Enterbay - GiRLFRiEND - Beauty Doll Collection

[hunnipot85]

What about guys who collect ponies?

No disrespect to collectors who collect ponnies. just asking...

My Little Pony is great!!

 

[toylion]

I would jump on you in a second...

 

[Blkinterceptor]

I would jump on you in a second...

 

[drbrad1975]

Trust me if you collect 1/6 figures, I don't care if it's Military, Super Hero or Civil War figures, the rest of the world think of you the same as someone who collects 'scantily clad dolls'.

I don't think so but whatever makes you sleep better at night.

 

[VS1976]

Yes so are we going to have HD detailing on the private parts of the GIRLFRIEND too

 

[COSMOSTARX]

but black widow is a character from iron man, a comic book character and a big movie. i personally would think it's a big strange if i was dating a guy who had a doll of scarjo but at least I realize it's better than having a doll of international Asian star dressed as sexy nurse or some other random 'sexy' female.

That nurse character is from a movie too. It's just going to be a 1/6 figure with a costume on just like anything else a lot of people here have been collecting. Blank body + head sculpt + costume.

 

[vareika]

Personally, I don't collect female characters anymore because collecting male figures is already hard enough when you have a wife that doesn't appreciate "toys". In fact, I only have 1 female HT and I'm trying to sell it...

However, I agree that the bashing of EB's decision to make this figure is unecessary. Especially coming from people that collect female super heros or female movie characters. Its the same thing, just not based on someone the western audience is familiar with. EB and HT are asian companys, they occasionally should do stuff that pleases their native fans, regardless of whether western sales makes up for more of their revenue (random statement, don't know the details).

 

[hunnipot85]

However, I agree that the bashing of EB's decision to make this figure is unecessary. Especially coming from people that collect female super heros or female movie characters. Its the same thing, just not based on someone the western audience is familiar with. EB and HT are asian companys, they occasionally should do stuff that pleases their native fans, regardless of whether western sales makes up for more of their revenue (random statement, don't know the details).

I don't think the bashing is because it's a female character that they aren't familiar with, just how they are marketing it as a "beauty doll" girlfriend for lonely collectors, announced on Valentines day.

 

[Grosby]

I don't think the bashing is because it's a female character that they aren't familiar with, just how they are marketing it as a "beauty doll" girlfriend for lonely collectors, announced on Valentines day.

I'm not a scientist or anything like that but I'm pretty sure the announcement and title is said with what's called 'humour.' I don't think Enterbay are really trying to market these figures as a potential Valentine.

I really don't see how this is any different than a HT TrueType female or a person buying a male or female army nurse or police figure. People are throwing around words like 'loser' and whatnot, and talking with strange anger, and to me that points to an issue with the person, not the figure. I mean, for your only thought to be that someone is going to try to have sex with a female figure, or hold it as some sort of sexual icon, that's a glimpse into your own mind and life experiences, not that of a potential buyer. You are, I think, the same creepy people who inevitably come out with 'omg so hot' comments any time a picture of Yulli is posted.

I say all this as someone who at this time doesn't expect to be buying one of these figures.

 

[Lejuan]

Sure you can jerk off to whatever you want to. I could care less and I wasn't singling anyone out in particular so you must feel offended. I find it absolutely ridiculous and pathetic that these are even being made. They don't represent anything other than what they are. Pervert material for those who can't get real women. It makes collecting action figures into a whole different realm. I collect movie/comic book related stuff. I don't look at my figures and think sexy. What purpose do these serve? I am at a lost.

So you don't get it. Move on then and stop trolling this thread.

People are throwing around words like 'loser' and whatnot, and talking with strange anger, and to me that points to an issue with the person, not the figure. I mean, for your only thought to be that someone is going to try to have sex with a female figure, or hold it as some sort of sexual icon, that's a glimpse into your own mind and life experiences, not that of a potential buyer.

 

[toylion]

What I don't get is why you're trolling this thread.

I think it's because he's a latent rooted hair doll collector. Just needs a little push out of the closet.

 

[Lejuan]

I think it's because he's a latent rooted hair doll collector. Just needs a little push out of the closet.

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[Star Puffs]

I really don't see how this is any different than a HT TrueType female or a person buying a male or female army nurse or police figure.

I see no difference between this and the upcoming Hot Toys Catwomans.

1. Dolls that depict women accurately in historical or professional contexts have some sense of respect or intellectual interest attached to them. And do not insult women who serve, by comparing them to someone playing a sexed-up 'nurse' in an action film.

2. Dolls that depict interesting female characters like Black Widow or Catwoman, also have more respect and depth beyond merely sex objects.

What Enterbay seems to be aiming at are women solely as sex objects. I know some men take that as shrill 'feminist' talk, but it is not healthy for men to only relate to women in such a one-dimensional fashion. Even if the announcement is done in humour, it still reflects a real problem in this gaming/collecting, which Wil Wheaton summed up as "don't be a ____".

that's not true, i wouldn't mind dating a guy who had a hot toys superman, batman or whatever, or some military guys... but dolls with rooted hair dressed like nurses or what not? i would be like wtf..

If they were accurate, historical figures of nurses or other women in uniform, I would probably be like wtf too, but in a more literal sense.

 

[toylion]

 

[vareika]

lol too much reading into EB's intentions, morality of collectors, or "issues" with gaming/collecting's emphasis on sex and stuff.

sex symbol or not, we've seen it all. Don't for one second try to associate those skimpy comic book female super heros with more "depth" and "character", because regardless of the backstory, the artists designed them to wear skimpy clothing, skin tight suits, and have massive lady parts for one reason and only one reason - guys (again, not all but most) are interested in that. Nothing has changed since the beginning of time, why is random nurse babe any different.

Not directed at anyone specific, but just saying that imo, we're over analyzing this. Personally, I wouldn't buy this now, but when I was not married and back in college, I would probably get it. You just lose interest in some stuff as your life progresses.

 

[livindaye]

what scale is this?

so, this stuff is supposed for people or otakus who's married pillow, or character video game, right?
thank God i'm not that broken yet...

 

[COSMOSTARX]

Its a 1/6 figure. The message is lost in translation due to Bill's sub par English. The "Girlfriend" punchline is just a name like the movie masterpiece series, real masterpiece or whatever line of figures.

Anyway backing out of here until EB is ready to show something cool.

This is probably their way of making stuff without directly tying in specific IP license fees since the first figure is just tied to the model and not the romcom.

Hope they turn Bulma into Fiona Gallagher.

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[Blackthornone]

1. Dolls that depict women accurately in historical or professional contexts have some sense of respect or intellectual interest attached to them. And do not insult women who serve, by comparing them to someone playing a sexed-up 'nurse' in an action film.

2. Dolls that depict interesting female characters like Black Widow or Catwoman, also have more respect and depth beyond merely sex objects.

What Enterbay seems to be aiming at are women solely as sex objects. I know some men take that as shrill 'feminist' talk, but it is not healthy for men to only relate to women in such a one-dimensional fashion. Even if the announcement is done in humour, it still reflects a real problem in this gaming/collecting, which Wil Wheaton summed up as "don't be a ____".




If they were accurate, historical figures of nurses or other women in uniform, I would probably be like wtf too, but in a more literal sense.

These dolls are as much representations of the actresses themselves as they are sexed up representations of women. As a representation of the actress, it could be argued that these dolls pay homage to their acting talent, and their ability to play any part well, and interestingly also as sexy roles among them.

As Hugh Hefner has said, women have always been sex objects, otherwise, the human race would not exist.

These dolls are not JUST sex objects, and frankly, due to the scale of these dolls, I find it difficult to believe that anyone could actually use them for that purpose.
Certainly, sexy statues are a big part of the marketplace, as sexy art has had a big part in art from the very beginning, going back thousands of years. This is not going to change.

To a large degree, action figures are about fantasy, which is to imagine a state of being that is more enjoyable than the one you find yourself in. It is an escape to take your mind off the fact that you are lacking a degree of fulfillment in the "real world", and so long as some people lack beautiful mates in real life, they will appreciate sexy statues and action figures, especially when they already collect other types of action figures. I doubt that these action figures will ever become less marketable unless people themselves can more easily find fulfillment in the real world so that these sexy statues are perceived as extraneous and unnecessary.

These sexy action figures are a symptom of a deeper problem, and it is pointless to attempt to manage only the symptoms of a problem if you really want it to go away. Once people find more fulfillment in the relationship area, of course the importance of these statues will fade, but isn't it a little uncompassionate to campaign against the very existence of such things that serve a pragmatic emotional function?

If you don't like them, don't have them in your house. Don't buy them. It's not like they are cigarettes that cause cancer in other people who want nothing to do with them because of the second hand smoke they cause.

These things are just action figures or statues. Ultimately, they don't have any reflection upon the women they represent nor women in general, and as such, really are not demeaning to women in any way.
They only reflect the natures of those who make them and buy them and appreciate them.

The reality is, if you think they accurately represent the true worth of women, you are wrong. Whether you see them as sex objects to be appreciated or disgusted by, the bottom line, is that they are just pretty things to looks at, just like every other work of art.
The meaning of these is entirely interpreted by the perceptions of the beholder.

Honestly I don't see a big deal if these figures are part of a more diverse collection that includes Star Wars and Marvel figures, for example. That said, if the entirety of someones collection were made up of things like this, that should raise an eyebrow or two.

If the price is right, and they are pretty enough, and especially if they are of actresses I like I might be getting a few to go along with the rest of my figure and statue collection.

 

[breakersrevenge]

Just like you guys cream when u see a pic of Yulli or Natalie!!

Sex sells, get over it!!

 

[axecutioner18]

This thread reeks of a 'holier than thou' attitude, overt political correctness, and an excessively judgmental demeanor.

The very fact that some of you see these as 'sex dolls' exactly reflect your 'own' attitude towards depiction of women or whatever. Get over it. These are just 1/6th base bodies with headsculpts. Period.