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Something I Picked up on...

The more I look at this site, the more I see people taking individual photos of their paper toys. Now, don't get me wrong, I love what you do, but you have to understand, its a but annoying and tedious looking through EVERY SINGLE ONE! >< sorry to be harsh but that's the way I see it. I'm not going to name names, but I've seen others profiles and they make a grouping of all of their paper toy creations, not one by one by one, etc... so, if you care to take the time to organize your paper toys, put them in a pleasing arrangement, and snap a photo to post on here, It would make me, and some others, well maybe just me, a little bit happier to be friendly on here. :) and again, I, In no way want to come off as a jerk, but SOMEBODY has got to say something.. ok ok.
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Comment by Greg Madden on February 13, 2009 at 7:52am: I'm a bit biased myself, To a paper toy fan you have to recognize the hard work that someone has put into creating their toys. And I agree with Matt on this one. in some prospects individual photos can be very cool. But when you get to the point of one picture for every day? IDK, something about that is cool, and again, like Matt said, I LOVE when there is a link, that way I can create what other have. And now that I think about it. For one who is going to create their OWN paper toys, it would be good to have a few individuals, but I'm not going to be a hater or anything such as that. All I want to say is that this paper toy network is for anyone, and anyone can do whatever they want, well paper toy related anyway. So a little bit of something to think about as you paper toy your way through the world: Once is greater than saying you've done something A million times, hence the only time one has done it. But for the sake of being sane, I'll say you need to do it over and over to get the timing right. (and as I mumble on I realize this make no damn sense)

Comment by Matt Hawkins on February 12, 2009 at 9:00pm: I like all the individual pics myself. I mean this community is for papertoy fans and creators. It seems a little odd to me to say there are too many pics of papertoys I mean this is what this community is for. It's a papertoy site if you are annoyed by pictures of papertoys you don't have to look at all of them. As a fan I see papercraft I didn't know existed (love it when there is a link by the way) and as a creator I love seeing pictures of my models built. So I say keep sharing your papertoy passion as much or as little as you choose. Now pics that have nothing to do with papertoys that's a whole other conversation.

Comment by {happy}howz on February 12, 2009 at 3:58pm: -thedaydreamkid-
I understand where you're coming from. Like I said, its just my opinion on the matter, I'm not saying you HAVE to only take collection shots, I mean, I don't, but just in my opinion I think its cooler to see big collection of what you've created, not singular photos of grainy little paper toys on a blank bknd, but HEY, that's just me, and as everyone should know, I'm a picky little bitch. So if you disagree, that's perfectly fine. :) I don't mean to offend anyone. I love N.P.T. and everyone in it. THNX for the comment btw. :D:D

Comment by Methuup da Funky One on February 12, 2009 at 8:28am: Yo (Happy) Howz!
Okay, point taken. But it's like 3EyedBear said I'm becoming a museum of paperkits, so consider me the catalogue. And by the feedback I'm gettin' (not only on N.P.T.), I know it's appreciated. Especially with the links I post with it. I'm workin' on a group portrait but I gotta find a place first, were they can al pose and say "cheese!" So sorry guys I'm goin' to post some pic's of individual toys now. Mazzel Meth.

Comment by Anna Blume & Henk Engst on February 12, 2009 at 4:01am: I'm new here, and I really hesitated to post my blog entry ( at first I didn't even realize that the blog entry I posted on my personal page was also published on the "general" blog ).
So I agree : it would be good to have some rules for newcomers concerning the blog entries.

Thx for speaking out!

Comment by Scott Schaller on February 11, 2009 at 9:59pm: I agree. Not to put anyone down, but when everyone posts their photos of individual models built that day, it takes some of the special out of building something so cool out of paper and ink. I like the idea that only a few of us make these things and that it takes effort and care and craftsmanship. I spend a lot of time debating what to print and what to build. I like to think about my collection holistically and I like to see other people's collections as a whole as well. I can't follow all of the toys I've seen posted recently. I can't wait to see a major collection with some of my designs in it. But I want it to be like looking for Waldo in the crowd. I want it to be special that someone thought enough of my work to add it to their collection. All of these individual builds and posts make it feel like a competition. Now, there is NOTHING wrong with building everything you want to, but maybe posting a collection shot with some care once a month might make it seem like it is less of a race. Please don't be offended by this comment, I just want the site not to be a race for the most built.