To be fair, some figures do say "adult collector" on them. I wouldn't give those to a kid, mainly because they arent designed to put up with the rough handling a kid tends to put toys through.
I have no objection to kids having action figures, it's really just a question of durability, and a kid getting disappointed when Batman's arm breaks at the elbow 20 minutes after buying him.
The thing that always got me was: if you want a 3D representation of a superhero that's too delicate for much play and is designed to sit on a shelf, why not get a figurine? Lot less awkward-looking than a toy too, with those ball joints and hinges all over the place.
The same reason people buy older muscle cars, the cruise around at 20 mph (15 if I'm behind them and in a hurry). The potential for more than the careful use you give it is part of its charm.
This is why kids can't have nice things.
ReplyDeleteKids should not be allowed to have toys until they are old enough to have to rebel against their own adult-hood to get them.
ReplyDeleteTo be fair, some figures do say "adult collector" on them. I wouldn't give those to a kid, mainly because they arent designed to put up with the rough handling a kid tends to put toys through.
ReplyDeleteI have no objection to kids having action figures, it's really just a question of durability, and a kid getting disappointed when Batman's arm breaks at the elbow 20 minutes after buying him.
The thing that always got me was: if you want a 3D representation of a superhero that's too delicate for much play and is designed to sit on a shelf, why not get a figurine? Lot less awkward-looking than a toy too, with those ball joints and hinges all over the place.
Deleteprice point? posability? nostalgia for when you DID play with toys? just a few ideas.
DeleteThe same reason people buy older muscle cars, the cruise around at 20 mph (15 if I'm behind them and in a hurry). The potential for more than the careful use you give it is part of its charm.
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