>>11798973
oh no im turning 40 next month

>>11798973
Autism

>>11798974
I'm two years out. Assuming sucking dick doesn't count.

>>11798973
You need money which implies no kids or significant other

>>11798980
>You need money
pretty sure this is what a lot of women are after. so that doesn't track.

>>11798973
I've got 10 more years until I finally achieve his legendary status

>>11798980
>>11798981
Women just see them as dolls and see why the collector is the virgin. Its sort of a feed back loop. Like look at most of that stuff. It looks like little kid toys and girl doll versions of Universal monsters. Like I can appreciate that but women just see an immature guy with issues. Youre really better off not having a collection until after your heavily committed to someone. They can be there to support you and tell you not to buy ugly dolls from the 80s. I feel liek he should have leaned into the bust aspect of his interst more. The creature bust at the top looks immaculate. You could realistically make that work in a home theater. Home theaters are also cool and women like them.

>>11798981
Nta but he means you *have* money. Someone with big spending habits is either flush or a "bachelor".

>>11798973
It's because the makers of 40YOV would never be into the type of chick who's a collector herself. In the movie we see lots of female archetypes but notably missing is the nerd freak type (maybe the girl in the flashback but that's just going off her hardware). Because they would never see one of those girls as desirable, the movie ignores their very real place in the virginal collector nerd ecosystem.

>>11798981
Women often times find status more attractive than looks. Status can mean several things but it often times translates into money. A common female tactic is to shame others by calling them virgins/losers. Females use shame as a weapon on eachother all the time since they tend to operate by hivemind rules hence why they try to use it on men as well. All that money spent on toys could've been used on her or a home for her and her potential spawn, hence the negative stigma. At least thats my take on it. Though to be fair I'm not sure how many actual Chads are in this hobby to begin with and toys collecting is often a nerdy hobby. Also there are women who collect toys and model kits so not all of them are like that. Personally I've met two girls that thought my gundam model kit was cool :)

>>11799008
>Personally I've met two girls that thought my gundam model kit was cool :)
cool enough to drop panties or pat you on the back and say "neat stuff, bro"?

>>11798973
Because toys are mostly for kids, and being into things that kids are into is usually an indicator of stunted development and/or some sort of disorder/neurodivergence

>>11799023
>Because toys are mostly for kid
but throwing a ball around in the backyard...isn't?
are all guys who are into sports exempt from this universal rule about things for kids representing an adult disorder?
what about video games?
what about ice cream with sprinkles?
what about having a birthday party?
what about telling someone to pull your finger then farting?
what about reading a comic book?
what about watching looney tunes?
no, that doesn't track either. nice try.

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>>11799011
M-maybe both! Umm...I-I guess... ( ;°-°)
The first was the girl at the counter who rang me up. She told me the picture on the gundam Calibarn box looked cool and after a small talk I told her she should watch the anime sometime too :)
The second is my cousin lel. I sent her a couple of pics of it when I finished it and she thought it was really cool. She's liked my toys since I was a kid so she's toy friendly I suppose ^_^

>>11799008
That's a pretty good summary, well done anon

>>11799031
bruh

>>11798973
Appropriately, this is the sort of thread that would've made sense 20 years ago when this movie came out rather than today where everyone's collecting something and most toy reviewers you know are married with children. I've personally known women who collect funkos, anime figures, pokemon plushes, etc. Nerd culture going mainstream may be a double-edged sword that's done more harm than good in some respects, but it's greatly helped acceptability.

All that said... >>11799008
>All that money spent on toys could've been used on her or a home for her and her potential spawn, hence the negative stigma.
This is a great point and serves as an explanation for women's disdain for most hobbies that a man enjoys that don't involve her. Sometimes it's the money spent, others it's the time.

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>>11799036
Thank you Anon!
>>11799044
Yes? Whats up Anon?

>>11799063
>This is a great point
no it isn't. oh wait yeah totally chicks are none for being disgusted by guys who are into cars and motorcycles and spend time and money on them. that ol' stereotypical scene of a guy pulling up in some badass car and then girls are like "ew gross that weirdo has a super nice and fast car what a loser"

>>11799076
Yes, because a guy with an expensive car he can use to take her places and that she can show off to all her friends as a status symbol is the same thing as a collection that stays in the privacy of the home and doesn't benefit her in any way, right? Jesus Christ.

>>11799093
>This is a great point
that holds up to zero scrutiny
low IQ much?

>>11799001
True. Lost v-card at 30 with current gf that is the typical nendo/anime figure/plushy nerd.

>>11799107
>Lost v-card at 30 with current gf
That's sad. She has sucked and fucked miles of cock before you but you lost your virginity to her. Really sick dynamic.

>>11799108
Not that Anon but i doubt it since she was the nerd type.

>>11799133
They're freaks of a different kind

I mean, I'm into that, but I know some anon would get weird tingles in his tummy if he thought about his perfect virgin waifu using a giant silicone ovipositor on herself while reading Alien fanfiction

>>11799133
>i doubt it since she was the nerd type.
you've got a lot to learn, kiddo

>>11798973
There's a shred of truth in every stereotype, whether positive or negative. We may have wives and children and lead normal lives, but it's in people's natures to fixate on the unusual. If they want to see collectors as misfits, then that's all they're going to see.

Because that's the first-order approximation of reality. Some people really are like that and they're the more vocal or visible ones.

I've been in a happy relationship for a decade now, but prior to that had my fair share of hookups. So much money spent buying expensive cocktails in shitty clubs and pubs.. my toy "costs" barely compare, and they don't end up as puke by a club in Seoul, Berlin or Chicago.
Having a couple figures on my desk makes me happy. Creating some scenes and finding cool props for the figures makes me happy. Building simple model kits makes me happy. That's it.

>>11798995
girls used toys as a practice for real life. girls dating boys, going on dates, riding in nice cars and living in big houses, and riding horses. everything they do as youths are in preparation to take from a man. they have no need for toys as a man is her comfort.

as boys we played to have fun, harness our imagination, live grand lives of adventure, heroic actions, self sacrifice, being a bad ass, and being other people. its no wonder we get taken for fools as we grow up and women were ready from day one to take what they want from us.

>>11799163
>I've been in a happy relationship for a decade now, but prior to that had my fair share of hookups. So much money spent buying expensive cocktails in shitty clubs and pubs.. my toy "costs" barely compare, and they don't end up as puke by a club in Seoul, Berlin or Chicago.
>Having a couple figures on my desk makes me happy. Creating some scenes and finding cool props for the figures makes me happy. Building simple model kits makes me happy. That's it.
no one asked

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>>11799094
>low IQ much?
The audacity to say this after demonstrating a complete lack of reading comprehension.
>All that money spent on toys could've been used on her or a home for her and her potential spawn, hence the negative stigma.
>women's disdain for most hobbies that a man enjoys that don't involve her.
>"But then why are women okay with men buying badass vehicles he can drive her and her potential kids around with and flex on other women with?"

>>11798974
Hit 45 this month.
My kid is in college so there's proof it happened once. And yeah, I collected toys and comics then so Ive always been a dork.

>>11799068
Nta but I think he was suggesting that maybe you didn't keep your eye on the ball. Maybe your back swing was off, your follow through was flat.
It's a sports analogy but grown men enjoy sports and we are all grown men here.

>>11799028
>but throwing a ball around in the backyard...isn't?
You're practicing a sport or bonding with your kid/s. So yeah it isnt
>are all guys who are into sports exempt from this universal rule about things for kids representing an adult disorder?
Where's the ESPN, FSN, etc for toys?
>what about video games?
When games are rated M for Mature, they're no different from Rated R movies.
>what about ice cream with sprinkles?
Sure, why not? I prefer nuts, sauce and wafer rolls
>what about having a birthday party?
If you hire a clown, decorate with some kiddy thing, then yes
>what about telling someone to pull your finger then farting?
That's immature.
>what about reading a comic book?
They make mature comics too
>what about watching looney tunes?
Looney Tunes were made for adults, but nobody recognizes that anymore

>>11799228
you got a license for all that cringe?

>>11799260
none of these are licenses for adults, neither

i’m not gonna give up a hobby or collecting anything because i met a woman. i’m not. call me a chauvinist or whatever sorrynotsorry.

>>11799318
>call me a chauvinist
no one is calling you that. they are calling you an incel.

>>11798973
Because geeks and nerds were bottom of the barrel back in the 70s-90s.
We were incels, basically. Apparently now I'm a dudebro.

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>>11798973
Literally who cares, why do you care about being perceived as a virgin loser for collecting toys? If that bothers you so much just do exercises, be healthy and develop a good sense of fashion, never be ashamed of your hobbies

>>11798973
If I cant fuck it, fight it, or feed it it shouldnt exist.
This fag & his toys are 0/3.

>>11798973
Because just like video games they are meant for children, they just release more expensive versions to make the adults justify buying toys calling them ``collectibles``, The virgin part comes from the idea of a person being so absorbed by his hobby that they just ignore the rest of their lives focusing in that particular thing only and since they are not developing a skill or being productive in some way they are considered losers

most people here got it right
i want to point something too, most of the people who hoard and collect too much toys are usually fucked up i used to stalk people -not proud of it- but the more toys they had the more pathetic and mentally fucked up they were
especially trannies and women, the "manlier" the toys the healthier you are

>>11799023
Have you said or replied again on this thread? And which ones

>>11799380
I'm sorry, you used to stalk people because you had too many toys or you know people who have a lot of toys are mentally fucked up because you stalked them? And what are you considering too many toys?

>>11799468
Post your collection and we can tell you if you're mentally ill or not.

>>11799028
>but throwing a ball around in the backyard...isn't?
Sports were originally created for and practiced by grown men
>what about ice cream with sprinkles?
Gay
>what about having a birthday party?
Depends on the party, if it's like a kid's birthday with party hats, balloons and shit like that it's cringe
>what about telling someone to pull your finger then farting?
That's stupid
>what about video games?
>what about reading a comic book?
>what about watching looney tunes?
Video games, comic books and cartoons are seen as virgin loser and/or autist hobbies by most people so not sure what your argument is

>>11799492
>Video games are seen as virgin loser and/or autist hobbies by most people so not sure what your argument is
Video games are peak normalfag and have been for years. They out earn the film and music industries combined. Agree with the rest.

>>11799502
Guys that are really into Nintendo (who mostly make kiddy/child friendly games) are seen as autistic manchildren though

>>11799355
It's ironic how men here constantly give women shit for being so easily influenced and obsessed with public perception, then are ready to give up/hide something harmless they enjoy to appeal to them.

>>11799509
That's not really the same thing as being a fan of video games. That's being a fan of Nintendo who are basically the Disney of the video games industry.

>>11799551
That doesn't change the core of my argument though, that adults into things targeted at children are perceived as losers. Nintendo is massive pillar of the video game industry, the most well-known video game company and pretty much the face of video games, so you cannot divorce it from video games in general

>>11799570
Sure, I'm just pointing out that not all gamers need to be fans of Nintendo.

>>11799570
>Nintendo is massive pillar of the video game industry, the most well-known video game company and pretty much the face of video games, so you cannot divorce it from video games in general
Eh, not really. Sony eclipsed Nintendo a while ago. While I agree the type of games you prefer changes how you're perceived and Nintendo games are seen as juvenile for the most part, I was thinking more mainstream dudebro games like COD, GTA, Assassin's Creed, Gears/God of War, fighting games, sports games, and so on. And in women's case, Sims and mobile games. It's very easy to divorce Nintendo from all that.

You could be the biggest nerd in the world but if youre over 6 foot tall and muscular you can get pretty much any woman you want. This guy just needed to looks max amd work out. Then he could have the toys and the girl. He can also look in the mirror every day and know he's the best version of himself.

>>11799001
>>11799107
I haven't been a virgin since I was 18 and the only reason it happened then, versus earlier, was religious upbringing. The closest I dated to a collector type personality was someone into film once and another time, some really into music (expensive stereo, ridiculous speakers, lots of CDs and vinyl, etc.). I have friends into comics, or toys, or some other nerd hobby (cards, vidya, etc.) but these are people I hang out with - not date much less fuck around with.

tl;dr the movie was as artificial as Big Bang Theory - why worry about it?

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>>11799594
>You could be the biggest nerd in the world but if youre over 6 foot tall and muscular you can get pretty much any woman you want.
Yep.

>>11799599
>ugly face
>warhammer 40k
checks out

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>>11799633
>that list
They have a point. Those are all loser piece of shit activities. Women's entire biological operating system is geared towards value judgements on males for the sake of themselves and their offspring.

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>>11799633
Isn't this the one where the guy couldn't even provide any source? I almost confused it for this one from the one where they polled a whopping 840 women that the makers themselves admitted were from the same type of social class. Still, results are similar except video games not even being in bottom 15, which makes sense with how normalized they are. And funko collecting rather than action figures/figurines in general.

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>>11799624
>ugly face

>>11799655
>comic books more hated than funko pops and make up
fake infograph

>>11799658
Other way around. 33.6% found it attractive.

>>11799660
>comic book chads mogging the absolute shit out of action figure queers
valid

>>11799633
Fuck me, I'm 4/5 on this list.

Something no one here seems to have considered or brought up is the fact that many, if not most, women don't have and flat out don't understand having hobbies and that often seems to be one of the root causes for them to attack men and try to belittle them for having hobbies no matter what it may be

>>11799633
>crypto
Sure, sure, anyone remembers bitcoin girlfriend?

>>11799725
Yeah, I'm glad my wife understand and shares my hobbies of collecting lewd anime figures, we pay half and half for most of them these days.

>>11799725
buying figurines is not a hobby.

>>11799899
What? Collecting anything is a hobby. And that's without taking into account play, display, discussion, photography, customizing and all the other aspect of this hobby.

>>11799899
>Can tell stories with them through photography
>Can admire their craftsmanship
>Can make for great conversation pieces
>Can speak to your ability to navigate through retailers or ability to authenticate products
Sounds like a hobby to me.

>>11799478
Oh, I'm ABSOLUTLEY mentally ill, but that's not what I'm asking.

>>11799655
Anon I know you've never been in a relationship when you're clinging to a graph like that. The woman, without exception, gets into what the man is into.

>>11799914
>clinging to a graph like that
Uh? So you missed the part where I point out they only polled 840 women and it's basically meaningless?
>The woman, without exception, gets into what the man is into.
Lmao. Someone's lack of relationship experience is showing all right and it's not mine.

>>11799904
>Can admire their craftsmanship
lol that isn't a hobby
>Can speak to your ability to navigate through retailers or ability to authenticate products
lol that isn't a hobby
you're literally a woman who is going shopping
"hey michelle, what is your favorite hobby?"
"shopping, duh!"
you're a woman

>>11798973
Things have changed since this came out, now everyone larps and wishes to be quirky and unique. And newer generations feel more isolated and therefore a higher percentage of them are virgins

>>11799955
>lol that isn't a hobby
Why? Because you said so without any further elaboration?

And you seriously don't know the difference between how men and women shop? Women don't have a plan. They'll see that their friend Stacy has a Live, Laugh, Love poster and because women follow trends, they'll get one too to be up to date regardless if whether she actually needs it or if it will truly bring her happiness. They'll go to an in-person or online store and will be there for eternity just browsing aimlessly and leaving with shit just for the sake of it. Men on the other hand want one thing, will be in and out with that thing in hand in five minutes, do multiple calculations in their head on what purpose the thing serves to decide if it's worth it, and become autistically obsessed with the history behind said thing from what wave the figure is in or the subtle signs that make it authentic.

>>11800014
>They'll see that their friend Stacy has a Live, Laugh, Love poster and because women follow trends, they'll get one too to be up to date regardless if whether she actually needs it or if it will truly bring her happiness.
this sounds like 90% of guys buying action figures
>They'll go to an in-person or online store and will be there for eternity just browsing aimlessly and leaving with shit just for the sake of it.
this sounds like 90% of guys buying action figures
>Men on the other hand want one thing, will be in and out with that thing in hand in five minutes, do multiple calculations in their head on what purpose the thing serves to decide if it's worth it, and become autistically obsessed with the history behind said thing from what wave the figure is in or the subtle signs that make it authentic.
tell me you have never walked into a hardware store without telling me you have never walked into a hardware store

>>11799955
>shopping bad because woman shop!
???
>>11800014
>no! man shop GOOD, woman shop BAD!
???????
I swear to god you people just look for shit to get upset about.

>>11800046
>>shopping bad because woman shop!
>???
no one said that retard. you said it was a hobby. shopping is not a hobby. unless you're a woman. only women view shopping as a hobby. so you're a woman

>>11798973
Turning 28 this years, 2 more years and I'll be a wizard.

>>11799655
>debating and arguing online separate categories
>crypto and gambling separate categories
I guess you can make anything sound better to others in this way.
Also the drinking as a hobby, lel

>>11800036
>this sounds like 90% of guys buying action figures
No, it doesn't. If a guy sees their friend wasting their money on Funkos, Pokémon cards, or coomer anime statues, he's more likely to make fun of him instead of aping him. Now if they both share the same love of say, Dragon Ball, one will "copy" the other out of genuine love for the IP instead of social status.
>this sounds like 90% of guys buying action figures
>tell me you have never walked into a hardware store without telling me you have never walked into a hardware store
That's a skill issue on the part of those particular men because men are supposed to collect with purpose instead of for the sake of it.

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>>11799167
>girls used toys as a practice for real life
It could be argued in same way for boys, that boys are just training to die in future wars for their countries, considering the majority of their toys likely military adjacent. Boys hitting each other with sticks, shooting imaginary sticks, fighting, playing with small army men, etc, all of it just a big prep for a future soldier boy.

>>11800060
men wage war. as old as time. soldiers and warriors. that's why they play that stuff. you and your stupid parents are the reason they do it for zog instead of doing it for their own people.

>>11800066
You sound like some eastern slav or some other slav adjacent subhuman type. Tell signs of rape victim.

>>11800076
you sound like a pussy who played with barbie dolls instead of cops and robbers

>>11800078
More cheap machismo. Some desperate tranny you are, mentally or otherwise.

>>11800097
>masculinity makes me uneasy
imagine being this insecure

>>11799904
>Can speak to your ability to navigate through retailers or ability to authenticate products
This sounds like the type of embellishments people add to their resumes when they barely have experience or skill

>>11799355
This.
>>11799655
>arguing online is attractive to 12.3% of surveyors
What. Did they survey twitter?