I reckon as long as no-one gives you a wedgie then you are OK
Damian
. But there are also others who understand, who have an eye for colour, art, miniature, history, culture. This hobby is not for everyone, that's for sure. But when you see the serious sums it involves, at auction houses, manufacturing companies, etc., you know that smart people understand, even if they don't collect. Bottom line is, I think, do what you like and just use your common sense, socially speaking. Unfortunately, nerds are a fact of life, you just have to live with them the best you can, and certainly we'll find them or hear from them in much more serious situations than toy soldier collecting. We're normal all right, and probably better than them ( well, possibly... ).
One thing that usually surprises them is the cost and that really does raise a laugh or a sharp intake of air ,but i say its probably what they spend on beer/clothes/shoes in a month(not that i don't mind a beer or two),its all subjective,life's too shortHi,most of the lads at work, know i collect toy soldiers,most of them watch and play Rugby,i can watch the sport but thats about it!Anyway probably each week i get a delivery,it gets delivered to work,so i normally check it in my office,and normally leave out of the box(i draw the line at making explosion or machine gun noises whilst at work),most take an interest,most love matte figures,but tend not to like the gloss,anyway they sometimes pull my leg but i just usually ask them how their team went on over the weekend that usually shuts then up
PS don't tell em about my doll collection (Action man,Dragon) because whether i like or not thats what they are
It's not something I hide at work. Initially, there was abit of p*ss taking, but when they saw the way the industry has moved on in terms of quality, most were quite interested.
Still some people try and poke fun if they don't know me that well, but I tend to find this only happens the once.
Here's the last couple that thought they'd try and take the p*ss.I love my job soooo much.
Simon
Normal; whats normal?
People that are into toy soldiers are normal; just look at my family.........well OK were a bunch of weirdo's......not me but the rest of the Nevilles!
Bob
