>>7696413Because if you're an out of touch 40 year old aunt going to your nephews birthday in a few hours, you don't have time to ask what he would really want for his birthday. So she can swing by Walgreens, Walmart, or even 7-11 and buy a cheap MCU or Fortnite vinyl figure for less than 10 bucks.
If you're asking why Popfags willingly buy so many and keep them in some weird ass wall display, you have to keep in mind many of them are hoarders instead of actual fans of these series.