Just Look Back January is a toy collector challenge month where we encourage ourselves to show love to the toys already in our collection, instead of constantly buying new things to show off. This is to discourage a consumerist attitude towards collecting, FOMO, and general impulse buying. It also is a chance to have fun taking photos of toys we might not feel we have a "reason" to show off to our friends and followers. I hope everyone has fun!
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Statistics
We looked inside some of the posts by look-back-month-challenge and here's what we found interesting.
Average Info
Notes Per Post
75
Likes Per Post
45
Reblog Per Post
22
Reply Per Post
8
Time Between Posts
2 days ago
Number of Posts By Type
Text
3
Last Seen Tumblr Blogs
Fun Fact
The KCSC sent more than 20K requests to delete posts related to prostitution and porn to Tumblr from January to June 2017.
Text
What is the Look Back Challenge?
The Look Back Challenge is a photography challenge for all kinds of toy collectors in which they are prompted to post only about toys and collectibles they already own, and refrain from posting about any new purchases for the entire month. This is to combat the FOMO and impulse buying tendencies that often take over collecting spaces. Collectors are often pressured to only post about the newest, hot item they've acquired. This is a challenge aimed to push back against consumerist acquisition culture. It also exists to give collectors a chance to show off items they adore, but maybe don't post about very much as they feel they need a "reason" too. We shouldn't need a reason! Let's show off the things we love!
Rules
You can only post items you had prior to the start of the challenge.
Abstaining from buying things entirely during this month is optional, but encouraged.
If you do buy something, please refrain from posting about it until the month is over.
Custom toys and home made items are allowed.
Newly made customs are allowed, if they were made from things you already had prior to the challenge starting.
You do not have to follow the prompt list to take part in the challenge, but it's there if you'd like some ideas.
If you are following the prompt list, you may interpret a prompt however you see fit. There is no right answer.
This is not a contest, and I am not judging submissions.
I may add to this rules list as questions and issues come up.
Please direct any questions to this blog, and do not message my other blogs.
If you would like me to share your photos to the challenge page, just tag or @ "look-back-month-challenge". I hope everyone has fun!
#toys#toy collecting#dolls#doll collecting#barbie#monster high#lego#action figures#my little pony#transformers
45 notes
·
View notes
Text
I still feel like the name of this challenge doesn't really fit what I'm going for, but I don't know a phase that sums it up and isn't too wordy. Or sound like a conservative spouting " you should have an attitude of gratitude" shit to deflect from people discussing real issues.
11 notes
·
View notes
Text
So I forgot about this challenge too late to post it for January, so I'm going to attempt to move it to Febuary. I'll try to have the rules and challenge prompts posted soon. Thank you!
19 notes
·
View notes