[AkibaSilver]

I think part of what made Power Rangers stick around was the merch, true, but that doesn't mean it couldn't also tell stories and create characters that stick with people? Like, the original Transfomers was purely made to sell toys to children, but look how the themes of it have stuck around and been reiterated on in such things as the IDW comics, fanart, and the sheer passion fans-turned-creatives have.

[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by AkibaSilver

I think part of what made Power Rangers stick around was the merch, true, but that doesn't mean it couldn't also tell stories and create characters that stick with people? Like, the original Transfomers was purely made to sell toys to children, but look how the themes of it have stuck around and been reiterated on in such things as the IDW comics, fanart, and the sheer passion fans-turned-creatives have.

I support this. Speaking solely for myself here, while the toys were certainly cool, I grew up poor so I never really had many of them, and the inherent lessons and characters presented in shows like Power Rangers stuck with me far more than the toy aspect. Certainly helped that it and alot of shows like it had the lesson about how materialism can't make you happy.

A bit hypocritical for a show that survives on merch to teach, sure, but the lesson is no less true.

[Guyver Spawn]

My insurance is switching over Medicare and I’m worried that I won’t get my hrt or surgeries. I currently have Medicaid until January, and I'm switching over because my dad. I have insurance that is covered from my Dad's job.

[EpsilonX]

Anybody else just feel awkward after meeting celebrities they like? I've interacted with celebrities I have no strong feelings towards through my job, and that has always gone well...but today I went to a meet and greet event for somebody I really like and even though everything I did was completely normal and acceptable, I still feel weird about it. Like...I wish I said something more interesting, or been more excited, or...something other than just saying hi, taking a pic, saying thanks have a good day, and leaving.

[gashatfreak]

Does anyone know if one can purchase anime digitally? Like, I want to support creators but I'm not a big fan of having hordes of DVDs collecting dust in my room.

[Kamen Rider Lolita]

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Originally Posted by gashatfreak

Does anyone know if one can purchase anime digitally? Like, I want to support creators but I'm not a big fan of having hordes of DVDs collecting dust in my room.

Don't know how it works, but I've spotted a few anime movies that can be bought on YouTube.

[Rabbitman]

Pretty sure you can buy anime from any place that has a digital video store. Probably depends on which anime you are looking to buy. Like, if an anime is produced by Netflix, you probably can’t buy a digital copy.

But if your goal is to support the anime, I bet digital purchases is an incredibly inefficient way to do it. You probably are better off buying merch or something. Another option could be buying the dvd/bluray and donating it to a library or something. I feel like the big money for them is in the blu ray sales, but I am not sure.

[Daikaijuman54]

Sentai Daishikkaku (from the Quintessential Quintuplets Creator) is getting an Anime!

Actually have enjoyed what little I've read of it, so I'm looking forward to it.

[GoldenXtreme]

In the autumn my mother found a cat at her place of work and brought him home. He's young, full of energy, and incredibly stupid. I'm terrified about how he will react to a Christmas tree when he can't even deal with things like... moving shadows.

[GreenPsychoRanger]

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Originally Posted by GoldenXtreme

In the autumn my mother found a cat at her place of work and brought him home. He's young, full of energy, and incredibly stupid. I'm terrified about how he will react to a Christmas tree when he can't even deal with things like... moving shadows.

He'll either stay away from it or begin climbing it like a little terror. Lol!