How old are you?

[LexiKon318]

28 here. Got into collecting after my toddler son and I went through my old toys. Reignited that spark!

Right there with you! Having a kid re-awakened my inner child

 

[Craig Walker]

Two in the 50+ category, Whoop whoop!

 

[Bgnyc007]

33 started with the 89 batmobile end of 2013 43 HT later downhill since. Wife supports the hobby just that the collection can't leave the man cave.

 

[Craig Walker]

Currently 22% Old Farts

 

[SilverStar17]

I often think that people misconstrue (like with many other things and terms these days) what it means to be "immature". Simply collecting collectibles, taking an interest in and enjoying the same things that you enjoyed during your youth, does not make one "immature". As if at a certain age, one is supposed to start from scratch and acquire an entirely new set of interests and likes and forget anything they ever liked in the past.

I've always maintained the conviction that while of course one should grow-up mentally; be responsible, be courteous and respectful to others, speak intelligently, possess integrity, etc., you should never let die (the inner child) what makes you, you. You shouldn't ever have to apologize for, require approval, or be patted on the hand so to speak and be told it's ok to like what you like (given that it is harmless and doesn't degrade nor harm others).

 

[zackhigh1226]

I often think that people misconstrue (like with many other things and terms these days) what it means to be "immature". Simply collecting collectibles, taking an interest in and enjoying the same things that you enjoyed during your youth, does not make one "immature". As if at a certain age, one is supposed to start from scratch and acquire an entirely new set of interests and likes and forget anything they ever liked in the past.

I've always maintained the conviction that while of course one should grow-up mentally; be responsible, be courteous and respectful to others, speak intelligently, possess integrity, etc., you should never let die (the inner child) what makes you, you. You shouldn't ever have to apologize for, require approval, or be patted on the hand so to speak and be told it's ok to like what you like (given that it is harmless and doesn't degrade nor harm others).

Very well said.

 

[ZombieGuy13]

I'm 39 . Been collecting for 2 years now. Feel like a kid all over again.

 

[Fives]

im 40 and i've always collected comics and the 3 3/4 star wars figures but started spending ridiculous amounts on 1/6 scale figures about 9 years ago.

 

[SilverStar17]

Very well said.

When you have an interest in something, own it. Being apologetic, embarrassed or needing approval on what you like, regardless of what it is, only demonstrates that you aren't even comfortable with that particular interest. It's difficult to convince someone else to be comfortable with something that you aren't even comfortable with. Confidence is widely considered admirable.

 

[K1NG J0RDAN]

21 years young. Got into collecting hot toys March of 2014.

 

[TwelveInchFigures]

I think it would be interesting to ask HOW MANY figures/statues everyone has - and do you have more or less than your age.

 

[starscream0]

I often think that people misconstrue (like with many other things and terms these days) what it means to be "immature". Simply collecting collectibles, taking an interest in and enjoying the same things that you enjoyed during your youth, does not make one "immature". As if at a certain age, one is supposed to start from scratch and acquire an entirely new set of interests and likes and forget anything they ever liked in the past.

I've always maintained the conviction that while of course one should grow-up mentally; be responsible, be courteous and respectful to others, speak intelligently, possess integrity, etc., you should never let die (the inner child) what makes you, you. You shouldn't ever have to apologize for, require approval, or be patted on the hand so to speak and be told it's ok to like what you like (given that it is harmless and doesn't degrade nor harm others).

When you have an interest in something, own it. Being apologetic, embarrassed or needing approval on what you like, regardless of what it is, only demonstrates that you aren't even comfortable with that particular interest. It's difficult to convince someone else to be comfortable with something that you aren't even comfortable with. Confidence is widely considered admirable.

Very well stated

 

[starscream0]

I think it would be interesting to ask HOW MANY figures/statues everyone has - and do you have more or less than your age.

Hahaha! I definitely have more than my age! I have around 80 but that doesn't include preorders...that's a mix of statues/figures

 

[SilverStar17]

Very well stated

 

[zackhigh1226]

When you have an interest in something, own it. Being apologetic, embarrassed or needing approval on what you like, regardless of what it is, only demonstrates that you aren't even comfortable with that particular interest. It's difficult to convince someone else to be comfortable with something that you aren't even comfortable with. Confidence is widely considered admirable.

Your wisdom always impresses me, Silver Star.

21 years young. Got into collecting hot toys March of 2014.

Alright! Another youngster!

I think it would be interesting to ask HOW MANY figures/statues everyone has - and do you have more or less than your age.

My figure count exceeds my age by two. That differential will do nothing except sharply increase in the coming months.

 

[SilverStar17]

I think it would be interesting to ask HOW MANY figures/statues everyone has - and do you have more or less than your age.

Age < Number of HT figures (47)

Your wisdom always impresses me, Silver Star.

 

[hoodonit00]

47 here. Been collecting since about 92.

 

[Tildonrichard1]

I am 44 but forever 16. My first was Christopher Reeve Superman.

 

[duo_maxwell_1017]

Im 33 and I have 36 Iron Man /Tony Stark figures.

 

[DasMuse]

I'm 31... My first HT figure was the Tech Noir Terminator in 2010, but I didn't start going nuts with them until early 2013.

For a comprehensive list of all I own, follow the link in my signature below.