Are most toy collectors very different from the toy characters they like?
My nephew posed an interesting comment or observation to me - that many toy and comic collectors generally do not have similar personality, interest and image as the toy characters that they like and collect. That means that for super heroes for example, they tend to be have muscular bodies, superb fighting skills (they exercise a lot) and a cool image.
When you finally see the adult comic fans and toy collectors in person at the conventions especially, many of them look very introverted and typical guys or gals next door, that you cannot tell they actually like toys and comics. They are also usually people in their all time favourite t-shirt and jeans attire (which is what I tend to wear too). Actually my nephew used the term “nerd” to describe them, and me…
For me, other than My Little Pony, I also collect action figures, and LEGO Knights series of toys. Most local sellers whom I met in person for the first time are very surprised that I collect these “boys’ toys”. Of course by now, most of the sellers from the days at Clarke Quay, and from China Square Central are used to seeing me already. If I didn’t reveal it, would you have guessed that I collect such “action character toys” too?
I’m an introverted person who doesn’t physically exercise much, though I know I rightfully should get away more from my lap top and hit the jogging track more often. I hardly know how to fight, though in theory I know how fighting should be done (without mercy to your opponents, if you want to win, LOL!).
So why do I like such action characters? I mostly like them for their outer appearances and image first. Then comes the personalities within them. Many of their personalities are also flawed like typical humans, but fans like me still like them anyway.
Even the villains have their own legion of children fans, who quote that the former are very cool when they use their evil powers to take over the world or something. Then when you see the little kids who idolise the villain characters, they look like goody two shoes kids. Hidden inside them is an opposite world altogether, LOL! Same for the adult fans too!
So what do you think? Is my nephew’s observation spot on? I told him I’ll get back to him on that, LOL! Feel free to share your comments here!
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Most people in art industry will collect toys. I like art but I am currently in accountancy line. So, can’t judge a person by his outer look or image
First of all the defination of Nerd is a person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.
I don’t think that describe you.
Hi deSMOnd,
Yes very true, can’t easily judge by outer looks indeed!
Hi LEon,
Thank you! So far mainly toy collectors are more understanding towards me. For most other layman, not so…