THE AWFUL TRUTH OF COLLECTING TOYS

[@akhdannaufaldy1693]

I collect model kits and i don't like it when some people (including friends and families) insult me with "you collect toys? That's childish, grow up", while the very same people who insulted me also collects things such as; purses, handbags, shoes, etc.

[@AxisCorpsRep]

or all they do to get a sense of entertainment/fulfilment beyond work and sleep is stare at a screen watching grown men chase a ball

[@אלוהים-מרפא]

Thats how life is when you don't chase the Creator...meaningless.

[@Getloose360]

​@@AxisCorpsRepabsolutely factual!!

[@projectx7453]

I only buy them because they look very detailed, and aesthetically appealing to me. And because they’re one of my favorite hobbies.

[@MrCat-zz5eo]

Seen that with some old-timers who collect too many shirts (and half of them end up riddled with mold because they've gone unused and unlaundered) and seek some fancy porcelain pottery (that I suspect is cheaply-made fakes being upsold to them in a way that makes it look "authentic", with the promise that they can be resold at higher prices someday). Said folks used to mock me about my LEGO and action figure collections, demanding I make money off them instead.

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

I used to get my kid, about a half dozen to a dozen Hot Wheels cars every year for his Christmas present. Because I was broke. I didn't have much money. But I could afford a couple dollars to see my son smile at Christmas. I always told him, hold on to those. Because someday they will be worth some money. And he did. He kept some cars in really good condition. All the way to when he got into college. Five cars turned into 40. And of all the things that, he got for Christmas and broke or, lost. Those Hot Wheels cars stayed with him. We didn't really know anything about treasure hunts. I just bought what, I thought he would like. So when I became an avid collector, in 2018. He sold all those Hot Wheels cars back to me for double what I paid for them... So I took them and hung them on my wall. As a reminder of all those times, I made my kids smile at christmas. And, that I was right... Those Hot Wheels cars did become worth something. To me. They are some of the best memories I have. And I told him, that if anything happens to me. He can save them, and give them to his son. As my gift, to my grandchild. Or, if the s*** hits the fan, he can melt them down and turn them into ammo. 🙂

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yes at the end that's what matters making people happy and memories. Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@bbernardino21]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!Thanks for sharing your story 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@falleneldor]

Thank you for sharing that. It's a nice read. My dad was a car guy/Harley Davidson kind of guy. I'm not. But after his death i saved the first collector Harley diecast I bought him and an old hot wheel of mine he saved when I got rid of them as a kid. Idk why he saved it. But i found it with a small box of important memorabilia...I keep these and a a Mighty Mouse of his as tokens, totems as if he was still around; because he'll never be gone from a day from me for as long as I remember him; his interests and personality his dreams and hopes. Those of us lucky to of had a good dad; well always remember them!

[@airsir9559]

That a The Patriot reference? The film about the Revolutionary War starring Mel Gibson? I love that movie!

[@maze-nc1ut]

That story started wholesome and then it got dark real quick 😂💀

[@theman9203]

It's called a hobby. It doesn't need to be logical or even make sense. As long as you enjoy it and don't bother anybody else. Just do it.

[@LegsON]

Yes, just keep CONSOOOOOMING!

[@coughKidd]

ya. My money, my call

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

No don't, it's useless and a waste of space and money just face it. You're going to throw it away eventually when moving

[@quickshot112]

​@@DoorTechnicianRicksame goes for your money, you might as well waste your money buying and using it for something you enjoy rather than letting it rot in your bank account and being absolutely useless for

[@robertchmielecki2580]

@@coughKidd I assume you live on a different planet then? If not, stop assuming your consummer choices don't affect other people. It's really shortsighted and naive.

[@BramiShred]

There's a fine line between "hobby" and "addiction". Hobby is buying the few toys that really makes you happy and means something for you and your childhood. Addiction is mindlessly hoarding every item in a set.

[@dylannghtmr9422]

Yep I realized that a couple days ago and now I come across this video... guess it must mean something.

[@VERY-deadchannel]

it's a hobby for me. i grab what i can and leave the rest for new generations to explore.

[@CamberRockerCamber]

Bingo

[@Harusame08]

We're already old, so we don't play anymore. But the truth is, we don't play anymore that is why we're feeling getting old. Yet, we all have an inner child in our hearts to heal that's still longing to play and have fun. "Though we've grown old, our hearts still hold an inner child, yearning to play and rediscover joy."

[@mobiusZero2]

Model kits, comic books, warhammer, and train collector's " Keep quiet, he won't notice us "

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Too late you're next 🥰

[@gatblau1]

I am a Hot Wheels, model car, model plane, model train collector 😂 To be honest it does become an issue when you have so much stuff you run out of space.

[@shinnskl6222]

Please don't do it ​@@Lar.Real.Diecast

[@ActAshira]

I'm a train collector. I'm also already sorting through some junk.

[@TottiSchlecker]

I'm build and coolect rc kits. I sell alot after owning it a month and buy another rc kit, that keep my enthusiam fresh

[@AcceleReece]

Bro became sentient and realized materialism is unfulfilling

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yep

[@skandto]

in the moment of buying I'm not happy but I get happier about my purchase overtime

[@danielspoon1234]

i had like 50 cars i just all put em in a bucket and poured in a mates child's toybox, the less possessions i have the easier it to move on to the next thing in life, and less i have to lose

[@fractalelf7760]

If you are happy with the item and it brings you pleasure collecting is fine. Your take and the video means nothing really.

[@Wally_Stad]

@@fractalelf7760whatever you have to tell yourself to sleep at night.

[@CngDelta757]

The best moments i've had recently was going to two Walmarts where no collectors or scalpers really live and finding EXACTLY what I wanted within seconds. THATS HOW THE HOBBY SHOULD BE! But you are right. I think people just take things too seriously.

[@Handlinyomommascheeks]

Luckyyyyy what state do u live in? Wyoming?

[@billyglass5438]

Must live in Narnia.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Sadly it is not like this. Im seeing more and more of these scalpers nowdays. Maybe has become a side hustle within a side hustle. More doorsasher more scalpers? Maybe 🤔. Thanks for watching 🥰🥰

[@jonjonns2743]

No scalpers? Wow, that must be a slice of heaven.

[@CngDelta757]

@@Handlinyomommascheeks This was Idaho. Just passing through.

[@rosetyler4801]

I'm a toy collector and I love it. I'll collect for the rest of my life. I don't need them, but I want them and I enjoy them. And that's good enough for me.

[@JosephRocco-mi4cm]

This!

[@KingSausage74]

Indeed as long as you can afford it what's the problem.

[@reeda1746]

Hell yeah, as long as one is responsible and aware of the actual priorities and basic needs in life, collecting is fine.

[@bobmclovinelectricboogaloo]

I'm a toy collector as well I couldn't agree more.

[@b4rs629]

@@reeda1746 Ya, I became priced out on video games, 4k movies / tv shows, & pc parts. It's impossible to keep up with all 3 because there's always something around the corner. So now I'm just priortizing rare indy / niche games over nintendo exclusives that will always be easier to find with a quick ebay search. I made the switch to quality over qauntity / focusing more on a curated library > collect everything. I had to quit pokemon cards, because the sets release like rapid fire and it's impossible to finish the previous set unless ya got infinite money to blow.

[@Naztalgic]

Yep! Addiction, Distraction, acceptance and nostalgia.

[@tt-rs1457]

Nostalgia for sure.......

[@falleneldor]

After 42 years I'm beginning to think it's a maladaptive coping strategy. At least for me...

[@NoMythSmith]

Somebody's having an existential crisis

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

More like a lack of direction on my content crisis lol

[@Abbotttdesign]

Well said. What if your existential crisis is all the time, since you can remember? Cause that's what I got going on. Now that you said that, I've got a good terminology for my life. 👍

[@THEHENNENING]

bro just wasted 8 minutes of my life complaining about how he wasted time of his own life

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

No my friend you didn't, you just shared some love by spending 8 minutes with us thank you 🥰🥰

[@vincentvega9236]

I think it’s cause it looks like he mostly collects brand new crappy mainlines.

[@olivercordova2425]

​@@Lar.Real.Diecast bruh 🤨

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Bruh! 😄

[@mikathomo391]

You choose to watch the video...

[@hachiroku8677]

A collection is an expression of the collector's soul. When the collector passes away, the collection also dies. Why? Because nobody will ever look at the collection with the same eyes and heart as the collector once did. Though the objects might remain intact, the spirit that gathered them is no longer around. A wealthy man bought some of the most expensive and desired classic cars to let them rot in a field. Many called him crazy, but he had a point. That will eventually be the fate of every collection in the world, even the best well-kept ones. I realized that when my mother wanted to junk my deceased father's vinyl collection. He had gathered hundreds of albums since the late 1970s and loved them all. But that was just trash in my mother's eyes. I'm single with no kids or siblings. One day, I'll be gone. Then, a stranger will enter my house and throw my belongings away, including my vast 1/64 die-cast collection. It'll probably go to the hands of some careless child who will destroy each piece, even the most precious ones. So, I enjoy my collection and do not give a f*** about what people say. I collected Hot Wheels for years because I thought premium toys were a waste of money. Everything changed when I bought my first premium 1/64 die-cast in July 2023. I couldn't stop looking at it and admiring the details and chromes. Hot Wheels are silly and painted with vibrant colors to attract children wandering in a supermarket aisle. Those premium cars, on the other hand, try to mimic a real-world vehicle. They elicit emotions and memories from another era, taking the collection experience to a new level. It's something designed for adults. Fifteen months and 600 purchases later, I know I could've spent all that money on a new roof or car, but I don't care. I'm happy and having the time of my life.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Awesome, if you enjoy it DO IT man. Respect 👍

[@bentdriver]

Unfortunately for you, this is not true, I know plenty of people, including myself who have bought or inherited other's collections and feel the same appreciation as those who owned them before. It is not always the dopamine hit we chase, it's also just the sheer pleasure of being a custodian and maintaining the items for others to also enjoy.

[@b4rs629]

As a former hot wheel collector. I use to collect the Hot wheels Classic sets from the early 2000's as a kid with my stepfather. I had a few of them completed. Unfortunately, our hot wheel collection was stolen from the basement that was worth up to like 10,000. We never collected hot wheels after that. We reported it to the police on the teenagers who stole it, but the police didn't bother to do anything.

[@stebesplace]

It’s not the actual item that’s the hobby. It’s the hunt, the chase, and the satisfaction of the transaction. Again, it’s really not the final item itself. Collecting really isn’t a hobby, the research and hunt is the hobby.

[@BigDapPacino]

You hit the nail on the head but when I collect things …even as a kid…from baseball cards to comics…I would do tons of research…check out books at Library and buy magazines with my allowance…my Dad actually had me working on cars with him when he had actual muscle cars …Chevy Impalas, Plymouth Fury’s, Oldsmobile Cutlasses, and Buick Regals…he had relatives and friends who actually drag raced at actual tracks …me and my Dad watched everything from the old 60’s Batman series reruns to the Dukes of Hazzard, Knight Rider, and Miami Vice…together, talking about the cars that we saw in the background of scenes…I started to collect diecast without even actually knowing that it was a hobby for close to a decade before I discovered Diecast Collector Content channels on You Tube…and one of them encouraged me to start doing videos…over 400 videos and close to 500 subscribers..I still enjoy the hobby!

[@falleneldor]

Wow you make an amazing point! It's the research indeed that I enjoy. I enjoy seeing what's at retail. Even seeing things I don't want to buy. Just because I like the craftsmanship of toys and toy making.

[@maze-nc1ut]

For me, it’s the addiction to the nostalgia, the way it makes me feel more than the actual item. So I agree

[@ReigoVassal]

That's right. "It's the journey, not the destination."

[@denyfixe1000]

For me: the moment hunting for the item becomes more fun than having the item and enjoying it, our inner child dies and we give way to the need to have something we don't need and be completely consumerist. Of course we are adults, but we don't need to kill our inner child, I even think it is more important than our maturity. Another point: this is very reminiscent of accumulation - you feel pleasure in taking that thing for yourself, but once it's lying around your house taking up space, you don't even care anymore and continue acquiring more and more things. Once again in my opinion: the fun is in the item benefiting you and doing you good, not in hunting and buying, that could be a bonus, not the main thing. But remembering that this is just my opinion, my father always taught me that we don't take anything to the grave and that it doesn't make sense to spend on things that only take up space and nothing else.

[@Content_of_crap]

I only buy the cars i like so im always happy

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Nice

[@Toxic2T]

truth

[@SilverwimG]

Same

[@isuckatusernames4297]

hell yeah.

[@bentdriver]

Same here, and I will never stop the enjoyment.

[@polarboy5862]

We are all trying to fill some emotional hole. Also as a fun bonus there is a better then good chance when you die someone is just going to chuck it all in a skip.

[@bentdriver]

Says you.

[@polarboy5862]

@@bentdriver Thats how comments sections tend to work.

[@b4rs629]

@@polarboy5862 Pretty much. As a kid everytime a family member died. Someone would take the furniture, pictures, the knick knack collection, the plates with the designs.. etc. most of the time the belongings were split among family to those who wanted it. When my father died. He collected cigar boxes, art supplies, markers, & colored pencils. I saved his artwork, cds, & cigar boxes... and donated the art supplies to my cousin's wife because she's a teacher. My aunt took some of the heavy furniture... because she's into wood working... to give it new life, but the rest had to go to the dump. He also had a small trailer... that he bought, but I had no way of taking it... so I left it with it's previous owner.

[@JulianCooke-yn5lh]

We are collectors because our ancestors were compulsive collectors. They had to 'collect' enough food and fuel to survive winter. When they achieved their goal, this made them happy, as they knew they would live to see another year... of 'collecting'.

[@robertchmielecki2580]

Exactly this. Our brain rewards us with dopamine for gaining a new resource as it used to increase our chances of survival. It doesn't anymore, but sellers know very well how it makes people feel.

[@gaku95]

Good video! The reality is that collecting is nothing more than a search for satisfaction based on remote memories that make us feel nostalgia and often having objects that activate them make us feel part of the emotions we felt at that time again. This is the basis of collecting, then on top of that a neurotic personality probably finds it easy to become obsessed with certain things that are important to each person. That is why people collect even the last object of a certain genre. The important thing is to know how to recognize which emotions and memories are important to us, and not have to accumulate things to be able to feel them. Just so you know, I am a psychologist and I also tend to collect some things. That does not mean that I do not know how to recognize that it is not the best answer to what we are looking for deep down.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Thank you Sir

[@kaab9827]

This happens when u collect 'Hotwheels' As a car enthusiast I never felt the 'Rush' go away from my OPENED hotwheels and other cars. Whenever I feel low or happy I take some out and adore them, click photos and keep them back safely, satisfied

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Happy for you 🥰🥰

[@Carboi0528]

I never set my cars aside. I race them almost every week!

[@highspeedtarantado]

I do these too after collecting them I adore them open or mint

[@behruz1691]

I suffer from depression for years and also collecting diecast cars, now I watched this video and feel much worse about everything I'm doing... so thank you...

[@natalievision]

If collecting brings you peace, then so be it.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

You are welcome

[@UserAndSale]

Don't end yourself

[@firefly44220]

Dude I have no idea why I collect and love my stuff so much. I’ve culled A LOT of my stuff but I still buy. I’m getting older and realizing I can’t take it with me. But if it gives you a glint of hope, purpose or happiness, don’t let anybody else shame you if you’re not hurting yourself or someone else

[@serenitynow85]

Make a change

[@abandoneduniverses]

Iam a humble worker from Greece..I felt nostalgia about 25 years ago and collect some 50 cars from old era..At 2017-18 my 5 year old son discovered them in a shoe box...What a moment for him..!! For me also...we started to collect with wise some examples usually classics and hypercars-to keep balance..the Years passed and now we have over 850 cars...they are cheap to purchase ,for a worker...they symbolized millions of moments with my little boy,moments of Love and Joy, no trophies no value of collection,no prices..just a "get away" monents some cloudy day,some moments in eternity ❤❤❤ God bless you all ❤❤❤

[@AliceGrimm97]

I've always loved toys and I enjoy collecting them, like Bionicle, Transformers, and Lalaloopsy dolls. Playing with them is actually very calming for me. I think it's a coping mechanism for how stressful my normal life is, or it's my way of stimming (I have autism and ADHD). I don't think I've ever felt dissatisfied after buying them. They kinda feel like family to me in a way. I'll continue collecting and having fun because that's just what I enjoy doing.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Awesome, do what you enjoy doing 🥰

[@AliceGrimm97]

@Lar.Real.Diecast I will, especially in these dark times...

[@beas_espofficial6245]

I don't have any of that but it really is very calming yes, wise words.

[@brooklynbud1138]

You know what’s an even greater existential hole? Minimalism.

[@uiron5755]

When there's no ps5 or tv... I guess minimalists just go outside or something?

[@KGWOLF77]

For me, each car in my collection is like memory bank of moment when I got it. Some of these models are very special, because these are gifts from relatives or friends that are no longer anymore. Also, collecting things may save you from alcoholism or smoking, where you prefer to buy something that would stay with you as potential investment for future (that makes some sense). But there comes a moment, when collecting doesn’t bring you as much joy as previously, because you are doing it for yourself. But there you remember, how it all started, when being a kid, I saw car collection of parents friend. Then you understand that next step of getting joy from your collection, is to share it with others (opening exhibition or even museum). I have done that with my collection of vintage food packaging, and the result was amazing. Sharing your stories and joy gives a very positive feedback from visitors, that gives you sense why you have this collection. You are bringing back memories, lighting up enthusiasm in other people. Now am thinking about sharing my car collection, because despite a digital era, nothing compares with a real thing.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yes that is the spirit

[@felucca]

I think it's easy to lose sight of individual pieces when the collection gets too big/is updated too often. We went a bit overboard with buying toy cars for our son, because he enjoyed them, but we started noticing he only played with the new cars, and the rest of them were left forgotten - a steadily growing pile of unused toy cars. So we stopped buying new ones. And wouldn't you know it: almost a year later and I'm pretty sure he's played with every single one of them now, giving them names and personalities, sometimes switching which one is his favourite, but always introducing the new one to previous favourites like they're old friends of his. There's a lesson in that, that I believe holds true also for adults. Gotta take some time to actually look at the things we already have, so we don't forget to appreciate them.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

true

[@b4rs629]

I miss collision wars tournaments with my hotwheels... to be deemed worthy as a favorite. lol. Only my true favorites... never participated in such barbaric behavior.... because I wouldn't allow it. lol.

[@gordonsoo]

I collect because I was very broke when I was a kid, that envy can only be resolved when I bought the toys that I can't afford back then now. But it is not all that bad, every time when I am very stressful, I just need to look at my collection for 10-20 min and play with it for a bit, the stress magically vanished. I know it is kinda weird coming from a middle age dude like me but, toys just gave me so much joy and happiness to the point that I even bought a property to house all of them, making it like my personal toy store / theme park so that I can admire them after the end of everyday for a bit before returning home, and toys do get bigger too, from collecting diecast Toyota 86 to RC Toyota 86 and even ended up getting an actual GT 86 for display too at my toy sanctuary. That's Life for me, I work hard not just only for my family, but for my hobby too. If I pass away, my kid will inherit it, he too love toys just like his old man due to early childhood fatherly toy brainwashing.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Whoa great story! Im happy for you 👍👍

[@omellemmor4732]

I hate collectors that spend lots of money to get an elusive toy on their bucket list, then proceeds to not open the toy carton/packaging because they say it will "damage and tamper" the toy inside, this is even worse than the toy collectors that put their toys on the glass shelves and then not touch them after that

[@bruneydamekanic6151]

I didn’t not pay good money on the PlayStation Walken Motorsports BMW to just have it sit in Plastic.

[@vincentsantucci2478]

This is a very ignorant comment. If a collector is looking for a pristine, original, sealed item for his collection of pristine, original, sealed items, the last thing he is interested in is opening it up and playing with it, let alone willingly destroying the value he just paid for.

[@georgeyankovic]

As someone who was born in war torn Yugoslavia, and grew up in poverty because of inflation, while there were a lot of cartoons and TV shows followed by amazing toy lines, I am more than happy to be able to provide for my family while also healing my inner child by collecting items from my favorite childhood franchises... I am a collector, and I have a control over myself and how much I spend. It's always easier to just quit something instead of trying to control yourself... I never understood why some people needed to go from one extreme to another, like stuffing yourself with sweets or not eating them at all...

[@fingerprints2983]

10 year strong collector of 1/18 scale model cars here. It's so much more rewarding to have 200 very detailed cars made by Minichamps, GT Spirit, Otto, CMC, Exoto, Looksmart, Autoart, Hot Wheels Elite than 1000's of Hot Wheels.

[@JayCeeSquared]

Genuinely a great video. ❤. I think it’s good to reflect on things that we want and have self control over them. Healthy boundaries in collecting and life. Love the part about expeditions. Getting out and seeing more than we can buy. I collect fantasy because I get inspired in my own work when I see a cool livery and think, “I wonder if I could do something like that” it’s kinda like owning an art book, just in a 3d format!

[@stockicide]

The neat thing about collecting Lego sets is that you can rebuild them into anything you want, you're not just stuck with the model the set was designed to build.

[@mrlightwriter]

You're right, but for that it's better to buy the assorted type, like the creative brick box. Once an "adult" model is assembled, adults aren't keen on dismantling it...

[@SeanyBoy589]

​@@mrlightwriterI was like this, but now I find I have significantly more fun just taking them apart and rebuilding them to what I like just when I did as a kid, actually helps me feel creative again.

[@mrlightwriter]

@@SeanyBoy589 That's great! I think that is the way Lego was supposed to be played, anyway.

[@SeanyBoy589]

@mrlightwriter it defo is! I'm sure even lego emphasise this as well. And something I defo want to emphasise to my son to just play and enjoy the lego and don't be afraid to rip it apart. Not saying some of the sets that lego make aren't good or look cool so I'll never judge someone that likes the sets as is. Everyone has a preference and that's fine, just saying to be open to change :)

[@greghinds4110]

I have collected several things in my life including Hot Wheels, beer cans, coins, football cards, Richie Rich comic books, Tonka Toy and Harley Davidson Christmas ornaments. Probably a few other things as well. It's just introverted fun when a new item gets added to the collection. Never took it too seriously.

[@IowanLawman]

This really hits home. As I build my 2nd Lego Speed Champions car today I felt an inkling that would this money be better spent on something else? Probably. But I think we all spend on frivolous things to make our lives slightly happier. Enjoyment in moderation and within needs.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

You are wise my friend

[@ForDemoPurposesOnly]

One thing you might try and do when you see the next lego set you want to buy is ask yourself a couple of questions: 1) What is the reason why I am wanting this set? 2) What will I do with it once I get it? 3) What will happen to it in the future (stored in a closet, put on display on a shelf, etc)? 4) How long will it make me happy?

[@Gambit4Hire]

When I was a kid my brother told me, anything toy buy for entertainment should amount to one dollar per hour, and then it's worth the purchase. So building a Lego set is something that will provide you with longer entertainment than opening up a Hot Wheels car set. Plus Lego sets do hold their value fairly well so if you sell it, you have the potential to get some or most of your money back in good condition with instructions and box of course. You could look at people who go to an amusement park for one day and could easily spend several hundred dollars with parking, food, etc. Only the memories of that excursion will remain. You will be fine building a $20 - $25 Lego set since this is your choice for enjoying spending your money.

[@nicholasdickens2801]

A very good video. I remember something a wise man once said, “If you fill your life with meaningless things your life will be meaningless.”

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

You are very wise my friend

[@falleneldor]

But but...look at my stuff? Isn't it neat? I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty. I've gots whoes its and what's its galore. You want thingamabobs? I've got 20! Wouldn't you think, that my collections complete? Wouldn't you think I'm the guy... with everything. But big deal...I want MOARRRRRRR! 🙃

[@anujmchitale]

"Meaning" is entirely subjective though. Even worse than collecting the supposed meaningless stuff is to live life by someone else's opinion on what's meaningful or meaningless.

[@fpz_studio]

​​@@anujmchitale 100% agree, live your life on your own, as long as you're responsible with them. I've been collecting gunplas, figma, and nendoroid, and I'm satisfied. For me, it's to relieve my childhood satisfaction and dream, because I already had the money, as long I'm responsible

[@RISKYTAP]

Your wise man isn't wise as they think... you are 80% wrong

[@Empacack]

I collect only what I truly want, especially toys, and if something is exclusive or hard to find, I usually pass on it. For me, collecting things like toys is about bringing happiness to my inner child - I collect anything from toys, fragrances, books, comics, watches, rifles and the list goes on. Growing up in a family where I couldn’t always have what I wanted, being able to buy these items with my own money now feels so rewarding. I never overspend or support resellers because it’s not about chasing value-it’s about the joy it brings. I love displaying my collection, even if it takes up huge space. Just being able to see it, touch it, feel it and know it’s mine makes me a happy man!

[@Onewa]

7:01 As someone who pretty much only collects Bone Shakers, I took that personally. Great analysis! I've been getting this feeling for some years now. I used to buy a lot of Lego and Hot Wheels, until I realized that I wasn't enjoying them. It was the hunt and the purchase that gave me the rush. I would just end up putting everything in my closet and never opening them, not even the Lego. I think, at least to some extent, we're hoping to relive our childhoods, by either buying the things we had back then, or by buying the stuff we could only dream of having. But once you have it... then what?

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Awful truth

[@Charon569]

The way I see it, we’re doing what we’ve always done historically. Our ancestors always had little totems or trophies they gave meaning to. The toys we collect are little trophies, we pay for them with our hard-earned money and they’re little trophies (of things we already like no less) giving us a sense of happiness and accomplishment when we look at them.

[@Casual.Gamer_0000]

looking at your collection is just satisfying... i love collecting multiple things, like: Skylanders, D&D book, Dice sets.

[@bugbuster8598]

It's insane that we live in times when we need to FINANCIALLY JUSTIFY something we do just FOR FUN!

[@MidwestSirenProductions]

I have been collecting air raid sirens for a number of years now (mostly small ones), and I'm up to 17 if my most recent count is correct. In the beginning, collecting them to put on a shelf for years was fun, especially when I had the rare chance to set one off. The prospect of getting more and more is becoming ever so prevalent, especially as I acquire duplicates. Thankfully the monotony has changed as I have the means to take them apart for a restoration, but once complete they just sit on the shelf like other toys or knick-knacks. Sadder still you can't really "play" with them too often unless you want the cops called. At the same time, part of my drive comes from seeing peers in our "country club" who have many more large sirens than I, and those even more uncommon. That just further drives my desire to get more and more, at the distress of my wallet!

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Whoa Air Raid Sirens,.. do you collect based on how they sound? Or just by their size and model? Interesting....

[@felipechan]

I wanted to collect real cars but I can't afford, so I collect cars. i guess it just to satisfy and fulfil my desire and make me happy XD

[@stringsofair8039]

Collections for personal reasons, which are kept manageable are where most hobbies should stay, especially with emphasis on proper storage (not like some people that "save" old vehicles outdoors uncovered, or other hobbies stored in cardboard boxes in hot & humid attics or damp basements & crawlspaces) After having several important people in my life pass away, then having to grapple with their lifetime accumulation of random stuff or collections of things, it really hit home that what we collect might not be valued at all by those we care about. It's good to purge any untouched piles in homes & especially paid storage facilities, it lightens our mental burdens now, and will greatly help those we leave behind when we pass on.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Deep

[@BigDapPacino]

I’m not just a Hot Wheels collector…I’m a Diecast Collector and Content Creator…this Hobby chose me…I was collecting as a adult …close to 10 years before I uploaded my 1st video and my 1st $TH was given to me by a stranger who was at the same dump bin as me…I found my Larry’s Garage cars at Dollar Tree when I was shopping for something else and I discovered my 1st M2 at Marshall’s …when I was shopping for Christmas gifts …thanks to my diecast content channel , I have been able to connect with people worldwide and I received gift boxes from Canada, the UK, and Belgium in addition to ordering my 1st Tomica from Japan without even knowing it until the package arrived…it has been a journey that has enriched my life and I have learned so much by doing research online…learning about the designers who created those diecast castings and the companies that sell those diecast castings…I believe that diecast collecting probably helped me get through the COVID epidemic/ pandemic a few years ago…I have no regrets but I am running out of space and when I move…I will have a entire room in my house for my diecast collection and my action figures too !

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Awesome man glad to hear it ... If you enjoy it Do it 👍

[@TheRugghead]

I spent 1000s on toys for my kids. This Christmas, i realized they already have everything, and im only getting them more of the same stuff.

[@TumbleProductions2946]

I always open my cars. I think we want to fulfill something. I think it is fine as long as you enjoy it. Also, I honestly don't like the expensive cars, they feel more like a trophy than a car.

[@33482]

Whatever we do, death is inevitable. Enjoy the time until it happens. Collecting stuff, getting buffed, learn an instrument or whatever else, it's up to you and don't let others bring you off the path you have chosen.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yes free will

[@thibautmarlard8345]

I collect only things from my childhood because it unlocks memories I would have totally forgotten, friends, family, places.. It's like a time machine on a shelf, bringing a smile every time I walk by.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Its your own museum

[@ScottHotWheels]

Most of my collection is bought to check off lists of missing cars and fulfil a need to be happy doing something that brings me satisfaction. All collectors want to add to their haul to build it into something of significance. It doesn't have to be the most elusive rare card to give me that joy, only a car that fills a gap. If a list has 5 cars and you are missing one, its a pleasure to finally find it. It's a dopamine rush when you see it after searching, it is psychological really. If you have friends who share the same interests, you have something to talk about and you enjoy looking at what they have and enjoy showing them what you have. Its just a fun way to spend time together and pretty harmless even if it is an addiction.

[@Drift_with_Lina]

You're a collector because its a dopamine hit everytime you acquire an item . A collector prides in the amount of times they have hit dopamine and their item is the trophy of their effort and luck.

[@bentdriver]

It is also becoming the custodian and historian to maintain and pass the legacy on to the next generation with some collections, for others it's the value it can accumulate. Every collector has a different reason. Yes, we all get the dopamine hit, but if you are doing it just for that then you are not in it for the right reason. That tells me you have an addiction issue. People like that need help. I know people who I first thought were collectors only to learn they had major addiction issues and it was a cover of their really mental health issues. I will never tire in my hobby, and I absolutely love the look on people's faces when they see my collections. They have such gleeful wonder and amazement, I let them play and look at the items I collect which are of nearly every topic of life and all they want to do is just look and talk about the collections. It is a real icebreaker from the mundane of life.

[@edubrusch]

enjoyed the video, for me it comes down to ""how expensive you want your decorations to be?" aside from monetary limitations, This also helps putting a limit in themes and space utilized. if it's a decoration it needs to be well spaced and non obtrusive. I briefly felt the urge to "collect them all", but lucky I changed my mind as soon as I found out that old items are expensive, so i limited the collection to only my favorite items (and the ones that are both cool enough and cheap enough).

[@Diecastjoe]

Playing with toy cars never gets boring. I collect for a hobby purpose but it can get addictive. Unfortunately I am in a city where finding a single new casting is difficult to find. I have to visit many stores to find even a single new mainline. : (

[@MrGoatFish10]

As gunpla builder who collects model kit i never get bored cause in a view years i change poses the kit then kitbash then paint it, if you don’t want it anymore sell it then buy it again the one you really like. I understand this kind of things as a collector.

[@caledonianrailway1233]

0:26 how much would this be worth out of the box and damaged? And from sometime in the 2010s

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Maybe 50 cents? 🤷

[@Aegelis]

Wonderful video, excellent ponderances, thank you for the commentary and views. I enjoyed watching you race the cars. Something must be broken in my head, because I don't feel sad or want more after a certain number or completing a small collection. I always have collection size in mind and don't go for huge or an endless series. Whether comics, toys, or video games, I'm not going to throw crazy high money at thing after thing. I like physical toys, even Skylanders which are technically gaming, and have more stuff than time to play with them, but whenever I have time, I have something to look forward to playing with. Maybe I'm graced with low intelligence and am easily amused, or lack of ambition. Maybe I don't deserve my university degree or biochemistry job, but I can say that I am happy with my small collections. I agree with your motto, "Go for it." Practise gratitude, God bless.

[@sonic-bb]

Maybe it’s just cause a toy that took less than a dollar to make, shouldn’t cost over $2k Also, there is nothing wrong with collecting. This is all art. In the bigger picture, ART is what pushed humanity forward. This art may not be 50 foot stone pillars like the ancients would build. But art is still art. It’s not “junk” as you put it.

[@kehylp]

I'm big into Warhammer, for me it's not about playing a game but more so about having an army of guys that I can look at and go "Yeah, I made that". and they look pretty good to boot. It's also been a hobby that's allowed me to become a really good painter as well.

[@rigelc.hoffman2496]

I questioned myself similarly some time ago, upon discovering a few figures I have from a specific line were getting sticky. Plastics are constantly decomposing, to a visually unnoticeable pace, but they are, and no amount of careful handling will change that. Soft/bendable plastics corrode first, so a lot of figures like Marvel Legends will be a sticky mess 70 years from now. That's why I no longer buy figures of that type. Hot Wheels will corrode too, but thankfully metals and hard plastics will take centuries to get damaged badly, so I keep collecting Hot Wheels and some Transformers

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Chemical Boss 👍

[@uliseschard]

Bro The bone shaker is amazing has been the face of hotwheels for many years in promotionals and advertisements. I love it hahaha

[@Parsaval64]

It takes a certain amount of boredom to be so passionate about this addiction.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yep

[@masudashizue777]

I have collecting running through my veins. I'm 70 (and turning 71 tomorrow) and I haven't had a day that I did not collect something. It never ends and that's what's so nice about it. I always have a dozen things that I want. I don't have the money to get everything that I want, and, besides, they're not always available. I don't regret a minute I spent collecting.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Happy Birthday Sir! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and thank you for watching 👍👍

[@stoppinginmotion1354]

I always joke we collect because it’s monkey instinct to forage for anything that looks like it could be of use or specialty. That’s obviously not true but it’s funny

[@brushstroke3733]

I think that actually IS true. That's why we get the dopamine rush.

[@MrCat-zz5eo]

It's the same logic why when you play videogames, you tend to hoard all healing items and stat-booster stuff thinking they'd come in handy later down the line. Use them _now?_ But what if I need them _later?_ ...and then, you complete your file with about 35 unused revives, 75 max. heal potions, 50 stat-booster ampoules that could've probably boosted you when you were getting your cheeks handed to three times in that final battle, and that's not even getting into how you broke the item holding limits on the very basic beginner +5HP potions because you neglected to sell them.

[@xx_PCCR_xx]

You make good videos. I am actually more addicted to the content that collectors make instead of the actual hobby of collecting lol. I totally get the feeling though, what's the point of collecting as an adult. Best to invest that time, money and energy into responsible things like oir physical health, mental health, saving money for the future etc. But it's nice to treat ourselves every once in a while. I don't think there's anything wrong in appreciating the craftsmanship of this little hobby. It's a matter of not getting too carried away and collect what you truly like vs what others tell you "what it is that you must like". I am new to the hobby, I personally like going to thrift stores and buy cheap models that have character and history. I'd buy a beat up vintage matchbox instead of any HW STH or TH anytime.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yes exactly my thoughts

[@ssthrillsbharat]

Maybe you are right, but I know that spending my one dollar on something that actually brings me joy is worth it, and it does. When I wake up, it keeps my mind happy and creative. Hot Wheels is an art form for me, and I believe that one day, I’ll have some of these cars in real life and be able to drive them. For now, they’re a sign for me to keep putting in the effort to turn this 1:64 scale into a 1:1 reality. Recently, these cars have become like art to me. I don’t like unboxing them; I love to admire them and keep them safe. I’m at a point in my life where I feel sad, lonely, and unhappy, but sometimes you need that connection to your childhood, where you were happy. Above all, it gives me that sense of feeling.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yes is because those moments 🥰🥰

[@mute_ed984]

With the few I kept - in my case it is Matchbox - it is about memory and honoring the persons who gave them to me. Passed away family members. Jigsaw Puzzles I did, are hanging on my walls for the majority. I enjoy piecing them together. The different (Rubik) Cubes I own - I gonna sell a good amount of them. It just took me some time to find the ones with the right setup for me. I'm in the middle of learning how to solve them. In Competitions, there are currently about 17 different variants in use, so I have quite some and some non-WCA ones too. The Gameboys and Game & Watch I have, are still around from my childhood. There are just 2 and some Games that I got my hands on later in life. I don't lock them away. I take good care of them but I still play them.

[@AdeenProductions10]

Growing up and having to spend YOUR money on unnecessary things like cars after the age of 10 without your parents getting them for you really teaches you how to responsibly have a hobby. When I was younger, I wanted every Thomas the tank engine diecast there ever was. But, they were expensive, rare, and highly sought after. After a while, I taught myself that “I don’t need X character or prototype car, it was never popular or functioned well in real life, or about that Thomas character I wanted- They weren’t that important to the show. I only need these few characters and cars I actually like. I don’t need every little one”. Having a hobby isn’t about completing the collection, it’s about knowing why you like it and what little things you specifically do it for. I was able to learn this lesson way faster than adults that do so when they’re in their mid 50’s and realize they’ve wasted their life by never being disciplined. Plus, when I did, I didn’t have a storage unit full of unused junk from years of impulse buying. A passion is fueled by wanting to know more about it and trying to uncover its mystery, which is destroyed both if you indulge into it too much and turn it into a daily lifestyle rather than an on-the-side thing. That’s why it’s important not to make hobbies blend into your main life.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Whoa you are very wise my friend 😌

[@angryshtyle371]

I have a showcase with my star wars black series action figures next to my bed. Every morning I get up and look at them with pleasure and delight, remembering where and when I bought each of them. Sometimes I open a showcase, take and inspect each of them, getting aesthetic pleasure. That's why I need it all. I also have a figurine of my favorite vtuber. It's a bootleg, but it's good, and it was bought for the soul, because I love the character. I've never collected a complete series, because there are subjects that I don't like or am not interested in. I only buy those parts of the collection with which I will have memories or a special love for the characters.

[@commonsensehill372]

Collecting die cast vehicles turns into an addiction and a blinding obsession. I finally broke mine... this year. I have my loose customs on display and a few packaged ones on the wall... very few. I sold 80 percent of my addiction for half of what I paid for it. That 80 percent took up almost a whole room in my home from floor to ceiling. I no longer go to the store with an obsessed mind hoping to get a die cast fix or beat the scalpers to the peg hooks. Those days are over. My new hobby, project die cast vehicles. No stress, no hype, no competition. I have more fun with it than just getting the latest model release. I still buy a car here and there, but not for their value... but rather to rip them apart and do a wheel swap or a detail or two. In part... scalpers ruined the hobby for me because *IF* I wanted to complete a set of anything... I had to get that one car from a reseller or else I couldn't complete it. This started in 1996 when I started collecting. It began with the VW Drag bus, the First Edition version. Long story short, after many years of saying I wouldn't, I finally did... and spent 25 bucks on one from a reseller. After that, I started losing interest in the hobby of collecting. So, I made changes to the way I approach the hobby. Once I got rid of a huge chunk of my collection, I felt a sense of relief, not to mention I had more room in my new home. As a child, having those cars would have been cool, but I would have actually played with them. As an adult in my mid 50s, all I can do is fulfil the dream from my childhood of taking a car and making it look cooler by paint or wheels ect ect ect... and it is satisfying when I finish a project. That for me is their real value.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Glad you found your new passion 👍

[@cobracommander9138]

You will be back. We will be here waiting.

[@commonsensehill372]

@@cobracommander9138 Nah... my addiction is officially broken. It's been 4 months, and I've only purchased 6 cars... which have been taken apart and have been given a makeover. I have passed up two chase vehicles... one was a HW pink Porche from the race day series and the other was an M2 chase. I really have broken the addiction. I still have a ton of diecast, but even they no longer appeal to me as when I first bought them.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

I had a vast collection of Corgi, Matchbox and Dinky die cast as a child. I loved them, especially Corgi. Bit by bit they got damaged and disposed of. Later in life I started to collect Corgi toys again, and built up a collection of my childhood favourites. Then I realised that I’d just bought them for the sake of nostalgia, and they remained in a box under the bed. So, I sold them. Made a tidy profit too - no doubt out of 40-50 yr old grown ups chasing the same nostalgia kick I was chasing. Not a waste of time or money, but I just look at pictures of Corgi toys to scratch the nostalgia itch!

[@TheNucaKola]

I’ve been collection retro video games for so long. Now I look at my massive collection as an adult and realize “I’m never going to be able to play through all of these to completion, while I have a job, relationships, etc” It’s just all too much, and nobody cares.

[@gametimeracing]

A fantastic video- Great editing and story telling! Keep it up man I enjoyed it!

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

THANK YOU SIR!

[@toywarp]

First off, if you're collecting toys and buying new ones, you are not a collector, you are a consumer. Vintage toys dont really offer you that sense of completion so you never get let down. The whole idea of collecting toys is to have all the ones you wanted as a kid but never got to have. There is also the learning curve of variants, years offered, company changes, quality changes etc. If you're collecting new stuff you're not really learning anything. My G1 Transformers collection will probably not ever be complete with all the impossible to find tie in merch there is out there., but I learn new things about a 40 yr old toy line all the time. 3:56 you're just caught up in consumerism.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yes i guess i idid 😅

[@allencampbell3350]

This vid popped up in my feed at exactly the right time. I recently had a break in and my (extensive) Lego and Transformers collections were stolen. I'm usually the type of person to seek the positive in a negative situation but I've really been struggling with that. This helped (a little) to put things into perspective.

[@maggnar]

From the Estoic point of view, certainly we could reach to the conclusion that collect anything is a waist of vital energy and money. However even stoicism recognize that we, humans, are fallible. We will make mistakesand we work in our selves constantly. The reasons to collect objects, are as particular as the people who collects them. Some collect looking for reasale value. Other collect objects that represent some meaning in their psique, some real relatable meaning or something private and abstract. In that process, many collectors will experience, obsession, despair, greed, frustration, enjoyment and not necessarily in that order. Something that is not mentioned in this video is the fact that in other regions of the world, there is not the market and culture that induce a necessity in the public or audience to make they buy the item the market produce. Collecting in the occidental region of this planet certainly has a relation will materialism and since the industrial revolution “things” has become more or less accessible to the main population. In the early 20th century, the aura of collecting was something related to the people who can afford it and mass production did not generate products that people could acquire fast and in large volumes. That phenomena is something that the north occidental part of the world has create and promote like no other place. To get a satisfactory equilibrium isn’t easy. To collect something could help to increase your knowledge about many subjects, even if your collections isn’t related to books, you will find written sources about that thing you collect, and then your criteria could evolve to collect into a less irrationally and more selective and disserning way. Young people dedicated to collect something are more focus in the hobby and eventually far away from drugs, and other activities. The detail reside in the fact that the motivation to collect does not induce you to do questionable and illegal things to feed your collection. Old people who collect something, find intellectual stimulation from the activity of search, catalogue and document properly their collections. Even with the possibility that no one else will see such documents and effort, many people in retire, without less monetary power, could find therapy in the activity of collecting, search and talk about a hobby keeps many people sharp. All of us will turn into dust, like the planet we live in. But in the meantime, I don’t see evil in provide some meaning to our time here. Certainly, keeping on mind that real meaning could come from non material stuff. That is the wonderful aspect of art. Read and learn about art, may be collect one or two objects of art, (meaningful art isn't necessarily expensive). Listen to music. Read poetry, memorize some one or two phrases. Watch a theatrical function. Visit a museum with historical objects… Search beauty beyond the tangible object. Activities that could help to collect abstract knowledge and thoughts. I personally see badly to the people who collect something just because that activity is “fancy” and decorate their personalities. The people who collect objects just because they can buy it and they don’t have any culture related to those objects… Ugh. I think that to collect toy cars, you must have a little bit of automotive culture, otherwise… You are just accumulating and are dancing to Macarena. Scalpers, speculators and such… Well, parasites are still there in nature too.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Whoa nice read, maybe this comment merits a video on its own? 🤔 Thanks so much for watching 🥰🥰

[@W.A._Godzilla]

I personally don't feel like the toys I collect look boring after I get them and display in my shelf, but you should be careful for it to not become an addiction, and making you feel the need to get more, because the one you just got already look boring and you get do dopamine from it? I guess? Sometimes I caught myself just looking at them and being proud of my collection? I think that's one way to put it. If we try to look in a logical way to collecting, I feel like hobbies are something necessary for humans, so we don't go crazy with our tasks and needs. Each one has their own hobbies, and collecting is quite an expensive one to say the least, but still a hobby, just like drawing, painting, etc.

[@DerwinMyers-o8c]

I plan to give all of it to my grandson.. he's two. And already love's the car's .

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Thats sweet

[@willpoweramv]

Honestly feeling this right now. Been collecting figures all my life. I recently turned 25 and I'm literally half way to 30 with minimal direction in life but a lot of figures that could be sold. I plan on reinventing myself next year and that starts with selling all of my figures. Yeah they look cool but its like you said, whats the point? A small sense of accomplishment? Yeah they look cool on the shelf but thats all it will ever be. To me, my collection unfortunately serves no useful purpose in the long run. Maybe someday when I'm rich and settle down in a permanent residence I'll restart my collection but until then, its gotta go.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

the future

[@RISKYTAP]

Those are not just collectibles. Please keep that in mind, those who value by their price never truly collect, they give up collecting because they force themselves to collect cars because of their price. It's not true enthusiasm. Hot wheels are Souvenirs and Happy Mental therapists.

[@colonelsanders82]

I tend to differentiate between model kits and simple collectible toys. There is a real element of satisfaction that comes with building and personalizing a kit, you put your own work into it and it becomes something a little more than mere consumerism. That said, a well curated collection of toys still takes some effort and personalization.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yees you are right, building is very different than just collecting

[@shinobuthelazy]

Dad is a collector too so I had to experience struggles with space management often, however, I believe it's helped me form better criteria for my own collection in that I try to only get figures that I absolutely know I will pick up off the shelf and actually play with again and again, I think that's why transformers is what stuck, being able to flip between forms and mess with a figure's poses if it has good articulation, as for the long term, I've thought about journaling how much I paid for what item, as a way to better show its value in the future when it comes my time to dissolve the collection, either from loss of interest or that I simply passed away. I get the point on being able to use that time invested in a hobby doing something more "productive", but I feel like there needs to be a balance between "the grind" and doing what you truly love. We're only on this earth for so long, so why not spend it enjoying what makes us happy?

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

wise words!

[@diecastreviews11]

recently wanted to purchase a 2017 Nissan GT-R r35 in orange (it’s first color and released from 2017) online and damn man, the prices the resellers out for this car is insane. 10 dollars?? and yeah if a collector gets the newest stuff early and sell it online it’s never going to be in a cheaper price

[@SkylineTheDroneMaster]

I saw worse dude, 30 dollars

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

This craze will be over soon

[@SkylineTheDroneMaster]

@@Lar.Real.Diecast hopefully, I don't want to pay 400 pesos for a Gold Civic again (standard price in Philippines is 129)

[@TheWhiteMamba3000]

The important thing is always moderation. From my experience as a collector, I don’t strive for as many as possible, but instead, I strive to buy what I think is cool and can show my friends and be like I find this cool.

[@trydowave]

Stopped collectong about 20 years ago because it all ends up lost, broken and in the dump. Plus. Putting toys on a shelf to just sit there is pretty pointless.

[@b4rs629]

Or my case stolen by other kids in the neighborhood. I used to collect pokemon cards, yugioh cards, hot wheels classics, & power ranger figures.... My hot wheels were stolen, my good pokemon cards were stolen... Luckily... I managed to hold onto my yugioh from thieving kids in the neighborhood.

[@Wishiwashi_64]

Hello! I am also a collector, a lego collector (though at the young age of 15.) I usually don’t have a problem with lego, except for the fact that once you build a set… what’s to do with them. This is the main reason why I tear apart my builds and turn them into something more interesting; mechs. I am also a Power Rangers fan and, after watching lego Power Rangers videos, I decided to make my own Zords. (Also, I put all my legos in bins specifically for them in my small cubby.)

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

That's a great idea.

[@frankschuler2867]

The montage was hilarious, lol. Collecting for the sake of amassing a mountain of stuff or completing a set will only lead to burnout. Collect what you really enjoy. You’ll end up with far less crap you don’t care about.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Thank you so much for watching 🥰🤣

[@joaoz4975]

I was thinking, having only one hotwheels (your favorite model) and actually liking it, using it to decorate your desk, running it in every track around the world, bringing it with you in your pocket or purse, customizing it, is way more interesting than having a giant collection in their original boxes and feeling bad if you scratch the box...

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

There are some comments here saying the opposite, but i agree with you. Thanks 4 watching 🥰

[@spartanvenom5388]

“I just think they’re neat” I say as I pay $52usd for a Jurassic World Hammond Collection Baryonyx, which I believe was originally $25; at least I saved $25s on the Hammond Collection Therizinosaurus and Giganotosaurus.

[@thrallingFRglory]

Hello fellow Dinosaur toy collector! Atleast you're not dropping $350+ for a Haolonggood Argentinosaurus :)

[@spartanvenom5388]

@@thrallingFRgloryI only recently got into collecting dinosaur figures (I have a heck of a lot more Transformers) I was super into dinosaurs when I was I was younger, but I never liked the little to no articulation every dinosaur toy I saw; I liked posing my figures, as a kid I rarely played with my toys in a way you’d imagine most little kids would, might’ve been the undiagnosed autism. I only found out about the Hammond collection line just over a month ago, and I’m already loving it.

[@MarcoAppleMania]

Collecting thing is just one way to add a little bit of sweetness to life. For me is just bring back old memories by buying old toys that I possessed or desired during childhood

[@kmdiecast9669]

What a coincidence. Today I was thinking about the same thing all my walk why iam a collecting ? the purpose ?whats next? whos going to take care of my collection when i die? Iam i wasting money on them ?finally i came to a conclusion, This is the only time i live in the moment when i buy them ,enjoy listening to the cracking sound when opening hot wheels .Admire the color and carry it all day along with me in my pocket. At the end of the day finally back in the shelf.I LOVE HOTWHEELS 4EVR ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Yes go for it

[@equesfuscus]

Thank you for posting this video. I'll admit why I do it: I am compensating for psychological pain: lost relatives, work piling up, confusing and overwhelming politics, a desperate need to find simple joy. I know it's not the actual solution, if there's a solution. For me, it's Star Wars and GI Joe figures and vehicles. They are delightful to look at, though they can't help me. Here's what I do: I use alien/monster/Cobra figures to represent tasks I need to do, and then my troopers are time slots I schedule to deal with them. Complete a task, knock down the enemy figure. It helps me feel I'm progressing and "winning" as the enemies fall and my forces remain. Sometimes, it's the only thing that helps me calm my anxiety and really get things done.

[@t.regnerus301]

Anything in your possession becomes meaningless when you die. It's all just stuff at the end of the day. If it makes you happy enjoy it. I collect anime figures because it brings me joy to see my favorite characters in real life. To each their own. Peace.

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

As a Lego and scale model collector this is 100% true. There's no way I can keep all this stuff it's taking too much money and takes up way too much space in my house. Worst part is that I don't even look at my lego after making it or don't even look at my collection anyway

[@bentdriver]

If your passionate about the hobby you never tire of it; either you may be in a bit of a slump in life right now or you were never really passionate about the hobby of collecting. Only time and other activities can give you your answer. I hope you do work it out, because if you don't it can become depressing in life. You need a passionate reason to live for. Seek some counselling if it helps or talk to someone you really trust. A small book I read helped me in life it s called 'Freedom from the Known' by Jiddu Krishnamurti. Read it, it may help you.

[@hsdurfee]

I’ve learned to trust my instincts more when it comes to “collecting.” Once you recognize the difference between what you actually want vs what you feel compelled to get it’s a lot easier to resist. I sold 90% of my comics and books and it felt great. I just get random stuff I like here and there.

[@valutaatoaofunknownelement197]

Barring all the Hot Wheels from my childhood and/or gifted to me, I felt that compulsive regret when I go the 911 GT3. But your point still stands strong. I try to collect what actually DO like, not what the general public thinks I SHOULD like.

[@falleneldor]

What was the size of that 90%? I'm currently tormenting my self trying to decide what to part with to clear space. (I have a while room full of long boxes, old video games, action figures etc)

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Nice one! You are wise my friend

[@ageis]

This video is a masterpiece, thank you. I think I have watched it four times now. It has opened my eyes to my own collecting habits and has inspired me to curate my collection. To collect with intention, opposed to compulsion.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Its touching to know someone out there has watched this vid multiple times 🥹🥹🥹🥹. Thank you!

[@ageis]

@@Lar.Real.Diecast No, thank YOU! 😁

[@jeremiahsacks2868]

I would reccomend taking a break for some time to let the thrill of collecting come back. Im currently nearing the end of a 2 month break myself, and i feel so much better about what i already have.

[@troydenouden9557]

I collect Diecast aircraft. For me it's the thrill of the hunt. displaying something that very few get to see. Makes me feel happy to see those eyes light up..

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

It's a great feeling when your passion brings others joy!

[@kashzimmerman]

Mattel was so scummy for putting the transformers screen time car as being one out of a box of 72 cars

[@robbieracer3294]

Yea when I found mine there was only two hanging there. They did it to the Duck and Roll which pissed me off because I couldn't find one until I literally went thru a case

[@thepsxr]

So real and as someone who collects transformers car I'm starting to see myself collecting them when originally I only planned on getting the transformers themed ones only to realize the scalpers are worse here 😭 and the distribution is so bad 😭

[@the_beyswapper9688]

I am a 24 year old Beyblade collector from India. Beyblade was a huge part of my childhood and I grew up watching the show and playing after school with my friends. Despite all the things I never got access to a Genuine Beyblade as a kid because those toys were expensive in 2014 My parents used to buy me knockoff ones which everyone else had as well. So the day I got access to adult money (I am an engineer in automotive firm now) I started looking out for genuine Beyblade’s only to realise that the production was stopped in 2016 and only way to get them now is by getting them from a collector or used toys selles in japan (mercari japan). Initially I got a few used ones and later I got addicted to collecting. I sold the used ones, started saving every single dime I used to spend elsewhere and started getting New in box ones. After spending almost 3500$ and buying 40 Beyblade’s the hunt is still going on. People call me crazy for spending 200-500 $ on a spinning toy but I feel like they give me sense of accomplishment like nothing else. They are a proof that I can finally make my inner child happy and nothing else in the world actually gives this feeling.

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Thats great thanks 4 watching

[@john91z]

People enjoy collecting....if you ask the questions you just did then something is wrong with your psyche.

[@nestorperena8629]

yeah using our brains properly is a no no in the collecting game. 🙄

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Maybe? 😅😅

[@EdwardiusMcAndriez]

I'm not trying to collect a large assortment of things. I try to pick one scale to have a small collection to display as self expressive and nostalgic decorations. My problem is that I can't pick a scale and stick with it. I always oscillate between either 1/12, 1/18, or 1/32. Each time I pick a scale I donate most of the other scales stuff to the Good Will. Right now there is a 1/18 Ninja Turtle scowling at me from my entertainment center as I type this.

[@willowravencroft]

why can't people just be happy? why do people want to dictate what other people should be happy about? why do people want to go out of their way to make other people miserable? many more questions swirl in my head because of this video... if all of this is pointless, why live?

[@Lar.Real.Diecast]

Haha really did i do this? If you watch until the end i mention to go ahead and collect anything that makes you happy, and these collectibles one day can be a reminder of our lives