures I collected and broke those rules on occasion but with prices going up on the cost of figures I’ve decided that I’m going to complete the collection of sailor guardian glitter and glam figures and then I’m out. Because I think I’d rather save the money. I am excited to see where you take this channel.
Omg! I totally get you on the whole username thing. I have a cringey/ironic one that I use for some socials, but I feel pretty disconnected to it compared to when I made it 2-3 years ago. Unfortunately as time goes on, the less interested I am in watching anime shows :( though I love buying and browsing the merch!! And so similar with others in the comments, my figure collecting phase has severely died down in these last few months. Which is a blessing for my bank account lol, but man I learned so much from this little hobby. Exactly as Claire said^^ I'm glad I passed the phase of getting characters I kinda liked or are from animes I watched, etc, etc. I still like figures but I refuse to get anything I'm not like 100% happy with, same goes with merch cause I wasted so much money!!! Now on my downsizing era lol
You do you Danielle! I know I've had periods of time where figures/anime is not as enjoyable as they once were, but I've found that this community in this hobby has been very helpful and supportive in those times. If you do step away from figure and anime content I'm sure a lot of us will continue to support you in your endeavors!
I think figure collecting really burst into popularity during the covid years and even after. Some went hard and felt the burn out. I did that with pokemon cards, but after a year I stopped and evaluated what I wanted to do. I still buy some pokemon cards, but not as badly as I did before. I have a lot more figure preorders this year, but after this I'm not sure where it will go much further than that. I think I'll get a good chunk of Genshin scales if they continue to release good ones, but outside of that I can't see much more. I do enjoy your content a lot, and its fun to have your rants on while I'm working haha. Excited to see where you will go next!
Speaking for myself, I have slowed down on figure collecting and I actually work at a figure store lol. It's not as exciting as it used to be, and honestly, I started the hobby after my stepdad died years ago. I guess I needed a positive outlet, and I have come to terms with a lot, and I have fully healed. I don't feel like I need to this hobby anymore. I still think figures are neat and will still buy some on occassion, but yeah.. Anyway, I hope you will still upload videos, cuz even though we don't know each other personally, I feel like we all made you as our friend. You're still young and I hope you find your calling in this life soon.
I'm happy with the way I experience figure collection, I only collect prize figures and PUP because I can't justify myself paying 50+€ for something that it's purely decorative. I rarely PO, I buy second hand everytime is possible and sell the figures that I don't like anymore or never really loved. I want the little money I have to go to things I really love, there's no space for "okay" things.
Oh, I went hard into figure collecting in 2021 - 2022, and slowed down heavily in 2023. Just like with many hobbies, I got caught up in the excitement, everything was fresh, new, and I kinda just bought figures without carefully thinking lol. Im definitely more careful when selecting figures now, and Im probably going to start the process of downsizing lol
There's a lot of figurines that I wanted to buy but missed pre-orders and kinda felt fomo. But in the end, I'm ok with it because there's always gonna be a new and better figurine that comes out and just focusing on what I really want to collect which is Fire Emblem and I'm ok with that. My wallet is also thanking me as well.
Ive been feeling major figure burnout recently! I actually had some stuff preordered but to be honest with prices it’s hard to justify paying for it anymore, so I just ended up giving most of my preorders away. Also the reinforced FOMO from the community is no help, I’ve accepted that if I REALLY want a figure then I’ll settle for the aftermarket. Giving up preorders has made me realize that I like having money to save XD
TLDR: Same, but I don't know how to verbalize my thoughts on collecting as a whole. I just want to interact with other collectors (IRL preferably), but none of my friends are as into figure collecting as I am, so it's moot.
I totally understand that, cause I just started figure collecting in December by pre ordering a couple scales. Definitely regretting this, because I have OCD so I can get sucked into compulsive habits easily if it's appealing to me.
I resonate strongly with the compulsive part of it. In my experience, it really helps ease the compulsion when I make bigger purchases. Quality over quantity 100%. Premium figures tend to be the most gratifying; they're also the easiest to resell if you ever lose that gratification. Price coupled with the natural tendency to want sufficient presentation space makes you more selective- and less likely to spend in a regretful way. For me, at least.
It's crazy but I've found more in myself after collecting figures. Sadly I'm still nervous to even show off my collection from judgment of others. I love watching you and a few others talk about why you love your hobby and It just makes me feel more comfortable with what I do. I only hope for you to find your place and enjoyment from this 💓
I feel very similarly to you- I'm really passionate about collecting kaiju figures but it's really conflicting trying to think of ways to share that passion with people. Collecting really only has particular meaning to oneself by nature; I find myself stuck between wanting to just showcase pieces and creating content that makes my specific passions consumable to people outside my immediate realm. Seeing how others get similar fulfillment from collecting, and looking at cool stuff, is why I follow channels like this one. Trying to formulate a social media presence from zero and/or finding a way to make friends that consistently want to exchange collection updates isn't so clear cut. I want that outlet but it's uncomfortable putting myself out there. It's nice to see others with similar sentiments
I was always selective on what figures I collected (I only have 25 scales/nendroids, so decently small), but I simply can’t keep up with the prices anymore. Not to mention, space being a major issue. Both have really contributed to me slowly moving away from this hobby. Figure collecting simply isn’t what it once was a couple years ago. I currently only have three scales and two nendroids on pre-order at the moment, with two subject to change. I always stuck with a rule of only collecting figures of my favourite characters (I only broke that rule twice, but I do not regret it). I’m finding myself gravitating more towards nendroids now rather than scales. Honestly, even they are getting more expensive then they are worth so I don’t hit the pre-order button as often, but the scale prices are horrendous for what you get. I loved the 1/4 Bunny Figures by FREEing. I even own a few. I’ve ordered Komi simply because I love how she turned out, but nothing really appeals to me due to the price. If it was the standard 25,000 yen I would be more inclined, but anything over 30,000 yen is a hard pass from me unless it’s a character I REALLY love. Unless the prices go down, I’m just going to get the occasional nendoroid of a character I love. Scales are far too expensive now, even with regular shipping back. I’ve really contemplated selling a lot of my collection, but I’m too attached as silly as that sounds. Plus, even if I put them away back in the box, maybe if I get a bigger living situation I can put them in a room that isn’t my bedroom. Plus, it’s something I can look back on when I’m older. That being said, I do still have some “grail” figures I’ll always be looking for (such as the Kirigiri, Chika, and Kaede 1/4 bunnies!)
I’ve definitely slowed down on figures not because I want to but because those prices are insane and also the lack of space I have doesn’t help but I still wish to collect figures. Also I used to have rules on my collection like you can’t buy this unless you watched or played the game but I’ve completely just thrown that rule out the window cause now I just buy things that I like
I essentially only have 3-4 figures (but I did buy my first figure bc of your channel lol)… but I totally understand the questioning one’s current path. I’m more into older video game collecting but I wonder sometimes if I should (I stopped around start of Covid). Still love hobby but sometimes my interests seem to sway with the seasons :]
i'm still pretty early in my figure collecting journey i think. it's been a year and a half and i'm almost ready to buy/build a second shelf so that's super exciting. i never understood how ppl could have figures unopened for months but now that's me! so i've been trying out shipping things w surface to save money since i won't be displaying them immediately anyways. but i feel you on some other things i collect. i'm desperately trying to cut down my book/manga collection because they don't even fit on the bookshelf and are filling my closet. i started collecting manga last year and i went about it all the wrong way. most of it's gonna have to go. my kpop/jpop album collection is going great though, and i'm in the process of opening a new shop on insta for selling/trading photocards. all in all collecting is one of my fave things about my life even when it stresses me out
I hope you can thrive and reach your goal when it comes to being yourself. Personally I'm quite struggling to assess who I am as a person. I guess the mid twenties are hard to live for most of us... When it comes to collecting I have no pre order yet for 2023. I reallocated this budget toward tattoos. I feel like i want 2 more figures (megahouse Gin and play art Odin) and I ll be pretty much done. I still love this hobby but i travel a lot and I move out a lot, so having a big collection won't be practical. Plus prices are getting out of hand and i feel like my tastes are not in phase with the industry. Too many questionable figures (I can't ignore the oversexualization of minors/lollis), or from animes/games I don't care about.
Love this video! I’m figuring myself out as well atm and I’m still indecisive about how I want to do this hobby. I try to limit my preorders but I do think that I tend to spend too much. We will see if I ever feel comfortable with it all :)
Figures are nice but it becomes a problem when it starts to make you feel sad, angry, guilty, empty because you can't get what you want. Because of that I am just keeping some figures that I really like and I will only buy new figures that are affordable and about characters thar really means something to me, not some random guy or girl from a random anime
Figures are getting so expensive now and shipping plus the exchange rate for Canadians is a killer. Also, if I wish to support her Patreon account should I wait until she has changed her naming? Or do it now? Post Script: I do agree you need to collect for yourself at the end of the day. Collect the way you want to and do what you want to!
So i started collecting a year ago and currently i feel a little bit overwhelmed by the prices figure companies sell their figures at which are fucking crimes at this point so i have to cancle a lot of figures bcz I simply cannot afford them anymore. Which is heartbreaking for me since there was a figure I really wanted this month… i still love collecting but its becoming really hard to do so…. I do love my figures very much! And I started to only get figures that I genuinely want. I felt very pressured to get figures that would sell for high value but I learned that i dont need all of that
Personally I stopped getting figures as much because of the price and space, I felt like I was just getting figures for almost a dopamine hit but I realized yes I love looking at them and the ones I have are special to me but theres only so many I can get, to be honest I think that if you want to change the direction of your channel you would be great at it because of your personality, anyone can make videos showcasing figures and making hauls but its your personality that makes you shine, I think if you make videos you truly love it will be more enjoyable for you too
I have been collecting for years and anything that I've noticed is that the anime collecting community has a short memory and very little interest in the past. Which I hate because I love collecting older anime figures from over a decade ago and it's always about the newest greatest figure that's coming out that's going to break your wallet, but in short honestly I love your content because it feels real and that's something that is in short supply nowadays.
my figure collection is transient, in the end I will only hold onto the figures that are more ornate, rather than the 'cool' or sexy ones ha i don't want to be materialistic
If you're not happy with your channel name and want to change it, then you should change it! It's your channel after all. And I really can't think of a reason why anyone would be against that decision. Watching a content creator grow and change is also part of the UA-cam experience, I think. And if you feel iffy about the figure collecting niche in terms of videos, maybe branching out a bit could help? Big part of the reason I've started watching your videos is because I enjoy the way in which you present the content, not just the content itself ☺ Concerning my thoughts about the hobby -- it's been kinda complicated for me, really. 😵💫 I've been collecting anime merchandise and figures for over a decade, but only really started getting more scale figures during the pandemic. I've had a weird relationship with money and personal possessions for most of my life, whenever I got something I really liked that wasn't cheap I would get belittled and shamed for it from the people in my nearest environment. Because of that I sticked to mostly prize figures for a long time, so that even if someone perceived the hobby itself as weird the reactions at least wouldn't be as extreme and hurtful. At some point I even started getting rid of a lot of stuff because I couldn't take it anymore. Then during the pandemic, something inside me just broke. I didn't want to care anymore, cancelled almost all of my price figure pre-orders and pre-ordered the scales I really wanted instead. I also started collecting Manga again, hanging up more Art and decorating stuff with merchandise. And it felt really good. But I also know that along with just being happy to freely engage with my hobby, it's a kind of retail therapy a lot of the time - which I need to keep in check so I don't just impulse buy stuff for the sake of buying something. And while how people treated me in the past taught me how to save money and budget quite well it also traumatised me quite a bit, and seeing the steadily increasing prices of scale figures makes me really anxious. The prices are starting to reach a point that I can't justify anymore, even if I'd really like to get a figure. I've become a lot more conscious about what to pre-order and leave a lot of figures in my bookmarks/watch list instead.
I've gotten back into kpop so now I've moved onto collecting photocards instead of figures 🤡 however sometimes if there are figures I really want I still pre-order them but Def not as much as a year or two ago
I’m kinda over it tbh. I like look at new releases and stuff of that nature. But when I purchase or receive a figure I just feel empty and guilty. I had like 20 plus preorder now I have on like 10 may even cancel more. I feel like I need to focus more on my career, loans and other hobbies then just spending money.
Honesly i just want to get to a point in my life where I can afford a live style like yours. Where I can afford manga and figures that I want without worry of bills and rent and life.
Fortunately, I have self control and always think things thru over before every purchases, including anime figures, so I am not taking up space in my room, while emptying spaces in my wallet. I would pay myself first financially before paying myself as leisure. Like I would put my money in my investments first before actually buying anything for entertainment or materialistic things haha
Tbh, in the spur of the moment I bought a bunch of Fate nendroids(cus I ❤ Fate), but now I want to sell them. 🤷🏾♂️ Why would that be…?! well… I don’t have the space nor the commodity to valued them, nor the time. Right now I feel I’m growing more and more as a person, and while figure collecting videos are a good watch, I personally don’t have the collect them. All I’m saying is, its ok to be, for us to BE. You do you, cus we like a journey… at least I do. 😉
i think u should do what feels right i always liked the name but if thats not how or who u see your self as then ill call u enything u ask .... and how i feel about figurs is i have ten 2 figmas and 8 prize figurs and dont have alot of room or money so there extra importent to me my most prized figur is my cinnamon from nekopara
Never hurts to be yourself. I'll stick around, I think i enjoy your vibe more than the figures and stuff. the figures are cool, just more here for the personal aspect. you are pretty inspiring in a way. just form your last video you said something that got me going. Nothing weird, I have another channel that is legit mostly for talking to my buddy in japan. I kind of was thinking of stopping, but you said about just having fun and just like creative aspects. Legit got me out of (well a bit) my "nothing matters, im just destined for the dirt" funk. im forever grateful. Looking forward to your next vid or whatever you choose to do.
Before getting into collecting a few months ago, I realized I had about zero material representation of my interests. At 25, I’m finally not so shy about what I love. Collecting figures, decorating my living space is sort of empowering me! I went from never treating myself to regularly treating myself and it feels superb
Woof. I really feel that. Me myself, ive slowed down a lot with collecting, and I’ve stopped making rules for my collection, I just get what genuinely makes me happy, and not what I feel pressure to get because I “love that character” or “it’ll be valuable after release”. Change can be scary but it’s necessary for growth. Can’t wait to see where you go from here!
I'm honestly having the same feelings. What got me into any collection hobby is the instant gratification I got whenever I had something come in. It was the same for shoes, books, and now figures. It really hit me when I finally convinced myself that the feeling and hype of receiving the figures gave me more happiness and excitement than actually viewing them in my displays.
Since this year began, I already sold or gave away 70-80% of my scale and prize figure collection. It was painful at first, but I honestly think it's healthier for me. I'm still holding onto some of my Nendoroids and action figures to play around with or act as desk buddies at my office, but large static figures hardly excite me at all anymore. The thing that ultimately turned me away from this hobby was the recent WF announcements of new figures. It wasn't fun or exciting. It was overwhelming.
I appreciate the honesty in this video. I honestly feel like I’ve woken up from a frenzied dream. Like for a few years I was OBSESSING over certain figures, figure content, going over my pre orders, imagining how this is gonna look with this thing etc. etc.
And then I realized I was just getting out of hand and I had to figure out why. Because part of the addiction was waiting for the next thing to come in, it comes in, unbox, so fun, love seeing it on display, then on to the next one. I just realized it was sort of empty. I still will collect, but maybe like 2-3 figures a year. It’s such a huge financial investment while not giving as much back in return.
For example, I could spend 700 dollars on scale figures, or use that 700 to buy new gym equipment (a hobby I have), better food, a personal trainer. One is going to give back ten fold while the other is not.
You had to 'figure' it out 😏
@@Vexies lol JAIL
I completely understand. I've been through many phases during these past few years of collecting. Definitely not on the same scale as your name change: but I even paid to change my name on MFC! Lol, I feel like that was a big commitment. I'm getting to a point where the end is in sight for my collection, once I had all the furniture I want, the figures the posters etc, what's next? I feel like a lot of us are going through this. Idk if this is true for you, but if you feel yourself slowing down, please don't be afraid to try out other content on here, if you want! We're here to watch your videos because we enjoy *you* not just the figures you collect. You're a fun content creator Danielle!
I always appreciate these types of videos because they make me feel less alone. I have been feeling similar (even wanting to change my channel name because it doesn't exactly fit the main content I make but idk what else to go with 😅). It has been rough/crazy lately in my own life and its been hard to make content even though I still love it. I just get super anxious. When it comes to collecting, I still love it but I have slowed down and have been reevaluating what I truly want. Plus getting older, my priorities need to change some for my future. I am learning how to have less FOMO towards figures and am only going to buy ones that make me 100% happy and leave no doubt in my mind that I want them in my collection. I started feeling more of a relief every time I cancelled a figure and that's how I knew I needed to take a step back and really think about what I want out of this hobby. Its so easy to become addicted. It would leave me with no money to enjoy life with friends and I would have to turn down dinners, concerts, trips, ect because I needed to save to buy some pieces of plastic 😅 I feel like a lot of community is kind of having a similar thought process and it feels like a lot of people are slowing down their collection. Collecting should never make you feel stressed or anxious and it is a tough pill to swallow sometimes, especially as a content creator. We are always changing as people and I think that is a beautiful thing. ❤ Excited to see where you go from here!
Quality over quantity- only buying pieces that you REALLY like will *always* leave you with a better collection. It gives it a lot more meaning when you can look around your collection and every piece brings you joy. The gratification you get out of it 100% dictates the dollar amount you should spend. It's way too easy buying something you like that is reasonably inexpensive- I have found that buying higher end stuff really drove me away from impulse buys. A few big ticket purchases a year are easier to manage and justify than a series of small and medium ones. You feel a sense of commitment when you spend good money on one figure- not so much when you make a series of microtransactions. That's my experience, at least.
Self reflection of goals/progress/objectives in life is a very positive thing. Best of luck.
I feel Like a lot of us have felt this way. The biggest reason being the constant rise of figures, and with everything else going up it makes it harder to keep up. Lately I’ve felt better by canceling some figures but I still Love being in the hobby. I think It’s just forced me to be more selective and only keep pre orders that I cant Live without. I hope You stay in the hobby to some degree! But you have to do you and to do whatever makes you happy!
personally i had to slow down a little bit because of money. i've invested most of it on my trips and other interests.
i'm still collecting, but i have to restrain myself and think about the financials: "do i really need to buy such an expensive figure? maybe i should just buy an Nendoroid or give up on a certain character."
for me it became a battle of "make sure you will not regret this, because you can't afford what you truly want."
the figure prices also went INCREDIBLY high and most of the things i actually want - i can't afford anymore.
the industry is definitely shifting and that's why i think that sticking to what you enjoy the most, prioritizing, revaluating and planning your future purchases is so important ♡
I started slowly figure collecting back in 2016. When the pandemic shut things down in 2020 I fell into the hobby and entered a weird collecting frenzy. I went from 10ish figures to the 50ish figures that I now have. Shopping gives those good brain chemicals that I was sorely missing and it definitely ended up being a shopping addiction. I've since seriously cut down on what I will order and now really carefully consider the purchases I'm tempted to make. I love the 10ish figures I bought when I first started and I'm happy to own them. A good portion of my new figures I also love, but there are also some that I know I could have just appreciated that they exist and that I didn't geniunely care to own them. I'm much happier saving figure money for my yoga and rock climbing gym memberships and vacations. The hobby helped me find some joy during a dark time and I don't plan to stop collecting, but I am definitely scaling back (pun intended).
First dope last name. I cut back a lot on collecting 2 years ago. Now I only buy what I’m truly interested in. Congrats on the name change.
I've definitely known I've wanted a minimal collection. Trying to figure how to curate it, I just want cute figures (like tea time cats), and I lean more toward game figures and OCs. Just a few is fine. It's been hard fighting the thought of needing certain themed or types of figures, but it ultimately helps my wallet and state of mind to go for those cute types of figures in mind now.
Glad you're taking steps that make you feel comfortable in your channel while you figure things out in your collection and life! It's a daily, ever changing process. :)
Figure collecting can be tricky sometimes. For me personally, I focus on figures that make me happy and I want in my collection, knowing I'll be glad to display them for years to come. I don't care if they're popular among everyone else, I don't care if their price will skyrocket after release, I don't care if they're limited or whatever, I don't care what everyone else is collecting, etc. The only thing I care about is how I feel about them and knowing I want them in my collection. *At the end of the day, we're the ones surrounded by our collection and I think it's important to know the figures we own make us truly happy before anything else.*
I just recently got over a 6 month dry spell where I didn't have much desire to collect figures because nothing really "called" to me. I thought I was falling out of the hobby and would stop collecting altogether. However, in the past month, that spark for collecting figures returned and I've bought some figures I'm very happy with. It's okay to step away from a hobby for a while, especially if you're not feeling it. Trust me when I say if you try to force it, it can make things even worse and kill your enjoyment for a hobby.
Hi Danielle! It was refreshing to hear you honestly talk about working through what you want with figure collecting and life in general. I've kinda hit the same wall too. I had a large collection in the past but was moving a lot so I decided to downsize. I swore to myself that I would keep it small and set a cap to how many I would own. Recently just got my own place and felt inclined to go on a figure spending spree. Like you said, you have to do things to figure stuff out. Figure collecting for me is just a way to decorate my personal spaces and show off cool finds. I completely relate with the "what exactly do I want to do with figures" conundrum. They're cool, but there are more expensive, more meaningful things I want to start spending on. Thanks for the vid!
I have to say, I like your opinions on figures. I follow some other channels where people review stuff, and they have "garage sales" from time to time, where their fans get a chance to buy stuff they reviewed, patrons getting first dibs. So there is a way to review figures without actually having to KEEP a ton of figures.
I've really hyper focused my collecting to the point that I'm both likely selling a lot of my stuff, while also collecting some new things to fit within my focuses. It's not that I got out of things, it's more that the idea of making coherent "scenes" is a lot more fun to me than just having a little bit of everything I love. So instead of just having a bunch of random figures, I'm going to have a few characters from a show on one shelf, and then print a background, and add some props to that shelf, so it really looks like you're peering into a coherent world, rather than just "oh look, a room filled with plastic people."
I feel like this year I'm more conscious when it comes to preorder. Not too long ago, I would po figures thinking woah it would look great , but not being super attached to the character. Plus space is a major factor too and those prices are really getting out of hand. I'm really happy with how my collection.
Whatever you decide to post on your channel I'll gladly watch. 💜💜💜
Those nails are super cute! I’m happy to know I’m not the only one who wore a “fancy” outfit for Valentine’s Day lol! For me figure collecting has been fun but kind of stressful recently. March is definitely going to be my breaking point for all the stress… I liked some of the new announcements and I am exited to see things get painted/made!
I've been in places before where my creative pursuits were tied up in a hobby/passion of mine, and when I felt that love for said passion fading or changing, it made it hard to know what to do with my creative outlets that were so tied up in that passion.
I can't speak for exactly what you're feeling or thinking at the moment, but just know whatever you decide to do and put out in the future, regardless what topics or hobbies it may pertain to, myself and many others will happily watch! This channel is fun both because of my interest in anime and figures, but also because you put out videos with love and effort. You could put out videos about literally anything and I'd still be excited every time one shows up in my sub box!
I think the name change is a good idea, it helps to make your channel be a reflection of whatever you feel like making, and not put you in any sort of box. Can't wait to see what's down the road for you :)
Figure collecting was my pandemic hobby. Went from 3 figures to 35 in the past few years ranging from prize figures to full on Freeing bunny girls. It was all thanks to you and AnimePlz123 (Think that's his name). But over this past year my interest in it has died down a lot. I no longer have any preorders and I barely watch any content around figure collecting anymore. Of all the channels I was subbed to for that content, yours is the only one I am still watching from time to time and I'm still subbed here unlike the others (btw I remember that I was your 40th sub lmao). I'm never on your discord anymore either despite being super active in 2020, and I honestly just feel life taking my interests elsewhere, which seems to be happening to you too.
As I'm currently not looking from anime figure content, you rebranding yourself is something I'm looking forward to! It's a big risk of course but if you're in a position to take and want to, go for it! I'll be looking forward to it along with many others!
Figure collecting has slowed for me as I get closer to graduating highschool.. I just now realized that I'm going to go to college to hopefully get a higher pay for my future job, so that I am able to fund this figure addiction and pay for my college :) I'm glad to see your changing your user to what you wanted.
Hey Danielle, I want to say I think its awesome that you are taking time to explore what you want and like! I always appreciate your videos, and that your always working on improving. Thank you for sharing your collecting journey and your thoughts, you along with Gwyn, Hallie, and Hattie make me feel connected to the community ( I am also a lady in my mid 20's).
As for my collecting journey, I took some time a few years back to consider what I really wanted out of the hobby. Its mostly just enjoying art, I think figures are beautiful and I am happy to see them. But I also want to get more artwork from small companies and independent artists. Actually your video showing off your pin collection really inspired me to start my own. I think its super rewarding too.
In terms of finances, I got a better paying job but I am also starting to seriously save for the future, like a new car and buying an apartment. So my figure collecting is slow at the moment but I am happy with the pace. I am mostly looking into OC figures, I'm excited for the Tea Time Cats from Ribose!
As one who has collected figures for many, many years - you do change, in the way you feel about them.. and that's not a bad thing!
As we get a little older our taste change, our priorities change & life can take us places we didn't see comming.
It's ok to take a step back from collecting, it's ok to sell some of your collection too!
I've sold heaps of my collection, for a variety of reasons like no space, seeing the figure in person left me disappointed, original liked the figure but later didn't.. & sure enough there's always someone happy to take it off my hands (thanks internet!) & over time I buy figures that really make me go WOW!! or big nostalgia hits that I can't help but smile when I see!
Maybe in the future you want a little collection that means a lot to you -or- maybe you want a grand collection you spent years to procure, personalised to your exact taste... Just remember what ever you choose there's no wrong answer - just be sure to choose what makes you happy!
Looking forward to updates when you have the time!
Hope you're doing well!🫖🍵🧁
Not a figure collector, but I do collect manga/gunpla. I go back and forth on my collecting. Most of the manga I buy I love/cherish, but sometimes I'll get something I know I probably won't like just because seeing my collection grow feels nice. I have resolved to change my collecting habits to be about quality, but I do get that itch sometimes.
so are you taking a break from figure collecting or considering stopping? Sorry I didn't really understand what your plan is, but whatever it is we'll support you!
Hi Danielle! Great topic! Figure collecting is a endless money pit that will suck your soul dry and leaving you crying on the floor wondering why your plastic waifu/husbando won't love you back. Okay, maybe it's not that bad.
But making content on this topic may feel like a vicious cycle, where you buy figures, open them, talk about them, then talk about preorders, talk about figures you like, and then give your opinion on announcements... then repeat every year. I think branching out to new things to keep your content fresh is awesome, and at least worth experimenting on. Since it is hard to have a journey if you never leave the spot you are in.
Anyway, best of luck, I'm sure your fans will support you in whatever you do. Take care. 🙂
I can relate for sure. I used to be really into collecting figures and now I only get a few a year, if that. I've become very selective on what I'll buy since I was too impulsive in the past. I look at my collection and I feel like I don't actually want a lot of what I have.
At the same time, I do still really enjoy looking at figure announcements, watching other people show off their figures on YT and just chatting about the hobby...I just personally don't want to buy them very often anymore.
That’s very fair! It’s easy to get swept up in the currents in this hobby and I’m glad you are re-evaluating what you want! I’ve come to accept I am a dragon who likes having shiny things 😂 and to be honest I’m happy with and accept that. I recently separated from my partner who hated the hobby and made it very difficult to collect so I definitely clowned a bit, but I think since I want to be able to still spend on games I love (gacha rip) I do need to be more careful going forward. In the end it’s best to do what is best for you! ❤
Just keep doing you !
No pressure ❤❤❤❤
I actually don’t have any scale anime figures, just 2 nendos and 2 game scale figures (&makise kurisu scale preordered). While I love watching unboxings I’ve been focused more of my time on planning for the future like planning big trips and finding what workouts/food are best for me instead of scoping out figures or binge watching vids. I didn’t realize how much free time I used just based on figure. Collecting is certainly an expensive hobby which is why I myself don’t do it often, so I’m glad your doing what makes you happy :) Also you have a cool last name
My bf and I were just talking about this today - personally, I've recently sold a lot of my collection & just wanted a fresh start. My collection is at a point where I'm happy now & I've also greatly lowered the amount of pre-orders I have & just rethinking about what I actually want in my collection in general. The rising prices by companies who know their figs aren't worth it has also made me kind of numb to buying all together. Idk, it's a lot to explain, but it's just becoming a little overwhelming all together , & good luck on your new journey w the channel name change ❤️
No matter what, you will always be my animbae 👉👈
I definitely agree with this. prices are getting so crazy and the community is getting more and more toxic. I’m still collecting but it’s definitely slowed down a bit. hope you’re doing well!
I am a long time figure collector. ( my first anime figure was more then 10 years ago) That being said the pandemic really got me into it more heavily cuz well bored at home going crazy. I am 1000% impulsive shopper and i've really pushed over the last year or so to stop that. (it's mental health related also so you know trying to work on that too) Also, I am really good at claw machines ( i've won so much on toreba its unhealthy, and i deleted the app ages ago now but the packages are still coming in cuz ems was gone).
Now, I have a massive pile in my living room of stuff i am selling on depop and if i can't sell i've gotta donate it and basically i've wasted my money, time and energy. Which is a lesson (that i've probably learned a 1000 times) to stop doing things impulsively. I have a closet of shame that has 1000 failed art projects and hobbies and i feel like this is the anime figure equivalent.
GROW GIRL GROW!! 🌱🌈🦋 It is okay to evolve!! It doesn’t mean figures was a mistake…it was just a step towards your ultimate evolution!! That is all the matters!! Make content on what you enjoy!! Old followers will leave but new will come!! ❤❤ All the best!! :)
Thank you for sharing your feelings of where you are at right now. For the past couple years I have had similar feelings and thoughts about collecting figures and manga (mostly manga lol) As I get closer to 30, I'm looking more inwards and asking what do I really want out of my hobbies, career, life goals, etc. Figure collecting and anime merchandise in general is an expensive hobby to have and while I continue to quite enjoy the collecting hobby, buying every type of series or figure set isn't what I want to do or spend my earnings. I respect the people that do and more power to them of course, I think that for myself that I am moving past that part of my collecting experience and just want to do what makes me happy versus feeling like I have to be up to date on current trends or new releases, etc. It is comforting to know that other people out there are facing a similar time in their life, and while I know it isn't easy, I hope you are able to find the best direction to head in for yourself :)
Although you must face various difficulties at present, but you will become happy someday.
I'm cheering you on from afar.
Honestly I don’t even have figures I just watch your vids cause they are always fun and genuine. I will be here for whatever you do
I'm so proud of you! I know it must've been incredibly difficult to film this video since you branded your channel around figure collecting. I'm also at that point in life where I'm re-evaluating things. I went on a huge spending frenzy in 2022, triggered by me looking at others collections. It got so bad, I had to unsubscribe from all the channels that would do big hauls of manga or figures. It was just unhealthy for me and unrealistic to collect so much in a short period. Your channel is one of the only channels I'm still subscribed to. I'm in love with how genuine and authentic you are (like in this video). You keep things real and aren't trying to go out of your way to please anyone. Your figure cleanout videos were super motivating! Most collectors don't post about such topics.
Change is scary but exciting. You got this Danielle!! I can't wait to accompany you during your journey of growth🌻😊
I go through similar periods with a lot of my hobbies. I've honestly just come to realize that there's a natural eb and flow to my interests at any given time.
I think it is nice to change your channel name too!
About collecting, no more new release for me honestly it feels like.. I started to collect when I was 13 so I never bought a lot of figures a year because I had no money lol
So it doesn't change much for me now, I only have the Kotobukiya Pokemon figures that I continue collecting. The newer figures are just too expensive and not what I am looking for anymore. I don't care for attack plastic effects or huge bases either, and a lot of figures come with these nowadays (and cost 10000¥ more just for it) so... I just like to get older second hand figures that I always wanted to get now! I love a lot of the older designs and characters from back when they were affordable, than any that come out today :') but it's a lot of fun too, looking for old treasures!
Hope you have a nice day Danielle! (I hope I spelled your name right) Always love to watch your videos!! ^^
I'm a fairly new & small collector due to several reasons, one of them being financial reasons, plus I've been an on and off collector for different kinds of Japanese goods (manga, memorabilia, figures, etc). Figures have been a new thing for me & I don't think I'll stop, but I do think I will have to be more mindful to what I decide to get from now on even MORE.
I don't buy a lot of them as it is, I try to limit myself & while it has been exciting to see so many great announcements. I also find it extremely overwhelming, SPECIALLY due to ridiculous prices & the shipping that continues to increase. This is as a newcomer, yet I continuously see collectors that have been in the game for 10+ yrs express their continuous dissatisfaction with these changes. One of the reasons why I personally enjoy your content so much, it's your unfiltered & honest opinion to perhaps unpopular opinions. You do not step away from sharing how you feel in the moment. While I may have subscribed initially for the figures, hauls, and all. I stayed for you 💟! I've never commented on your videos before, but I wanna show my support in whatever you decide to do content wise I'm excited to see what's yet to come 😊.
I share the opinion of many that I sub and watch your videos because I really enjoy your vibe as a creator, changing your name to something you feel is more relevant to you wouldn't change that. I've only started collecting scale figures relatively recently, having been more interested in my manga collection and cosplay prior to that.
After dealing with some surprise veterinary bills earlier in the year, I realised just how much I'm spending on scale figures and how impulsive I had become regarding my collection. I think this coupled with how much prices seem to be going up is really making me re-evaluate just how much I'm spending (especially with customs and shipping to the UK). Before WonHobby, I made a list of figures I would allow myself if they were to be announced and its something I plan on doing before each figure showcase in future to prevent myself from buying things I never really wanted in the first place! Take your time figuring things out, looking forward to seeing where your channel goes from here!
people forget that like u should buy what u want and not just to impress others!
I feel the same way! I've been re-evaluating the way I approach collecting and what's really important to me. Thank you for sharing and I am looking forward to seeing what you decide to do in the future :)
I’m so glad you talking about this. I have slowed down because of money, but also because there hasn’t been any figure announcements that have caught my eye. But I’m excited to see you change and grow! I wish you well :)♥️ ALSO I LOVE UR NAILS AS ALWAYS
I completely having that same feeling about collection anime figure. Where I going with it or just a phase. I know other life stuff are going on nothin bad but good. I rather take that opportunity for now. Sometime you the individual is nord. important and try to find what you want to do. It may take a few days or weeks or even years. Well what ever happy hope you are happy and remember no one else would make you happy except you. I do enjoy your channel and I’ll support you for you.
Hiya Ms. Freiwah, pleased to make your acquaintance! I have definitely decided to cut back- I am trying to change things in my life this year, like maybe buy a house and go completely debt free (outside of the house). I do love collecting figures but also I realized I need to stop and just keep the ones I have and enjoy them. I don't know anything about the figure collecting community other than the few channels I subscribe to on UA-cam so I don't really have an opinion on the matter. As for deciding what I want to do with my life, I'm 50 so really, just maybe buy a house is really my big goal right now.
i just genuinely hate it when the shipping costs more than the figure T-T
And honestly we're here for you and your personality with figure collecting, if changing your channel name makes you feel better then do it
Instant Gratification. I've been collecting for over 10+ years and I slowed down when I started feeling something similar to what's happened to you. You get caught up in the hype and feelings it gave you. But you start noticing that it's just not worth it or makes you as happy as before. You start to notice that it's only a Instant Gratification.
I love how real u are queen. Keep moving toward what feels right for you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I want to watch this Video right know, but I have to be responsible and go to bed!! It's already super late. Gn8 😴
I look forward to watching your video tomorrow. 😄
... Ok. I lied. I wasn't responsible. 🤪
Falling into this pit called figure collecting was heaven and hell for me, it thought me a couple of valuable lessons: like budgeting, regularly spending money for/on myself.
But also made me spend about 7.000 euros in the last 1 and a half years on pretty plastic.😅 ( Funny enough I work in a company for a company that builds injection moulding machines - for plastic! Full circle.
Btw. you are not alone with your concerns. Nice name, keep doing what feels right to you.💗
You are amazing, keep doing what you do and definitely feel comfortable with the name that you want to be called.
I've been collecting since 2013, so for a decade now. (And I've collected Pokemon merch even longer, since 2009.) I just accept that I am a collector, and I like having cute/pretty/cool things that I like surrounding me. However, with figures specifically, the prices in the last year or two have made me a bit numb to the hobby. I still have several preorders for *this* year, but I don't find myself adding to that pre-order list as much lately. I collect fashion dolls as well, and I've found myself focusing on that a bit more.
It's also really difficult to create content solely about figures/figure collecting. There's a constant pressure to be getting new items to unbox ALL THE TIME, and it's really not sustainable for most people. It's one (of several) reasons I stopped creating content for UA-cam.
I feel like I collect more now than I did before because I have more income in my new job but also space to put them, for a long time I had nowhere to display anything. So after I got two shelves I felt like I had space. But I'm very particular about what I buy. I can get caught up in things that I feel like I want and there are some I'm unsure if I will regret later. But if it comes down to that I'll address it and re-sell them later I guess. It brings me joy and happiness for now.
I have definitely slowed down in the last ~6 months-ish~ due to space and pricing. Thankfully I don't have a massive collection anyway (I'm quite picky about figures) but I have got my partner into collecting figures so general space is getting a wee bit tight. Initially, figure collecting was very freeing for me, I have always been a frugal person and have always had a lot of anxiety surrounding money. Figure collecting is obviously a massive step in the other direction but it has helped me realise that money is meant to be spent on things that make me happy. Obviously it's good to have some stored for emergencies and essentials but what's the point of working and earning if not to spend it on things that make me happy. I'm still definitely a frugal person but nowhere near as bad as I was and I no longer avoid buying things because I "can't afford" them, but because I genuinely don't need them, they take up too much space or it's not going to bring me happiness.
Looking forward to whatever you decide to put on your channel! Whatever fulfils you is what you should do and it’s totally fine for that to change no matter what the algorithm tries to make you think ❤. For me I def have been and am EXTREMELY picky with figures, I live in a small, expensive place so I need to be extra selective. I am fortunate that I can afford what I like best with in reason but prices going up def means I am somehow more selective and focus on my favourites. I have been extremely happy to see so much figure love that has been happening with BL series (especially with Nendoroids) BL means a lot to me as an NB person (reading it helped me realise I am not cis). Escalating costs of everything sucks a lot ngl and I am extremely sad that so many people are being forced out of the hobby due to prices. I also am really not a fan of how cruel and just mean the figure collecting community seems to be on TikTok. I’ve tried to stay away from it aside from a couple of creators here and there because people are imo extremely needlessly ruthless over plastic and even MFC can be quite toxic imo. Overall I feel quite happy with my own collection and the ones I want in the future. At first I was a tiny bit disappointed with the events over the weekend as I only want 3 scales, a mini set and 2 Nendoroids but actually I am quite content with that as it’s attainable and reasonable. I do think that Fomo is an issue with the hobby and the fear of the aftermarket keeps people buying a lot of stuff. I try to have as manageable a mind as possible with collecting because like everything you need balance and sustainability. These are my all over the place thoughts 🤭
I’m glad you made this video! I got into figure just a few years ago and I didn’t exactly expect it to lead me to the collection I have today. There’s a handful of items that I’ve been disappointed by but you learn, move on, and hope someone can appreciate it more. I’ve also been reevaluating my collection/priorities. With recent figure prices, I’ve cut back and set stricter boundaries about what I want to have (restricting to series I’ve absolutely enjoyed for example rather and others I’ve seen and felt indifferent about). I’m glad to hear people like yourself feel similarly! Wish you the best!
Hey Girl, stay up and appreciate you and the content you make! looking forward to new things!
I'm feeling the exact same. I've been cancelling a few of my preorders due to both financial stuff but also I just don't know what I want or want going forward so I totally understand it. I almost feel overwhelmed by some of it so I definitely get it. I've somewhat taken a step back from collecting for a bit while I figure out what I'm wanting ^^
I feel like you on the collection. I love my collection but I want to change and force on what I want and don’t buy everything. I can’t stop rearrange it. I don’t know I guess I’m in deep depression.
I'm not a collector (I guess I collect squishmallow because I have like six?) but after accidentally clicking this video, I'm definitely a fan!
I'm more selective now of my figures. Have sold a bunch over the past few months. I still enjoy this hobby though. The number one source of my dopamine. I'm just going to be limiting my self to a few series and always ask myself when purchasing, "do I really need it?", "do I have space for it?"
At this point i have become alot more selective of not just figures but manga and books in general. I'm running out of space and money wise I want to chuck it in savings for travel one day and start a retirement fund (the earlier the better everybody!). I still want to collect figures but now I only order the 9/10s and 10/10s, figures that I absolutely, really, totally love, and not just cause they look nice enough.
I wish you the best in the next chapter of your life and in whatever you want to put more focus on. o7
After finding my grails, my enthusiasm for the hobby took a sudden dip and eventually I could say I'm close to calling it quits with it. I love my collection and have no plans on selling or letting them go, but growing their numbers is most definetly under consideration with life carrying forward. My passion is still there, but continuing on has started to slow down and sooner or later will stop
So yeah, I guess it is a part of the process when undertaking the hobby, it was fun at its peak, but we move on to newer things :)
Let's not rob ourselves of what else is out there, best of luck to you and whatever it is on your plate :)
For me, even though I still love figure collecting and almost nothing beats the feeling of opening a new figure, I find my self ordering less. The increase in price coupled with there just being other things that I want to get makes it hard to get myself to buy figures. Though I still plan on buying figures I have accepted the idea of getting some pop ups for characters i like and not love and limit the large purchases to figures I really am in love with. Thank you for being open with your feelings and thoughts because sometimes just talking out loud about how we are feeling can help us come to answers. New name or not I plan to continue support of this channel!
I relate to this feeling of change in regards to figure collecting. I have one AmiAmi pre-order and who knows if I’ll keep it. Mainly because I feel disillusioned with the hobby. I had rules for figures I collected and broke those rules on occasion but with prices going up on the cost of figures I’ve decided that I’m going to complete the collection of sailor guardian glitter and glam figures and then I’m out. Because I think I’d rather save the money. I am excited to see where you take this channel.
Omg! I totally get you on the whole username thing. I have a cringey/ironic one that I use for some socials, but I feel pretty disconnected to it compared to when I made it 2-3 years ago.
Unfortunately as time goes on, the less interested I am in watching anime shows :( though I love buying and browsing the merch!! And so similar with others in the comments, my figure collecting phase has severely died down in these last few months. Which is a blessing for my bank account lol, but man I learned so much from this little hobby. Exactly as Claire said^^ I'm glad I passed the phase of getting characters I kinda liked or are from animes I watched, etc, etc. I still like figures but I refuse to get anything I'm not like 100% happy with, same goes with merch cause I wasted so much money!!! Now on my downsizing era lol
You do you Danielle! I know I've had periods of time where figures/anime is not as enjoyable as they once were, but I've found that this community in this hobby has been very helpful and supportive in those times. If you do step away from figure and anime content I'm sure a lot of us will continue to support you in your endeavors!
I think figure collecting really burst into popularity during the covid years and even after. Some went hard and felt the burn out. I did that with pokemon cards, but after a year I stopped and evaluated what I wanted to do. I still buy some pokemon cards, but not as badly as I did before.
I have a lot more figure preorders this year, but after this I'm not sure where it will go much further than that. I think I'll get a good chunk of Genshin scales if they continue to release good ones, but outside of that I can't see much more.
I do enjoy your content a lot, and its fun to have your rants on while I'm working haha. Excited to see where you will go next!
Speaking for myself, I have slowed down on figure collecting and I actually work at a figure store lol. It's not as exciting as it used to be, and honestly, I started the hobby after my stepdad died years ago. I guess I needed a positive outlet, and I have come to terms with a lot, and I have fully healed. I don't feel like I need to this hobby anymore. I still think figures are neat and will still buy some on occassion, but yeah.. Anyway, I hope you will still upload videos, cuz even though we don't know each other personally, I feel like we all made you as our friend. You're still young and I hope you find your calling in this life soon.
I'm happy with the way I experience figure collection, I only collect prize figures and PUP because I can't justify myself paying 50+€ for something that it's purely decorative. I rarely PO, I buy second hand everytime is possible and sell the figures that I don't like anymore or never really loved. I want the little money I have to go to things I really love, there's no space for "okay" things.
Oh, I went hard into figure collecting in 2021 - 2022, and slowed down heavily in 2023. Just like with many hobbies, I got caught up in the excitement, everything was fresh, new, and I kinda just bought figures without carefully thinking lol. Im definitely more careful when selecting figures now, and Im probably going to start the process of downsizing lol
There's a lot of figurines that I wanted to buy but missed pre-orders and kinda felt fomo. But in the end, I'm ok with it because there's always gonna be a new and better figurine that comes out and just focusing on what I really want to collect which is Fire Emblem and I'm ok with that. My wallet is also thanking me as well.
Ive been feeling major figure burnout recently! I actually had some stuff preordered but to be honest with prices it’s hard to justify paying for it anymore, so I just ended up giving most of my preorders away. Also the reinforced FOMO from the community is no help, I’ve accepted that if I REALLY want a figure then I’ll settle for the aftermarket. Giving up preorders has made me realize that I like having money to save XD
TLDR: Same, but I don't know how to verbalize my thoughts on collecting as a whole. I just want to interact with other collectors (IRL preferably), but none of my friends are as into figure collecting as I am, so it's moot.
I totally understand that, cause I just started figure collecting in December by pre ordering a couple scales. Definitely regretting this, because I have OCD so I can get sucked into compulsive habits easily if it's appealing to me.
I resonate strongly with the compulsive part of it. In my experience, it really helps ease the compulsion when I make bigger purchases. Quality over quantity 100%. Premium figures tend to be the most gratifying; they're also the easiest to resell if you ever lose that gratification. Price coupled with the natural tendency to want sufficient presentation space makes you more selective- and less likely to spend in a regretful way. For me, at least.
It's crazy but I've found more in myself after collecting figures. Sadly I'm still nervous to even show off my collection from judgment of others. I love watching you and a few others talk about why you love your hobby and It just makes me feel more comfortable with what I do. I only hope for you to find your place and enjoyment from this 💓
I feel very similarly to you- I'm really passionate about collecting kaiju figures but it's really conflicting trying to think of ways to share that passion with people. Collecting really only has particular meaning to oneself by nature; I find myself stuck between wanting to just showcase pieces and creating content that makes my specific passions consumable to people outside my immediate realm.
Seeing how others get similar fulfillment from collecting, and looking at cool stuff, is why I follow channels like this one. Trying to formulate a social media presence from zero and/or finding a way to make friends that consistently want to exchange collection updates isn't so clear cut. I want that outlet but it's uncomfortable putting myself out there. It's nice to see others with similar sentiments
I was always selective on what figures I collected (I only have 25 scales/nendroids, so decently small), but I simply can’t keep up with the prices anymore. Not to mention, space being a major issue. Both have really contributed to me slowly moving away from this hobby. Figure collecting simply isn’t what it once was a couple years ago. I currently only have three scales and two nendroids on pre-order at the moment, with two subject to change.
I always stuck with a rule of only collecting figures of my favourite characters (I only broke that rule twice, but I do not regret it).
I’m finding myself gravitating more towards nendroids now rather than scales. Honestly, even they are getting more expensive then they are worth so I don’t hit the pre-order button as often, but the scale prices are horrendous for what you get.
I loved the 1/4 Bunny Figures by FREEing. I even own a few. I’ve ordered Komi simply because I love how she turned out, but nothing really appeals to me due to the price. If it was the standard 25,000 yen I would be more inclined, but anything over 30,000 yen is a hard pass from me unless it’s a character I REALLY love.
Unless the prices go down, I’m just going to get the occasional nendoroid of a character I love. Scales are far too expensive now, even with regular shipping back.
I’ve really contemplated selling a lot of my collection, but I’m too attached as silly as that sounds. Plus, even if I put them away back in the box, maybe if I get a bigger living situation I can put them in a room that isn’t my bedroom. Plus, it’s something I can look back on when I’m older.
That being said, I do still have some “grail” figures I’ll always be looking for (such as the Kirigiri, Chika, and Kaede 1/4 bunnies!)
I’ve definitely slowed down on figures not because I want to but because those prices are insane and also the lack of space I have doesn’t help but I still wish to collect figures. Also I used to have rules on my collection like you can’t buy this unless you watched or played the game but I’ve completely just thrown that rule out the window cause now I just buy things that I like
I essentially only have 3-4 figures (but I did buy my first figure bc of your channel lol)… but I totally understand the questioning one’s current path. I’m more into older video game collecting but I wonder sometimes if I should (I stopped around start of Covid). Still love hobby but sometimes my interests seem to sway with the seasons :]
i'm still pretty early in my figure collecting journey i think. it's been a year and a half and i'm almost ready to buy/build a second shelf so that's super exciting. i never understood how ppl could have figures unopened for months but now that's me! so i've been trying out shipping things w surface to save money since i won't be displaying them immediately anyways.
but i feel you on some other things i collect. i'm desperately trying to cut down my book/manga collection because they don't even fit on the bookshelf and are filling my closet. i started collecting manga last year and i went about it all the wrong way. most of it's gonna have to go.
my kpop/jpop album collection is going great though, and i'm in the process of opening a new shop on insta for selling/trading photocards. all in all collecting is one of my fave things about my life even when it stresses me out
I’ve actually felt like this recently. Asking myself if I’m heading where I want in life. I wish you the best of luck in this search.
You as well!!
I hope you can thrive and reach your goal when it comes to being yourself.
Personally I'm quite struggling to assess who I am as a person. I guess the mid twenties are hard to live for most of us...
When it comes to collecting I have no pre order yet for 2023. I reallocated this budget toward tattoos. I feel like i want 2 more figures (megahouse Gin and play art Odin) and I ll be pretty much done. I still love this hobby but i travel a lot and I move out a lot, so having a big collection won't be practical. Plus prices are getting out of hand and i feel like my tastes are not in phase with the industry. Too many questionable figures (I can't ignore the oversexualization of minors/lollis), or from animes/games I don't care about.
Love this video! I’m figuring myself out as well atm and I’m still indecisive about how I want to do this hobby. I try to limit my preorders but I do think that I tend to spend too much. We will see if I ever feel comfortable with it all :)
Figures are nice but it becomes a problem when it starts to make you feel sad, angry, guilty, empty because you can't get what you want. Because of that I am just keeping some figures that I really like and I will only buy new figures that are affordable and about characters thar really means something to me, not some random guy or girl from a random anime
Figures are getting so expensive now and shipping plus the exchange rate for Canadians is a killer. Also, if I wish to support her Patreon account should I wait until she has changed her naming? Or do it now?
Post Script: I do agree you need to collect for yourself at the end of the day. Collect the way you want to and do what you want to!
So i started collecting a year ago and currently i feel a little bit overwhelmed by the prices figure companies sell their figures at which are fucking crimes at this point so i have to cancle a lot of figures bcz I simply cannot afford them anymore. Which is heartbreaking for me since there was a figure I really wanted this month… i still love collecting but its becoming really hard to do so…. I do love my figures very much! And I started to only get figures that I genuinely want. I felt very pressured to get figures that would sell for high value but I learned that i dont need all of that
Personally I stopped getting figures as much because of the price and space, I felt like I was just getting figures for almost a dopamine hit but I realized yes I love looking at them and the ones I have are special to me but theres only so many I can get, to be honest I think that if you want to change the direction of your channel you would be great at it because of your personality, anyone can make videos showcasing figures and making hauls but its your personality that makes you shine, I think if you make videos you truly love it will be more enjoyable for you too
I have been collecting for years and anything that I've noticed is that the anime collecting community has a short memory and very little interest in the past. Which I hate because I love collecting older anime figures from over a decade ago and it's always about the newest greatest figure that's coming out that's going to break your wallet, but in short honestly I love your content because it feels real and that's something that is in short supply nowadays.
my figure collection is transient, in the end I will only hold onto the figures that are more ornate, rather than the 'cool' or sexy ones ha i don't want to be materialistic
If you're not happy with your channel name and want to change it, then you should change it! It's your channel after all. And I really can't think of a reason why anyone would be against that decision. Watching a content creator grow and change is also part of the UA-cam experience, I think. And if you feel iffy about the figure collecting niche in terms of videos, maybe branching out a bit could help? Big part of the reason I've started watching your videos is because I enjoy the way in which you present the content, not just the content itself ☺
Concerning my thoughts about the hobby -- it's been kinda complicated for me, really. 😵💫
I've been collecting anime merchandise and figures for over a decade, but only really started getting more scale figures during the pandemic. I've had a weird relationship with money and personal possessions for most of my life, whenever I got something I really liked that wasn't cheap I would get belittled and shamed for it from the people in my nearest environment. Because of that I sticked to mostly prize figures for a long time, so that even if someone perceived the hobby itself as weird the reactions at least wouldn't be as extreme and hurtful. At some point I even started getting rid of a lot of stuff because I couldn't take it anymore.
Then during the pandemic, something inside me just broke. I didn't want to care anymore, cancelled almost all of my price figure pre-orders and pre-ordered the scales I really wanted instead. I also started collecting Manga again, hanging up more Art and decorating stuff with merchandise. And it felt really good. But I also know that along with just being happy to freely engage with my hobby, it's a kind of retail therapy a lot of the time - which I need to keep in check so I don't just impulse buy stuff for the sake of buying something.
And while how people treated me in the past taught me how to save money and budget quite well it also traumatised me quite a bit, and seeing the steadily increasing prices of scale figures makes me really anxious. The prices are starting to reach a point that I can't justify anymore, even if I'd really like to get a figure. I've become a lot more conscious about what to pre-order and leave a lot of figures in my bookmarks/watch list instead.
I've gotten back into kpop so now I've moved onto collecting photocards instead of figures 🤡 however sometimes if there are figures I really want I still pre-order them but Def not as much as a year or two ago
I’m kinda over it tbh. I like look at new releases and stuff of that nature. But when I purchase or receive a figure I just feel empty and guilty. I had like 20 plus preorder now I have on like 10 may even cancel more. I feel like I need to focus more on my career, loans and other hobbies then just spending money.
Honesly i just want to get to a point in my life where I can afford a live style like yours. Where I can afford manga and figures that I want without worry of bills and rent and life.
Fortunately, I have self control and always think things thru over before every purchases, including anime figures, so I am not taking up space in my room, while emptying spaces in my wallet. I would pay myself first financially before paying myself as leisure. Like I would put my money in my investments first before actually buying anything for entertainment or materialistic things haha
Tbh, in the spur of the moment I bought a bunch of Fate nendroids(cus I ❤ Fate), but now I want to sell them. 🤷🏾♂️ Why would that be…?! well… I don’t have the space nor the commodity to valued them, nor the time. Right now I feel I’m growing more and more as a person, and while figure collecting videos are a good watch, I personally don’t have the collect them. All I’m saying is, its ok to be, for us to BE. You do you, cus we like a journey… at least I do. 😉
i think u should do what feels right i always liked the name but if thats not how or who u see your self as then ill call u enything u ask .... and how i feel about figurs is i have ten 2 figmas and 8 prize figurs and dont have alot of room or money so there extra importent to me my most prized figur is my cinnamon from nekopara
Never hurts to be yourself. I'll stick around, I think i enjoy your vibe more than the figures and stuff. the figures are cool, just more here for the personal aspect. you are pretty inspiring in a way. just form your last video you said something that got me going. Nothing weird, I have another channel that is legit mostly for talking to my buddy in japan. I kind of was thinking of stopping, but you said about just having fun and just like creative aspects. Legit got me out of (well a bit) my "nothing matters, im just destined for the dirt" funk. im forever grateful. Looking forward to your next vid or whatever you choose to do.
When you change your name. Does this channel disappear?