#patch collector

[anarchyborgir]

New merch in the shop by @retrogradesupplyco !

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[dollsinvogue]

do you know if the patches on mara or zooeys jacket are references to anything? some of them look familiar but I don’t know enough to recognize them

This ask ended up sending me down a rabbit hole because for the longest time I had no idea what these silly cats on neon shadows clothes were, one day a friend said Felix the cat, and when trying to reverse image search many of the things that came up were Felix the cat.

From what I can find some people like making “punk edits” or “trippy edits” (help it’s 2013 tumblr) of felix the cat? I don’t know why but it seems to come up a lot. Felix the cat has also collaborated with some fashion brands like Levi’s and A Bathing Ape so it makes sense why his look-alike would be on shadow high dolls.

I always knew two of the cats on Harley’s pants referenced KISS, specifically Gene Simmons and I believe Paul Stanley, the one with the eyepatch also reminds me of Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols, I’m not sure if there are more iconic eyepatch-wearing-punks out there but Sid seemed pretty iconic to me

I also found this patch and really unfortunately I do not know the origins of it, the patch is available on Amazon and etsy and many other sites so I am not sure, but this is definitely what the patch is referencing

Mara does have a few other patches which again very unfortunately I do not recognize but I am going to post them here in the hopes that someone may know what the references are!

Also I don’t have Zooey so I don’t have any clear images of her patches, I find it quite difficult to see them in the stock photos (though I am certain some are nasa related), if anyone has her (or any other doll with patches!) please feel more than welcomed to send them my way and I can attempt to identify them!

[regular-gnome]

Through many AUs I've been through, yours are the one I like the most, because it's a more realistic one.

I can see that the "cruelty" of other Collectors are not like that they are evil.

For a being that is older than universe, they are like the Gardeners of Stars, as a gardener you have to cut it out what is dead, you have to treat the soil, prepare it for a new tree, now with planets it's kind the same, they visit, they watch, and so they decide if some species is worth to keep and if they are not worth for keeping.

And so, this process of leaving a juvenile collector in a planet till the dominant species dies is kinda a hardening process, in order for them to grow mature and to not let feelings intervene in the decision process, like being a doctor, you must put aside the fear of hurting the patient in order to heal the patient.

But in TOH things got different, they found a species that represented danger to themselves, so they used another species to kill the titans and the little collector paid the piper.

Im very glad you enjoy the AU:D

The concept is rooted in the idea that generally, people or characters don't choose evil simply for the sake of being evil. But nobody is omnicent, they react to whats happening, trying to figure out what might be "best" as they go without really a way to know for sure if its a right call. Having power to destroy a planet with swipe of finger rises the stakes for literally everyone. When the Collector was releashed during King's Tide the game changed. If Belos had managed to control them - nobody would have been able to challenge him. Even Odalia tried to suggest totally reshaping the isles. Seeing anyone as mostly/ only dangerous power sources creates power imbalance, something that can evolve into very shaky and actually dangerous relation when the other side realises they were never really considered a equal person and having the ability to revange. There is a lot of implications and possibilities when someone possesses such power with no oversight and unlimited time but also is a person that doesnt want to be alone:D

If involvement with mortals ends in some kind of complications the collectors will be around to see the consequences, even if they don't directly experience them so sort of desensitization toward the very life they are trying to preserve is bound to happen. "They live for so short and can cause so much change in their own system, its best to control the situation" type of mindset. Also thinking of ecosystem like gardens that need work on makes it easier to deal with, especially since with the scale of galaxy they cant just spend unlimited amout of time in one place full of creatures that do not want to be preserved. Their actions come from a place of care but there is inherent cruelty in their concern

Sooo yeah, its the perspective that might develop in that kind of situation and might end up with leaving one of their own alone for eons. But who knows, this AU is a lot of theories in a trenchcoat and i dont want to defend their actions. Killing all titans? yeah thats bad. It's more about theorizing why anyone would consider that a reasonable option while also not being evil just cuz

[shilohsylvanian]

Bertie Patches, Ivory dog brother Source

[nevermoorsource]

Did you know that you can get your hands on some Nevermoor-themed patches if you order the Collector's Editions? Retailers vary, and it's while supplies last!

[streetdogscamp]

it’s nearly christmas! the perfect time to drive around the neighborhood and see lights, and give out a few christmas kisses as well. 🐾 💖

[maxgicalgirl]

Not me going into Genshin to test some mods I’m making and seeing I have 65 wishes so I do like three pulls and end up getting Kinich 🧍

[nekonekosekai]

This is going to be an epic battle.

[teddy-collects]

My childhood Cabbage Patch Kid, Taylor 🩵

I'm not sure what year I got her or which doll she is, but it was the early 2000s and I got her for Christmas! Her outfit was made by my Nana, it's a blue flower dress with matching bloomers. I don't remember her original outfit but she had 3 small buns with ribbons or something in the front of her hair that I took out as a kid. She has some scuffs on her face that I'm guessing is from taking her everywhere and not being the most careful kid xD

I restyled her hair today cause I thought it would look cute and found a bow that kinda matches her outfit! :3 I'm hoping to get better at hand sewing so I can make her an outfit or two! 🌟

[mothysmenagerie]

After years of telling myself I needed to utilize this little flower patch by my apartments office and take pictures of a doll in it, I finally did it boys. 💖🪻😎

[lunar-years]

The back covers have all been GORGEOUS and the front covers have all been ugly why does this keep happening 😭

[shilohsylvanian]

Bella Patches, dog sister Rocco & Tara, Fennec Fox twins Source

[jeannapappas]

Created more creatures for my collection… Oh my god I love them

[kingoftieland]

Can’t believe I found this awesome Stranger Things Demogorgon Diorama at a Walgreens of all places! This Halloween figurine fits perfectly with the rest of the spooky pop culture items I have in my classroom this month and it’s definitely a hit with my students. 🎃

Full disclosure: The paint job on these isn’t great, but luckily my artistic wife was able to whip out her acrylics and really make this piece display-worthy. She muddied up the pumpkins, added splashes of red to the vines from the Upside Down, and touched up the lettering on the display base. The Demogorgon didn’t even have any teeth when I got him for crying out loud – he was all gums!

[thriftrescue]

Completely Headless Nick is missing something... at thrift

[roll-the-bones]

I sell and give away pins and patches on my ig @bad_p1ns

Hit up my dms here or on ig!