Adelaine
DX Gashapon Super Robot
Hayabusa no Ban Kai
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Post by Adelaine on Nov 19, 2005 19:17:35 GMT 8
Okay, toy semi-fanatics, I need your help.
Gift. Toy-collector friend. What would you guys recommend?
He collects zoids, gundams, school rumble gashapons. He likes... gosh, I don't know what he likes but I'm too shy to ask......
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Post by Anakin Skywalker on Nov 19, 2005 19:40:28 GMT 8
go with the zoids stuff. its affordable, cool and a hobby stuff. if you want value, go with the gundam model kit instead.
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Adelaine
DX Gashapon Super Robot
Hayabusa no Ban Kai
Posts: 166
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Post by Adelaine on Nov 19, 2005 19:47:26 GMT 8
Right, I was thinking of going for a zoid, but the problem is which one? Other than the obvious if-it's-already-in-his-collection-i-shouldn't-get-it-duuuuh, do I just get a model kit off the shelf, ANY model kit? 0_o.
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Post by Anakin Skywalker on Nov 19, 2005 19:58:21 GMT 8
Right, I was thinking of going for a zoid, but the problem is which one? Other than the obvious if-it's-already-in-his-collection-i-shouldn't-get-it-duuuuh, do I just get a model kit off the shelf, ANY model kit? 0_o. the question is, how much is your budget? ^_^ you can get him a limited liger or any special ed zoids. if you want it to be special? or you can go with what you feel is good? my advice, check out what he is looking forward to have without letting him know that you are getting him one. Or the best solution: just ask him. ^_^ it works for me. ^_^
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Post by Hayabusa on Nov 20, 2005 0:56:47 GMT 8
I agree with Anakin, sometimes asking straight-out what your friend wants would be the best course of action. If you're planning to give him a Zoid or any model kit for that matter, give him something that has been released or imported recently. Chances are, he probably won't have it unless he's a very serious collector. Just go to a sales person on any known toystore and ask what's new.
You also probably won't have to worry too much incase you give him something that he already have. Some zoid collectors I know like having two of the same item; they use the other one for customization, spare parts, or just for the sake of having an army. Mmmm... an army of Gildragons.... *drools*
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Post by ALeX on Nov 20, 2005 1:56:09 GMT 8
then again, you can never go wrong with something cute...
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Post by V2 on Nov 20, 2005 8:49:44 GMT 8
you can ask him in an indirect manner what designs he would like... or think of your previous conversations with him on what type of zoid/gundam he likes - something he admired or liked because it was cool.
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Post by kamadoma on Nov 20, 2005 19:37:59 GMT 8
if you have a budget of 1000 petot, you can give him any of the new BIO zoids. probably he still hasn't got any of those since they are quite pricey.
or if he does customize zoids, then you shouldn't have any problems, coz a spare zoid for customizing is always practical. the one you give would be in his collection, then the one he previously has would be available for him to kitbash.
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Post by Anakin Skywalker on Nov 21, 2005 0:32:49 GMT 8
its up to you really just concider all our advice and you'll figure it out ^_^
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Post by zephon on Nov 25, 2005 3:34:59 GMT 8
Get him that Dispelow buffalo type zoid -- it's great for customizing. It has 3 modes so he can have 3 of them to display in all 3 modes. It's also a great unit for creating add-ons for any zoid out there!
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Post by mojacko on Nov 25, 2005 8:25:44 GMT 8
what a lucky friend.........wish i had friend like you moja!!! eheheheh.....
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Post by archaznable on Nov 29, 2005 19:46:47 GMT 8
hmmm if you are really on a tight budget i would suggest go get him a Gundam i would suggest getting him an MSiA (Mobile Suit In Action or better yet an Action figure) with lots of big guns. I know that most of us collectors would choose bigger weapons and some cool nifty designs. Well I hope this helps.
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Post by patacat on Nov 30, 2005 3:35:55 GMT 8
since he collects gashas, get him any sexy gashaphon or sexy trading figures. he'll appreciate that for sure ;D
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Post by Chaoz on Nov 30, 2005 9:56:44 GMT 8
how about asking him how his collection is.. then from there... ask him what he is after this time... hehehe... friendly chat that leads to this then that without him knowing for me.. Sexy Gasha! ;D ;D
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Post by ThunderBreak on Dec 6, 2005 13:38:59 GMT 8
just a couple of suggestions...
1) go to the toy shop where he frequents... ask the store personnel/manager/owner what he lacks... you would be surprised about the amount of info they have on your friend
2) every collector has a primary collection... secondary...so on and so forth... ask your friend which toy is in his primary collection...
3) check out his primary collection...ask for pix... post it here... let's sort and identify what toy he lacks...
4) Ask his girlfriend what she's getting him... I'm sure she picked from 2-3 items... get the item that she didnt choose...
5) Ask his collector buddies what he lacks...
that's it for now... ;D
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