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News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:10 am

Isn't there a 90 something year old dude who collects TFs? Maybe you should ask him if you're to old.

News Credits: 11 · by **joevill** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:44 am

Opt1mus Pr1me wrote:I am 25 and I was picking up the Optimus Prime figure from the latest movie ROTF, this figure looks amazing! I was wondering am I too old to be picking up toys, what are your thoughts?

Don't feel guilty because friends or family shames you. If you want to buy it then buy it. If anyone has a problem with it then it is their problem not yours.

by **Ravenous Nightwind** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:10 am

I'm 23 and I don't think your ever to old for anything really. It would be like collecting models of different stuff like cars or jets, the only difference is they transform into robots. Your only to old for something that you think you are to old for. My motto is: Why should I have to change what I like just because I get older?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:30 am

Dead Metal wrote:Isn't there a 90 something year old dude who collects TFs? Maybe you should ask him if you're to old.

You're probably thinking of the 90-something year old senior who bought a Chevrolet Camaro in Movie Bumblebee's likeness. Love him already.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:53 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Isn't there a 90 something year old dude who collects TFs? Maybe you should ask him if you're to old.

You're probably thinking of the 90-something year old senior who bought a Chevrolet Camaro in Movie Bumblebee's likeness. Love him already.

Nope that guy bought it because he thought it was the nicest version of the car, I'm talking about an actual fan and collector who also visits a message board, someone mentioned him a while back.

by **Opt1mus Pr1me** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 4:40 pm

I ended up buying ROTF Leader Class Optimus Prime and I am very happy I did. This figure is fantastic!

by **Pyrostrata** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:04 pm

Valandar wrote:Then there's me - I'm 40, and was at the tail end of the target audience during G1.

Ah! Another who is right there with me!

I am also 40, and a born-again collector (I stopped collecting in 1990 the first time and restarted again in 07). Once you get this old, you do not have to justify buying ANYTHING to anyone anymore. If you earn the money and pay your way through life, you have earned the right to buy whatever you wish to.

News Credits: 1 · by **Galvatron X** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:06 am

Pyrostrata wrote:
Valandar wrote:Once you get this old, you do not have to justify buying ANYTHING to anyone anymore. If you earn the money and pay your way through life, you have earned the right to buy whatever you wish to.

Amen, sister! My bills are paid, money in the bank, 12% going into my 401k...I'm not feeling bad at all!

I buy what I like, damn it!

by **Desmobot** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:17 pm

Never too old...EVER. Why let others decide what you should do with your cash? I've got G1 and ROTF sitting on a shelf together. I still transform them, admire them, reminisce, etc. I've got a huge spot in my heart reserved just for Transformers. Always will. They are just too dang cool. I'm 25, a successful aircraft mechanic, a professional....a professional kid. lmao

by **Windsweeper** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:53 pm

33, going on 10. If you're not hurting anyone and enjoy it, go for it. Though it's probably good to have other interests as well. I enjoy running and clubbing.

As Optimus Prime says, "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings!"

by **SJ21** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:10 pm

There are no age limits to your hobbies. You like what you like.

by **BIG WHITE PRIME** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:54 pm

Never too old as long as it keeps you sane..

Like Cyberstrike on Facebook · by **Cyberstrike** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:08 pm

To quote Ray Bradbury:

I'll grow old but I'm never going to grow up.

by **JetOptimus23** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:54 pm

Just don't go to Jocks.com and ask about this. I hear your own computer actually beats you up. :lol:

by **RoguePrime** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:52 pm

You're never too old. I'm 28 and I've been collecting TFs and Star Wars for years.

On our first date, my 31-year-old girlfriend requested we watch Transformers because she hadn't seen it (knew she was a keeper right then and there!). Since then she's been collecting Bumblebee, any female character she can find, and large characters... she's particularly fond of her Primus, Unicron and Masterpiece Black Convoy.

So yeah, if you like it, go for it

by **Rodimus723** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:06 pm

Too old? Never... Too broke is another story.

News Credits: 4 · by **RogueDeathangel** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:28 am

grimdragon2001 wrote:ill be too old for transformers toys when im dead

Wow, I thought only hardcore fans came to this site.

I'm not gonna let a silly little thing like mortality stop me from collecting TFs. I just hope BBTS does charge extra for delivering to the 3rd circle of hell. And I'm sure they've got a Walmart down there. Everywhere has a Walmart.

:p

News Credits: 2 · by **X3ROhour** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:31 am

Opt1mus Pr1me wrote:I am 25 and I was picking up the Optimus Prime figure from the latest movie ROTF, this figure looks amazing! I was wondering am I too old to be picking up toys, what are your thoughts?

i'm 38 on 23rd.
i bought transformers today & will again 2morrow.

by **Stormer** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:56 pm

I bought Voyage Class Blaster for myself for Christmas last year, then I broke down and bought Masterpiece Skywarp - he was on clearance and I just couldn't say no. I havn't taken them out of the box yet, but I predict that will happen eventually. I don't buy the toy unless I really like the character. Next up will be Drift.

I'm 38 - my hubby says that lately, it's like living with a 16 year old boy. Hmmm...

by **Chupacabra Convoy** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:33 pm

Editor wrote:Do you like it?
Do you want it?
Is it your money you are spending?

Then buy it.

As a guy studying to be accountant, this totally sums up my position in a nutshell. Yay capitalism!

by **Road-rage** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:36 pm

I have to agree with everyone else on here: you're never too old as long as you enjoy it. "Too old" always seemed to be more something my parents told me when I liked something they didn't like or understand, like comics and Transformers. Now, I'm in my upper 30s, and still enjoy both :grin:

by **Nightscreech** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:29 am

Im 24 and started collecting about 1 year ago. Gives me something to occupy my mind and anything mecha just makes things more fun. its not the only thing in my life though, if it gets to that oint i think it might be out of control.

in short never to old.

by **Catalyst Prime** » Sun Aug 01, 2010 3:51 pm

I'll be buying transformers when I'm 80!...That and fliping off small children.

by **Rodimus the Prime** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:49 pm

I agree with the general sentiment that one is never too old to collect.
I'm 38, I started collecting TFs again upon discovering the Classics and Alternators a few years ago, and the party is back on strong!

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:00 pm

Opt1mus Pr1me wrote:I am 25 and I was picking up the Optimus Prime figure from the latest movie ROTF, this figure looks amazing! I was wondering am I too old to be picking up toys, what are your thoughts?

I'm 39 and still buying Transformers. Don't ever feel too old to buy what you like. You may be surprised by how supportive your friends and family might be.