AUDIO NOTE: I am sorry about the table thumping noise - seems to be a reflex with me! I didn't want a boom mic when showing a dainty figure, so the table mic was my choice. And please be sure to read the DESCRIPTION (below video) for further info on the service I used and the choices available.
well there is definitely a threshold of intensity. After a certain point you are finished with your biggest goals and you just buy little things here and there.
My mom had a garage sale where she sold some of my late father's hats. A man came and told us about a Stacy Adams hat he once had given to someone famous pastor or something bc they liked it Even though it was his favorite hat. He said he could never find another until he came to our sale. He broke down crying bc he had been searching for 40 years. Glad we were able to do that for him.
my dad's family used to run a blacksmithing/machining shop. they used to have some merch like hats, beer coozies, and shirts. the business closed down about 27-28 years ago and my dad and his siblings moved on to other work. the point I'm making is this merch was no longer made. about 3 years ago for his birthday we actually managed to find an unopened hat for this business and gave it to him as a gift. he was estatic and the thing became his favorite hat, wearing it for special occasions. it made him and us so happy for him to have it because sure the thing wasn't worth a whole lot monetarily, it's sentimental value was through the roof. Garage sales are absolute goldmines for hidden gems of sentimental value
I’m a 30-year-old woman and have nearly the same taste in games it seems (though I started early, in childhood) and it’s comforting somehow to see an example of what it could be like to be older and still in love with JRPGs. Thank you for being so genuinely you - it resonates with so many of us!
I love this woman omg. Not even an anime person, but it makes me smile that anyone at any age truly can enjoy and appreciate something that most people view as childish.
This grandma is a total weeb and I love it. Her entire house is decorated like a teenage anime lovers bedroom. It's glorious. Bless this woman for being the perfect way she is.
As a 30 year old that sometimes feels ashamed of wanting to collect anime figures/model kits, randomly seeing this video and seeing someone as cool and confident as you being into it reassures me to just live my life
You are never too old to collect stuff that makes you happy, same with collecting and buying toys. There has to be a short moment for when you put them back and have a little ,grow up’ moment… but then you always come back and at some point will probably end up buying some toys now for collector reasons. I’m over 10 years younger than you and i also had this problem but when you see it as collecting and ,,stuff that makes you happy and have a little opening moment’’… its so much easier
Yea about that, I really don't understand the figurine collecting thing - I don't see the point of it. That being said, I don't judge it per se, I'm rather envious about it, because I can't feel such passion and attachment about it. Anything I buy has to have a function, meaning that I only buy tools. I don't have "nice things" So if it makes you happy, enjoy it. You are living your life, not anyone else's - so you really don't have to care about what others think about it. It's *your* home, *your* personal space; they are *your* things, they aren't meant to be accepted by others; they are things *you bought for yourself,* not for anyone else.
Just wanted to say what a joy it was to hear your story about you got started playing video games. Im an ex Vietnam vet who has been playing and enjoying video games since I was 29 yrs old and I i'm about to turn 72 in a month. I got started as a way to keep in touch with my children after a divorce and have been playing ever since. My sons are now 40 and 42 and we still play together at times. Do what you enjoy and never let anyone turn you around. Peace and happiness from the state of Oregon, USA
It is not the figurine, nor the adventure of getting the figurine that I liked about this video. It's seeing someone in their senior years such as you, being able to enjoy the collecting of these figurines. That you can enjoy the character designs without being judgmental. That to me, is quite amazing and wholesome. Never give up, keep pressing forward. This video is a joy to see.
You are living proof that there is no age for gaming. I'm on my thirties and I have the same passion for game as I had when I was just five years old. What makes gaming so great are the almost endless possibilities that you have under your control, the exploration of the environment, the NPCs with their curious histories, the choices you make etc. People should just lost their preconcept against gaming and at least give it a chance to realize how great it is. I can see my self being an old man that enjoys gaming.
Thank you so much for your videos. I watched “how I got into gaming” last night and loved it. I’m a 52yo woman who bought an N64 when it launched. I can tell you it got me through the darkest of times as a young single mother. I continue to be a big Nintendo gamer even now and wholeheartedly agree with your opinion of the Wii U. I’ve been playing the original Xenoblade Chronicles that launched on the Wii since day one, I’ve lost count how many playthroughs I’ve had and am beyond excited to play XC3 next week. I hope you play it and make a video. Congratulations on getting Ayesha, she is beautiful.
It’s a wonderful feeling when we become emotionally attached to a character from a video game. That is quite a beautiful figure and I’m so happy you’re able to find one. I became emotionally attached to Makoto Niijima From Persona 5…. and ended up purchasing her on her motorcycle from a Japan seller for quite a bit of money as well. Word of advice…. Get a nice display box to put her in so she stays dust free and clean.
@@gwen.mp4 I just checked the current price on EBay and to my amazement it has more than doubled in price since I first got it over a year ago. It is by far the most expensive figurine I own but so worth every penny of it.
This is such a random thing to see in my recommends but man, I feel this SO much. My Holy Grail Figure was a character from a semi-obscure Korean MMO that was only ever sold in Korean pop up shops or given away as prizes. They only ever made one figure, and I'm pretty sure they stopped producing them altogether years ago. It wasn't that expensive (I ended up buying it for about $200 after all the fees and shipping), but it was obscure enough that the problem was mainly finding anyone who was selling the damn thing. I finally got ahold of one just a few months ago (right before my birthday, conveniently enough!) and he's now displayed proudly at my desk :) The game and character mean a lot to me, and even though I'd given up on ever owning this figure years ago... I'm so, so glad I looked one last time. It's not the most amazing figure and it's a little on the small side, but the details and paint job are much better than I would've expected for this obscure release. I'm not even big into figure collecting but this game was so important to me and still holds a special place in my heart. It feels amazing to finally have a piece of that game in my home that I can display and share with others. Thank you for sharing your story, and congratulations on finally bringing your Ayesha home!
Just found your channel, specifically the "How I got into gaming video" and it was awe-inspiring. I am very sorry you had to go through what you did. As you know, in life, oftentimes we must endure these things to get to a better plateau for ourselves, and your wisdom infinitely out scales mine, being as I am only 24. I just wanted to say that I am sincerely happy that you found a way, and found your way into gaming. It makes my heart extremely happy to see you finally obtain the one figure that you sought after for so long! Please keep doing what you love! Your videos have allowed me to find a second wind in my own life as it is quite difficult at these times currently. Gaming has always been my home away from home and always will be. : ) Again a huge congratulations on obtaining your Ayesha figure, an amazing find. ❤
this gracious lady is the perfect example of not sticking to old concepts, but expanding them. plus she has put herself on the line on yt and she has more guts than me and you others. she is truly a unique mature woman and truly fine and polite in ways that few know how to be. congratulations for everything and keep it up, simple and polite, a true lady like there will be no more in the times to come. God bless you!
Oh my goodness, I have the same Ayesha figure as well. My story on how I got her wasn't a tiresome process but rather a work of fate. I'm from the Middle East and I adore the games Atelier Rorona, Atelier Totori, Atelier Meruru and Atelier Ayesha (all on the PS Vita). Sadly they weren't that well known so merchandise was scarce for me. The only piece of merchandise I could get my hands on was an artbook of all the Atlier games from Atelier Maria (1990s) until Atelier Rorona (2009). Last year, I visited a nearly deserted shopping mall with my husband because there was a Gundam shop he buys from. I was surprised yet happy that among the Gundams, I saw Ayesha. She cost me the equivalent of $150 but I bought her on the spot, since I worried I might lose her if I didn' buy her then. She is so beautiful. Hearing your story makes me treasure my good fortune in finding Ayesha.
Congratulations on finally getting a hold of Ayesha! The figure is just so beautiful and captures her really well! I have played the Atelier series since Rorona but for me Ayesha quickly became my favourite as soon as it was released!
I love the Atelier figurines, they're all so pretty and cute. Lately, my mother has been paying more attention to my figurine collection and she proudly shows it off to her friends whenever they visit. Granted a lot of figurines are a bit indecent, but I'm not fond of collecting them. One of my favourites is my Atelier Rorona figurine. It's so pretty.
Rorona is a lovely figure - I'm lucky to have her as well. I think that's great, your mother proudly showing your collection to others. 👍🏻 There are an awful lot of figurines that are quite simply in poor taste and aimed at the lowest denominator for some men. I do love any art form (including sculpted figures) that celebrate the beauty of the human body in a *natural* style - not twisted into some crude anatomy.
This video is unbelievably wholesome, I'm delighted you got Ayesha for your collection. I don't collect figures, I have never heard of the game she is from and I'm new to the channel but hearing how much trouble you went through to secure the figure, and how connected you are to the character is so heart warming. The figure is gorgeous and again I'm so happy for you Haha
I can heavily relate to not buying something when it came out and then regretting it later for years!! Glad you were able to bring Ayesha home despite it all though!
Having a figure that you have an emotional attachment to is amazing. I've gotten a few figures, some alot more expensive than others but the one I treasure most is the relatively cheap $70 Izanagi figure from persona 4, its not even very well made or anything but it still brings alot of joy when I look at it. Congrats on the bid!
I realize that myself recently as well. I'm planning to get rid some of my figure that i have no attachment to. I have several figure from anime and games that I haven't play or watch and therefore I have no attachment to them despite it looking just equally as good as figure that I do.
After becoming a dad recently, I'm currently in a phase where the thought of having something untimely happen to me is a very real possibility. Your videos help ground me in a way, because it makes me think that this kind of future is also possible. Hopefully one day, I can reach your age and still be in the hobby of collecting figures and playing video games, recalling ones that impacted me in different ways, and also sharing my love for them to my son, and any future children I will have. Love your work, and keep it up!
I, a 27-year old man, stumbled upon this video and was hanging on every word; your explanations were so simple-but-thorough! This is an excellent story which educates and entertains. Great work!
I hope you don't mind me saying this, but I never tire of seeing people defying age stereotypes and pursuing their genuine heartfelt interests :D I must confess I wasn't expecting to stumble upon this channel today, but I'm glad I did! :3 I'm in my mid 30's and I sometimes struggle with feeling outmoded and out-of-touch, assuming that new things are outside my remit or not for me. But seeing you so passionate about anime figurines makes me think I needn't be so set-in-my-ways and try out new hobbies. Thank you!
Congratulations! from Japan. I love the game Atelier Ayesha too. The atmosphere of the world and Aysha's character were very impressive. She tried many things and grown up, it looks like your effort.
As a young woman who loves games and anime, especially games that have a certain feminine charm/female gaze to it, it makes me so happy to see a woman in your age enjoy it as well. It somehow connects us nerdy women no matter the generation we’re from haha! ❤️
Never watched her before but was happy to watch all the way to the end. I'm so happy you finally got Aishia after so long. It's nice to see people be happy about things that are important to them.
Glad to hear that you have enjoyed your new figure. In 2019 Summer I was lucky enough to travel to Tokyo and on my last day there I figured maybe I should buy something as a souvenir for myself, so I thought I could get a character's figure that's reasonably sized so I can put it in my suitcase and carry it back. While strolling down Akihabara I found this shop that had one of the limited edition figure of my favorite character, and I couldn't believe that it was new, like sealed and all that. It was not cheap, and it was definitely not small. I was so hesitant on whether or not to get her. I looked up online and couldn't find it anywhere, at least not new and sealed. I benefited from knowing Japanese so I was able to check several local auction/used market, and of course it's either nonexistent or not new. I knew if I had my passport I could prove to the shop owner that I was a foreigner, and thus didn't have to be charged tax for the purchase. But the problem was that I left my passport at my hotel, and I was so worried if I return to the hotel somehow it would be bought by someone else. So in the end I decided to take the cost and got that figure finally. It didn't fit in my suitcase tho, so I had to pay extra to have it packaged at the local postal office and checked it at the airport (I just couldn't negotiate to carry it with me as it is really, really big) And I am happy that I made the purchase. It was expensive, in fact almost double what they originally sold for, but that's probably the only one that I could find that's new. So I would still consider it lucky for me that I was able to spot it in Akihabara.
My eyes practically bugged out when you mentioned the initial release date, I know some figures get reruns but something 5+ years is beyond a longshot. I'm so glad you were able to get your hands on it!
There is something so wholesome about older ladies being into gaming, especially being so into gaming that they start collecting merch as well. :) I love this so very much. People like yourself are a wonderful example of progressiveness in your generation and I think you are absolutely fantastic.
I dont know why youtube recommended this to me but im subbing. Makes me happy that a person in her senior year enjoying a character without being judgmental on the design. Never let others stop you from enjoying things you love.
That figure is lovely. I realized looking at adventures of a friend-at-the-time making an Ayesha cosplay just how many complex little details and layer of translucency are on this designs, and seeing the figure faithfully represent them is great. Happy you managed to get through these labyrinthine processes to get her!
I don't know how this was recommended to me, but I'm glad I got to watch this. Video games and collecting figures has no age limit; it's an expensive hobby, but it's one that makes many of us very happy, especially if it's from something that means so much to us. The Atelier games are also a lot of fun and I wish more people knew about them. It's a great series of games.
Ayesha was such a sweet girl. So soft spoken and she never let anything change who she is. Considering she had to deal with losing her sister, she knew how to keep herself cheerful. One of my favorite protagonists of any jrpg.
I’m so in love with this woman and her channel!! You are such a gem!! When I was young I was bullied relentlessly for loving anime, sometimes violently assaulted. Listening to you talk about your love for anime and video games just warms my heart and staves off the pains of loneliness. Anime and video games are not for everybody, but anybody can fall in love with them.
That’s messed up! I was always an outcast for not watching ENOUGH anime, so it really depends on your peers and environment doesn’t it? 😭 people are cruel
@@1rage17 this was right before Pokemania, and I grew up in conservative Utah… so all anime was just called “weird Sailor Moon stuff”. I’ve also worked in some companies where anime was disparaged because people thought anybody who likes anime is probably a 4chan user and hates women and minorities…. so I usually just keep my weeb side to myself. :)
@@1rage17 This is really the thing that's shit. People tend to push away whatever does not conform to the "normal". When watching anime and all that stuff wasn't mainstream (say, pre-2000s), people who showed interest toward anything Japanese were treated as outcasts. Post 2010-2020 (not sure when exactly), anime and Japanese media got popular and extremely mainstream, especially in some parts of Asia. Suddenly, those who DON'T consume Japanese media are now the ones treated as outdated, "not fun". We all ought to learn how to appreciate each other better, regardless of our differing interests, backgrounds, and whatnot. Forced conformity really is shit and needs to somehow be addressed, in some countries more than others. All I can say is just be strong my guy (/girl). You can like whatever you like and not worry about stupid stuff. People who appreciate who you truly are will eventually come. Might take a while, but that's just life haha.
I've just discovered your channel through your "How I got into gaming" video. It's 4 a.m. and I'm having trouble sleeping these days since I came back to my hometown for vacation from college, but somehow watching these unboxing videos of yours is so calming. It's so amazing how relaxing your videos are, and you remind me so much of my grandmother, who passed away almost 8 years ago. I got a bit teary eyed by listening to your soothing voice and remembering her. I wish you well and the best, cheers all the way from Brazil!
congrats on getting such a grail of yours! always felt that these super special ones outweigh and put the other figures into perspective. also echoes the point about which matter the most given the recent prices of new releases - noticed this trend creeping up as early as five years ago even, when it was striking how Good Smile Company were pricing Nendoroids higher and higher, now being nearly double what they cost back then.
It never occurred to me that elderly people would be interested in anime and figurines etc. It makes sense though seeing how long such things have been around. Wow it just blows my mind. You're a very interesting lady
Man...one of the best videos I've watched in years. One lady's quest to obtain an end-game treasure for her collection. Story of my life as a collector of certain items and even I haven't put in that much effort to use a proxy. 10/10 will watch again and sharing with friends.
Beautiful figure. I can relate to the worrying about everything that could go wrong... It almost seems when I don't think of those worries is when they actually happen haha! Glad your adventure getting Ayesha had a positive outcome, really quality looking piece. My daughter is into a variety of Japanese figures and sometimes trying to find something hard to get turns into a nightmare, bootlegs, poor quality or scammers abound.
Hello Madlittlepixel 😀thank you for visiting. I'm not very well versed in retro matters, but I consult your channel occasionally for certain topics - thank you for your thorough coverage. 👍
It's so wholesome how a different generation finds joy in the same things as us "younger" people. With 35 years myself I also count to a different generation and it feels just good to connect over the same hobbies and likes. And it shows that it's never too late to find an enjoy new worlds ♡
This was strangely recommend to me, and yet it seems the UA-cam algorithm knows exactly what I want! You are so well spoken and very precise, it's been such a lovely, calming yet passionate video, I'm really glad you ended up finding this figurine! And I can't wait to binge the rest of your channel now hehe
Congratulations on finally getting your Ayesha figure! She looks beautiful, and glad to see you were finally able to get her after all that time. I enjoy collecting beautiful figures myself even if they can get very pricey at times. The figures that were hardest to obtain, as well as of the series I most enjoy, still hold the most sentimental value to me. I hope you are able to continue to enjoy the things you enjoy, and I look forward to seeing content of you enjoying any other things that you cherish.
Never give up is exactly right, well done. That's a wonderful message and an excellent attitude to have, especially when things seem bleak. Good to hear you and poodlepuff are getting along well.
Seeing you happy to finally have the figure just brought me so much joy as well! I know how hard it can be to try to find a figure, especially one that might not have had so many made and knowing that you were able to get what you wanted after so long is just amazing
I know nothing at all about this game or character, but wow is that figure beautiful! The detail and little touches, her expression, and even the styling of her hair are all gorgeous. Congratulations on getting her! It's so special to have this sort of merch when a character or series holds great meaning to you. ♥
She's beautiful! Happy that your holy grail finally came home, like other collectors, I definitely understand wanting an old figure badly but not being able to justify the price.
I have never seen or heard of your channel before, but this video just popped up in my recommended and I'm in shambles. 😭 This was so sweet to watch. Happy that you got a figure you always wanted, you deserve it. 🥺💞
I like the story and very happy that you finally got the figure, in the beginning i got worry i thought you got an empty box but then you explained that you did opened the box earlier it was a relief 👍
Ah ha, yes, I actually didn't realise I was talking with just an empty Box for so long 😮 until I finished and reviewed the video .. and then it was too late to change it. 😁
I’ve literally never seen an older person like yourself into such things. It’s so cool to see it. Like a peek into the future when all the younger fans of these things are older because there’s not too many at the moment. You’re incredible 💜
I'm jealous haha I've been looking for that one, too. Atelier Ayesha is probably my favorite atelier game. I just love the dusk trilogy. I'm happy for you that you finally got one 🙂
Your voice is so nice to listen to, like listening to my own grandmother telling a story. I've certainly heard similar stories before, but you're so genuine in your emotions and experiences that I find this video so much more interesting and enjoyable. I have a few figures myself which I'm very fond of, and I'm certainly familiar with the lottery of searching for one you're looking for, especially the problem of not having enough space!
There is an incredible joy in seeing someone speak about something that they are passionate about. I don't personally quite understand the appeal of collectible figurines (at the prices that they go for), but nevertheless your genuine joy and enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for sharing the more nerdy, but still very important parts of your life on camera. Hopefully your example will help others more openly speak about their interests and be more true to who they are, even if that makes them appear unusual to other people. You're a wonderful human being, and what you do matters very much.
I'm glad you could make it, for some reason your words really motivated me to continue persuing my goals. Right now I'm going through a very heavy depression and it's very hard for me just to stay alive everyday, I often hear people say "don't give up" and it doesn't change anything on me but when I heard you say that I almost cried, you just gave me more strength to continue on trying and not giving up, I hope my efforts ends up with me getting my "Ayesha" too.
always so exciting when a grail finally comes home unscathed! i'm so glad your ayesha arrived to you, she's in beautiful condition - it's good to know she went to a loving home
Loved sitting here listening to your story while working and feeling the 'closure' you felt upon finally collecting something you feel so connected to; absolutely love it, thank you for sharing.
7:20 I personally don't like doing international shipping as things tend to get lost in the mail or some kind of issue I had in the past. Maybe it's been improved since then. Also it costs a bit more if I would do free shipping but most likely I'll have them pay.
Just stumbled upon this channel and I have to say that around my 20's, I began asking people on the internet if liking anime and video games was childish. My parents always gave me grief about "liking cartoons" while in high school and early college. They thought that "cartoons" were childish amd immature. Most people I spoke to, however, told me that if I like it, then go with it. Don't let others tell you what you can and can't be interested in. Now I'm in my mid-30's and cane across this channel. I feel like this woman proves all those people I've spoken to right. Here's this nice, kind woman who is totally into anime and video games, which (absolutely no offense here) are a product of a several generations who came along much later than her own. Yet, she found interest in it, pursued it, and enjoys it. So, I guess what I'm saying is, no matter what your interests and hobbies are, if you like it, and it doesn't harm others, then go for it. Just ignore what weird looks otgers might give you. Lol
The whole issue is so perplexing because for some time now we've had animated series that are made for *adults* (I don't mean that type of adult content 😄) - for example, we recently watched "Undone" (Amazon Prime), which is excellent. But I'm pretty sure it's marked in my region with a "Mature" rating. Same thing with many modern anime series - they are definitely NOT suitable for young children! So this 'argument" about games and anime being "childish" is just horribly outdated and uninformed.
@Food4Dogs I definitely agree! I have always tried explaining that to people. Just because it's animated, does NOT mean it's for kids. I mean, just look at long-running series like The Simpsons (I assume they have this where you live since the show is in its 34th season by now and has become known all over the world). Although the series doesn't have explicit language, sexual content, blood, violence, etc, it's still aimed solely at adults due to its content being "family household antics" or whatever. Kids don't know anything about running households, working jobs, having a married life, raising children (both degenerate and overly intelligent), etc. They wouldn't be able to relate to the humor that's in the series. Yet, for some reason, "anime" and other "cartoons" are labeled as "for children" sometimes just because of them being animated. Not only is the whole idea outdated, but it's not looking at the true meaning of these modern animations, which is that they're a form of modern art. At least, that's how I see it. Animation, video games, and comics/manga are all a form of artistic expression. And video games, in particular, are an even more advanced version of this medium of expression since they are interactive, allowing the player to not only indulge in the art, the story telling, etc, but to also "be" the protagonist (or antagonist) or to at least control them. Luckily, by this time, my parents accept that I like this stuff and that it truly isn't childish. I've even shown some clips of certain series to them, and they were surprised by the "adult content" in some of them (and like you said, not THAT kind of adult content!). I think they still have that stereotype in the back of their head though, but they seem to understand that not all animation is "Looney Tunes" or something. I think the Shrek movies helped too. We've seen all the movies together, but the first one surprised my parents. They didn't expect the movie to be animated (well... CG), yet be aimed solely at adults. They really enjoyed it and we've seen all the movies together.
Yoooo congrats on getting her! She looks beautiful and all the little details are so nicely done, no wonder you wanted this Ayesha so much!! definitely worth it!!
Congrats on getting her! I've been a long time subscriber and I just adore your videos. My family isn't exactly supportive of me being a gamer in my mid 30's and being a single mother (they think it's for kids and I should've stopped when my now teenager was born), nor is it a popular thing in my community with JRPGs specifically. Gaming has got me out of some really dark times, I don't think I could ever give it up. You give me something to look forward to. Keep being your sweet self. ♥
it was such a joy hearing someone so invested in their figures like this. i’m often laughed at, or told i’m “too old” to have such things. hearing you speak about ayesha, and how excited you were to receive her made me feel accepted and like i’m not alone! i’ve been trying to restore my collection of a line called “monster high” dolls i had as a child. i’m very picky about purchasing them, they have to come with everything just as you mentioned about ayesha. this video was all around such a joy to watch, and thank you so much for making me feel as though i’m not odd or different for wanting to collect such things!
I also just wanted to add, I've been collecting figurines for many years, seriously collecting since 2013-2014 and I just wanted to say how absolutely wholesome you are!
As a figure collector I enjoyed this video. And I'm glad you found a figure from 2015. Cause I understand how hard it is to find older figures, let along avoiding bootlegs.
I'm really happy for you, Congratulations! I understand the difficulty of getting this beautiful figure, there is not a lot of atelier figures except for ryza
Congrats! I have a few figures myself from the series. I started with Atelier Totori and was quite attached to the arland series myself so I bought all the MCs from that line. The price increase can be pretty astounding if you miss the initial release! You also need to be careful because as with all things - China is producing cheap poorly made knockoffs of existing figures and you won't know until it's in your hands. Stick with reputable sellers, folks!
I used to want to collect figures myself but I never had my hands on one nor have the desire anymore nowadays. But this video, seeing other people happy, finding closure in their search, I cant help but smile from ear to ear. 😊👍🏼
I came across an older video of yours in my recommended and now I'm hooked! I'm not a big fan of video games or unboxing vids, but hearing your passion is wonderful
I never had the money for figurines yet, but I'll hopefully get there one day ^^° It's so nice and wholesome to see older young people enjoying the same hobbies and being so enthusiastic about it ^^ I don't even have any friends my age around with the same hobbies as me, so seeing this is precious ❤
AUDIO NOTE: I am sorry about the table thumping noise - seems to be a reflex with me! I didn't want a boom mic when showing a dainty figure, so the table mic was my choice.
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Hello there a new Disney mobile game got released on android and maybe ios devices. It called Disney mirrorverse .
I wish you was my grandma
What mic do you use?~
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@@JayJay-qu4nw Hi Jay Jay. Why do you ask?
It's a problem you get with all good mics that pick up vibrations and knocks etc.
"I'm pretty much finished now I think" is the mantra of every collector who most certainly isn't finished collecting.
😂 I very much fear the truth of this!
"Finished... for now" haha
@@Food4Dogs you’re in too deep now xD
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well there is definitely a threshold of intensity. After a certain point you are finished with your biggest goals and you just buy little things here and there.
My mom had a garage sale where she sold some of my late father's hats. A man came and told us about a Stacy Adams hat he once had given to someone famous pastor or something bc they liked it Even though it was his favorite hat. He said he could never find another until he came to our sale. He broke down crying bc he had been searching for 40 years.
Glad we were able to do that for him.
that is so nice to hear, how life makes you wait 40 years for such a nice moment. that for sure nice.
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my dad's family used to run a blacksmithing/machining shop. they used to have some merch like hats, beer coozies, and shirts. the business closed down about 27-28 years ago and my dad and his siblings moved on to other work. the point I'm making is this merch was no longer made. about 3 years ago for his birthday we actually managed to find an unopened hat for this business and gave it to him as a gift. he was estatic and the thing became his favorite hat, wearing it for special occasions. it made him and us so happy for him to have it because sure the thing wasn't worth a whole lot monetarily, it's sentimental value was through the roof.
Garage sales are absolute goldmines for hidden gems of sentimental value
It’s wild what you can only find from someone else. I feel bad the guy had to wait 40 years for another
@@DeathnoteBB i feel good, imagine, forgetting about it, and finding your best wish
I’m a 30-year-old woman and have nearly the same taste in games it seems (though I started early, in childhood) and it’s comforting somehow to see an example of what it could be like to be older and still in love with JRPGs. Thank you for being so genuinely you - it resonates with so many of us!
She shows that you can still be an anime fan even in your sixties.
give it 30-40 years are all of us in our 20s and 30s are going to be old people gaming in retirement.
Are you into young guys
Arknights
Seeing your PFP of Pinecone, I think you have great taste in games 😁
I love this woman omg. Not even an anime person, but it makes me smile that anyone at any age truly can enjoy and appreciate something that most people view as childish.
Amen to that!!!! I love watching her videos!
This grandma is a total weeb and I love it. Her entire house is decorated like a teenage anime lovers bedroom.
It's glorious. Bless this woman for being the perfect way she is.
I know! She’s freaking awesome. Being her best self.
Must we call her a "weeb" though? It sounds as though it diminishes the sincerity in which she pursues this hobby and how much Ayesha meant to her.
W grandma
she is amazing
She’s a classy lady
As a 30 year old that sometimes feels ashamed of wanting to collect anime figures/model kits, randomly seeing this video and seeing someone as cool and confident as you being into it reassures me to just live my life
Life’s too short to not do whatever makes you happy, just be you!
You are never too old to collect stuff that makes you happy, same with collecting and buying toys. There has to be a short moment for when you put them back and have a little ,grow up’ moment… but then you always come back and at some point will probably end up buying some toys now for collector reasons. I’m over 10 years younger than you and i also had this problem but when you see it as collecting and ,,stuff that makes you happy and have a little opening moment’’… its so much easier
do remember anime toys are expensive, no child could ever collect themself, its an hobby for adults
Yea about that, I really don't understand the figurine collecting thing - I don't see the point of it. That being said, I don't judge it per se, I'm rather envious about it, because I can't feel such passion and attachment about it. Anything I buy has to have a function, meaning that I only buy tools. I don't have "nice things"
So if it makes you happy, enjoy it. You are living your life, not anyone else's - so you really don't have to care about what others think about it. It's *your* home, *your* personal space; they are *your* things, they aren't meant to be accepted by others; they are things *you bought for yourself,* not for anyone else.
@@blzahz7633 its simply converting your money to something you love as achievement, thats what hobby is.
Just wanted to say what a joy it was to hear your story about you got started playing video games. Im an ex Vietnam vet who has been playing and enjoying video games since I was 29 yrs old and I i'm about to turn 72 in a month. I got started as a way to keep in touch with my children after a divorce and have been playing ever since. My sons are now 40 and 42 and we still play together at times. Do what you enjoy and never let anyone turn you around. Peace and happiness from the state of Oregon, USA
Thank you for your service, you are an absolute Chad 🥳🏅 what are your fav games?
You should totally play Persona games too if you’re into a story line!
Wooo oregon!
Signed off from the capitol state of Antifa supporters lmao
Whoa definitely not what I expected upon seeing your profile picture
It is not the figurine, nor the adventure of getting the figurine that I liked about this video. It's seeing someone in their senior years such as you, being able to enjoy the collecting of these figurines. That you can enjoy the character designs without being judgmental. That to me, is quite amazing and wholesome. Never give up, keep pressing forward. This video is a joy to see.
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NativrAmericanK actually its both
You are living proof that there is no age for gaming. I'm on my thirties and I have the same passion for game as I had when I was just five years old. What makes gaming so great are the almost endless possibilities that you have under your control, the exploration of the environment, the NPCs with their curious histories, the choices you make etc. People should just lost their preconcept against gaming and at least give it a chance to realize how great it is. I can see my self being an old man that enjoys gaming.
Thank you so much for your videos. I watched “how I got into gaming” last night and loved it. I’m a 52yo woman who bought an N64 when it launched. I can tell you it got me through the darkest of times as a young single mother. I continue to be a big Nintendo gamer even now and wholeheartedly agree with your opinion of the Wii U. I’ve been playing the original Xenoblade Chronicles that launched on the Wii since day one, I’ve lost count how many playthroughs I’ve had and am beyond excited to play XC3 next week. I hope you play it and make a video. Congratulations on getting Ayesha, she is beautiful.
Thank you, and yes, I'm getting XC3. 😀
My mom still makes me come home to play video games so she can watch when one of our favorites comes out (xenoblade, rpg, and marios)
@@Doors067 Oh, you've got a big treat right now, then, with Xenoblade 3!
I LOVE LOVE the XC and XC2 I bought wii U because of xenoblade chronicles!!
@@chloem4865 That's the Xenoblade spirit! 👍🏻
It’s a wonderful feeling when we become emotionally attached to a character from a video game. That is quite a beautiful figure and I’m so happy you’re able to find one. I became emotionally attached to Makoto Niijima From Persona 5…. and ended up purchasing her on her motorcycle from a Japan seller for quite a bit of money as well. Word of advice…. Get a nice display box to put her in so she stays dust free and clean.
makoto on her persona is perfection, i learn about figure collecting because of this one, then i saw the price....
@@gwen.mp4 I just checked the current price on EBay and to my amazement it has more than doubled in price since I first got it over a year ago. It is by far the most expensive figurine I own but so worth every penny of it.
I am not at all surprised to hear about the price!
@@thatitalianlameguy2235 no.... not the jar....
@@gwen.mp4 i honestly would think that vacuum sealing a figurine inside a jar isnt that bad of an idea.
but yeah, prob stay away from jars.
This is such a random thing to see in my recommends but man, I feel this SO much. My Holy Grail Figure was a character from a semi-obscure Korean MMO that was only ever sold in Korean pop up shops or given away as prizes. They only ever made one figure, and I'm pretty sure they stopped producing them altogether years ago. It wasn't that expensive (I ended up buying it for about $200 after all the fees and shipping), but it was obscure enough that the problem was mainly finding anyone who was selling the damn thing.
I finally got ahold of one just a few months ago (right before my birthday, conveniently enough!) and he's now displayed proudly at my desk :) The game and character mean a lot to me, and even though I'd given up on ever owning this figure years ago... I'm so, so glad I looked one last time. It's not the most amazing figure and it's a little on the small side, but the details and paint job are much better than I would've expected for this obscure release. I'm not even big into figure collecting but this game was so important to me and still holds a special place in my heart. It feels amazing to finally have a piece of that game in my home that I can display and share with others.
Thank you for sharing your story, and congratulations on finally bringing your Ayesha home!
What mmo?
Would it happen to be a Mabinogi figure by any chance? Nao specifically? :)
lemme guess, elsword?
neither Mabinogi nor Elsword are semi-obscure. I'd guess Yogurting Online tbh but love to know what the actual answer is~
Just found your channel, specifically the "How I got into gaming video" and it was awe-inspiring. I am very sorry you had to go through what you did. As you know, in life, oftentimes we must endure these things to get to a better plateau for ourselves, and your wisdom infinitely out scales mine, being as I am only 24. I just wanted to say that I am sincerely happy that you found a way, and found your way into gaming. It makes my heart extremely happy to see you finally obtain the one figure that you sought after for so long!
Please keep doing what you love! Your videos have allowed me to find a second wind in my own life as it is quite difficult at these times currently. Gaming has always been my home away from home and always will be. : ) Again a huge congratulations on obtaining your Ayesha figure, an amazing find. ❤
Thank you.
this gracious lady is the perfect example of not sticking to old concepts, but expanding them. plus she has put herself on the line on yt and she has more guts than me and you others. she is truly a unique mature woman and truly fine and polite in ways that few know how to be. congratulations for everything and keep it up, simple and polite, a true lady like there will be no more in the times to come. God bless you!
Thank you.
Oh my goodness, I have the same Ayesha figure as well.
My story on how I got her wasn't a tiresome process but rather a work of fate. I'm from the Middle East and I adore the games Atelier Rorona, Atelier Totori, Atelier Meruru and Atelier Ayesha (all on the PS Vita). Sadly they weren't that well known so merchandise was scarce for me. The only piece of merchandise I could get my hands on was an artbook of all the Atlier games from Atelier Maria (1990s) until Atelier Rorona (2009).
Last year, I visited a nearly deserted shopping mall with my husband because there was a Gundam shop he buys from. I was surprised yet happy that among the Gundams, I saw Ayesha. She cost me the equivalent of $150 but I bought her on the spot, since I worried I might lose her if I didn' buy her then. She is so beautiful.
Hearing your story makes me treasure my good fortune in finding Ayesha.
Good fortune indeed - and a bit of a bargain, too, if I may say so!
I haven't played that many Atelier games, but Ayesha's design has always been my favourite!
What a gorgeous figure. Congrats on acquiring her!
Congratulations on finally getting a hold of Ayesha! The figure is just so beautiful and captures her really well! I have played the Atelier series since Rorona but for me Ayesha quickly became my favourite as soon as it was released!
I love the Atelier figurines, they're all so pretty and cute. Lately, my mother has been paying more attention to my figurine collection and she proudly shows it off to her friends whenever they visit. Granted a lot of figurines are a bit indecent, but I'm not fond of collecting them. One of my favourites is my Atelier Rorona figurine. It's so pretty.
Rorona is a lovely figure - I'm lucky to have her as well. I think that's great, your mother proudly showing your collection to others. 👍🏻
There are an awful lot of figurines that are quite simply in poor taste and aimed at the lowest denominator for some men. I do love any art form (including sculpted figures) that celebrate the beauty of the human body in a *natural* style - not twisted into some crude anatomy.
This video is unbelievably wholesome, I'm delighted you got Ayesha for your collection. I don't collect figures, I have never heard of the game she is from and I'm new to the channel but hearing how much trouble you went through to secure the figure, and how connected you are to the character is so heart warming. The figure is gorgeous and again I'm so happy for you Haha
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I can heavily relate to not buying something when it came out and then regretting it later for years!! Glad you were able to bring Ayesha home despite it all though!
Having a figure that you have an emotional attachment to is amazing. I've gotten a few figures, some alot more expensive than others but the one I treasure most is the relatively cheap $70 Izanagi figure from persona 4, its not even very well made or anything but it still brings alot of joy when I look at it.
Congrats on the bid!
I realize that myself recently as well. I'm planning to get rid some of my figure that i have no attachment to. I have several figure from anime and games that I haven't play or watch and therefore I have no attachment to them despite it looking just equally as good as figure that I do.
@@axiswfr Bizarre that you even have them in the first place.
After becoming a dad recently, I'm currently in a phase where the thought of having something untimely happen to me is a very real possibility. Your videos help ground me in a way, because it makes me think that this kind of future is also possible. Hopefully one day, I can reach your age and still be in the hobby of collecting figures and playing video games, recalling ones that impacted me in different ways, and also sharing my love for them to my son, and any future children I will have. Love your work, and keep it up!
I, a 27-year old man, stumbled upon this video and was hanging on every word; your explanations were so simple-but-thorough! This is an excellent story which educates and entertains. Great work!
I hope you don't mind me saying this, but I never tire of seeing people defying age stereotypes and pursuing their genuine heartfelt interests :D I must confess I wasn't expecting to stumble upon this channel today, but I'm glad I did! :3 I'm in my mid 30's and I sometimes struggle with feeling outmoded and out-of-touch, assuming that new things are outside my remit or not for me. But seeing you so passionate about anime figurines makes me think I needn't be so set-in-my-ways and try out new hobbies. Thank you!
Thank you and wishing you well with any new venture!
I adore your assortment of plushies, on the side, very cute!
Congratulations! from Japan. I love the game Atelier Ayesha too. The atmosphere of the world and Aysha's character were very impressive. She tried many things and grown up, it looks like your effort.
As a young woman who loves games and anime, especially games that have a certain feminine charm/female gaze to it, it makes me so happy to see a woman in your age enjoy it as well. It somehow connects us nerdy women no matter the generation we’re from haha! ❤️
Never watched her before but was happy to watch all the way to the end. I'm so happy you finally got Aishia after so long. It's nice to see people be happy about things that are important to them.
I've got into Atelier recently, also due to one of your earlier videos - and what a treat they are, masterfully relaxing games they are
getting your dream figure is every figure collectors dream!! i’m so happy for you that you finally found her! she’s beautiful!
Glad to hear that you have enjoyed your new figure.
In 2019 Summer I was lucky enough to travel to Tokyo and on my last day there I figured maybe I should buy something as a souvenir for myself, so I thought I could get a character's figure that's reasonably sized so I can put it in my suitcase and carry it back.
While strolling down Akihabara I found this shop that had one of the limited edition figure of my favorite character, and I couldn't believe that it was new, like sealed and all that. It was not cheap, and it was definitely not small. I was so hesitant on whether or not to get her. I looked up online and couldn't find it anywhere, at least not new and sealed. I benefited from knowing Japanese so I was able to check several local auction/used market, and of course it's either nonexistent or not new.
I knew if I had my passport I could prove to the shop owner that I was a foreigner, and thus didn't have to be charged tax for the purchase. But the problem was that I left my passport at my hotel, and I was so worried if I return to the hotel somehow it would be bought by someone else. So in the end I decided to take the cost and got that figure finally. It didn't fit in my suitcase tho, so I had to pay extra to have it packaged at the local postal office and checked it at the airport (I just couldn't negotiate to carry it with me as it is really, really big)
And I am happy that I made the purchase. It was expensive, in fact almost double what they originally sold for, but that's probably the only one that I could find that's new. So I would still consider it lucky for me that I was able to spot it in Akihabara.
That is quite a story!
You know, I do believe strongly in gut instinct, and your instinct was spot on with that figure. 👍🏻
lucky find! which character was it?
This is my first video of yours that I’ve seen, and I know I have to stick around! You’re just so comforting and relaxing
I love it when older people break from the norm and get into things from younger generations.
My eyes practically bugged out when you mentioned the initial release date, I know some figures get reruns but something 5+ years is beyond a longshot. I'm so glad you were able to get your hands on it!
I'm very glad you finally got her! She looks wonderful 💖 Cheers! 😊💓
There is something so wholesome about older ladies being into gaming, especially being so into gaming that they start collecting merch as well. :) I love this so very much. People like yourself are a wonderful example of progressiveness in your generation and I think you are absolutely fantastic.
I dont know why youtube recommended this to me but im subbing. Makes me happy that a person in her senior year enjoying a character without being judgmental on the design. Never let others stop you from enjoying things you love.
The only downside is it took me so long to come across the is channel. This is the serotonin boost I needed. Instant fan.
Welcome. 😊
That figure is lovely. I realized looking at adventures of a friend-at-the-time making an Ayesha cosplay just how many complex little details and layer of translucency are on this designs, and seeing the figure faithfully represent them is great. Happy you managed to get through these labyrinthine processes to get her!
I don't know how this was recommended to me, but I'm glad I got to watch this. Video games and collecting figures has no age limit; it's an expensive hobby, but it's one that makes many of us very happy, especially if it's from something that means so much to us. The Atelier games are also a lot of fun and I wish more people knew about them. It's a great series of games.
Ayesha was such a sweet girl. So soft spoken and she never let anything change who she is. Considering she had to deal with losing her sister, she knew how to keep herself cheerful. One of my favorite protagonists of any jrpg.
I really enjoy seeing you talk about video games, anime, and figures you like. The way you light up while talking about Ayesha makes me really happy 😊
I’m so in love with this woman and her channel!! You are such a gem!!
When I was young I was bullied relentlessly for loving anime, sometimes violently assaulted.
Listening to you talk about your love for anime and video games just warms my heart and staves off the pains of loneliness.
Anime and video games are not for everybody, but anybody can fall in love with them.
That’s messed up! I was always an outcast for not watching ENOUGH anime, so it really depends on your peers and environment doesn’t it? 😭 people are cruel
@@1rage17 this was right before Pokemania, and I grew up in conservative Utah… so all anime was just called “weird Sailor Moon stuff”. I’ve also worked in some companies where anime was disparaged because people thought anybody who likes anime is probably a 4chan user and hates women and minorities…. so I usually just keep my weeb side to myself. :)
@@1rage17 This is really the thing that's shit. People tend to push away whatever does not conform to the "normal". When watching anime and all that stuff wasn't mainstream (say, pre-2000s), people who showed interest toward anything Japanese were treated as outcasts. Post 2010-2020 (not sure when exactly), anime and Japanese media got popular and extremely mainstream, especially in some parts of Asia. Suddenly, those who DON'T consume Japanese media are now the ones treated as outdated, "not fun".
We all ought to learn how to appreciate each other better, regardless of our differing interests, backgrounds, and whatnot. Forced conformity really is shit and needs to somehow be addressed, in some countries more than others.
All I can say is just be strong my guy (/girl). You can like whatever you like and not worry about stupid stuff. People who appreciate who you truly are will eventually come. Might take a while, but that's just life haha.
I've just discovered your channel through your "How I got into gaming" video. It's 4 a.m. and I'm having trouble sleeping these days since I came back to my hometown for vacation from college, but somehow watching these unboxing videos of yours is so calming. It's so amazing how relaxing your videos are, and you remind me so much of my grandmother, who passed away almost 8 years ago. I got a bit teary eyed by listening to your soothing voice and remembering her. I wish you well and the best, cheers all the way from Brazil!
Thank you.
congrats on getting such a grail of yours! always felt that these super special ones outweigh and put the other figures into perspective. also echoes the point about which matter the most given the recent prices of new releases - noticed this trend creeping up as early as five years ago even, when it was striking how Good Smile Company were pricing Nendoroids higher and higher, now being nearly double what they cost back then.
It never occurred to me that elderly people would be interested in anime and figurines etc.
It makes sense though seeing how long such things have been around. Wow it just blows my mind.
You're a very interesting lady
Man...one of the best videos I've watched in years. One lady's quest to obtain an end-game treasure for her collection. Story of my life as a collector of certain items and even I haven't put in that much effort to use a proxy. 10/10 will watch again and sharing with friends.
Every time I get recommended an upload of yours it's always a treat.
Beautiful figure. I can relate to the worrying about everything that could go wrong... It almost seems when I don't think of those worries is when they actually happen haha! Glad your adventure getting Ayesha had a positive outcome, really quality looking piece. My daughter is into a variety of Japanese figures and sometimes trying to find something hard to get turns into a nightmare, bootlegs, poor quality or scammers abound.
Hello Madlittlepixel 😀thank you for visiting.
I'm not very well versed in retro matters, but I consult your channel occasionally for certain topics - thank you for your thorough coverage. 👍
This felt... Otherworldly.
So sweet, seeing the end of this story... And it being such a happy one!
A blessing, truly.
It's so wholesome how a different generation finds joy in the same things as us "younger" people. With 35 years myself I also count to a different generation and it feels just good to connect over the same hobbies and likes. And it shows that it's never too late to find an enjoy new worlds ♡
This was strangely recommend to me, and yet it seems the UA-cam algorithm knows exactly what I want! You are so well spoken and very precise, it's been such a lovely, calming yet passionate video, I'm really glad you ended up finding this figurine! And I can't wait to binge the rest of your channel now hehe
Thank you, Diane.
Omg Ayesha is so cute! 😍I’m glad you enjoy the Atelier series, it’s one of my favorites.
Congratulations on finally getting your Ayesha figure! She looks beautiful, and glad to see you were finally able to get her after all that time. I enjoy collecting beautiful figures myself even if they can get very pricey at times. The figures that were hardest to obtain, as well as of the series I most enjoy, still hold the most sentimental value to me. I hope you are able to continue to enjoy the things you enjoy, and I look forward to seeing content of you enjoying any other things that you cherish.
Never give up is exactly right, well done. That's a wonderful message and an excellent attitude to have, especially when things seem bleak. Good to hear you and poodlepuff are getting along well.
Seeing you happy to finally have the figure just brought me so much joy as well! I know how hard it can be to try to find a figure, especially one that might not have had so many made and knowing that you were able to get what you wanted after so long is just amazing
I know nothing at all about this game or character, but wow is that figure beautiful! The detail and little touches, her expression, and even the styling of her hair are all gorgeous. Congratulations on getting her! It's so special to have this sort of merch when a character or series holds great meaning to you. ♥
most wholesome video i've watched all week! genuinely glad you got her in the end :)
She's beautiful! Happy that your holy grail finally came home, like other collectors, I definitely understand wanting an old figure badly but not being able to justify the price.
I have never seen or heard of your channel before, but this video just popped up in my recommended and I'm in shambles. 😭 This was so sweet to watch. Happy that you got a figure you always wanted, you deserve it. 🥺💞
I like the story and very happy that you finally got the figure, in the beginning i got worry i thought you got an empty box but then you explained that you did opened the box earlier it was a relief 👍
Ah ha, yes, I actually didn't realise I was talking with just an empty Box for so long 😮 until I finished and reviewed the video .. and then it was too late to change it. 😁
I don't know why this is in my recommendations but I'm digging it love the video keep that energy
I’ve literally never seen an older person like yourself into such things. It’s so cool to see it. Like a peek into the future when all the younger fans of these things are older because there’s not too many at the moment. You’re incredible 💜
Thank you.
I'm jealous haha I've been looking for that one, too. Atelier Ayesha is probably my favorite atelier game. I just love the dusk trilogy. I'm happy for you that you finally got one 🙂
Your voice is so nice to listen to, like listening to my own grandmother telling a story. I've certainly heard similar stories before, but you're so genuine in your emotions and experiences that I find this video so much more interesting and enjoyable. I have a few figures myself which I'm very fond of, and I'm certainly familiar with the lottery of searching for one you're looking for, especially the problem of not having enough space!
she’s so beautiful!! 😭😭 congrats on your victory! figure hunting is truly such a challenge
so happy for you!
Don't know anything about figure collecting but this randomly popped in my recommended and was super interesting! Thank you for sharing
the full circle moment made me a little sad. i’m so happy for you. getting your favourite character as a finale close to your collection is so cute!
I'm not a collector, but it's really wonderful on how much detail they put into figurines these days!
There is an incredible joy in seeing someone speak about something that they are passionate about.
I don't personally quite understand the appeal of collectible figurines (at the prices that they go for), but nevertheless your genuine joy and enthusiasm is infectious.
Thank you for sharing the more nerdy, but still very important parts of your life on camera. Hopefully your example will help others more openly speak about their interests and be more true to who they are, even if that makes them appear unusual to other people.
You're a wonderful human being, and what you do matters very much.
I'm glad you could make it, for some reason your words really motivated me to continue persuing my goals.
Right now I'm going through a very heavy depression and it's very hard for me just to stay alive everyday, I often hear people say "don't give up" and it doesn't change anything on me but when I heard you say that I almost cried, you just gave me more strength to continue on trying and not giving up, I hope my efforts ends up with me getting my "Ayesha" too.
always so exciting when a grail finally comes home unscathed! i'm so glad your ayesha arrived to you, she's in beautiful condition - it's good to know she went to a loving home
I don’t know why the algorithm sent me here but I’m pleased. I love watching people enjoy their hobbies even if I don’t share the same ones.
Loved sitting here listening to your story while working and feeling the 'closure' you felt upon finally collecting something you feel so connected to; absolutely love it, thank you for sharing.
She’s beautiful! I’m so happy for you! The colors are so vibrant and lovely and it’s just so beautiful to look at. Truly a wonderful figure
7:20 I personally don't like doing international shipping as things tend to get lost in the mail or some kind of issue I had in the past. Maybe it's been improved since then. Also it costs a bit more if I would do free shipping but most likely I'll have them pay.
Just stumbled upon this channel and I have to say that around my 20's, I began asking people on the internet if liking anime and video games was childish. My parents always gave me grief about "liking cartoons" while in high school and early college. They thought that "cartoons" were childish amd immature. Most people I spoke to, however, told me that if I like it, then go with it. Don't let others tell you what you can and can't be interested in.
Now I'm in my mid-30's and cane across this channel. I feel like this woman proves all those people I've spoken to right. Here's this nice, kind woman who is totally into anime and video games, which (absolutely no offense here) are a product of a several generations who came along much later than her own. Yet, she found interest in it, pursued it, and enjoys it.
So, I guess what I'm saying is, no matter what your interests and hobbies are, if you like it, and it doesn't harm others, then go for it. Just ignore what weird looks otgers might give you. Lol
The whole issue is so perplexing because for some time now we've had animated series that are made for *adults* (I don't mean that type of adult content 😄) - for example, we recently watched "Undone" (Amazon Prime), which is excellent. But I'm pretty sure it's marked in my region with a "Mature" rating.
Same thing with many modern anime series - they are definitely NOT suitable for young children!
So this 'argument" about games and anime being "childish" is just horribly outdated and uninformed.
@Food4Dogs I definitely agree! I have always tried explaining that to people. Just because it's animated, does NOT mean it's for kids. I mean, just look at long-running series like The Simpsons (I assume they have this where you live since the show is in its 34th season by now and has become known all over the world). Although the series doesn't have explicit language, sexual content, blood, violence, etc, it's still aimed solely at adults due to its content being "family household antics" or whatever. Kids don't know anything about running households, working jobs, having a married life, raising children (both degenerate and overly intelligent), etc. They wouldn't be able to relate to the humor that's in the series. Yet, for some reason, "anime" and other "cartoons" are labeled as "for children" sometimes just because of them being animated.
Not only is the whole idea outdated, but it's not looking at the true meaning of these modern animations, which is that they're a form of modern art. At least, that's how I see it. Animation, video games, and comics/manga are all a form of artistic expression. And video games, in particular, are an even more advanced version of this medium of expression since they are interactive, allowing the player to not only indulge in the art, the story telling, etc, but to also "be" the protagonist (or antagonist) or to at least control them.
Luckily, by this time, my parents accept that I like this stuff and that it truly isn't childish. I've even shown some clips of certain series to them, and they were surprised by the "adult content" in some of them (and like you said, not THAT kind of adult content!). I think they still have that stereotype in the back of their head though, but they seem to understand that not all animation is "Looney Tunes" or something. I think the Shrek movies helped too. We've seen all the movies together, but the first one surprised my parents. They didn't expect the movie to be animated (well... CG), yet be aimed solely at adults. They really enjoyed it and we've seen all the movies together.
This is the raddest kind of time to live in. This puts me in a strange kind of place of peace. I'm gonna go watch all your videos now.
I don't know you, but I felt such a happiness when you pulled her out and showed her to us. Take good care of her!
Yoooo congrats on getting her! She looks beautiful and all the little details are so nicely done, no wonder you wanted this Ayesha so much!! definitely worth it!!
I am so happy for you. I totally relate to your struggle of trying to get such a rare and hard to find item.
I have no idea why this was in my feed but it really made my day a lot better, I don’t even know why but I couldn’t stop smiling
Finally, a channel I can really love and support. Thank you for being you and sharing with us ❤️
Congrats on getting her! I've been a long time subscriber and I just adore your videos. My family isn't exactly supportive of me being a gamer in my mid 30's and being a single mother (they think it's for kids and I should've stopped when my now teenager was born), nor is it a popular thing in my community with JRPGs specifically. Gaming has got me out of some really dark times, I don't think I could ever give it up. You give me something to look forward to. Keep being your sweet self. ♥
Thanks, Larrisa.
it was such a joy hearing someone so invested in their figures like this. i’m often laughed at, or told i’m “too old” to have such things. hearing you speak about ayesha, and how excited you were to receive her made me feel accepted and like i’m not alone! i’ve been trying to restore my collection of a line called “monster high” dolls i had as a child. i’m very picky about purchasing them, they have to come with everything just as you mentioned about ayesha. this video was all around such a joy to watch, and thank you so much for making me feel as though i’m not odd or different for wanting to collect such things!
As a Japanese seeing foreign people like anime is incredible the power of the story telling it’s just beautiful
As an American, seeing foreign people enjoy foreign art styles based on western art styles, really warms my heart. Thank you for enjoying our culture.
@@knottalone899 As a Japanese seeing foreign people enjoy our foreign art based on foreign styles is very foreignly heartwarming
As a furry...
As a god...
This just warms my heart. Thank you for making videos.
So happy you were able to get your hands on her! Always a pleasure to listen to you talk, your presence online is absolutely wonderful
I also just wanted to add, I've been collecting figurines for many years, seriously collecting since 2013-2014 and I just wanted to say how absolutely wholesome you are!
I can't believe I felt embrassed for getting into games and figures in early adulthood, she's so adorable
The Ayesha figure looks gorgeous and delicate. Congratulations on finally getting the figurine. Love listening to all your stories and experiences
The beauty of passion is that you can find joy in seeing people from all walks of life being passionate.
As a figure collector I enjoyed this video. And I'm glad you found a figure from 2015. Cause I understand how hard it is to find older figures, let along avoiding bootlegs.
Congratulations on the incredible find!!
I'm really happy for you, Congratulations! I understand the difficulty of getting this beautiful figure, there is not a lot of atelier figures except for ryza
Congrats! I have a few figures myself from the series. I started with Atelier Totori and was quite attached to the arland series myself so I bought all the MCs from that line. The price increase can be pretty astounding if you miss the initial release! You also need to be careful because as with all things - China is producing cheap poorly made knockoffs of existing figures and you won't know until it's in your hands. Stick with reputable sellers, folks!
Good advice 👍🏻
I used to want to collect figures myself but I never had my hands on one nor have the desire anymore nowadays. But this video, seeing other people happy, finding closure in their search, I cant help but smile from ear to ear. 😊👍🏼
I came across an older video of yours in my recommended and now I'm hooked! I'm not a big fan of video games or unboxing vids, but hearing your passion is wonderful
I never had the money for figurines yet, but I'll hopefully get there one day ^^°
It's so nice and wholesome to see older young people enjoying the same hobbies and being so enthusiastic about it ^^ I don't even have any friends my age around with the same hobbies as me, so seeing this is precious ❤