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Thanks everyone! So it looks like there are a few different motivations for collecting figurines...
1. Nostalgia
2. Supporting the ideals of heroism and morality of the superhero
3. Profit
Another question for everybody: do the people who buy for nostalgia or "idealism" buy the figurines that they think best represent their nostalgia or ideal? Like do you buy the toy that best represents your childhood or do you buy the figurine that best represents the ideal you like the most?
Here's an example: I bought a Guy Fawkes mask because I believe it represented the ideal of refusing to let other think for you.
When I was younger I got all the Marvel, Star Wars and other action figures that I loved because they were awesome! Sadly my step-mom sold all my old toys. The toys I collect now really are more for nostalgia for myself and the clothes are because I love to show off my love of the characters. I don't care if any of my stuff ever goes up in value, I buy it for me to enjoy. It brings back that warm fuzzy feeling when I think about all the years I spent reading comics as a youngster and playing with my various toys