When they ask you why you collect...

[HavACrumpet452]

Because ponies aren't bad for my health, and without them I would have to spend all that money on booze and cigarettes like a normal person my age and those things are bad for me.

[lupachiotta]

Y'all are right. Collectors of other types usually understand.People like my mom do NOT. I have to mention things like "they make me happy. plain and simple. They bring out my inner child. They are cheaper than my my resin/breyer hobby (since I don't collect the rare Nirvanas).  They're customizable and I can add them to my studio line-up."