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02-19-2009, 03:17 PM | #1 |
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I have posted this topic on several other boards, and I am gathering research for a paper for school, and my question is why do we do collect? Sentinmental reasons? Escapisim? What does it for you? Any input is appreciated, if you do not want to be used as a source please PM me and say as much. Thanks guys.
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02-19-2009, 03:19 PM | #2 |
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I think it is part of our biological nature. He are hunter gathers. What we collect I think determines wether it is escapism. I think for most toy collectors it is part escapism part nostalgia--it is true for me.
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02-19-2009, 03:23 PM | #3 |
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For me it is the thrill of amassing something. I have the most fun and am the most excited when I feel that my checklist is incomplete.
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02-19-2009, 03:27 PM | #4 |
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sentimental reasons for sure - fond memories of yesteryear
growing old sucks and this is a way of living young. escapism sure - it's a break from thinking about what's wrong, such as war, economy, women/men, etc. hunt to touch on what bigdaddyblue said, but also the thrill of the hunt. we get a rush when we score. boredom - it can fill up an otherwise dull day. in my case it fills up most of my time and I find it hard to make time for other things, but that is becauase it has become work/a job for me. I want very much to look at it as a hobby again soon.
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02-19-2009, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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There a few reasons. 1 is senimental reasons, the reminder of my childhood, the safety these things represented, the Christmases and sheer joy they brought, are sorta relived with them.
2. Because I know its something I will never "master" or be satisfied with, I'll always need more, there will always be something new etc etc...theres almost no disapointing "ending". 3. The escape into a fantasy world, and a place where at the end of the day I can spend a little time in my collection room and revel in that kind of "introversion" for a bit 4. Simply because I appreciate, the artwork, the colors the charecter backgrounds, the people who I have met and befriended along the way. I guess thats just the icing on the cake. |
02-19-2009, 03:37 PM | #6 |
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To be honest i just like rubbin the boobies on the plastic women.......
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02-19-2009, 03:37 PM | #7 |
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1. I like toys.
2. Something to share with my children someday. 3. Sentimental value to me. 4. I like collecting/displying them.
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02-19-2009, 03:37 PM | #8 |
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i started because they looked like the ones i had when i was a kid, then i got a little crazy just for hunting was fun, that got old, now it is pretty much just for customizing
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02-19-2009, 04:28 PM | #9 |
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These are what we grew up with, to have them released all over again brings back memories.
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02-19-2009, 04:35 PM | #10 |
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for me it is sentinmental reasons and the Thrill of the Hunt at the same time. I like something that connects me to my childhood and the "rush" I get when I find it in a store. I had a great childhood, some of the best times in my life that and college, but thats another story. A time when you could just play, no stress, bills, kids, wife, house, mortgage, or job just wake up, go to school, and come home and play Joes with friends. and it was even better on Summer vacation. hope this helps.
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