Sometimes Funko Pops come to mind. I mean, you can’t go to a retail store in America without seeing them on a shelf or two. But they’re also an easy target for internet dunkers when people talk about collectibles and fan-focused merchandise. I have mixed feelings about them. and have good memories I have collected them with my family because there are many to choose from and the price is cheap. I understand fame But at the same time Justice is also important. There are far worse products out there that fight for dwindling incomes from nerds who can’t afford the expensive stuff.
This item was actually smaller than I thought. It appears that many of the brands I pre-planned to include are focused on video game licensing. It turned out that he had no rights. I can expand the criteria. But I think it’s more fun to come to the conclusion that gamers are more savvy about spending their merchandise compared to fans of superheroes or TV shows and movies. That’s a strange conclusion to come to in a world where Ready Player One exists, but wait. Gamers want victory where they can get it.
Licensed monopoly board
I don’t like Monopoly for many reasons. It was not a fun time for me. Although I understand why people like it. In addition to prejudice I thought it was really cool when licensed Monopoly boards started popping up in stores… Until I looked closer at them. Most of these are extremely lazy, where points on the map are just different characters. And the board is generally full of generic art. Those Pokemon are especially bad! There are better ones that require real effort, but they’re “Collector’s Editions” like Super Mario Bros. and Zelda, and cost a lot of extra money. Adapting assets to new media is terrible. That being said, Animal Crossing Monopoly is really good! It’s also hardly a monopoly at all. So it says a lot about what we’re dealing with here.
Cable guys
From a distance, I can see the appeal of having fun characters. on the table to hold the phone or controller. But aside from the Sonic character, many of the gaming licenses are simply uninspiring. I don’t know about all of you. But the last thing I want on my table is a cutesy, cutesy version of a war criminal from Call of Duty. Offering to be my little friend in exchange for 40 coins. No thanks, I can hold my own controller. There’s annoyance elsewhere.
Scaler
I cheated a bit because, as mentioned above, Many of the “worse than Funko Pops” offenders are not video game characters at all. But I hate these things with all my heart and soul. And my face wrinkles every time I see it. Luckily, I don’t see them very often anymore. But thanks to this show, I was reminded that they really do exist. And because the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are one of the intellectual property victims of this terrible, ugly, and useless product. So I used that to justify their inclusion here. They’re ugly, they look stupid, and it doesn’t make sense to put a heavy lump of plastic over a headphone cable. It might not be good for your ears! NECA usually makes some pretty good stuff too, so Scalers especially stands out from a company that should know better.
Round neck t-shirt
Earlier, I said I’d come to the conclusion that gamers might be smarter about how they spend their purchases. I said that on purpose. Because if I say something like “Gamers have better taste” I would be a bald-faced liar. That’s because t-shirts and other apparel The ones I saw branded with video game IPs were some of the worst clothing made for large adults I have ever seen in my life. I have nothing against graphic t-shirts. And I own a lot of t-shirts too. But pairing a Nintendo controller or character with something weird like “Classically Trained” or the infamous “It’s like Donkey Kong” is, in my mind, a crime.
Disgusting energy drinks
I’m not going to lie, I’m seriously addicted to caffeine. This past year In search of a coffee substitute that doesn’t hurt your guts. I decided to go GFUEL, starting with a trick purchase of “Sonic’s Peach Rings” at Sheetz one day, but the stuff turned out to be delicious. On the other side of the coin are these stupidly branded energy drinks. I see them all the time in the little freezer. At specialty/hobby shops Or a cheap store like Five Below, and I can see how bad it tastes from a distance. Also look at the ingredients. All of this seems like the same disgusting combination. They just have different labels. All of these are from the same company. It’s a licensing outfit called Boston America Corp. I wouldn’t be surprised if whoever actually manufactures these things. Going to court in ten years for poisoning a child, yay.
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Sonic the Hedgehog Stretchy Heroes
Look, another thing I kept in mind when starting this show is that I’m going to take it lightly with things that are really made for kids. It’s hard enough being a kid these days and wanting toys from your favorite games that don’t cost as much as a pair of shoes. And I remember when I was a kid, those Stretch Armstrong tricks were very popular. Stretching and squeezing things is fun! But at the same time I don’t think anyone with any powers in the world should put the word “goo” in conjunction with Sonic the Hedgehog. That’s just irresponsible. As someone who protects the Sonic games more than most people. Even though I know better
We’ve come to the end of another bizarre entry from your son. If you have cringe game merchandise to share. Please let us know. This is the last item on my list. So now I have to rethink this more! It’s not as easy as you think, friend. There was only so much cursed knowledge that a person could possess. One can keep it in one’s heart. But wait a minute. If you enjoyed reading these I have completed my work.
