This page contains affiliate links. We may earn commissions when readers interact with or purchase items through these links. For more information, see our affiliate disclosures here.

How old is too old for collecting toys????

There is more to Transformers than movies, cartoons, comics and toys. Discuss anything else Transformers here.

How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby sentinelprime1234 » Sun May 15, 2011 5:41 am

Motto: "Everybody hates me on teh internetz,"
Weapon: High-Voltage Electric Cannon
Is there any age that if you collect transformers or any toys at that age it is considered stupid or whatever? I don't think so I love having my room filled with Bayformers(yeh I mostly have movie toys, so what!?)

what am I supposed to do with them when I'm older? I haven't kept the boxes :/
Image
SHOCKWAVE IS COMING!!
sentinelprime1234
Minibot
Posts: 142
Joined: Fri May 06, 2011 11:18 am
Location: Ireland
Strength: 6
Intelligence: 6
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Rank: 7
Courage: 5
Firepower: 8
Skill: 9

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Genocide G2.0 » Sun May 15, 2011 5:48 am

Motto: "There is no style i can't MASTER! . I constantly evolve ."
Weapon: Close Range Oxidating Pulse Cannons
Life is too short to worry about age, Do what you want with it if collecting transformers gives you a buzz in life enjoy it as long as you can to make even better take some out of the box if not all of them.

You should have kept some boxes i even keep the packets i just cut along the bottom and down the side of the plastic.
Last edited by Genocide G2.0 on Sun May 15, 2011 6:05 am, edited 1 time in total.
Genocide G2.0
Faction Commander
Posts: 4294
News Credits: 33
Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:30 pm
Location: 3rdp Forum

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby RhA » Sun May 15, 2011 5:59 am

Motto: "BRING ME DANGER!"
You're too old if you feel too old.
Image
Love thy pretenders.
User avatar
RhA
Faction Commander
Posts: 4557
News Credits: 1
Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2003 8:37 am
Location: 1988

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby sentinelprime1234 » Sun May 15, 2011 6:03 am

Motto: "Everybody hates me on teh internetz,"
Weapon: High-Voltage Electric Cannon
RhA wrote:You're too old if you feel too old.


/\ this. Don't feel to old yet and I don't like keeping them in the boxes, from now on I will keep the box. The first box I ever kept was DOTM Megatron's. And if I ever sell them, they will be in cardboard boxes with bubble rap LOL
Image
SHOCKWAVE IS COMING!!
sentinelprime1234
Minibot
Posts: 142
Joined: Fri May 06, 2011 11:18 am
Location: Ireland
Strength: 6
Intelligence: 6
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Rank: 7
Courage: 5
Firepower: 8
Skill: 9

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Hip-Hoptimus Rime » Sun May 15, 2011 6:56 am

Motto: "Nobody has to look for trouble."
Weapon: Reciprocating Laser Cannon
I hope the answer isn't 40. :shock:

Seriously tho, I don't think there is a "too old" for any hobby. It's a matter of enjoying it. Once toys stop making you happy, it's time to stop. I like TFs because they engage my mind- I love modding them to work and look better, and I love analyzing their designs and marveling at the transformations. (And making pew-pew sounds once in a while.) I hope I never "outgrow" that.
-Yer pal, G
Hip-Hoptimus Rime
Gestalt
Posts: 2377
News Credits: 9
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:46 am

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby alternator77 » Sun May 15, 2011 7:03 am

Motto: "we choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them"
Weapon: Electron-Scimitars
ill be honest as others have said youre never too old but having said that when it becomes tiresome or difficult to transform them due to age related causes (arthritis) and the like it can feel pointless to continue. as far as the boxes everything goes up in value over time maybe incrementally and some more than others but in 20-30 yrs your figures may not be worth a fortune but youll sell them and make out just fine.
just enjoy them for as long as you physically/ mentally can and keep growing the collection. :D
alternator77
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 845
Joined: Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:10 pm
Strength: 4
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 6
Endurance: 4
Rank: 9
Courage: 9
Firepower: 5
Skill: 7

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Court Jester » Sun May 15, 2011 7:21 am

~
Last edited by Court Jester on Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:06 am, edited 2 times in total.
Court Jester

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Cyber Bishop » Sun May 15, 2011 7:23 am

Motto: "Ker-Klick... Choom!"
Weapon: Black Magic
I am 40, I have collected since I was a teen. I will continue to collect until I die. It is a hobby and everyone needs one to keep them self busy.

Do your own thing and do not worry about what society or other people say about your hobbies.
Not a sheeple.
Think for yourself, don't let the magic TV box and social media do the thinking for you.
Question EVERYTHING!!
Just because you have a youtube review channel doesn't make you special.
No, I am not friendly online or in real life.
I look forward to attending a Botcon only to settle matters with idiots in person.
User avatar
Cyber Bishop
God Of Transformers
Posts: 10161
News Credits: 103
Joined: Fri May 09, 2003 4:04 am
Location: Just west of New Orleans
Watch Cyber Bishop on YouTube
Buy from Cyber Bishop on eBay
Alt Mode: some sort of rudimentary lathe

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Motorthing » Sun May 15, 2011 7:24 am

Motto: "I've said it before and I'll say it again....Freedom's fine as long as you have a Honkin' Big Gun pointing at the Bad Guys"
Weapon: Ion Particle Blaster
Well I'm 42, have my own kids and still haven't found out the answer to that question. I guess I'll be too old when I'm dead......or broke. Whichever comes first.
FansProject is the right of all sentient beings
User avatar
Motorthing
Vehicon
Posts: 313
Joined: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:30 am
Location: London
Buy from Motorthing on eBay
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 4
Endurance: 7
Rank: 4
Courage: 8
Firepower: 9
Skill: 6

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Godsman2 » Sun May 15, 2011 8:00 am

Motto: ""Only fools believe in only what they see, the wise are rich indeed.""
Weapon: Particle Beam Cannon
Screw what others think, It's your life, live it the way you want to.
Godsman2
Mini-Con
Posts: 8
Joined: Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:06 pm
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 10
Endurance: 10
Rank: 8
Courage: 4
Firepower: 10+
Skill: 7

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby zodconvoy » Sun May 15, 2011 8:00 am

Motto: "Freedom is the right to KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!"
I'm 31 and have been into Transformers since I was 3 (in 1983) so I am the wrong person to ask.
Now for Sale!

NOW ON eBAY:


Visit My Store!
Image
User avatar
zodconvoy
City Commander
Posts: 3256
News Credits: 5
Joined: Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:47 am
Location: the Nemesis, PA
Buy from zodconvoy on eBay

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Kibble » Sun May 15, 2011 8:24 am

Motto: "Life is like a triple-X choose your own adventure..."
Weapon: No Weapon
You shouldn't go past 13...my mom signed a permission slip for a 22 year extention, though. I'm currently in the process of filing an additional extention as I'm in the 22nd year of that agreement.
User avatar
Kibble
City Commander
Posts: 3620
News Credits: 3
Joined: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:54 am

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby RK_Striker_JK_5 » Sun May 15, 2011 8:36 am

Motto: "'Til All are One!"
Weapon: Electron Gun
Five years after you die.
Not caring about scale since 1984. Just like Hasbro.
RK_Striker_JK_5
Faction Commander
Posts: 4352
Joined: Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:48 pm
Location: New Hampshire
Strength: 4
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 6
Endurance: 10
Rank: 2
Courage: 9
Firepower: 4
Skill: 6

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby HoosierDaddy » Sun May 15, 2011 9:17 am

I'm 38, married with 3 kids. The older I get the more I enjoy collecting and watching my kids get excited about them is always a plus. I've never had a friend or family member say anything about my collecting because, especially the older you get, the more people realize that having a hobby is a good, honest way to spend spare time.
Image
User avatar
HoosierDaddy
Combiner
Posts: 488
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:56 am

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby fenrir72 » Sun May 15, 2011 10:00 am

Motto: "Power to the strong and the right!"
Weapon: Plasma Cannon
Never too old. And don't let your better half say otherwise.
Last edited by fenrir72 on Mon May 16, 2011 1:21 am, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
fenrir72
God Of Transformers
Posts: 10540
News Credits: 60
Joined: Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:37 am
Location: SEA
Buy from fenrir72 on eBay
Alt Mode: Mobile Ground Fortress
Strength: 9
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 6
Endurance: 10+
Rank: 9
Courage: 10
Firepower: 8
Skill: 9

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Nemesis Destron » Sun May 15, 2011 11:32 am

Motto: ""So you see evil will always triumph over good, because good is dumb!""
Weapon: Dual-Sonic Disrupter Gun
I turned 34 recently and I feel that my collecting NOW is the childhood I never really had growing up. I often wonder had I gotten the many desires when I was young, maybe I would have shed the interest of collectibles past and present? I don't mean being spoiled rotten at all (though one can dream), I'm just stating that due to events in my past as a kid I feel that those events denied me the TF's I could've had.


I'm married now with no kids yet, but I imagine myself with my kid going to the toy section and seeing the reaction :KREMZEEK: from my kid on that one new toy they wanted. That is me in my mind everytime I get the newest TF into my collection or just going through my collection I still get those feelings! Hell I may have to bribe the kid and say "I will buy you a new toy if you don't tell mom about dad's new toy okay?". Small price to pay to continue to do what it is you love.

We as fans and TF collectors are a part of something that has been around for more than 20 years! That being said we can choose to keep it or share it but no matter how we choose it's ours, some have their Hot Wheels and some have Barbies. TF's will be here after I'm gone I think but here we are and here I am a collector then and a collector NOW...'nuff said! :CON:
Nemesis Destron
Gestalt
Posts: 2668
News Credits: 2
Joined: Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:43 pm
Location: OC So-Cal

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Treetop Maximus » Sun May 15, 2011 8:15 pm

Motto: "At least the opening was good."
Weapon: Railgun
Pffft. You're never too old. I hope I'll still be collecting when I'm 70.
Hirasawa Yui is the one truth of this world.
User avatar
Treetop Maximus
Targetmaster
Posts: 674
Joined: Fri May 13, 2011 8:43 pm
Location: Freedomburgerland
Watch Treetop Maximus on YouTube
Strength: 4
Intelligence: 5
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Rank: 6
Courage: 6
Firepower: 9
Skill: 5

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Blackstreak » Sun May 15, 2011 8:18 pm

Motto: ""I'm stronger than I look, but not as strong as I think I am.""
Weapon: Laser Rifle
I first heard of Transformers in 1986. 2 years after they were officially kicked off by Hasbro. My parents considered me too old for them at 15 yrs of age. I am 40 yrs old now and I still collect. I will die collecting transformers if it's in my power and ability. Anyone who thinks I'm too old or not a man at all can keep their opinion to themselves 'cuz I don't care.
Image

# of Transformers in collection: 332
Looking for 1985 Action Cards
Blackstreak
Godmaster
Posts: 1500
News Credits: 1
Joined: Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:14 pm
Location: Norwood, OH
Watch Blackstreak on YouTube
Buy from Blackstreak on eBay
Alt Mode: Datsun 280 ZX or Dodge Viper
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 5
Speed: 9
Endurance: 7
Rank: 5
Courage: 9
Firepower: 9
Skill: 8

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby adamassc » Sun May 15, 2011 8:44 pm

Motto: "In one little corner of the universe, there's nothing more irritating than a misfire"
Weapon: Sniper Rifle
you're too old to collect once the muscle tissue has rotted away from your hands and you can no longer select a toy from the shelf.
adamassc
Pretender
Posts: 787
News Credits: 1
Joined: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:35 pm
Strength: 3
Intelligence: 6
Speed: 2
Endurance: 8
Rank: 4
Courage: 6
Firepower: 10+
Skill: 9

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby OptiMagnus » Sun May 15, 2011 8:53 pm

Motto: ""Close your mouth and open your mind.""
Weapon: Gatling Cannon
The "outside world" answer: Like, twelve years old. After that you're a weird nerd that everyone has the right to make fun of for playing with toys when you should be playing football.

The TF fan's answer: Keep collecting as long as you want. It's your hobby. You aren't forcing it on anyone else. Everyone has their own hobby; to each his own.
Please note: If you think I may be joking, I probably am.
User avatar
OptiMagnus
Gestalt
Posts: 2182
Joined: Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:03 pm
Location: Ohio, USA
Watch OptiMagnus on YouTube
Alt Mode: Stock Car
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 8
Endurance: 4
Rank: 1
Courage: 3
Firepower: 10+
Skill: 6

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Blurrz » Sun May 15, 2011 9:01 pm

Motto: "scream drive faster"
Weapon: Electro-Laser Cannon
The older the better. They tend to have more experience and can bake you cookies when you're done with them.

OH

We're talking about age limits in regards to toy collecting?

F$%$

There isn't a limit.

Realize, when you get older, you get more $$$$

You can buy all the **** you missed when you were younger and buy all the new stuff that's coming out.

Don't ever fell pressured to quit collecting. It's like someone breathing down your neck when you're submitting your ballot in a federal election.
Last edited by Blurrz on Sun May 15, 2011 9:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Image
User avatar
Blurrz
God Of Transformers
Posts: 11085
News Credits: 1452
Joined: Wed May 09, 2007 12:31 am
Location: Canada
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 10
Endurance: 6
Rank: 7
Courage: 8
Firepower: 7
Skill: 5

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby LOST Cybertronian » Sun May 15, 2011 9:01 pm

Motto: "I've looked into the eye of this island and what I saw was...beautiful"
Weapon: Double-Barreled, Armor-Piercing Particle Beam Cann...
The answer you are looking for is never. It keeps me out of trouble and as my girlfriend says, there are worse things I can be doing and spending money on.
-Kanrabat- wrote:YEah, too many Transformers are in a serious need of a good rim job.

Blast Cannon wrote:This thread is brilliant. Duragrip you are a gloriously weird sexual deviant and I love it.
User avatar
LOST Cybertronian
Faction Commander
Posts: 4184
News Credits: 1235
Joined: Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:23 pm
Location: Wichita, KS
Buy from LOST Cybertronian on eBay

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Kibble » Sun May 15, 2011 9:29 pm

Motto: "Life is like a triple-X choose your own adventure..."
Weapon: No Weapon
You're too old once you collect and keep them all MISB... :P
User avatar
Kibble
City Commander
Posts: 3620
News Credits: 3
Joined: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:54 am

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Astronopolis » Sun May 15, 2011 10:29 pm

42
Image
User avatar
Astronopolis
Fuzor
Posts: 273
Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:05 pm

Re: How old is too old for collecting toys????

Postby Iamwarhorse » Sun May 15, 2011 10:51 pm

I didn't read any of the posts yet except for the first. There is no age limit to something you like to do. And don't forget, look who are the ones that get paid big bucks to design the damn things. Now, there are some things that can make you appear odd. At my local store, there is this weird guy that comes in, very creepy looking, and he's always buying little girl style cartoons. But, your innocent until proven guilty on something, right?
Image
Iamwarhorse
Minibot
Posts: 156
Joined: Mon May 07, 2007 11:08 am

Next

Return to Transformers General Discussion

Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Visit our store on eBay
These are affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you purchase items or services through these links.
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "DIRGE Transformers Legacy Evolution Voyager Class Conehead Hasbro 2023 New"
DIRGE Transformers ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "DETRITUS Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Hasbro 2023 New"
DETRITUS Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "KNOCK-OUT Transformers Legacy Deluxe Prime Universe Hasbro 2022 New"
KNOCK-OUT Transfor ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "WFC-K25 WINGFINGER Transformers War for Cybertron Kingdom Deluxe Hasbro 2021 New"
WFC-K25 WINGFINGER ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "IGUANUS Transformers Legacy Core Class G1 Hasbro 2022 New"
IGUANUS Transforme ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "BWVS-05 RATTRAP + TERRORSAUR Transformers Beast Wars Again Kingdom Hasbro 2024"
NEW!
BWVS-05 RATTRAP + ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "NEMESIS PRIME Transformers Legacy Evolution TL-37 Core Class G1 Takara Tomy New"
NEW!
NEMESIS PRIME Tran ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "BWVS-04 TIGATRON + BLACKARACHNIA Transformers Beast Wars Again Kingdom Hasbro"
BWVS-04 TIGATRON + ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SANDSTORM Transformers Legacy Deluxe Beast Wars Universe Hasbro 2022 New"
SANDSTORM Transfor ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "WFC-K13 MEGATRON Transformers War Cybertron Kingdom Core Hasbro 2021 New"
WFC-K13 MEGATRON T ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Megatron Transformers Legacy Core Class G2 Universe Hasbro 2022 New"
Megatron Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "BEACHCOMBER +PARAKEET Transformers Legacy Evolution TL-43 Deluxe Takara Tomy New"
NEW!
BEACHCOMBER +PARAK ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "CROSSCUT Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Class Hasbro 2023 New"
CROSSCUT Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "CYCLONUS + NIGHTSTICK Transformers Legacy Generations Selects Voyager 2022 New"
CYCLONUS + NIGHTST ...
* Price and quantities subject to change. Shipping costs, taxes and other fees not included in cost shown. Refer to listing for current price and availability.
Find the items above and thousands more at the Seibertron Store on eBay
Transformers Podcast: Twincast / Podcast #346 - Gas Station Jamboree
Twincast / Podcast #346:
"Gas Station Jamboree"
MP3 · iTunes · RSS · View · Discuss · Ask
Posted: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024

Featured Products on Amazon.com

These are affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you purchase items or services through these links.
Buy "Transformers Authentics Optimus Prime" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Toys, Energon Igniters Nitro Bumblebee Action Figure - Included Core Powers Driving Action - Toys for Kids 6 and Up, 7-inch" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Studio Series Number 14 Voyager Class Autobot Ironhide" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Leader Evolution Rodimus Prime" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Studio Series 12 Voyager Class Movie 1 Decepticon Brawl" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Combiner Wars Blast Off Megatronus Prime Master" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Studio Series 08 Leader Class Movie 1 Decepticon Blackout" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Deluxe Misfire and Aimless" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Triggerhappy and Blowpipe" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Protectobot Rook Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Titan Master Brawn" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 Bumble Figure" on AMAZON