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This is why it is more messy than a binary discussion on the definition of art and toy. I mean a hand made teddybear is arguably both...but which gives it quality or value?The OP is not arguing the distinction between art and toy. They are arguing that the things they value are too good to stand beside the things they don't. And GoH being in that also confused me...as GoH is also a toyline aimed at kids in shops.What Wardah said about value also has nothing to do with art v toys. Wardah did what the OP failed to do and identified the quality distinction between g4 brushies and previous. G1 are 30 years old...comparing them to something brand new is silly.
But the question is does this piece of art that was created for young children to play with look good displayed with art design only to be observed. When that toy art isnt particularly well made.
great example Beatles (personally I think the Capsule Chix look cute there! they fit in surprisingly well with the EQGs)I think by GoH, OP probably meant the statues? I've never seen those in person (did anywhere in the UK get those...? they never showed up in my neck of the woods, anyway) but those did seem to be more collector-based to me. agree w/ the other GoH toys being just as much of a "toy" as any other G4 by Hasbro, though.
But that’s just my own interpretation and thoughts on it. How do you guys feel about quality and detail in the lower end of the price tagged ponies? Could a brushable ever stand hoof to hoof against a more luxury piece and look like it serves to compliment it, rather than the lower end pony needing to be locked in a closet?
At the end of the day does anyone really care what is displayed on another collectors shelves together? They're our shelves, usually it's what makes someones collection interesting, it's less about value IMO.It's not like if Sundance is Sitting beside Rapunzel on a shelf that Madam Longhair is going to lose value by association. Plus I don't think sitting G1 Moondancer by a mystery luxury diamond Funko Pony will cause said LDF to deflate in value.I think it all falls down to personal preference and what you want on your shelf. Really, most people don't care about your shelf of collectibles except you. Well maybe some greedy relative waiting for you to die so they can resell all your junk.But I'm not going to care as much about another person's ponies as must as I care about mine. I wouldn't trade any of my original ponies for some super expensive "insert random item here".There is something about the ponies being MY ponies since the first day I bought them, some of these ponies have been with me for over 35 years. If anyone expects me to think some other pony is more valuable than that then they don't really understand ponypeople.
There is something about the ponies being MY ponies since the first day I bought them, some of these ponies have been with me for over 35 years. If anyone expects me to think some other pony is more valuable than that then they don't really understand ponypeople.
So personally, the things like brushables, plushies, and Mc Donald’s ponies don’t often seem to sit well, for me, among my collection of more of the finer tuned pieces- for example, the FUNKO vinyl’s, GoH (...)
Quote from: KarentheUnicorn on December 11, 2020, 06:03:19 PMThere is something about the ponies being MY ponies since the first day I bought them, some of these ponies have been with me for over 35 years. If anyone expects me to think some other pony is more valuable than that then they don't really understand ponypeople. This! This is what it's all about!!