One Figure Photographer's DILEMMA, MEGA-Style Preorders, and the Patreon PHOTO CONTEST Continues!


The Toypixx Newsletter

January 19, 2025

A FIGURE PHOTOGRAPHER'S COLLECTING DILEMMA


Action figures rule!

But I think photography also rules! So putting the two together for Toypixx is a natural fit. Being into both of those, however, create quite the dilemma.

On top of collecting everyone's favorite pieces of plastic crack, I need to load up on photo equipment, dios, effects, and props for creating pics I'll be happy with. So Mr. Stabby (the wallet) is gonna be locked up completely opposite the knife drawer.

The dilemma is simply this: How do I split the Toypixx funds amongst those four categories? I've a feeling it's just gonna end up being based on, "I need this figure, dio, effect, prop, etc. for this photo." But I'm not necessarily sure.

So here's some food for thought for all of your figure photogs: How do you split your funds between those categories?

Of course, I suppose I could just eliminate the dilemma and have Catwoman rob a bank.

PICTURE-PERFECT PREORDERS


For the third week in a row, I'm not shrieking in horror because Mr. Stabby hasn't needed to visit the knife drawer before watching me in my sleep. Yeah, my wallet's creepy.

That doesn't mean this stuff's not rad, though! Threezero always kills it with their MDLX line, NECA's Stump Turtles are finally on BBTS (though the four pack's sold out), Snail Shell continues with their weirdly hilarious figures, and even a few more.

Be ready to talk about these on Monday's livestream at 7:00 PM EST.

NOTE: Entertainment Earth, eBay, and HobbyLink Japan links are affiliate links, which means I get a cut of the sale at no extra cost to you

Empress - BBTS

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Zhang Zifan - BBTS

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Drawman - BBTS

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Silver Kamen Giant - BBTS

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Cryin' Houn' - BBTS

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Leatherhead - BBTS

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Stump Turtles - BBTS

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Tokiwa Kazune - BBTS

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Mega Man (Metal Blad) - EE

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Mega Man X - BBTS

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THIS WEEK'S PATREON FREEBIES!


Now for some Patreon freebies! But first...

January's Patreon photo contest is on! And the theme is "Action"! As for the rest of the details, including what the January winner will receive, you can find them here. As always, good luck to all the contestants!

As is the norm, another set of Patreon freebies went out this week!

As for wallpapers, rockets in space seemed like fun, giving you a chance to show off your photo skills with any and all space-faring figures you have. There's also a bank one that looks like something's just happened. Perhaps that something was Catwoman or Black Cat?

The effects got fiery this week with a fiery plume and beam. Because fire just adds that extra bit of fun to all the shots. The require fire, that is.

And, of course, this week's hi-res image and Photoshop files.

Anyway, if ya dig any of 'em, go get 'em!

Space Rockets Wallpaper

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Fiery Plume Effect

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Bank Wallpaper

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Fire Beam Effect

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Hi-Res Image & Photoshop Files

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THIS WEEK'S VIDEOS


This past Monday had all kinds of awesome figures to check out! Yes indeed, action figures are back for 2025, as it seemed like quite the dearth of such plastic playthings throughout the majority of December. And, of course, we talked about 'em.

But, since the vast majority of the 2025 releases haven't hit any stores yet, we discussed catching up on our collections on Thursday. And in the middle of it, we did quite the Dr. Who search. Something I know nothing about. Because I'm a bad nerd.

Click the replays to check 'em out, and remember to join us on the Toypixx livestreams Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM EST.

Photogenic Figures

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Catching Up Our Collections

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AND WITH THAT...


It's time to get back to caffeinated beveraging and figuring which pics to shoot next! And who needs preordering, what photo equipment I need, what dio stuff's wanted, plus all the effects I want.

Man, life is hard on a figure photographer's wallet. Time to keep Mr. Stabby outta the knife drawer.

Have fun, and happy snapping!


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