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Hydralisk Figure Unboxing! (Funny stuff!)

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TaraBabcock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States391 Posts
July 23 2013 00:49 GMT
#1
Hey guys!

I haven't posted a blog in a while because I have been super busy traveling and streaming and covering events, and the fact that Zoomin Games is no longer allowing me to do a StarCraft feature is also part of the reason. I unfortunately didn't get enough interest from the community to justify them posting it to their channel. I'm glad I was able to spread StarCraft to the mainstream gaming audience for a season, and hopefully we can bring the segment back in Season 3!

I am, however, still happy to bring occasional unboxings of StarCraft and eSports stuff and some tutorials to you guys!

This week I have the Hydralisk figure from StarCraft I to unbox! Yes, the one that now sells for over $200, and yes, I am taking it out of the box. I can't stand people who acquire these awesome figures and just worry about depreciating their re-sale value! I WANNA PLAY WITH AND LOVE MY HYDRA!

Here it is, I took a bit of a funnier route with this one, hope you guys enjoy! I wish I had videotaped taking it out of the fan mail. I was SO happy! AHHHH!



Thanks for watching!
Tara <3

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MichaelDonovan
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1453 Posts
July 23 2013 01:50 GMT
#2
After watching this video my level of happiness decreased. 1/5
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
July 23 2013 01:53 GMT
#3
:|

I've been wanting one of those forever. If only I hadn't been a poor 12 year old when they came out.
ModeratorNow I'm distant, dark in this anthrobeat
3FFA
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States3931 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-07-23 01:56:12
July 23 2013 01:55 GMT
#4
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.
"As long as it comes from a pure place and from a honest place, you know, you can write whatever you want."
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
July 23 2013 02:07 GMT
#5
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
TaraBabcock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States391 Posts
July 23 2013 02:16 GMT
#6
On July 23 2013 11:07 Grobyc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>


I played custom games in SC1/BW and the campaign/expansion of course. Never played competitively and barely followed the scene, unfortunately. I wish I had, I think I would have been much better if I spent my time on a SC ladder than playing Warcraft II and III FarmVille style!

I just really wanted an actual Zerg UNIT figure rather than fucking Kerrigan. So now I have Tychus and my Hydra. So happy! <3
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TaraBabcock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States391 Posts
July 23 2013 02:17 GMT
#7
On July 23 2013 10:53 Jibba wrote:
:|

I've been wanting one of those forever. If only I hadn't been a poor 12 year old when they came out.


Watch out for auctions and stuff on eBay. The fan who bought it for me got it for only $25 because no one else bid! O.O
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Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
July 23 2013 02:28 GMT
#8
On July 23 2013 11:16 TaraBabcock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 11:07 Grobyc wrote:
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>


I played custom games in SC1/BW and the campaign/expansion of course. Never played competitively and barely followed the scene, unfortunately. I wish I had, I think I would have been much better if I spent my time on a SC ladder than playing Warcraft II and III FarmVille style!

I just really wanted an actual Zerg UNIT figure rather than fucking Kerrigan. So now I have Tychus and my Hydra. So happy! <3

Ahh that's cool. I guess it doesn't really matter about the level of competitiveness, as long as there's some attachment and it's not just someone who played the game once before SC2 then claims all these levels of nostalgia. That's just... annoying lol
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
TaraBabcock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States391 Posts
July 23 2013 02:29 GMT
#9
On July 23 2013 11:28 Grobyc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 11:16 TaraBabcock wrote:
On July 23 2013 11:07 Grobyc wrote:
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>


I played custom games in SC1/BW and the campaign/expansion of course. Never played competitively and barely followed the scene, unfortunately. I wish I had, I think I would have been much better if I spent my time on a SC ladder than playing Warcraft II and III FarmVille style!

I just really wanted an actual Zerg UNIT figure rather than fucking Kerrigan. So now I have Tychus and my Hydra. So happy! <3

Ahh that's cool. I guess it doesn't really matter about the level of competitiveness, as long as there's some attachment and it's not just someone who played the game once before SC2 then claims all these levels of nostalgia. That's just... annoying lol


I have a deep respect for the pre-SC2 pro scene. I don't claim strong nostalgia, but it's an honor to have something like that from the past.
Supermodel Nerd Stream! twitch.tv/tarababcock
Ghin
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States2391 Posts
July 23 2013 03:13 GMT
#10
I have one of these and it likes to fall over randomly. Other than that, I love it.
Legalize drugs and murder.
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
July 23 2013 04:19 GMT
#11
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13014440

So much dumber these days. It doesn't even make sense. Why no suit. :O
ModeratorNow I'm distant, dark in this anthrobeat
Cele
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Germany4016 Posts
July 23 2013 04:26 GMT
#12
On July 23 2013 11:16 TaraBabcock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 11:07 Grobyc wrote:
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>


I played custom games in SC1/BW and the campaign/expansion of course. Never played competitively and barely followed the scene, unfortunately. I wish I had, I think I would have been much better if I spent my time on a SC ladder than playing Warcraft II and III FarmVille style!

I just really wanted an actual Zerg UNIT figure rather than fucking Kerrigan. So now I have Tychus and my Hydra. So happy! <3


So you plan is pushing your career, by catering semi funny videos to 14 yo's? Pretty cool. /irony
Broodwar for life!
MrRicewife
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada515 Posts
July 23 2013 04:36 GMT
#13
Fool, the figure is worthless now that you opened the package.
So? My dad can beat up your dad. - Jesus
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
July 23 2013 05:08 GMT
#14
On July 23 2013 13:19 Jibba wrote:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13014440

So much dumber these days. It doesn't even make sense. Why no suit. :O

Holy shit, that's almost 50 bucks o.o
User was warned for too many mimes.
TaraBabcock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States391 Posts
July 23 2013 05:12 GMT
#15
On July 23 2013 13:36 MrRicewife wrote:
Fool, the figure is worthless now that you opened the package.


Learn to read...

"...and yes, I am taking it out of the box. I can't stand people who acquire these awesome figures and just worry about depreciating their re-sale value! I WANNA PLAY WITH AND LOVE MY HYDRA!"
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TaraBabcock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States391 Posts
July 23 2013 05:18 GMT
#16
On July 23 2013 13:26 Cele wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 11:16 TaraBabcock wrote:
On July 23 2013 11:07 Grobyc wrote:
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>


I played custom games in SC1/BW and the campaign/expansion of course. Never played competitively and barely followed the scene, unfortunately. I wish I had, I think I would have been much better if I spent my time on a SC ladder than playing Warcraft II and III FarmVille style!

I just really wanted an actual Zerg UNIT figure rather than fucking Kerrigan. So now I have Tychus and my Hydra. So happy! <3


So you plan is pushing your career, by catering semi funny videos to 14 yo's? Pretty cool. /irony


1. YouTube is just a hobby at the moment, and another way for me to be creative and connect with my fans.

2. My viewer demographic is mostly between the ages of 18-35.

3. Ironic? Perhaps you don't know the meaning of that word?

Supermodel Nerd Stream! twitch.tv/tarababcock
MrRicewife
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada515 Posts
July 23 2013 05:50 GMT
#17
On July 23 2013 14:12 TaraBabcock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 13:36 MrRicewife wrote:
Fool, the figure is worthless now that you opened the package.


Learn to read...

"...and yes, I am taking it out of the box. I can't stand people who acquire these awesome figures and just worry about depreciating their re-sale value! I WANNA PLAY WITH AND LOVE MY HYDRA!"

I did read it... I was just joking.. :s

learn to relax lol.
So? My dad can beat up your dad. - Jesus
Cele
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Germany4016 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-07-23 12:02:57
July 23 2013 12:01 GMT
#18
On July 23 2013 14:18 TaraBabcock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 13:26 Cele wrote:
On July 23 2013 11:16 TaraBabcock wrote:
On July 23 2013 11:07 Grobyc wrote:
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>


I played custom games in SC1/BW and the campaign/expansion of course. Never played competitively and barely followed the scene, unfortunately. I wish I had, I think I would have been much better if I spent my time on a SC ladder than playing Warcraft II and III FarmVille style!

I just really wanted an actual Zerg UNIT figure rather than fucking Kerrigan. So now I have Tychus and my Hydra. So happy! <3


So you plan is pushing your career, by catering semi funny videos to 14 yo's? Pretty cool. /irony


1. YouTube is just a hobby at the moment, and another way for me to be creative and connect with my fans.

2. My viewer demographic is mostly between the ages of 18-35.

3. Ironic? Perhaps you don't know the meaning of that word?



1 and 2.) your pushing your career none the less, despite you admitted, that you don't even have a big connection to Starcraft. Im sorry if it appears unfair to you, but im not overly fond of people producing content despite not being associated with the game at all. This is supposed to be a forum for players and not a marketing platform. Right?

3.) No, i meant the noun irony in this case. It is used in forums to indicate an improper use of BB code. For ex. [./Quote] (w/o the dot) would be a proper command to end a quote, where /Quote isn't. The funny part ofc is, [Irony] isn't a BB command in the first place.
Broodwar for life!
Catch]22
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden2683 Posts
July 23 2013 12:17 GMT
#19
On July 23 2013 21:01 Cele wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 14:18 TaraBabcock wrote:
On July 23 2013 13:26 Cele wrote:
On July 23 2013 11:16 TaraBabcock wrote:
On July 23 2013 11:07 Grobyc wrote:
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>


I played custom games in SC1/BW and the campaign/expansion of course. Never played competitively and barely followed the scene, unfortunately. I wish I had, I think I would have been much better if I spent my time on a SC ladder than playing Warcraft II and III FarmVille style!

I just really wanted an actual Zerg UNIT figure rather than fucking Kerrigan. So now I have Tychus and my Hydra. So happy! <3


So you plan is pushing your career, by catering semi funny videos to 14 yo's? Pretty cool. /irony


1. YouTube is just a hobby at the moment, and another way for me to be creative and connect with my fans.

2. My viewer demographic is mostly between the ages of 18-35.

3. Ironic? Perhaps you don't know the meaning of that word?



1 and 2.) your pushing your career none the less, despite you admitted, that you don't even have a big connection to Starcraft. Im sorry if it appears unfair to you, but im not overly fond of people producing content despite not being associated with the game at all. This is supposed to be a forum for players and not a marketing platform. Right?

3.) No, i meant the noun irony in this case. It is used in forums to indicate an improper use of BB code. For ex. [./Quote] (w/o the dot) would be a proper command to end a quote, where /Quote isn't. The funny part ofc is, [Irony] isn't a BB command in the first place.


Less hate more love man
TaraBabcock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States391 Posts
July 24 2013 05:09 GMT
#20
On July 23 2013 21:01 Cele wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2013 14:18 TaraBabcock wrote:
On July 23 2013 13:26 Cele wrote:
On July 23 2013 11:16 TaraBabcock wrote:
On July 23 2013 11:07 Grobyc wrote:
On July 23 2013 10:55 3FFA wrote:
...The Hydra entered the wrong hands... the totally wrong hands.

..I mean... I wish you luck with your videos in the future.

Did you ever play BW competitively (follow proscene, ladder, etc) Tara? If not I'm inclined to agree with this^

>.>


I played custom games in SC1/BW and the campaign/expansion of course. Never played competitively and barely followed the scene, unfortunately. I wish I had, I think I would have been much better if I spent my time on a SC ladder than playing Warcraft II and III FarmVille style!

I just really wanted an actual Zerg UNIT figure rather than fucking Kerrigan. So now I have Tychus and my Hydra. So happy! <3


So you plan is pushing your career, by catering semi funny videos to 14 yo's? Pretty cool. /irony


1. YouTube is just a hobby at the moment, and another way for me to be creative and connect with my fans.

2. My viewer demographic is mostly between the ages of 18-35.

3. Ironic? Perhaps you don't know the meaning of that word?



1 and 2.) your pushing your career none the less, despite you admitted, that you don't even have a big connection to Starcraft. Im sorry if it appears unfair to you, but im not overly fond of people producing content despite not being associated with the game at all. This is supposed to be a forum for players and not a marketing platform. Right?

3.) No, i meant the noun irony in this case. It is used in forums to indicate an improper use of BB code. For ex. [./Quote] (w/o the dot) would be a proper command to end a quote, where /Quote isn't. The funny part ofc is, [Irony] isn't a BB command in the first place.


How am I not connected to the game? I stream StarCraft II ladder and fan games multiple times a week and I am working toward a casting and hosting career. I even made tutorial videos and have covered StarCraft events multiple times. I am not connected to BROODWAR as much.

Also, I dislike people limiting the scope of individuals who are "allowed" to produce content or be interested StarCraft. I mean, if popular non-StarCraft personalities peddle StarCraft and show love for it, all it does is bring more people in and widen the exposure for the game and eSports. This is not your little niche. Stop trying to control who is "worthy" within it. -.-'
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