Who Is Cee of Creativity?
Born in the late 90s, I grew up on Superhero culture. When I was young, I would burst through the doors of the movie theater after watching the latest superhero movie, and I would be that character. I was swinging from buildings, fighting bad guys with years of training and billionaire gadgets, flying in the sky watching the clouds below me, and waiting for any sign of trouble. I left every movie theatre as a new person.
My first toy? I can't remember. What I can remember, is going to the local Toys R Us with my uncle for every birthday. Wanting everything, but leaving with my absolute favorite thing. I remember Christmas (and a few days before, my birthday) ripping open my presents, hoping for the latest Batman, Star Wars, or Spiderman figures. I remember trips to a Toys R Us half an hour out with my mom, which was my favorite Toys R Us because that's where the gold always was. Plus, we got Burger King, which was always a plus because those too came with toys. I remember running around with my new Batman: The Animated Series set from my aunt and crossing universes with all my toys. I remember bringing a friend over after lacrosse practice and showing him my collection.
Then I thought, it's time to grow up, right? Storage everything went, I was too cool for this stuff. I was in middle school! Nonetheless, my love for comics still didn't fade. Now I was into the books, hitting NYCC with my father and following the beginning of the Cinematic Universes that were being built in theaters.
When the Pandemic hit, I was struggling to find my footing. After losing my job, and being unsure of what path I wanted to pursue next, I decided to sell off some old childhood toys. I needed the extra money, and I remembered buying the DC Direct Arkham Figures on eBay constantly since my local comic shop was 40 minutes away. I decided to sell many of those figures, and give them a new home while also helping my financial situation.
While I was getting rid of these toys, I also found that new toys were being made. I ended up going down the rabbit hole of all the new figures being made and loved what these companies were doing with the license. Using social media, I noticed an increase in popularity as well. I purchased a few for my collection and said 'That's it, no more after this ' and boy was that a lie. I was hooked. Eventually, after following a community of people who also enjoyed this stuff I decided to use my business knowledge and drive to create my toy store. Not only that, but my wonderful mother also got me a 3D printer for Christmas, so I began creating.
And thus... Cee of Creativity Was Born!
I began learning all about 3D printing, and the machines. How can I make action figures, toys, etc. even more exciting? How can I create my own? There are millions of ideas, and thoughts I have daily about all the different possibilities of what this company can and will be. Proudly born in 2021 in New Jersey, I hope to bring value, creativity, and fun to your home. Our company is slowly growing, and that's thanks to you!
What should you expect?
This blog is going to be a major way I connect with people, whether there are site updates, new drops, or I'm doing an unboxing. While this is an online toy store, I would like it to also be a place for the toy community to get news on all drops, from any site. I'll also be sharing how I create customs, along with other things I guess I'll have to hash out eventually. My main focuses are currently Hasbro Toys, such as the Marvel Legends Series, Star Wars The Black Series, GI Joe Classified, and Fortnite figures; McFarlane Toys (created by Todd Mcfarlane), such as the Spawn Action Figures, DC Direct, DC Multiverse, DC Page Punchers, Avatar Action Figures, Disney Mirror-verse, etc; and lastly, some premium brands such as Hot Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, Bandai, Mezco, Mafex and more.
Overall, I'm not trying to be the best online toy shop, because some of the best toy stores are already out there. My main goal is just to bring you, the reader, the shopper, the hardcore fan, or the nonchalant casual fan, the best and most fun experience I am currently capable of giving. And with that, welcome to CeeofCreativiy!