Show CNN Your Transformers Collection

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 9:07PM CDT

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CNN.com, in recognition of the upcoming release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA, has posted a thread on its iReports site called "Action Figure Obsessions" and is looking for iReporters to share images and stories about their action figure collections. Currently there no postings of Transformers collections.

The thread is currently front-paged on CNN.com, right under the top headlines, so if you'd like to share your collection with the world and talk about your love for collecting Transformers, click on the link below:

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If you add your own story and images, update the thread below with direct links to your post.

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Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940179)
Posted by skywarp-2 on June 21st, 2009 @ 9:16pm CDT

I don't know..I mean I'm sure my collection can be beat.. but to go on CNN and have those self serving reporters make you look like an idiot, an adult idiot, who is laughed at the minute you get off camera.. ummmm yeah, not me man... I pass.. even if I had the coolest collection in the world.. I would still pass on CNN..

I would rather do an interview here, that would be bigger to me then to go on CNN..

at least here on a Transformers Site, I can receive valued compliments from my peers and friends.. and not seem out of place, but to go on a network TV news show, with some of the worst reporters and snobbish superficial people in the U.S. well that is a type of punishment, I'd rather not put myself through..

if you think I'm crazy, did you not see how they portrayed trekkies?? Or how they portrayed Star wars Fans?

I hate to be a party pooper, but someone has to say something..

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940183)
Posted by It Is Him on June 21st, 2009 @ 9:26pm CDT

I'm pretty sick of CNN's iReporting. It's lazy journalism, and I really don't give a crap what their viewers are saying on Twitter.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940186)
Posted by Zeds on June 21st, 2009 @ 9:29pm CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:I hate to be a party pooper, but someone has to say something..

I agree with you as I am sure others on this site would. Well said :APPLAUSE:

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940188)
Posted by zodconvoy on June 21st, 2009 @ 9:32pm CDT

Out of everyone on this site, I nominate Counterpunch. I have more than enough to look retarded on TV but CP has the most by far of all the people I know on here.

And CP on CNN? To paraphrase from Ghostbusters:

"Go get 'em, Ray!"

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940189)
Posted by skywarp-2 on June 21st, 2009 @ 9:33pm CDT

Zeds wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:I hate to be a party pooper, but someone has to say something..

I agree with you as I am sure others on this site would. Well said

thanks man.. I am taking a big risk by coming out an making a statement like that... and to those who think this is a cool thing, go for it.. just not me man..

I propose we get our own collection interviews going again, Counterpunch's interviews are the best ever.. and he is the best interviewer her on seibertron.. if he asks you to do one, then you have just been selected to be a celebrity to thousands of fellow fans..who will not laugh at you, but marvel at your collection..

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940197)
Posted by robofreak on June 21st, 2009 @ 9:48pm CDT

If FOX was the one wanting to see collections, I'd be all for it, but I hate CNN.

I'm all for interviews over collections. Once you get close to a thousand, you have some pretty interesting facts to share about your collecting habits and what you like in the franchise.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940202)
Posted by vulgar_wraith on June 21st, 2009 @ 9:58pm CDT

robofreak wrote:If FOX was the one wanting to see collections, I'd be all for it, but I hate CNN.

I'm all for interviews over collections. Once you get close to a thousand, you have some pretty interesting facts to share about your collecting habits and what you like in the franchise.

I don't know if I would do an interview.I'm some where over 1300 figures now and an interview is just another way to make fun of fans.I have seen interviews like this and they all laugh at you in the studio.When the first movie came out news sites did stuff like this.Not for me.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940206)
Posted by skywarp-2 on June 21st, 2009 @ 10:01pm CDT

zodconvoy wrote:Out of everyone on this site, I nominate Counterpunch. I have more than enough to look retarded on TV but CP has the most by far of all the people I know on here.

And CP on CNN? To paraphrase from Ghostbusters:

"Go get 'em, Ray!"

OMG!! I was just watching Ghostbusters on AMC! the funny thing was that all I could think was, man I'd love to see a transformer crossover of ECTO-1! with a transformer weapon that resembles the ghost busters laser pack..

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940214)
Posted by robofreak on June 21st, 2009 @ 10:34pm CDT

vulgar_wraith wrote:
robofreak wrote:If FOX was the one wanting to see collections, I'd be all for it, but I hate CNN.

I'm all for interviews over collections. Once you get close to a thousand, you have some pretty interesting facts to share about your collecting habits and what you like in the franchise.

I don't know if I would do an interview.I'm some where over 1300 figures now and an interview is just another way to make fun of fans.I have seen interviews like this and they all laugh at you in the studio.When the first movie came out news sites did stuff like this.Not for me.

I forgot a few words. I meant an interview for this site. I'd prefer interviews from the seibertron news crew. If you're your going to do an interview about a collection, do it where it won't be ridiculed.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940219)
Posted by vulgar_wraith on June 21st, 2009 @ 10:53pm CDT

robofreak wrote:
vulgar_wraith wrote:
robofreak wrote:If FOX was the one wanting to see collections, I'd be all for it, but I hate CNN.

I'm all for interviews over collections. Once you get close to a thousand, you have some pretty interesting facts to share about your collecting habits and what you like in the franchise.

I don't know if I would do an interview.I'm some where over 1300 figures now and an interview is just another way to make fun of fans.I have seen interviews like this and they all laugh at you in the studio.When the first movie came out news sites did stuff like this.Not for me.

I forgot a few words. I meant an interview for this site. I'd prefer interviews from the seibertron news crew. If you're your going to do an interview about a collection, do it where it won't be ridiculed.

I feel like a slacker for the past year, since I havn't been on as much. I never seen one on this site before.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940226)
Posted by skywarp-2 on June 21st, 2009 @ 11:11pm CDT

vulgar_wraith wrote:
robofreak wrote:
vulgar_wraith wrote:
robofreak wrote:If FOX was the one wanting to see collections, I'd be all for it, but I hate CNN.

I'm all for interviews over collections. Once you get close to a thousand, you have some pretty interesting facts to share about your collecting habits and what you like in the franchise.

I don't know if I would do an interview.I'm some where over 1300 figures now and an interview is just another way to make fun of fans.I have seen interviews like this and they all laugh at you in the studio.When the first movie came out news sites did stuff like this.Not for me.

I forgot a few words. I meant an interview for this site. I'd prefer interviews from the seibertron news crew. If you're your going to do an interview about a collection, do it where it won't be ridiculed.

I feel like a slacker for the past year, since I havn't been on as much. I never seen one on this site before.

i haven't been on here but for the last 2 weeks lately.. but Counterpunch did some like 2 years ago.. and if anyone were to be an interviewer.. I would only want to be interviewed by him..trust me he rocks..

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940244)
Posted by Leader_Ultra_Magnus on June 21st, 2009 @ 11:48pm CDT

Hmm...

CNN... Crap News Network?

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940257)
Posted by nemesis-prime on June 22nd, 2009 @ 12:15am CDT

Who wants to end up like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCs9PFYHTe8

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940265)
Posted by LiKwid on June 22nd, 2009 @ 12:29am CDT

nemesis-prime wrote:Who wants to end up like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCs9PFYHTe8

Holy hell.. Yeah No thanks ( funny as hell though)

I won't post anything on cnn, no way in hell, they just suck .. I would do a interview from seibertron any day :grin:

In all honesty though, does anyone really care about being ridiculed for doing what you love to do? I mean as long as your collecting in moderation and not hurting anyone to do so what would it matter? I get joked on by some of my freinds sometimes but when they get up close to my collection you can see the kid come out in them and they start transforming them and making little lazer sounds. I've been collecting for awhile now and I've found the people who make fun of collectors are the ones with the most problems.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940272)
Posted by vulgar_wraith on June 22nd, 2009 @ 12:37am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:
vulgar_wraith wrote:
robofreak wrote:
vulgar_wraith wrote:
robofreak wrote:If FOX was the one wanting to see collections, I'd be all for it, but I hate CNN.

I'm all for interviews over collections. Once you get close to a thousand, you have some pretty interesting facts to share about your collecting habits and what you like in the franchise.

I don't know if I would do an interview.I'm some where over 1300 figures now and an interview is just another way to make fun of fans.I have seen interviews like this and they all laugh at you in the studio.When the first movie came out news sites did stuff like this.Not for me.

I forgot a few words. I meant an interview for this site. I'd prefer interviews from the seibertron news crew. If you're your going to do an interview about a collection, do it where it won't be ridiculed.

I feel like a slacker for the past year, since I havn't been on as much. I never seen one on this site before.

i haven't been on here but for the last 2 weeks lately.. but Counterpunch did some like 2 years ago.. and if anyone were to be an interviewer.. I would only want to be interviewed by him..trust me he rocks..

Yeah I know Counterpunch met him at Botcon last year he was pretty good guy.He should get back to the interviews again sounds like hes been slacking.Just joking Counterpunch. :grin:

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940274)
Posted by DavidT on June 22nd, 2009 @ 12:40am CDT

Hahahaha... I probably should have read what everyone was saying in this thread 1st, but.... #-o

I posted 10 pics of my Collection LOL! I even did a shameless plug for Seibertron.com Here's the link:

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-279012

Make sure you post some friendly comments on the story.... Be Nice =)

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940276)
Posted by LiKwid on June 22nd, 2009 @ 12:46am CDT

DavidT wrote:Hahahaha... I probably should have read what everyone was saying in this thread 1st, but.... I posted my Collection LOL! I even did a shameless plug for Seibertron.com Here's the link:

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-279012

Be Nice =)

Wow

Transformers Heaven =P~

Excellent MISB collection, you are far stronger than I. I liked what you wrote in your story as well. I've gotten the whole "How old are we"/ so many times I've lost count. It's amazing how everyone's tone changes when they start looking at how bad ass some of those toys are :grin:

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940280)
Posted by skywarp-2 on June 22nd, 2009 @ 1:01am CDT

I'm still not interested in doing it.. nice collection posted there.. DavidT you rock!
Still not interested in doing it..

as for whether it matter what people think of you or not, and your hobby?

it shouldn't matter.. in a perfect "Walgreens" world..

but we live in the real one, and it does matter..people get their feelings hurt, and other people DO judge.. and many are Hippocrates..

sorry it i just the way reality is..

that turtles youtube video is sad..not funny, but sad.. because they found a crazed collector to video, and not all of us are like that..

CNN... nope..not me..

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940284)
Posted by LiKwid on June 22nd, 2009 @ 1:12am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:I'm still not interested in doing it.. nice collection posted there.. DavidT you rock!
Still not interested in doing it..

as for whether it matter what people think of you or not, and your hobby?

it shouldn't matter.. in a perfect "Walgreens" world..

but we live in the real one, and it does matter..people get their feelings hurt, and other people DO judge.. and many are Hippocrates..

sorry it i just the way reality is..

that turtles youtube video is sad..not funny, but sad.. because they found a crazed collector to video, and not all of us are like that..

CNN... nope..not me..

If enough of us Seibertronians did it , I would too, just to plug the website

I have no doubt that in this world today that there are poeple who go out of there way to poke fun at people who go overboard with collecting. That youtube video is a great example. You know the production guys were havin a hoot over that one. What I meant was funny about it was how extremem she did take her collection, Buying the actual movie prop heads? That's waaaay more extreme than I would be willing to go, Luckily the Transformers are all cg now, then again the BB mockup is only $250,000 :-?

I guess I've had the luck of never running into any of those hippocrites who want to tear collectors down. I've always been a big guy so not to many people would make a joke about my collection anyway . I totally understand what your sayin though Skywarp and I agree with ya

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940285)
Posted by robofreak on June 22nd, 2009 @ 1:23am CDT

I usually don't judge, but the turtle collector needs help. Pulling out bank loans to expand one's collection is not healthy.

I'd just rather not deal with CNN's crap. I personally dislike their news network and the way they run things.

The collector interviews on Seibertron should come back. I think the last one to get interviewed was Sledge, but I could be wrong.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940307)
Posted by klarinettmeister on June 22nd, 2009 @ 3:19am CDT

I´m very impressed by your collection DavidT!
I only have one MISB G1 character. That´s Snarler which I got cheap on Tradera (like Ebay). Then I have a few MISB Cybertron. All my movie-figs are MISB. I also have a Brave Max. But it´s only MIB and misses the box which Max should be tied to.

I´m thinking of putting up some pictures in the forum. But after seeing what some people have here I have second thoughts. But I also collect modeltrains and Alien-figures so I have competing hobbies. And also Transformers are quite expensive here in Sweden. Leaders costs 89 US$ and Voyagers 55 US$ here.

Greetings from a Swedish 28-year old David!

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940313)
Posted by CrabHeart on June 22nd, 2009 @ 3:32am CDT

oi i bet this is a ploy so they can develope some kind of story on us CRAZY transformer collectors.. probubly want to make a tlc special on "my obsession: toys" or some crap like that

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940314)
Posted by Blurrz on June 22nd, 2009 @ 3:37am CDT

......

If you're afraid to showcase your collection because you're afraid other people will make fun of you and label you, then you've really got to get some more confidence in your life.

As a site, together we should be celebrating our collections, being proud of what we've collected throughout the years. The current attitude in this thread is freaking pathetic.

~Blurrz

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940334)
Posted by DevastaTTor on June 22nd, 2009 @ 6:56am CDT

Blurrz wrote:As a site, together we should be celebrating our collections, being proud of what we've collected throughout the years.

Agreed. I am surprised at the amount of paranoia regarding this topic. It's not like CNN is looking for people to get grilled by Wolf Blitzer on why they collect.

If my collection wasn't in storage while we paint, I'd post some pictures.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940335)
Posted by skywarp-2 on June 22nd, 2009 @ 7:10am CDT

Blurrz wrote:......

If you're afraid to showcase your collection because you're afraid other people will make fun of you and label you, then you've really got to get some more confidence in your life.

As a site, together we should be celebrating our collections, being proud of what we've collected throughout the years. The current attitude in this thread is freaking pathetic.

~Blurrz

Blurzz... I normally don't disagree with you but I take issue with this statement that the attitude here is "freaking Pathetic"..

If nothing else, I can see both sides of the issue..

on one hand, it's great to support seibertron, and do it in a group effort..and all because we love this site and are proud of our collections..(there is nothing wrong with this train of thought)

On the other hand, it is Not fear of people making fun of me that makes me apprehensive about doing anything that concerns the main stream media..it is because like the lady in the turtles collection video, I do not want to take part in being exploited..

the stigma that "Fans" receive by the media is unreal.. that video with the girl who likes TMNT was horrible.. it fit exactly what they think we are..living at home with her parents, over the age of 25, and spending money that she didn't have. Living in a fantasy realm, on a day to day basis. dressing up, and even cos playing..

that video was scary.. and is not a true reflection of how we Transformers fans are..

some of us are lawyers, doctors, business Owners, manufacturers, executives, engineers, etc...,etc...

to say that someone's apprehension regarding this subject is pathetic, doesn't take into account that there is proper and real reasons that someone may not be interested..I never told anyone here they shouldn't do it.. I said if they want to that's cool.. and I'l check out their collection regardless..

My only assertion was that doing it here on Seibertron, with counterpunch as the interviewer, seems more reasonable, and likely to receive more fan/peer support..

it is natural for people to congregate to those who think like them.. religious groups, political parties, Star Trek fans, Star Wars fans, etc..etc.. this is the nature of like minded individuals..we all like to share our feelings and common likes and dislikes in a comfortable environment.

this is article says it all:
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/entertai ... -Geek.html

This was an article posted by NBC about the 2009 BOTCON:

BotCon Encourages Men to be Boys Again Transformers movie toys hit store shelves Saturday.

By JIM SCOTT

Updated 3:11 PM EDT, Sat, May 30, 2009

Is there anything more repulsive to a gorgeous woman than a "Star Wars" nerd, a "Lord of the Rings" geek or a comic book fanboy? How about a grown man who collects Transformers toys with an unholy passion usually reserved for blood thirsty bounty hunters?

Most women may not love Transformers dorks, but Hasbro sure does.

Kids of all ages, toy collectors and movie fans will be in Transformers paradise this weekend at the annual BotCon convention in Pasadena, Calif.

Known as “BotCon” (with syllables taken from the Autobots and Transformers, respectively), the convention is annually the largest official gathering of Transformers fans in the world and is open to both collectors and non-collectors -- and the young and young-at-heart.

It's been 25 years since the original Transformers cartoon series hit the airwaves, but the popularity of the franchise has never been higher. Good versus evil, Autobots versus Decepticons, Optimus Prime versus Megatron. It's this basic conflict and a brilliant toy line based on robots turning into vehicles and back again that has helped fuel the fanboy fires and made Hasbro a healthy chunk of change over the years.

The Transformers popularity became cemented in the pop culture’s upper echelon following the 2007 release of the first live-action Transformers movie. The blockbuster film, directed by Michael Bay, grossed more than $700 million worldwide at the box office and sent kids and grown ups to the toy aisle in droves.

“There has never been a more exciting time to be a Transformers fan and collector than now,” said Brian Savage, director of the Transformers Collectors’ Club. “Fans worldwide are buzzing about the upcoming live-action movie Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen."

This year's BotCon convention rolled into the Pasadena Convention center on Thursday, but it kicks into high gear Friday through Sunday. It will be jam packed with activities for attendees of all ages. There are Transformers contests for kids, exclusive collectors sets to buy, panel discussions and this year some guests will see exclusive footage of the "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" movie due to hit theaters on June 24.

The new movie toys hit stores this Saturday and there has been no shortage of feverish anticipation for them on Transformers fan sites like Seibertron.com or TFW2005.com.

Fanboys and Transformers dorks make for great punchlines, but they have nothing to be ashamed of. After all, what are men but grown boys with better paying jobs.

Sure my beautiful wife would rather I did normal grown up things like frequent strip clubs or shoot heroin, but alas that's not me. I've embraced my inner geek and live a peaceful existence without shame. At the end of the day I'll be perfectly content to fiddle around with a $10 toy robot in my living room as I unwind from a hard day at the office. My only regret is I'm not in Pasadena with my fellow Transformers dorks this weekend.

I mean is this guy really a fan, or is he just throwing in some choice words to protect him from fanboy backlash??

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940346)
Posted by Counterpunch on June 22nd, 2009 @ 7:48am CDT

I'd post mine without shame.

But I was too busy playing through the RotF game so you all can have a big huge review of it tomorrow.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940348)
Posted by Prime Evil on June 22nd, 2009 @ 8:07am CDT

Yeah, I don't understand this "shame" you all are talking about. I do keep on hearing about people defending the hobby. Does this really happnen or what. I honestly havn't had to defend my collection...well, ever. Just be honest and sincere about it. I'd do it, but my collection is in boxes right now since I'm between places till the end of July. If I could, I'd put my pidly lil collection up. Not only that, but I really could care less about what people say about me. C'mon people, let's be proud of our collections, not hide in shame of it...

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940351)
Posted by Forgotten on June 22nd, 2009 @ 8:20am CDT

I am seriously considering putting up a few pics on their site of my collection(i'm a 26 year old computer designer/builder, and my 3 year old hyper active son). I don't get to collect nearly as much as I want to but I still get to do plenty. I take care of my family first so they love me collecting because I have had many addictions in my life. I was strung out on crystal meth for almost 5 years, I am a recovering alcoholic and I just this year quit smoking. My fiancee says if I didn't collect transformers, hang out on this site with like minded people that she believes I would snap, just from sheer anxiety and boredom. I know i'm ranting but i'm just trying to say that people should feel good about their collections and keep it in moderation, because a hobby that you love can truly save your life. Y'all have a good day. :grin:

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940384)
Posted by Roadbuster on June 22nd, 2009 @ 10:17am CDT

I think some people are confusing mistrust with shame. It's not paranoia either. Nobody in their right mind would trust them outright. Really, I'm surprised some of you are actually rushing right into doing this without taking some time to consider what CNN is capable of. It's not that they don't want to show off their collections, it's that these guys don't trust CNN to not do a story on this and wrongfully misable guys and gals like us, which is what the media does, and CNN is no exception.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940392)
Posted by skywarp-2 on June 22nd, 2009 @ 10:28am CDT

Roadbuster wrote:I think some people are confusing mistrust with shame. It's not paranoia either. Nobody in their right mind would trust them outright. Really, I'm surprised some of you are actually rushing right into doing this without taking some time to consider what CNN is capable of. It's not that they don't want to show off their collections, it's that these guys don't trust CNN to not do a story on this and wrongfully misable guys and gals like us, which is what the media does, and CNN is no exception.

what he said! that is exactly what I mean!! :APPLAUSE:

I ain't got no shame, juss mistrust, and bad english! :grin:

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940436)
Posted by DavidT on June 22nd, 2009 @ 11:48am CDT

Am I still the only Seibertronian to post????

.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940473)
Posted by DavidT on June 22nd, 2009 @ 12:37pm CDT

Ok... so my cell phone just rang and I didn't recognize the number so I didn't answer. A voicemail was left. I then just checked it and it is CNN trying to get hold of me. I also checked my email and there too was a message for me there too.... What to do, What to do :-?

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940503)
Posted by Roadbuster on June 22nd, 2009 @ 1:06pm CDT

Being on TV isn't the greatest thing in the world, nor being in a news article. I've done it and am in no hurry to do it again. I passed up on a second chance two years ago when an inncident in my neighborhood occured though my dad and brother jumped at the chance. Besides, you don't know what kind of story they have planned, if any. And it wouldn't be worth it if it were to portray you in a negative light, which may be the case and if you said yes, you can bet you'll be signing some kind of wavier to keep protect them for a possible slander or defamation lawsuit. I'd simply not reply. It's probably some ambitious jerk looking to take a big step up the ladder using the new movie and stepping on us in the process to make a name for themselves. News media is full of guys like that.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940504)
Posted by Prime Evil on June 22nd, 2009 @ 1:07pm CDT

OMF'n G! Answer back if you submitted. What's with you pple. Are you all like paranoid because of your collection? Whatever. You carry your TF collection like shame then.

Buncha weirdo's on here sometimes. I hate to stereotype the group, but seriously. Some of you guys need to grow a set...

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940509)
Posted by Roadbuster on June 22nd, 2009 @ 1:15pm CDT

Prime Evil wrote:OMF'n G! Answer back if you submitted. What's with you pple. Are you all like paranoid because of your collection? Whatever. You carry your TF collection like shame then.

Buncha weirdo's on here sometimes. I hate to stereotype the group, but seriously. Some of you guys need to grow a set...

and some people^ need to think things through and consider the posibilities rather than acting on impulse. And "growing a pair" is nothing more than a petty rhetoric. And the fact you label those that wish not to as cowards makes you no better than those who mislable us to begin with.

I'm not paranoid at all. I simply cannot trust a major news network which has been guilty of scewing the facts in the past and would probably do the same here.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940512)
Posted by Kibble on June 22nd, 2009 @ 1:16pm CDT

You could always take their call and get the details...it's not like you have to accept whatever they're looking to do. You're free to pass if you don't like the sounds of it or if you're still on the fence.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940513)
Posted by robofreak on June 22nd, 2009 @ 1:20pm CDT

I'm not ashamed of my collection. I just don't like CNN. I thought I made that clear.

I might post my collection if other collectors post theirs, but for right now, I'm happy to not deal with CNNs crap.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940557)
Posted by DevastaTTor on June 22nd, 2009 @ 2:33pm CDT

robofreak wrote:I might post my collection if other collectors post theirs, but for right now, I'm happy to not deal with CNNs crap.

I checked out the iReport again today and saw a lot of new Transformers postings, probably collections from Seibertron users. I also noted that, from what I saw, there didn’t appear to be any malicious reporting or comments by CNN or site visitors. Not to say there may never be any little comments if this makes it on TV but I seriously doubt they’ll be overtly mean.

I was definitely envious of what I saw.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940597)
Posted by Rijie on June 22nd, 2009 @ 3:32pm CDT

I'd jump at the chance to show off my collection proudly, but 3/4 of it is already boxed for my impending move. It's just bad timing. :-(

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940621)
Posted by Achiever on June 22nd, 2009 @ 4:14pm CDT

Put up a picture of my collection http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-279277.

I'm not really active in the fan community. But I am a huge Transformers nut who visits Seibertron.com a lot.

I recently completed my collection goal, which was getting every G1 figure, that wasn't Pretender/micromaster/targetmaster/powermaster etc.

Even as a kid those characters never really captured my imagination the way that these figures displayed did. Though it didn't stop me from getting Sunstorm and Orion Pax. So I'm not a complete purist.

...Maybe 99% pure.

I started collecting in 2003 and finished just this month.

I hope to see more collections, I love seeing how other people go about setting their collections up.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940656)
Posted by nemesis-prime on June 22nd, 2009 @ 5:49pm CDT

What I think is funny, is that I ivested in toys which have a better turnaround then some stocks.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940699)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on June 22nd, 2009 @ 7:49pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:I'd post mine without shame.

But I was too busy playing through the RotF game so you all can have a big huge review of it tomorrow.

Same here..
Of course the jewels of my collection are the entire G1 series (I would have to say that I have around 1000 TF's total.. That is an estimate).. And do they really want to see 20+ year old toys or more recent ones.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940700)
Posted by It Is Him on June 22nd, 2009 @ 7:55pm CDT

Cyber Bishop wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:I'd post mine without shame.

But I was too busy playing through the RotF game so you all can have a big huge review of it tomorrow.

Same here..
Of course the jewels of my collection are the entire G1 series (I would have to say that I have around 1000 TF's total.. That is an estimate).. And do they really want to see 20+ year old toys or more recent ones.

How many journos at CNN do you think could look at MP-4 and Grand Max and then say which one's older? Seriously. I'm willing to bet none.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940782)
Posted by DavidT on June 22nd, 2009 @ 10:15pm CDT

Well, I replied to their email. They wanted some more details about my collecting. So I gave them some info., then I asked them what their plans and intentions are. I guess I'll hear back from them tomorrow. If they get the idea that they wanna come to my house and do a story, I'm gonna let them know up front that I in no way intend to be made fun of or insulted, cause that sh*t isn't gonna happen.

I may collect Transformers, but I do have a backbone and big pair on me, so I'll set them straight. I'm not a fanatic like that Ninja Turtle lady. I don't have costumes, or do role play. For her specific case though, she made herself look a lil' ridiculous by acting 10 years old, the media didn't do that.

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Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940799)
Posted by nemesis-prime on June 22nd, 2009 @ 10:45pm CDT

Shouldnt the media be happy that were buyin all these toy stimulating the economy in stead of slaming us?

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940806)
Posted by zodconvoy on June 22nd, 2009 @ 11:06pm CDT

nemesis-prime wrote:Shouldnt the media be happy that were buyin all these toy stimulating the economy in stead of slaming us?

Geek bashing raises ratings which is good for their economics. Seriously, watch them try to like collecting Transformers and toys in general to pedophelia. Again.

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940823)
Posted by nemesis-prime on June 22nd, 2009 @ 11:43pm CDT

zodconvoy wrote:
nemesis-prime wrote:Shouldnt the media be happy that were buyin all these toy stimulating the economy in stead of slaming us?

Geek bashing raises ratings which is good for their economics. Seriously, watch them try to like collecting Transformers and toys in general to pedophelia. Again.

I got that vibe at TRU the other day. I was just going through the front display to see if they had Long Haul voyager, while a prolly 10 year old kid was looking for deluxe BB. I politly said I saw a cannon BB in the action figure section. His mom herd me and quicky grabbed him and gave me a look like I was tryin to lure him home. I got pissed and just dropped stratosphere and left. :-x

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940968)
Posted by zodconvoy on June 23rd, 2009 @ 10:22am CDT

nemesis-prime wrote:I got that vibe at TRU the other day. I was just going through the front display to see if they had Long Haul voyager, while a prolly 10 year old kid was looking for deluxe BB. I politly said I saw a cannon BB in the action figure section. His mom herd me and quicky grabbed him and gave me a look like I was tryin to lure him home. I got pissed and just dropped stratosphere and left.

Well, there are way's of avoiding that situation.
1) Never talk to a kid that's alone. Period.
2) Since they aren't alone, tell the parent where you saw what they were looking for.
3) That parent will always ask if you collect TF's. Just respond with "Yes, I collect with my nephew."

A lot of people think saying that there's a kid involved when there isn't is being ashamed and trying to hide your geekishness. It's not in this case, it's making the parent feel better about trusting you. And that you aren't the creepy guy that CNN said is in every toy aisle trying to eat the children. Hell, after that they usually ask what they should get their kid based on age and difficulty. Just last night I did that with a dad at Target who was thinking of buying his 3-4 year old son a deluxe Bumblebee. I told him to get the FAB instead.

It does help that I worked in both TRU and KB many years ago and apparently still give off that vibe. I still have people walk up to me asking where something is from time to time. :lol:

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (940993)
Posted by Kibble on June 23rd, 2009 @ 11:19am CDT

zodconvoy wrote:Just last night I did that with a dad at Target who was thinking of buying his 34 year old son a deluxe Bumblebee. I told him to get the FAB instead.

I assume that's a typo... Otherwise why suggest a FAB? More like G1 complexity?

Re: Show CNN Your Transformers Collection (941057)
Posted by zodconvoy on June 23rd, 2009 @ 1:05pm CDT

Kibble wrote:
zodconvoy wrote:Just last night I did that with a dad at Target who was thinking of buying his 34 year old son a deluxe Bumblebee. I told him to get the FAB instead.

I assume that's a typo... Otherwise why suggest a FAB? More like G1 complexity?

Yeah that was supposed to read "3-4" not "34". That's what I get for not proof reading the entire thing!

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