Tendou-Kabuto
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There is nothing wrong with you. Your parents and friends just simply dont understand. Unfortunately in our society, Toys are associated with kids, it's kinda embedded into ppl's mind and they see it as the truth, so there will always be people who totally think that toys (no matter what they are) are for kids because that's how they learn to percieve it. The way I see it is that they are closed minded and dont realize that there are tons of "toys" that are made for the older individual as well, toys that are not for kids. Even sadder is that there are some who cant see outside of their own opinions and never will They can only see that toys are for kids.
Personally, I have many friends who are collectors. I also have many friends who aren't. Of course I'm sure all of us here have experienced what you're going through now. There is one time I was a bit down due to the stress of life, A non collector friend out of nowhere said to me "Hey Maybe it's because you collect all this junk and it doesn't do anything for you" Needless to say I came out of my "depression" and was really pissed at him and almost pounded his head in. I told him that my sad time has nothing to do with my collecting, infact the Collecting, my hobbies Martial Arts,Toys, Anime, Manga and Games are probably the only things At the time that I found really exciting about my life. If I didn't have those I probably would have killed myself by now. He was really taken back by that, him being a guy who's really closed minded he simply couldn't grasp what I was saying. He simply didn't understand. To him he couldn't see why someone would get such joy from collecting toys that to him were just pcs of plastic and metal. He also considered himself "normal" If being like him is what it means to be "normal" I'm glad I'm not it.
Another thing is, sometimes I see ppl post on various message boards the infamous "I'm getting out of collecting" thread. There are several different types of this thread. This kind of thread sometimes really turns me off and I'll tell you why. These guys who say that their collectors come on the board to tell people that they are getting out of collecting because they quote "are getting into girls and partying" and are pretty much saying that they no longer want to collect toys because they aren't losers anymore. What pisses me off more is that sometimes ppl on the board go on and post their "Congratulations" to them as if they are "graduating " from fandom. the other type that is common is that "toys dont make me happy anymore" Another type that pisses me off.
The way I see it is why can't you collect, have girls and go to parties? Sure it may cost money but that's what a job is for and if you have time to think about girls and parties you may as well start thinking about working. Some guya are worried about what the girls would think, If the girl has a problem with what you collect why not go for a girl that's less shallow? Also, and this is my opinion but I dont think you should collect toys or anything for that matter to compensate for your loneliness or sadness or whatever. Toys should not be depended upon for emotional support or to make you "happy" rather they should be appreciated for their artistry and the feeling they give you whether it be respect for the artist, nostalgia, awe, essense of the character, love for the story, love for the characters and etc., etc. They still make you happy but not the kind of happy that is associated with having a lack of friends. If you're feeling lonely go find friends.
I hope I have not ranted too much but the point of this all is that you should not be ashamed to be yourself. If you love toys, then by all means collect them, ppl should not look down on you for what you love. That is just wrong and you have nothing to prove to them either. They should be the ones apoligizing to you. I am 24 and I love toys, statues, model kits, video games, comics, anime and tons of other ****. I also spend well over 1.5K a month on the hobby on average and some months way more than that. I get a lot of **** for it from some ppl always telling me that I should spend my money on more "practical" things but I dont let it bother me, I only do what makes me happy and true to myself, it is my money and I do as I please with it. I do not feel ashamed and always openly admit my hobbies, infact I dont even see why it should even be an issue. If ppl have a problem with it they can go f**k themselves. Always be yourself, and have faith in what you do -_^
Like you, I am also into making films. Mainly Action and Martial Arts film though. Aside from the toys, comics and games I am also a Martial Artist and have an interest in physical expression arts too like Parkour and chinese opera. I am also into philosophy.
So keep going on with your hobby. Dont let others opinions keep you from what you love. Dont forget that You can only be yourself -_^
Personally, I have many friends who are collectors. I also have many friends who aren't. Of course I'm sure all of us here have experienced what you're going through now. There is one time I was a bit down due to the stress of life, A non collector friend out of nowhere said to me "Hey Maybe it's because you collect all this junk and it doesn't do anything for you" Needless to say I came out of my "depression" and was really pissed at him and almost pounded his head in. I told him that my sad time has nothing to do with my collecting, infact the Collecting, my hobbies Martial Arts,Toys, Anime, Manga and Games are probably the only things At the time that I found really exciting about my life. If I didn't have those I probably would have killed myself by now. He was really taken back by that, him being a guy who's really closed minded he simply couldn't grasp what I was saying. He simply didn't understand. To him he couldn't see why someone would get such joy from collecting toys that to him were just pcs of plastic and metal. He also considered himself "normal" If being like him is what it means to be "normal" I'm glad I'm not it.
Another thing is, sometimes I see ppl post on various message boards the infamous "I'm getting out of collecting" thread. There are several different types of this thread. This kind of thread sometimes really turns me off and I'll tell you why. These guys who say that their collectors come on the board to tell people that they are getting out of collecting because they quote "are getting into girls and partying" and are pretty much saying that they no longer want to collect toys because they aren't losers anymore. What pisses me off more is that sometimes ppl on the board go on and post their "Congratulations" to them as if they are "graduating " from fandom. the other type that is common is that "toys dont make me happy anymore" Another type that pisses me off.
The way I see it is why can't you collect, have girls and go to parties? Sure it may cost money but that's what a job is for and if you have time to think about girls and parties you may as well start thinking about working. Some guya are worried about what the girls would think, If the girl has a problem with what you collect why not go for a girl that's less shallow? Also, and this is my opinion but I dont think you should collect toys or anything for that matter to compensate for your loneliness or sadness or whatever. Toys should not be depended upon for emotional support or to make you "happy" rather they should be appreciated for their artistry and the feeling they give you whether it be respect for the artist, nostalgia, awe, essense of the character, love for the story, love for the characters and etc., etc. They still make you happy but not the kind of happy that is associated with having a lack of friends. If you're feeling lonely go find friends.
I hope I have not ranted too much but the point of this all is that you should not be ashamed to be yourself. If you love toys, then by all means collect them, ppl should not look down on you for what you love. That is just wrong and you have nothing to prove to them either. They should be the ones apoligizing to you. I am 24 and I love toys, statues, model kits, video games, comics, anime and tons of other ****. I also spend well over 1.5K a month on the hobby on average and some months way more than that. I get a lot of **** for it from some ppl always telling me that I should spend my money on more "practical" things but I dont let it bother me, I only do what makes me happy and true to myself, it is my money and I do as I please with it. I do not feel ashamed and always openly admit my hobbies, infact I dont even see why it should even be an issue. If ppl have a problem with it they can go f**k themselves. Always be yourself, and have faith in what you do -_^
Like you, I am also into making films. Mainly Action and Martial Arts film though. Aside from the toys, comics and games I am also a Martial Artist and have an interest in physical expression arts too like Parkour and chinese opera. I am also into philosophy.
So keep going on with your hobby. Dont let others opinions keep you from what you love. Dont forget that You can only be yourself -_^
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