The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: pawpatrolbab on August 17, 2018, 07:41:25 PM
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Came across this video from one of my favorite Youtubers the other day; Heather Sparkle!
I know I personally have my fair share of shame for collecting and liking toys at my age so I figured this video might help someone else too <3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm0wcDTD-Ps (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm0wcDTD-Ps)
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I am approaching my 40s and I am more drawn to ponies now than what I was when I was younger. A lot of it is being able to use more styling tools; if I take the head off of a pony no one will get angry; and if I fill a sink with ponies no one can yell at me. I didn't know how much I wanted to just have them and style their hair again until just about a year and a half ago.
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My family was too poor to buy us(my siblings & i) any toys growing up. I remember most of my childhood spent using our imagination, like pretending to be Olympic skaters & gymnasts, playing pageant & being on Star Search (lol). Im loving the g1 repro line :heart:
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The way I see it is that it is no different than any other hobby or collection. Some people collect stamps, coins, spoons, china, baseball/trading cards, ceramics or glass. I collect certain kinds of toys. Always have, always probably will. Now I will admit, the fact that my husband has his own toy collections does make it a little easier in regards to shopping/buying new items since it is a shared hobby. In regards to vintage G1 MLP though, I'm starting to think about them as also a toy restoration project. After all, they have to be cleaned up and styled so that is more than just buying it and putting it on a shelf.
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I think the simple answer to this question is the best.
Because they can :)
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Because we love them.
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The way I see it is that it is no different than any other hobby or collection. Some people collect stamps, coins, spoons, china, baseball/trading cards, ceramics or glass. I collect certain kinds of toys. Always have, always probably will. Now I will admit, the fact that my husband has his own toy collections does make it a little easier in regards to shopping/buying new items since it is a shared hobby. In regards to vintage G1 MLP though, I'm starting to think about them as also a toy restoration project. After all, they have to be cleaned up and styled so that is more than just buying it and putting it on a shelf.
Couldn't agree with this more! Some collect shoes, or handbags, cars, etc. A collection is a collection. As long as it brings you joy and you aren't hurting yourself or others in the process then there is nothing wrong with collecting what you like to collect!
I think the simple answer to this question is the best.
Because they can :)
Also a good reason!
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Because it brings me joy, keeps me from letting my cynical/snarky side from being unchecked, and makes up for a really bad childhood.
Also because I can.
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I collect toys, to either make hybrid dolls (swapping heads of Fashionista dolls to either 90s Barbie bodies or the Made to Move bodies, or if it the Ken Fashionista dolls I use the articulated Captain Kirk dolls).
Or in pony cases collect them so I can re hair them if the hair us a mess or turn them into different ponies.
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It's our intrinsic desire as humans to gather stuff.
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I collect in order to surround myself with things that generate happiness, despite all the stress in life! As Sanrio's company tagline goes, "Small Gift, Big Smile!"
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Ponies were so expensive when I was little. Although I played with mine over a number of years I never had many and I always used to look at the colourful brochures that came with them and dream of owning them all. I guess you could say I am now living that dream, lol :D
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Because it's fun!
Life's too short not to do the fun things while you can.
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I like the comparison to art. I like to display them, like many collectors, and I only 'play' with them to take photos, aside from my electronic ones and virtual pets.
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I like the comparison to art. I like to display them, like many collectors, and I only 'play' with them to take photos, aside from my electronic ones and virtual pets.
Don't be shy Khoufu, you know you use them to reenact the adventure/drama soap opera: My Heart( throb) Beats For You.
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I have not enacted romance with my ponies since middle school! Long story short, each village only had one boy.
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I have not enacted romance with my ponies since middle school! Long story short, each village only had one boy.
Oh boy, I can only imagine the drama and broken friendships that resulted in that. :lol: