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Since I grew up with the first generation of pokemon games and cards, I am one of those who considers that to be the 'true' pokemon generation and I am completely aware that my opinion is and always will be biased in that way. The original Pokemon will always seem cooler to me.
Anyway enough of that. Going back to the 20th anniversary thing. I recently dug up my old Pokemon card collection when I was clearing out my room and that feeling of nostalgia completely took over me. I started playing FireRed again and reading about all sorts to do with the first generation Pokemon, the designs, facts and secrets about the games etc. Just reminded me of something I loved as a kid, and countless memories always come flooding back. The trading, the battling, the showing off your collections.. you actually looked forward to school because of those things. I remember one kid in school who had the only Charizard and there would be people literally going looking for him out on the playground just to see it. Pokemon cards actually got banned from my school because of people stealing other people's cards. This didn't stop kids bringing them into school though, you'd think we were dealing drugs the way we had to hide them from teachers all the time in class and on the playground. But for me that just added to the excitement.
Being that the 20th anniversary is coming, the value of these cards (particularly the first generation) is going to shoot up. I have a feeling there is going to be an incredible amount of hype about Pokemon over the next year. Seeing how crazy people are already going for these cards encouraged me to set out on a mission - start collecting again and aim to have some complete sets to sell next year for a nice profit! I have recently seen sets being sold for anywhere between £60-190 on Ebay.
Having sorted through my cherished collection, I listed what cards I have and what I need to complete the original sets (mainly the Base, Fossil and Jungle sets). I have been searching online listings almost daily to track down what I need for a fair price, while also selling cards I don't need. I have to admit, despite feeling like such a huge geek, going through this nostalgia trip and collecting again is still exciting. Especially with the added element of trying to collect them before the anniversary madness, and also the money involved. Hopefully I will be able to make a sweet profit on these next year.. though there is the very real possibility I will get too sentimental and end up keeping them!
Depending on how much interest this posts gets over the course of the next few months, I may update on the status of my collection and how my buying and selling is going. Also, if you're a big pokemon fan and have anything to say, if you're collecting yourself, what your favourite card(s) / sets are etc, then feel free to share thoughts and comments!
And if you have taken the time to read my post, thanks! TBC..
Also, the amazing image above was done by - nazzirithe.deviantart.com/ - thought it was perfect for this post. Her artwork is great so go check it out! (after reading this post)
Deviating away from DA, onto Instagram
Hello to anyone who still or may yet follow me. I have finally created an Instagram page where I'll be posting a lot more frequently, on all kinds of things as well as art. So anyone who likes my stuff, or doesn't like my stuff but likes me.. or doesn't like me but does like my art, go ahead and give us a follow and say Hi on there! I am a complete noob on that site but just search Who_is_harvy and you should find me :) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMlgxQjLyo/ And yes, this was largely down to the DA changes. RIP
The darkness is coming - Say NO to Eclipse
So it looks like DeviantArt is going to downgrade the site to the horrible Eclipse on 20th of May. As many have mentioned, it's not ready, it's buggy, not responsive on many devices, lacking many essential features, etc.
People seem to have already forgot the last overhaul to DA's image. They expect the same will happen this time around and that we will sit back and accept it. Please sign and share the petition!
www.change.org/p/deviantart-te…
This child sex abuse ad campaign is disgusting!
So, there is a charity in the UK that supports vulnerable children, however this recent ad that I saw on TV recently left me absolutely livid.
On their YouTube channel, the description proudly states that
"In our previous advert, we used hyenas to represent the feelings felt by a child suffering from anxiety. Here, we’ve used a komodo dragon as a metaphor for the fear and helplessness felt by young people who have experienced sexual abuse."
Why use a Komodo Dragon to portray a sexual predator? Just creating a stigma towards these innocent and amazing animals. Animals do not have evil intentions like humans!
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A new me. Likely lots of new content
Come on, you can do it. Yeah I know you can't be bothered but it will take five minutes. You can read it all!
So, I've been on and off DA for a while now, mainly because since going starting my first degree a few years ago I gradually stopped doing creative things, and barely ever touched photoshop unless it was for some boring, purely functional editing. But not for fun and as a creative outlet like I used to do years ago. And now, in the middle of doing my Masters degree in Applied Linguistics I'm even more engrossed in academia and theories and research etc etc.
I have often thought in recent years how much I really want to get back into
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