>>10123303There's a weird disconnect between Toy collector the incel freak and Toy collector the eccentric connoisseur and it seems to come down to how well you present and curate a collection or if there's a craft or skill element (or if you make money off it).
Feeling weird about dolls? Make dollhouse rooms, make themed display stands, make doll clothing or customs. I started by using the poster printer at my university, Id design an A3 sheet with all the large surfaces and then texture the surface of the paper if possible (brick outlines, wood texture etc). Initially I sold the completed little paper craft corners or rooms and added a few accessories but people would also just buy the textured sheets. I moved on to properly built rooms with tiles and glass windows later but none of it is particularly hard. I also speed build custom dolls of people at work as gifts for a bit of fun.
My partner isn't into toys at all and I work in an industry where not many people are either. Most people don't even hide their amusement when I tell them I'm into toys/robots/figures until I mention the dioramas. I show em a few projects suddenly I'm validated. People love miniatures and girls especially have a nostalgic weakness for a good dollhouse room. If you can find a creative angle for your hobby it changes it from an endless act of consumption and sometimes shame depending if you're surrounded by assholes into something with tangible value.
