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collecting shouldn't be used as a replacement for therapy IF one really does have issues they need to work through. [ . . . ]I don't think any of us grow out of toys, per se... just the type of toy changes, because you can influence others more so with adult cars, computers, etc.
Quote from: Taproot on December 18, 2017, 02:48:13 PMI really don't get why people feel the need to judge others for enjoying toys (or anything for that matter, but staying on topic...) other than towing the societal line, but fortunately I've managed to mostly get past bothering about what narrow-minded people think. At the end of the day, my little bundle of toys makes me happy, and that's all that matters. Also, when you get right down to it, how is toy collecting any different from collecting ornaments or anything else? Choices are still made based on personal connections and aesthetic tastes, they're just made of different materials.years ago when I told my aunt that I collect ponies, she was basically like, "but they're useless, what do you even do with them?" and my answer was basically that I enjoy them. then I pointed out that she collects coffee mugs from everywhere she goes and she said that those had a purpose. THEN I commented that it's very common to collect dolls, and she said, "well I think that's silly too." whatever though. I can see if people don't "get it" but to be so close-minded that you think it's completely stupid, I just don't understand that.
I really don't get why people feel the need to judge others for enjoying toys (or anything for that matter, but staying on topic...) other than towing the societal line, but fortunately I've managed to mostly get past bothering about what narrow-minded people think. At the end of the day, my little bundle of toys makes me happy, and that's all that matters. Also, when you get right down to it, how is toy collecting any different from collecting ornaments or anything else? Choices are still made based on personal connections and aesthetic tastes, they're just made of different materials.
I think there's something to be said for the idea that males are typically allowed to "play" with toys throughout adulthood and that hobbies like building model trains are considered more socially acceptable than collecting ponies/dolls. It's almost as tho dolls are still seen by society as a child raising surrogate and that girls should "grow up, find a husband, and make babies" once they get a certain age which is garbage.
I grew up with a bad home life, thus I often say I didn't have a childhood just mini adulthood. So yes toys in a way are giving myself the childhood I never had. It also gives me the ability to have my own belongings beyond the necessities. That are mine full stop, something I never had growing up. With the resurgence State side of nearly all things 80s retro. I'm finding that when I say I collect Transformers/Star Wars hardly anyone bats an eye.Saying I collect vintage MLP and Disney specifically Princess related. That gets me odd looks thus I don't often disclose that I do. Especially since I started transitioning (I'm ftm) because I've found it undermines my gender. It's also interesting what an item codes as; retro G1 adult t-shirt,high end retro G1 purse/bag, adult sized shirt with Transformers/Star Wars logos,high end Disney collectibles. All of that codes clearly for the adult collector in mind. I'm not saying nobody would get crap for that but personally it's less. Also, it's interesting and annoying the assumption that if someone collects toys that person must be lacking in knowing how to adult. When I say I live on my own,pay my bills,go to college..it shuts people up. But only if I make it clear that I do those things. When someone questions that my maturity must be lacking I say all the people that have created the things we love. Are adults who are full of creativity and ambition to bring those things to life. It's their job to do so.