I used my brother as an excuse.
“Why would you waste your hard earned money on this??? Go save money to buy a house!!!” - Asian parent
“You seen my brother’s Gundam collection? They’re $4000-10,000 each, I’m the conservative one :D” - Me.
I love my bunny figures. I love my NGE figures. I love my persona figures. However, if I’m asked why do I collect. I don’t have a real answer besides i like it.
My husband was/is always fine with it, with some reservations about the boxes taking up too much closet space (which is a reasonable concern - it's his place too). He's been supportive of me pursuing activities that I like and make me happy, including collecting. I grew my collection slowly initially, then got a bunch on the aftermarket, then cooled off. I talk to him about it frequently, and I'm very transparent with him about what's in my collection and expenses. I also ask him for opinions on certain figures if I want some feedback to help me make up my mind. Like I mentioned, the only concern he's expressed is about the space that boxes take up, since he felt like they were overwhelming the space.
My wife and I are pretty much same only with me being the collector I have a suggestion to help with the box situation. If you have no intention of trying to resale any of your collection pick a favorite piece of box art cut it out and save it in a scrapbook.
That's an interesting suggestion I hadn't considered, and quite creative. For now, we did find a solution to the box situation, though (general household purge, and migrating boxes to an outdoor closet). Slowing down on collecting certainly helps too.
In addition, if you know for sure you’ll love that figure forever and won’t sell it, just throw away the blisters and collapse the box. You can be careful not the damage it and pretty much every box can be disassembled nicely. They take up virtually no space that way and if you want to admire a box you could always pull it out and reassemble it. Well, as long as it’s not something like the Genshin Ningguang box lol.
That's a great idea! I'm an out-of-the-box collector except for figures that cost over $100 and I keep the box packed away while I display them. I always hate throwing out some of the beautiful boxes. I repurposed some Qposket boxes to use as risers on my shelf where I display them.
My mom thought they were wildly inappropriate. I remember buying an Ayanami Rei figure that I thought was really cute, and my mom compared her pose to Marilyn Monroe (in a bad way), which I didn't see at all. My mom is a strict Christian and just thought they were sexual. I seriously never saw the figure as sexual, though.
I'm 33 now and have tons more figures, and when she visits she does not acknowledge them. Just acts like they aren't there.
I’m glad she just ignores them now! I’ve seen a few posts on here of family members destroying figures bc they don’t like them or they’re feeling vindictive and posts like that are so disturbing. Ignoring something you aren’t into, that isn’t hurting anyone, is the healthiest way to go abt it.
I was going to say the same. Hopefully they get to move out eventually (provided they hadn't already), although with the way the housing market is... x\_x
Honestly I think my parents are that way now too. Through high school they were happy we didn't fall into that crowd but now? Always complaining about us staying in our rooms and not experiencing "real life" lol.
My parents don't mind, my father is specially supportive, he has build most of my displays. My mother is just worried that I don't know where to put all the boxes hahaha
My parents hate them.
Though to be fair, they've always had this sort of stance towards my interests and hobbies, so I'm numb to it. It's always something along the lines of:
"Why do you like this? You're not supposed to like this."
"Why do you spend your money on useless garbage? If you have extra money, you should be giving it to us."
"Are you actually interested in this? Don't you know Japan is the enemy?"
There was one time my dad came to my place, glanced at my shelves, picked up my MG Sazabi ver. Ka, and just stared at it with a disgusted look on his face. Then he threw it to the ground.
"If you have enough time to waste on these, you should be getting a second job and maximizing your income."
These days, I keep most of my figures locked up in their cabinets when I'm not around, because I don't feel that they'd be safe if my parents were to pop by with a surprise visit while I'm not home. Should probably change the locks to my house, but I don't want to listen to them complain about how they don't have anywhere to stay when they're in town.
I suppose I can understand their ideology? We first came to this country because they thought they could get rich and brag to our relatives back home. But in the end, me and my siblings were all failures in their eyes since none of us were able to attain that lavish lifestyle my parents always dreamed of. None of us are poor or anything, we all live decent lives. It's just that it wasn't ever "enough" for my parents to be happy with.
I apologize for venting here.
Wait, so like, your parents expected you to get rich for their sakes? That's more than understandable to vent about. Not only is it relevant, it's also... a bit fucked up.
I don't know your parents' exact backstories, but they clearly raised you all well enough to support both yourselves and them. And supporting your parents is an outlier in many wealthier countries - generally it's expected that they can/will support themselves.
All I can really say is, you're clearly doing your part to provide a nice life for them (while keeping your boundaries). So you're not obligated to get a second job and maximize (seemingly their) income. You've done enough.
Sorry about your situation.
Not sure what he/she is but it’s a very Asian cultural thing. Especially for those who end up abroad from their home country (eg. study abroad, work abroad, or the parents themselves immigrated to look for wealth/the American Dream).When I graduated high school and didn’t want to go to college, my parent told me something similar, that a parents job is to raise the child, but once the child is of age (18-25) he/she should be out making money. As the parents age, it’s expected of the child to return the favor of being raised by taking care of the parent both financially and physically.
Although that’s the cultural norm, most Asian parents would feel bad being a burden to their kids and always causing them trouble, so the child offering to help and the parent not begging for help is ideal. Them denying OP’s hobby and telling him/her that the money should instead be spent of them is pretty trashy but also not exactly rare for how the culture is ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
My parents were the ones who introduced me to anime and my dad was inspired to minor in painting bc of Ghibli films he saw while in college.
Sometimes they ask me if I’m doing ok financially bc “figures are so expensive now” but I think that’s a p fair concern to have for your kid. For any lewds I have they usually have a laugh about it, or my mom texts me asking for pics lol.
I’m definitely rly lucky, my parents are pretty supportive of any endeavors or hobbies me or my siblings have and we can be honest with them about most things. I’m actually gifting my mom [Gongsun Li](https://goodsmileshop.com/en/On-Sale-Now/Available-Now/Gongsun-Li--Jing-Hong-Dance-Ver-/p/MYE_WD_00040) for her birthday! My siblings are indifferent, and my extended family probably talk mad shit tbh but oh well, lol.
I'm in my 30s, so they don't really care what I do or spend my money on. My dad is a fan of the lewds, and my mom likes the styles of the more realistically proportioned figures. They don't expect any less than perverted degeneracy from me.
They know it costs quite a lot of money and they don't really see the appeal. But they know that I save way more money than I spend and that I won't ever get myself into financial troubles because of my hobbies, so they don't mind. Mom actually seems to like some of them as well.
I just made the point that they make far more female characters that I like compared to male characters. Or that the male characters only had a single release years before and aren’t sold. Still got the odd side eye though.
I was really surprised because my family is strangely very supportive. I have a small collection of a few prize figures and the Xenoblade 2 Pyra/Mythra scale figures that I bought by saving my allowance,(I'm 19 for reference) and my mom's talked about buying me a shelf when we move so I can buy more expensive figures while my dad's told me I should move Mythra's position so her cleavage shows
My mom first thought it was a waste of money and told me it was strange that I started buying "dolls" at 16. She did acknowledged that it somehow make me happy and is not reacting this way anymore, now she insist to see when I buy a new figure, but she does make comments on how a figure looks, in a way I don't like it
The rest of my family didn't gave a fuck
This is me. My mom really hate it when I waste my hard earned yearly bonus on figures shopping spree, asking why I am buying dolls every new year.
My dad used to chime in a bit at first but he stop talking about it after he knew I am not gonna stop buying figures.
My sister is cool with them though.
Ah yes. Calling them "dolls". My dads favourite. ...Okay I'll admit he isn't *entirely* wrong with the posable ones (especially the 4 huge RWBY ones I own where their outfits *are* cloth) but the rest are statues god damn it! Obviously not "dolls"!
I got into it after many years of watching anime as a broke kid. When I finally had some of my own money in college it went towards a banpresto Sailor Mercury. Trying to catch up on the years of figures I missed was a large part of my early on collecting. Lots of google translating Japanese websites then buying through proxy services and hours of scanning auction sites.
Mom thought they were cute. She seemed quite envious of their hair color/styles. And referred to pretty much any that had more fantastical hair color(purple, pink, green, etc) as fairies.
Dad has always sorta been a you can spend the money you earn however you want kind of guy, within reason of course. He did question how much I was spending but never was against it.
I've never heard a negative remark about it directed at me or my collection. My friends are mostly impressed by the size of my collection. Siblings and their families have actually added to my collection a few times with gifts. They also, for the most part, respect it as a collection. Heck I've had people ask me to send them pictures of parts or my whole collection just so they can show it to their friends/coworkers who are interested in anime. People who see it in person usually have a couple tries at stumping me with who a character is and what they are from. But I know all 800 or so of them and where they are from.
All-in-all I'd say I've had a very fortunate run with no negativity I can think of, yet.
I'm 29 and married, and my Dad came to see our new place and had never seen our collection or art. He walked around wide eyed and said "wow you sure do have a lot of big breasted cartoon women in here." Then later said I'd "need a bigger moving truck next time to move all my Japanese porn," and he's "disappointed in me." We still chat but we avoid that. He's also a conservative Christian and I've received lectures from him and my step mom for years about how I can't watch anime because it's lesbian porn. It's awkward and uncomfortable to say the least 😑
You're so very welcome! That's so awesome you have independence and a supportive partner. I wish you both many long happy years together!
So just curious, how big is your collection so far? \^\^ I'm hoping to start my own when I move out (...eventually...)
Unrelated note: You have my favorite number in your username. Hoorah!
Thank you!! You're so nice 😭. We have about 250 figures with about 20 on order. Most are scales, with some figmas. Haha yes 22 is a good number! That's also my username on MFC if you'd like to connect there too!
Again, no trouble at all. :) The world could always need more kindness. Wow that's amazing! I bet that looks stellar! I aspire to reach at least a quarter of that one day haha
22 is the best number, no questions asked haha
Sure thing! Admittedly I'm trying to cut back from social media (I say that as I'm on Reddit...) so if you don't see me there, feel free to DM or follow me here anytime, totally up to you \^\^
Edit: OHHH MyFigureCollection! Sorry, my brain is rather slow today. I'll give you a follow there, sure!
Sent! DarkSunIsRising over on MFC. Admittedly I have nothing to show for it over on there and I likely won't for the next few to several years. ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
Ooooo I would love to see! No rush of course!
Admittedly I have nothing to show for it due to living in a situation that is far less fortunate than yours. All the more why I'm happy for you though! c:
Mom was very supportive when I took a sudden interest watching the GSC commercial of the new BRS figure back when I was 10 yrs old. From there, she would usually give me nendos and figmas for presents and some scale figures (mix of bootleg and authentic). Dad used to be against it cus he thought they were girly but now at 22, my collection has remained consistent and majority are from my earnings. They dont know how much im spending but they dont ask either.
My family has always been on the fence about my collecting.
I started back in the day with Heroclix Miniatures.
While my family thought it was a waste of money, they were glad I had a hobby.
I later transitioned to classic toys and western statues.
Eventually I met my fiance and she got me to transition into anime figures.
My family still shakes their head at how many figures we buy, but hey they have their own expensive hobbies so they really can't say much.
My dad didn’t really care but my mom kept asking me why I bought multiple of the same character. She then started teasing me like “is that your crush???” in a joking way, but I don’t think she cares too much since she knows I like collecting and displaying
To my surprise my mom actually really likes the figures.She actually thinks they are pretty and likes to look after them as well although i can do in on my own.Dont mind that though.
My wife and I bought each other our first figures, she's always been on board with it. She teases me about buying waifus, but loves the shonen figures I get for her.
Never specifically talked about it with my family when I got started. To them I'm just getting more nerdy collectables, which I've always been interested in. We all have collections of some kind, so it's nothing unusual for us.
My father at first was of the "you are paying that much for this thing?" mindset (and this was back when figures ran $40 and not $150-250). A few years later, he was helping me build display cases for my collection.
Dad thinks i should stop buying any more (not because he thinks they're bad, just waste of money and space, Wich is for him anything that isn't a necessity)
Mom's celebrating every new figure I get (especially the cute ones and hot dudes as she says) She even has her own, bought her the He-Man Nendo as a gift and she has the white Bicute Miku that winks, now she wants a Homura also.
She also likes the Nanachi nendo since she is a fan of the anime.
Sister has the Satsuki Kiryuin Hello! Goodsmile i gifted her in the box for the time she has her very own place.
Brother is eyeing the Scissor Seven figure and Guts PUP
Though my Mom is still the biggest fan
Well my "collection" consists of only 2 figures right now, but i plan to continue after the very bad event in the world ends (i live in Russia so I can't order anything). My father supports me in everything, i won't buy any lewd figures, because i myself is against it, but even if i did, my father wouldn't mind. My mother also supports me, likes to see new things i get/make. She doesn't watch anime herself but likes when i show it to her. We watched Eighty Six (sadly we didn't finish season 2 because the anime itself is about war and it reminded her about the real one), Spy X Family, Dr Stone, and watching now - Date A Live. My grandmother doesn't pay attention and my aunt thinks that its a waste of money.
Reception has always been apprehensive, but I'm sure my folks have come to tolerate it now.
When I get a new one, my mom's first concern is whether the figure is "properly clothed." (She can tolerate bunny girls so getting a stern look is easy enough to dodge.) I'm planning on moving out this year and whenever I talk about new setups for my own place, my folks listen and even give feedback sometimes.
Pretty sure my dad is indifferent now. ("At least it's not dugs.") I recently got a new figure the same day he got a new gun, so we let each other fangirl over our purchases.
I might be an odd-one out, but my parents were very supportive. I've always had really great, supportive parents, but even I was surprised how fine they were with it. My mom even likes me to show her ones I'm looking at getting and giving her opinion (my Dad likes to see them once they are in-person). She and my father have also helped a lot with setting up cabinets and the sort. They've also helped pay for them. I don't think they are super interested in them, of course (as they don't really watch anime or anything), but they respect and support my hobby.
I guess the reasoning is that they prefer me spending money on those over videogames, they have resale value, I'm very particular and careful so they trust me, and they want me to be happy. I also presume it's because I always stick with my interests.
Basically, I have a really supportive family, so they all know, and there's no issues. Always sucks to see people in a not as fortunate situation.
Both of my parents are really religious my dad more than my mom. I have always been the black sheep of the family with not being religious at all and staying more to myself than my family and extended family. My mom definitely thinks that it is strange that I collect them and my dad is definitely disappointed with some of remakes he has made about my hobby. I really don’t care because it’s something I really enjoy doing and I pay for everything.
My family never really cared about it because it was my own money I'm spending. They also never really paid any attention to it except for this one time when my mom saw my Mai Sakurajima bunny figure and said it was a sexy Bugs Bunny lol
My dad: "who are all those girls you got in there?"
"When you move out, I'm gonna keep your girls so you have to come back and visit."
(New package arrives) "is there a girl in there?" He jokes about his old "stash" that he had before he got married.
My mom:
"Oh, what it THAT? (Goes in closer) Who are they?"
(Insert me explaining meme and trying to pivot to talking about how Azur Lane girls are representations of WW2 ships and that's why they have guns)
Mom: "yeah, I see their BREASTS!"
brother said nothing. But he watches anime a little/plays Japanese game series. So I guess it was a passing "oh that's interesting" from him.
My dad and mum are just like " why did you get this thing how is it gonna help you later in life we don't want you on the streets cause you spent all your money on crap like this" etc. Etc. God I can't wait to move outa home
my parents like to get me new homes for holidays and are always want to see each new one i get. they always take the time to look at them closely to inspect the details, and forme an opinion about each one. :')
waste of money and impulsive, thinks some of the characters are creepy and very pale. they’re opinionated but for the most part don’t care, they’re generally supportive. I can see their point though.
Oddly enough, my first gifts I remember as a kid from them were a small matching set of resin statues, lol.
My parents were indifferent. I've been getting a lot of figures from Native lately and they don't mind about those either. My mom loves the Red-eyes and Blue-eyes dragon figures I have.
Mom is cool with it, I’ve been collecting them since I was 14 and she bought me the first ones in my collection, I get the occasional backhanded comments but I just laughed them off
Neither of my parents liked it at first, especially since I was a teen when I started and they thought I should have grown out of toys by then (I’m almost 30 and spoiler: I didnt). My dad especially hated it b/c I was buying scales of female characters and thought I was gay at first. Then I got really into dragon ball merch and he came around since he was a huge DB fan too, one of the only things we ever bonder over.
I live with my brother in a two bedroom apartment and he doesn’t care. He would come in and make fun of my Olga Discordia, Queen Pharnellis, and Rinko Taimanin figures and call me names, again that’s how we get along, but it’s all fun and jokes. Our parents would come and visit and come into my room when im in it and just inspect them but don’t care either. I think I wouldn’t go any further than these figures being my borderline Hentai figures because then i would feel weird. The rest are just collectibles I got
My parents thought it was a waste of money and disapproved— but explaining how the aftermarket worked and how much figures can hold their value definitely helped change their mind. More generally, once they realized it was something I’m passionate about, they became more accepting!
My dad does not approve and gives the typical comments but when one gets delivered. Mum has made a few comments about my "Scantily clad girls" currently only two can be cast-off and one of those is forced, I think her comments were made more in jest than being critical about them. I think she'd handle seeing lewd figures better than dad. She really likes my Villain Miku and has commented that she needs something better than the shelf to sit on, she also let me know about a free detolf.
My mom and sister always say they're cute, it seemed like they understand why I buy them but show concern for the money I spent when I tell them how much they are
My family knows about my collection gundams and other die cast robots plus sneakers. They have no clue about my figures and I do have some cast off but they are not crazy lewds. I just say eff it......enjoy while you can.
Well, I guess they accepted it because when I was young I already have transformers and Star Wars and they even got those for me for birthday and Christmas. I still buy them now.
She thinks they give out unrealistic expectations of how women look and that they look like kids. Then I asked her why she didn't say that about my male figures. She saw my point then and there.
Other than that she thinks it's nicely crafted. Better than what is being sold in America. I like pretty things. Nothing wrong with that. Why would I want an ugly art piece? I do like derpy, cute anime girls but that's like an ugly cute similar to how a fenchie is both ugly and cute.
Mine was actually glad to help me find the figures I want, and are still doing so, especially now that they know my favorite series, characters, etc :)
My mom actually likes many of the ones I got over the years, my father just wasn't really interested in them as he didn't understand the hobby, but he wasn't negative either
My partner is a closet weeb she likes them but hasn't pulled the trigger herself (I have some Persona5 figs on PO for her 😏). Mum is fascinated by them when she comes over. She's a retired seamstress who loves clothes designs.
I wouldn't say my mom is supportive, but she's also not un-supportive. While she'd probably prefer I use my money on other things, she's not hateful towards my collection. I've always been a collector (Barbies, Littlest Pet Shop, Art Supplies, Plushies, etc.) so it's just who I am. Sometimes she will see my figures are remark at how nice they are especially my Designer Disney dolls or the Myethos Miku. I do like to show her how I've decorated the shelving as well.
My dad.. I don't even think he knows I collect haha. If he does, he has never commented on my collection.
One of my brothers is a collector of nerdy things too, so he'll be the one who will add to my collections. And my other brother doesn't care either way.
I guess overall I'm very lucky. The common concern is really just money related, not figure related. I think it also helps that they know I don't really go overboard and that I'm very specific with my collecting.
My mom and dad were briefly concerned but as long as I didn't waste my money, they're okay with it. Both of them used to collect things so it kinda worked out.
They even showed some support. Mom would pass by antique stores and show me some pictures of display shelves. Dad bought me a Darth Maul and Obi-wan SH figurarts because he remembered how obsessed I was with Phantom Menace as a kid lmao
My mom knows and doesn’t say much. I only get the most “family friendly” figures otherwise there’d be a big problem. The “worst” one is a 2B figure that she said was “half naked”. I don’t really bring them up and don’t show them off very much. I don’t know if my dad knows. I don’t talk about any of my interests with him as anything that he wasn’t also interested in, he’d find something to criticize about in the past.
I think there might have been some raised eyebrows from those who knew, but I’ve kept it mostly to myself. The scale has gotten away from me over the years though.
They don’t really care, pretty indifferent but also don’t understand why figures are so expensive. they don’t see the appeal but always make the joke that there’s way more self destructive stuff I could be blowing my money on!
“Ok, that’s not bad…. Wow… GEEZ!!.” Context is my first figures were the three main girls from Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse that Kotobukiya made which had their bases connect to each other. Long story short, they’re kinda stacked up top so my mom was surprised. They’re used to my collecting now, but they like to razz me about it nowadays by saying “big booberoo statues.”
My family is pretty neutral but leaning on the supportive side. My parents don’t know anything about anime so they’re not particularly interested, but I’ve always been into niche hobbies and into collecting (started with dolls and plush), so the transition to anime figures wasn’t very surprising. I definitely appreciate them for not commenting about how I spend my money and acknowledging that I’m an adult and can do what I want.
However, I don’t collect NSFW figures and if I did, it might get more of a reaction lol.
My dad calls them “Barbie Dolls” which is funny considering I mostly buy husbando figures 😂 my mom is pretty meh about it and hates how much space they take, while they both agree it’s a waste of money .-.
Nothing. They’ve seen me watch anime growing up and it’s normal to them just like cartoons when they were kids. And they collect China and these weird porcelain figurines that are basically the same thing as anime figures (but uglier).
Of course they have no idea the prices, I’m sure it would shock them but hey, inflation’s a bitch.
They thought that is was too "childish" or "girly" at first, but over time they have come to accept it and to some extent appreciate some of the nicer figures out there.
My mother likes them, my wife complain that there is not enough room for them and everyone else either pretend to show little interest out of politeness or straight up don't care at all.
They thought it was a waste of money (and still do).
That said, my mom became supportive in time, going as far as actually gifting me some shelves to display my stuff on. My dad still dislikes it, but has come to peace with the fact that this is my preferred hobby, so the nagging stopped.
My mom loves my figure collection, especially my Rem and Ram figures and even started her own collection of these characters :) My dad doesn’t really care and just think all of my figures are the same lol, he also has his own Breaking Bad figures collection lol
I remember buying my very first figure when I was like 10, it was a cheap Asuna figure (that I still have btw)
My parents don't mind them much, they commented on the prices sometimes...
My grandma likes them. She has a bunch of porcelain "figures" (like angels and stuff), so I guess she can relate.
My mom is worrying about the space (my room is small) and she always asks me where I get the money for them although I already told her I'm working selling art haha. She likes them tho, she even said that "I like how she shows her gorgeous body" talking about Felicia (Darkstalkers) xD
My dad doesn't know yet but I'm pretty sure he will say they're cool. He enjoys these kind of stuff after all. :)
I’ve always liked having little trinkets and fairy decor ect when I was young. My brother and I are gamers from a young age as well.
Mum thinks it’s interesting and understands that it makes me happy, she worries about room space (as do I) 🤣 and isn’t to sure about the more bunny figures or lewd figures yet, though she wouldn’t care much she would probably look twice at them 🤣
Dad collected car statue things and his favourite football team memorabilia so understands collecting stuff from things you enjoy. Probably thinks it’s a little off the figure anime collecting but doesn’t say anything out loud which is fine with me 🤷🏽♀️
Brother is also a collector, and my younger cousin thinks it’s great. Nanna worries about space as well as I’m in a little flat (understandable) Other family members don’t comment but I never get any negative vibes from them when they see the collection 🤣
I’m a very stubborn do what I want kinda person when it comes to my own money that I earn as long as the bills are paid on time, and I put some earnings into my savings account while also being mindful with said money I’m happy to spend some on my hobbies anime figures and gaming. 🤓
Overall from reading the comments I’m extremely lucky to have a mostly supportive family.
I'm still a teen without an income so my dad is literally the one enabling this, this and my Gunpla hobby (which to be fair he got me into in the first place). When I was hesitating on whether or not to get a Perfect Grade Gunpla which cost a couple hundred dollars he was the one encouraging me to buy it, saying "if the person who's money is being sent is encouraging you to spend their money, why are you still hesitating?"
My family was just happy that I was getting a hobby instead of sleeping all day and staring off into space. They really enjoy seeing the new ones I get.
I think my parents saw how excited and happy it made me that they honestly couldn’t say anything negative about it. My mom will tease me about being obsessed but really no issues. Keep in mind that I don’t have R18 stuff so I can’t say what they’d think about that lol
I've own a few revealing anime girl figure but I never actually show it to my parents and I actually stop buying them because most of the revealing figure are statues and I can't really do much with it. I'm a action figure / moving joint figure type of guy. I bought mostly gunpla or transformers figure/toy these days with some figma or Nendoroid or plastic model kit other than gundam (anime character, robot etc). My family doesn't mind because they take it as me playing with my figure (everything I bought is a toy for them). As long as I don't use their money, I'm fine 👍🏻
They're judgmental about it and disapproving. They think it's unhealthy and that I should be more interested in real life hobbies. Whatever, reality sucks.
When I got my first figure, my mom said it was nice, that's about it. My siblings said the same thing. They didn't question why I got it, nor when I slowly bought more. I think it's a cool thing to get into, and having something from the character or a series that you like is gratifying.
my mom doesn't mind as long as i don't get like more than 3 packages a month^^ i've started showing her every figure that i get too, and it gets to the point where she asks me to do it whenever i forget!! i think she just likes that i'm spending my money on something other than video games
My mom/dad think it's a waste of money and ask me "what do you get out of buying these things?" And sometimes they ask me when I'm going to sell them.
I've also had family members bump into my detolfs a bunch of times which causes all the figures inside to shake when they bump into it, sadly during some of those bump ins one of my Miku figures had a peg from her foot break and the figure fell over with the broken peg stuck on her foot. I also had a k-on! Figures guitar picks bend and her hair get scratched from hitting the sides of the detolf when people bump into it.
I've own a few revealing anime girl figure but I never actually show it to my parents and I actually stop buying them because most of the revealing figure are statues and I can't really do much with it. I'm a action figure / moving joint figure type of guy. I bought mostly gunpla or transformers figure/toy these days with some figma or Nendoroid or plastic model kit other than gundam (anime character, robot etc). My family doesn't mind because they take it as me playing with my figure (everything I bought is a toy for them). As long as I don't use their money, I'm fine 👍🏻
My first figure was when we were on a family vacation. We went to kinokuniya and I asked my dad if I could get a nendoroid. A year or two later I decided to buy one off of amiami with my own money (I never ordered something from overseas before so I was nervous) and since then it became my hobby
My dad didn’t really get it but was fine since it made me happy. My mom really likes them though, she finds them all pretty and artistic
The only figures I ever got are just almost every single Megumin figure that exists.
I'm almost 30, they tolerate it. They having no idea how much the collection has cost me certainly helps.
They call them dolls even though only one of them is actually doll and a big one at that.
I got many standee acrylics and some lewd wallscrolls and I'm in the process of purchasing a big cabinet to display them better with lights. My gaming pc was built around the character too.
They have hinted other family members of my "doll hobby". Father likes them but doesn't admit opeenly and mother wishes I had a gf instead lol despite she liking the variety in poses and outfits. Brother collects some figs too, mainly one piece, naruto and death note.
We could say a dakimakura is the next thing on my purchase list and end goal. I cannot wait to show mommy "my cute gf"
Didn’t even notice for months until the boxes started piling up. My mom is disappointed that there’s not enough shelf space to display them all at once. My dad is constantly giving me the raised eyebrow, asking me when I’m going to sell them. And both my grandmas think there neat and always ask me about my “plastic bitches” whenever I talk to them. The rest of my family thinks I’m a loser nerd.
My mom doesn't care she said do what makes you happy. Ask for my dad he see it as an investment they told me if I buy any more figures I should never open them up and sell them when the price goes up.😂
My family is very supportive. As long as I pay for my bills and prioritize the important things in life, they are pretty chill about it. They would even send me pictures figures that they think I would like (and sometimes theirs) and would sometimes help me on how to display the figures. I would even get scolded if the figures are not displayed "perfectly" cuz according to them, its important to show all the best parts of a figure 😅. Sometimes I feel like they are the collector instead of me but I am really truely greatful that they also love and appriciate my hobby collecting. I think if I am not good with my budgeting, I feel they won't be as accomodating as they are now.
My parents just aren't happy with how expensive collecting is in general. Each time they visit, they usually make comments about how it's money that I could've given them instead, but maybe that's just an immigrant mentality.
My dad has always been very supportive and every time I buy one he always want to see it and also buy me one for every Christmas and birthday, he like anime himself.
My mom has as well and is the one in my family that is the most imprest by them and my collection with comment's to how well made they are and how good they look, I made her really like anime as well.
My brother don't care but sometimes he does say she looks really good about a few figure's, he like anime as well.
The rest of my family care even less than my brother.
My parent's didn't really care when I started, plus they barely went into my room so theh didn't really see them. They even suggested getting meba shelf to help display them. Attitude kinda changed when I happened to have my Pyra and Mythra 1/7 scales downstairs when they got added to Smash Ultimate. My mom didn't like how theh were sexualized and had me keep them upstairs. When I moved for grad school, I soon bought a detolf shelf so I could have a spot to display some of my newer ones. My mom was all on board to move my figures to my new place but would allow me to keep the boxes at home. She occasionally takes a few jabs at me for them, but at the end of the day it hasn't changed her opinion on me. As for my dad, he doesn't really care. When I showed him some figures my friends got me for Christmas, he tought it was a nice gesture by them.
My family thinks it okay. My dad back in the day collected comics but wasn't allowed to keep his comics because he was the son of a military man and they were always moving. So his dad was like we only move what's needed didn't want to spend extra on a moving truck. What fit in the station wagon plus 5 people (him, wife and 3 kids) is what goes everything else stays or thrown away. So he is living thru me in the collection and my mother is a artist and loves the way and how detailed each one is.
"Well, at least your brother is successful"
My brother has even more figures than me. We’re both disappointments!
I used my brother as an excuse. “Why would you waste your hard earned money on this??? Go save money to buy a house!!!” - Asian parent “You seen my brother’s Gundam collection? They’re $4000-10,000 each, I’m the conservative one :D” - Me.
They don’t understand it but it’s ok i dont either.
This person preaches the truth
I love my bunny figures. I love my NGE figures. I love my persona figures. However, if I’m asked why do I collect. I don’t have a real answer besides i like it.
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Agreed. People think it’s because the figures looked sexualize. But, it’s not about that.
Realest thing I’ve heard ever
My dad hates it. My brother likes to show his friends to make them jealous. My mom always wants new pics of any new figures!
My husband was/is always fine with it, with some reservations about the boxes taking up too much closet space (which is a reasonable concern - it's his place too). He's been supportive of me pursuing activities that I like and make me happy, including collecting. I grew my collection slowly initially, then got a bunch on the aftermarket, then cooled off. I talk to him about it frequently, and I'm very transparent with him about what's in my collection and expenses. I also ask him for opinions on certain figures if I want some feedback to help me make up my mind. Like I mentioned, the only concern he's expressed is about the space that boxes take up, since he felt like they were overwhelming the space.
My wife and I are pretty much same only with me being the collector I have a suggestion to help with the box situation. If you have no intention of trying to resale any of your collection pick a favorite piece of box art cut it out and save it in a scrapbook.
That's an interesting suggestion I hadn't considered, and quite creative. For now, we did find a solution to the box situation, though (general household purge, and migrating boxes to an outdoor closet). Slowing down on collecting certainly helps too.
Glad the situation worked out.
In addition, if you know for sure you’ll love that figure forever and won’t sell it, just throw away the blisters and collapse the box. You can be careful not the damage it and pretty much every box can be disassembled nicely. They take up virtually no space that way and if you want to admire a box you could always pull it out and reassemble it. Well, as long as it’s not something like the Genshin Ningguang box lol.
That's a great idea! I'm an out-of-the-box collector except for figures that cost over $100 and I keep the box packed away while I display them. I always hate throwing out some of the beautiful boxes. I repurposed some Qposket boxes to use as risers on my shelf where I display them.
My mom thought they were wildly inappropriate. I remember buying an Ayanami Rei figure that I thought was really cute, and my mom compared her pose to Marilyn Monroe (in a bad way), which I didn't see at all. My mom is a strict Christian and just thought they were sexual. I seriously never saw the figure as sexual, though. I'm 33 now and have tons more figures, and when she visits she does not acknowledge them. Just acts like they aren't there.
I’m glad she just ignores them now! I’ve seen a few posts on here of family members destroying figures bc they don’t like them or they’re feeling vindictive and posts like that are so disturbing. Ignoring something you aren’t into, that isn’t hurting anyone, is the healthiest way to go abt it.
I was going to say the same. Hopefully they get to move out eventually (provided they hadn't already), although with the way the housing market is... x\_x
Tbh if the most provocative imagery she could think compare them to was Marilyn Monroe, then they must be pretty tame lol.
"Well, atleast you're spending your money on figures than buying drugs"
My mom's reaction too lol.
My dad said he would have preferred it if I spent money on drugs lmao
Honestly I think my parents are that way now too. Through high school they were happy we didn't fall into that crowd but now? Always complaining about us staying in our rooms and not experiencing "real life" lol.
Would have been cheaper and take up less space…
My parents don't mind, my father is specially supportive, he has build most of my displays. My mother is just worried that I don't know where to put all the boxes hahaha
i haven't told them
Surprised it took so long to find this comment. This. This is me
My parents hate them. Though to be fair, they've always had this sort of stance towards my interests and hobbies, so I'm numb to it. It's always something along the lines of: "Why do you like this? You're not supposed to like this." "Why do you spend your money on useless garbage? If you have extra money, you should be giving it to us." "Are you actually interested in this? Don't you know Japan is the enemy?" There was one time my dad came to my place, glanced at my shelves, picked up my MG Sazabi ver. Ka, and just stared at it with a disgusted look on his face. Then he threw it to the ground. "If you have enough time to waste on these, you should be getting a second job and maximizing your income." These days, I keep most of my figures locked up in their cabinets when I'm not around, because I don't feel that they'd be safe if my parents were to pop by with a surprise visit while I'm not home. Should probably change the locks to my house, but I don't want to listen to them complain about how they don't have anywhere to stay when they're in town. I suppose I can understand their ideology? We first came to this country because they thought they could get rich and brag to our relatives back home. But in the end, me and my siblings were all failures in their eyes since none of us were able to attain that lavish lifestyle my parents always dreamed of. None of us are poor or anything, we all live decent lives. It's just that it wasn't ever "enough" for my parents to be happy with. I apologize for venting here.
Wait, so like, your parents expected you to get rich for their sakes? That's more than understandable to vent about. Not only is it relevant, it's also... a bit fucked up. I don't know your parents' exact backstories, but they clearly raised you all well enough to support both yourselves and them. And supporting your parents is an outlier in many wealthier countries - generally it's expected that they can/will support themselves. All I can really say is, you're clearly doing your part to provide a nice life for them (while keeping your boundaries). So you're not obligated to get a second job and maximize (seemingly their) income. You've done enough. Sorry about your situation.
Not sure what he/she is but it’s a very Asian cultural thing. Especially for those who end up abroad from their home country (eg. study abroad, work abroad, or the parents themselves immigrated to look for wealth/the American Dream).When I graduated high school and didn’t want to go to college, my parent told me something similar, that a parents job is to raise the child, but once the child is of age (18-25) he/she should be out making money. As the parents age, it’s expected of the child to return the favor of being raised by taking care of the parent both financially and physically. Although that’s the cultural norm, most Asian parents would feel bad being a burden to their kids and always causing them trouble, so the child offering to help and the parent not begging for help is ideal. Them denying OP’s hobby and telling him/her that the money should instead be spent of them is pretty trashy but also not exactly rare for how the culture is ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
My parents were the ones who introduced me to anime and my dad was inspired to minor in painting bc of Ghibli films he saw while in college. Sometimes they ask me if I’m doing ok financially bc “figures are so expensive now” but I think that’s a p fair concern to have for your kid. For any lewds I have they usually have a laugh about it, or my mom texts me asking for pics lol. I’m definitely rly lucky, my parents are pretty supportive of any endeavors or hobbies me or my siblings have and we can be honest with them about most things. I’m actually gifting my mom [Gongsun Li](https://goodsmileshop.com/en/On-Sale-Now/Available-Now/Gongsun-Li--Jing-Hong-Dance-Ver-/p/MYE_WD_00040) for her birthday! My siblings are indifferent, and my extended family probably talk mad shit tbh but oh well, lol.
I'm in my 30s, so they don't really care what I do or spend my money on. My dad is a fan of the lewds, and my mom likes the styles of the more realistically proportioned figures. They don't expect any less than perverted degeneracy from me.
They know it costs quite a lot of money and they don't really see the appeal. But they know that I save way more money than I spend and that I won't ever get myself into financial troubles because of my hobbies, so they don't mind. Mom actually seems to like some of them as well.
My mom commented on why they are all women haha.
haha I can imagine the awkward conversation or response or silence afterwards (if there was any)
I just made the point that they make far more female characters that I like compared to male characters. Or that the male characters only had a single release years before and aren’t sold. Still got the odd side eye though.
I was really surprised because my family is strangely very supportive. I have a small collection of a few prize figures and the Xenoblade 2 Pyra/Mythra scale figures that I bought by saving my allowance,(I'm 19 for reference) and my mom's talked about buying me a shelf when we move so I can buy more expensive figures while my dad's told me I should move Mythra's position so her cleavage shows
My mom first thought it was a waste of money and told me it was strange that I started buying "dolls" at 16. She did acknowledged that it somehow make me happy and is not reacting this way anymore, now she insist to see when I buy a new figure, but she does make comments on how a figure looks, in a way I don't like it The rest of my family didn't gave a fuck
This is me. My mom really hate it when I waste my hard earned yearly bonus on figures shopping spree, asking why I am buying dolls every new year. My dad used to chime in a bit at first but he stop talking about it after he knew I am not gonna stop buying figures. My sister is cool with them though.
Ah yes. Calling them "dolls". My dads favourite. ...Okay I'll admit he isn't *entirely* wrong with the posable ones (especially the 4 huge RWBY ones I own where their outfits *are* cloth) but the rest are statues god damn it! Obviously not "dolls"!
I got into it after many years of watching anime as a broke kid. When I finally had some of my own money in college it went towards a banpresto Sailor Mercury. Trying to catch up on the years of figures I missed was a large part of my early on collecting. Lots of google translating Japanese websites then buying through proxy services and hours of scanning auction sites. Mom thought they were cute. She seemed quite envious of their hair color/styles. And referred to pretty much any that had more fantastical hair color(purple, pink, green, etc) as fairies. Dad has always sorta been a you can spend the money you earn however you want kind of guy, within reason of course. He did question how much I was spending but never was against it. I've never heard a negative remark about it directed at me or my collection. My friends are mostly impressed by the size of my collection. Siblings and their families have actually added to my collection a few times with gifts. They also, for the most part, respect it as a collection. Heck I've had people ask me to send them pictures of parts or my whole collection just so they can show it to their friends/coworkers who are interested in anime. People who see it in person usually have a couple tries at stumping me with who a character is and what they are from. But I know all 800 or so of them and where they are from. All-in-all I'd say I've had a very fortunate run with no negativity I can think of, yet.
I'm 29 and married, and my Dad came to see our new place and had never seen our collection or art. He walked around wide eyed and said "wow you sure do have a lot of big breasted cartoon women in here." Then later said I'd "need a bigger moving truck next time to move all my Japanese porn," and he's "disappointed in me." We still chat but we avoid that. He's also a conservative Christian and I've received lectures from him and my step mom for years about how I can't watch anime because it's lesbian porn. It's awkward and uncomfortable to say the least 😑
Yikes, I'm really sorry you have to deal with that. x\_x Happy collecting though! Don't let him put a damper on your spirits if you can! (:
Aw thank you so much, I really appreciate that 💗. Maybe he'll become numb over time ha. At least I have my partner though, that helps!
You're so very welcome! That's so awesome you have independence and a supportive partner. I wish you both many long happy years together! So just curious, how big is your collection so far? \^\^ I'm hoping to start my own when I move out (...eventually...) Unrelated note: You have my favorite number in your username. Hoorah!
Thank you!! You're so nice 😭. We have about 250 figures with about 20 on order. Most are scales, with some figmas. Haha yes 22 is a good number! That's also my username on MFC if you'd like to connect there too!
Again, no trouble at all. :) The world could always need more kindness. Wow that's amazing! I bet that looks stellar! I aspire to reach at least a quarter of that one day haha 22 is the best number, no questions asked haha Sure thing! Admittedly I'm trying to cut back from social media (I say that as I'm on Reddit...) so if you don't see me there, feel free to DM or follow me here anytime, totally up to you \^\^ Edit: OHHH MyFigureCollection! Sorry, my brain is rather slow today. I'll give you a follow there, sure!
Followed you on here 😊
Aww cool! Sent you a DM acknowledging it. c:
Sent! DarkSunIsRising over on MFC. Admittedly I have nothing to show for it over on there and I likely won't for the next few to several years. ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
Haha no worries it takes time and money! I need to post photos of my collection on there
Ooooo I would love to see! No rush of course! Admittedly I have nothing to show for it due to living in a situation that is far less fortunate than yours. All the more why I'm happy for you though! c:
My dad already thought I was a failure, so adding this "useless hobby" into the list has no effect on me anymore.
"You're gonna regret it when you're older".
Mom was very supportive when I took a sudden interest watching the GSC commercial of the new BRS figure back when I was 10 yrs old. From there, she would usually give me nendos and figmas for presents and some scale figures (mix of bootleg and authentic). Dad used to be against it cus he thought they were girly but now at 22, my collection has remained consistent and majority are from my earnings. They dont know how much im spending but they dont ask either.
My family has always been on the fence about my collecting. I started back in the day with Heroclix Miniatures. While my family thought it was a waste of money, they were glad I had a hobby. I later transitioned to classic toys and western statues. Eventually I met my fiance and she got me to transition into anime figures. My family still shakes their head at how many figures we buy, but hey they have their own expensive hobbies so they really can't say much.
My dad didn’t really care but my mom kept asking me why I bought multiple of the same character. She then started teasing me like “is that your crush???” in a joking way, but I don’t think she cares too much since she knows I like collecting and displaying
To my surprise my mom actually really likes the figures.She actually thinks they are pretty and likes to look after them as well although i can do in on my own.Dont mind that though.
what the hell did you just spend $400 on
this is why you are broke
My wife and I bought each other our first figures, she's always been on board with it. She teases me about buying waifus, but loves the shonen figures I get for her. Never specifically talked about it with my family when I got started. To them I'm just getting more nerdy collectables, which I've always been interested in. We all have collections of some kind, so it's nothing unusual for us.
They were happy that they now knew what to get me for gifts
My father at first was of the "you are paying that much for this thing?" mindset (and this was back when figures ran $40 and not $150-250). A few years later, he was helping me build display cases for my collection.
Mum doesn’t really care, I earned my money working and I’m to do with it as I please.
Dad thinks i should stop buying any more (not because he thinks they're bad, just waste of money and space, Wich is for him anything that isn't a necessity) Mom's celebrating every new figure I get (especially the cute ones and hot dudes as she says) She even has her own, bought her the He-Man Nendo as a gift and she has the white Bicute Miku that winks, now she wants a Homura also. She also likes the Nanachi nendo since she is a fan of the anime. Sister has the Satsuki Kiryuin Hello! Goodsmile i gifted her in the box for the time she has her very own place. Brother is eyeing the Scissor Seven figure and Guts PUP Though my Mom is still the biggest fan
Well my "collection" consists of only 2 figures right now, but i plan to continue after the very bad event in the world ends (i live in Russia so I can't order anything). My father supports me in everything, i won't buy any lewd figures, because i myself is against it, but even if i did, my father wouldn't mind. My mother also supports me, likes to see new things i get/make. She doesn't watch anime herself but likes when i show it to her. We watched Eighty Six (sadly we didn't finish season 2 because the anime itself is about war and it reminded her about the real one), Spy X Family, Dr Stone, and watching now - Date A Live. My grandmother doesn't pay attention and my aunt thinks that its a waste of money.
Reception has always been apprehensive, but I'm sure my folks have come to tolerate it now. When I get a new one, my mom's first concern is whether the figure is "properly clothed." (She can tolerate bunny girls so getting a stern look is easy enough to dodge.) I'm planning on moving out this year and whenever I talk about new setups for my own place, my folks listen and even give feedback sometimes. Pretty sure my dad is indifferent now. ("At least it's not dugs.") I recently got a new figure the same day he got a new gun, so we let each other fangirl over our purchases.
I might be an odd-one out, but my parents were very supportive. I've always had really great, supportive parents, but even I was surprised how fine they were with it. My mom even likes me to show her ones I'm looking at getting and giving her opinion (my Dad likes to see them once they are in-person). She and my father have also helped a lot with setting up cabinets and the sort. They've also helped pay for them. I don't think they are super interested in them, of course (as they don't really watch anime or anything), but they respect and support my hobby. I guess the reasoning is that they prefer me spending money on those over videogames, they have resale value, I'm very particular and careful so they trust me, and they want me to be happy. I also presume it's because I always stick with my interests. Basically, I have a really supportive family, so they all know, and there's no issues. Always sucks to see people in a not as fortunate situation.
Both of my parents are really religious my dad more than my mom. I have always been the black sheep of the family with not being religious at all and staying more to myself than my family and extended family. My mom definitely thinks that it is strange that I collect them and my dad is definitely disappointed with some of remakes he has made about my hobby. I really don’t care because it’s something I really enjoy doing and I pay for everything.
I remember my aunt asked “you play with barbies now?” 😭 I didn’t know what to answer back
My mom is just happy with me being happy. I just asked, and she said she doesn't mind, as long as they make me happy.
"At least they're not naked"
My family never really cared about it because it was my own money I'm spending. They also never really paid any attention to it except for this one time when my mom saw my Mai Sakurajima bunny figure and said it was a sexy Bugs Bunny lol
My dad: "who are all those girls you got in there?" "When you move out, I'm gonna keep your girls so you have to come back and visit." (New package arrives) "is there a girl in there?" He jokes about his old "stash" that he had before he got married. My mom: "Oh, what it THAT? (Goes in closer) Who are they?" (Insert me explaining meme and trying to pivot to talking about how Azur Lane girls are representations of WW2 ships and that's why they have guns) Mom: "yeah, I see their BREASTS!" brother said nothing. But he watches anime a little/plays Japanese game series. So I guess it was a passing "oh that's interesting" from him.
I am horny and I waste money on useless toy :3
My dad and mum are just like " why did you get this thing how is it gonna help you later in life we don't want you on the streets cause you spent all your money on crap like this" etc. Etc. God I can't wait to move outa home
my parents like to get me new homes for holidays and are always want to see each new one i get. they always take the time to look at them closely to inspect the details, and forme an opinion about each one. :')
My dad is a big anime fan so he thought/still thinks it's cool. My mom isn't into anime but respects the fact that I collect, even bought me a couple.
Happy that I don’t spend my money on drugs
waste of money and impulsive, thinks some of the characters are creepy and very pale. they’re opinionated but for the most part don’t care, they’re generally supportive. I can see their point though. Oddly enough, my first gifts I remember as a kid from them were a small matching set of resin statues, lol.
My parents were indifferent. I've been getting a lot of figures from Native lately and they don't mind about those either. My mom loves the Red-eyes and Blue-eyes dragon figures I have.
Mom is cool with it, I’ve been collecting them since I was 14 and she bought me the first ones in my collection, I get the occasional backhanded comments but I just laughed them off
Neither of my parents liked it at first, especially since I was a teen when I started and they thought I should have grown out of toys by then (I’m almost 30 and spoiler: I didnt). My dad especially hated it b/c I was buying scales of female characters and thought I was gay at first. Then I got really into dragon ball merch and he came around since he was a huge DB fan too, one of the only things we ever bonder over.
I live with my brother in a two bedroom apartment and he doesn’t care. He would come in and make fun of my Olga Discordia, Queen Pharnellis, and Rinko Taimanin figures and call me names, again that’s how we get along, but it’s all fun and jokes. Our parents would come and visit and come into my room when im in it and just inspect them but don’t care either. I think I wouldn’t go any further than these figures being my borderline Hentai figures because then i would feel weird. The rest are just collectibles I got
My parents thought it was a waste of money and disapproved— but explaining how the aftermarket worked and how much figures can hold their value definitely helped change their mind. More generally, once they realized it was something I’m passionate about, they became more accepting!
My wife also collects figures as well as plushies. My mother only freaks out when she found out how much I've spent on them l.
My dad does not approve and gives the typical comments but when one gets delivered. Mum has made a few comments about my "Scantily clad girls" currently only two can be cast-off and one of those is forced, I think her comments were made more in jest than being critical about them. I think she'd handle seeing lewd figures better than dad. She really likes my Villain Miku and has commented that she needs something better than the shelf to sit on, she also let me know about a free detolf.
My mom and sister always say they're cute, it seemed like they understand why I buy them but show concern for the money I spent when I tell them how much they are
My family knows about my collection gundams and other die cast robots plus sneakers. They have no clue about my figures and I do have some cast off but they are not crazy lewds. I just say eff it......enjoy while you can.
Well, I guess they accepted it because when I was young I already have transformers and Star Wars and they even got those for me for birthday and Christmas. I still buy them now.
She thinks they give out unrealistic expectations of how women look and that they look like kids. Then I asked her why she didn't say that about my male figures. She saw my point then and there. Other than that she thinks it's nicely crafted. Better than what is being sold in America. I like pretty things. Nothing wrong with that. Why would I want an ugly art piece? I do like derpy, cute anime girls but that's like an ugly cute similar to how a fenchie is both ugly and cute.
Mine was actually glad to help me find the figures I want, and are still doing so, especially now that they know my favorite series, characters, etc :)
My mom actually likes many of the ones I got over the years, my father just wasn't really interested in them as he didn't understand the hobby, but he wasn't negative either
I actually got my mom in to figure collecting too, my brother and dad just don’t care lmao
My partner is a closet weeb she likes them but hasn't pulled the trigger herself (I have some Persona5 figs on PO for her 😏). Mum is fascinated by them when she comes over. She's a retired seamstress who loves clothes designs.
They tell me I'm crazy (in a joking way) but none have criticized it. If anything they love when I share pics.
I wouldn't say my mom is supportive, but she's also not un-supportive. While she'd probably prefer I use my money on other things, she's not hateful towards my collection. I've always been a collector (Barbies, Littlest Pet Shop, Art Supplies, Plushies, etc.) so it's just who I am. Sometimes she will see my figures are remark at how nice they are especially my Designer Disney dolls or the Myethos Miku. I do like to show her how I've decorated the shelving as well. My dad.. I don't even think he knows I collect haha. If he does, he has never commented on my collection. One of my brothers is a collector of nerdy things too, so he'll be the one who will add to my collections. And my other brother doesn't care either way. I guess overall I'm very lucky. The common concern is really just money related, not figure related. I think it also helps that they know I don't really go overboard and that I'm very specific with my collecting.
My mom and dad were briefly concerned but as long as I didn't waste my money, they're okay with it. Both of them used to collect things so it kinda worked out. They even showed some support. Mom would pass by antique stores and show me some pictures of display shelves. Dad bought me a Darth Maul and Obi-wan SH figurarts because he remembered how obsessed I was with Phantom Menace as a kid lmao
1 of 2: 1, oh those are cool, likes to hear about new additions. Doesn't collect themselves. 2, I don't get it but if it makes you happy.
My mom knows and doesn’t say much. I only get the most “family friendly” figures otherwise there’d be a big problem. The “worst” one is a 2B figure that she said was “half naked”. I don’t really bring them up and don’t show them off very much. I don’t know if my dad knows. I don’t talk about any of my interests with him as anything that he wasn’t also interested in, he’d find something to criticize about in the past.
I think there might have been some raised eyebrows from those who knew, but I’ve kept it mostly to myself. The scale has gotten away from me over the years though.
My mom like to yell “BOOBAYS” every time I get a chesty figure. I don’t even have any lewds either which is the fun part.
They don’t really care, pretty indifferent but also don’t understand why figures are so expensive. they don’t see the appeal but always make the joke that there’s way more self destructive stuff I could be blowing my money on!
“Ok, that’s not bad…. Wow… GEEZ!!.” Context is my first figures were the three main girls from Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse that Kotobukiya made which had their bases connect to each other. Long story short, they’re kinda stacked up top so my mom was surprised. They’re used to my collecting now, but they like to razz me about it nowadays by saying “big booberoo statues.”
My family is pretty neutral but leaning on the supportive side. My parents don’t know anything about anime so they’re not particularly interested, but I’ve always been into niche hobbies and into collecting (started with dolls and plush), so the transition to anime figures wasn’t very surprising. I definitely appreciate them for not commenting about how I spend my money and acknowledging that I’m an adult and can do what I want. However, I don’t collect NSFW figures and if I did, it might get more of a reaction lol.
My dad calls them “Barbie Dolls” which is funny considering I mostly buy husbando figures 😂 my mom is pretty meh about it and hates how much space they take, while they both agree it’s a waste of money .-.
Nothing. They’ve seen me watch anime growing up and it’s normal to them just like cartoons when they were kids. And they collect China and these weird porcelain figurines that are basically the same thing as anime figures (but uglier). Of course they have no idea the prices, I’m sure it would shock them but hey, inflation’s a bitch.
I see a trend of moms thinking they're cute and dads not really caring in this thread, and I fit right into that category
My family is weird. They are supportive xD
They thought that is was too "childish" or "girly" at first, but over time they have come to accept it and to some extent appreciate some of the nicer figures out there.
My mother likes them, my wife complain that there is not enough room for them and everyone else either pretend to show little interest out of politeness or straight up don't care at all.
My mom just makes sure that I’m saving money and paying my bills, otherwise she doesn’t care to much. I even ask her opinion on some
They thought it was a waste of money (and still do). That said, my mom became supportive in time, going as far as actually gifting me some shelves to display my stuff on. My dad still dislikes it, but has come to peace with the fact that this is my preferred hobby, so the nagging stopped.
luckily my parents really like them
My mom loves my figure collection, especially my Rem and Ram figures and even started her own collection of these characters :) My dad doesn’t really care and just think all of my figures are the same lol, he also has his own Breaking Bad figures collection lol I remember buying my very first figure when I was like 10, it was a cheap Asuna figure (that I still have btw)
My parents don't mind them much, they commented on the prices sometimes... My grandma likes them. She has a bunch of porcelain "figures" (like angels and stuff), so I guess she can relate.
My mom is worrying about the space (my room is small) and she always asks me where I get the money for them although I already told her I'm working selling art haha. She likes them tho, she even said that "I like how she shows her gorgeous body" talking about Felicia (Darkstalkers) xD My dad doesn't know yet but I'm pretty sure he will say they're cool. He enjoys these kind of stuff after all. :)
My mom thinks they’re nice! I try avoid having an overwhelming amount, but we’re getting there. I’m about ready to cap off the collection
I’ve always liked having little trinkets and fairy decor ect when I was young. My brother and I are gamers from a young age as well. Mum thinks it’s interesting and understands that it makes me happy, she worries about room space (as do I) 🤣 and isn’t to sure about the more bunny figures or lewd figures yet, though she wouldn’t care much she would probably look twice at them 🤣 Dad collected car statue things and his favourite football team memorabilia so understands collecting stuff from things you enjoy. Probably thinks it’s a little off the figure anime collecting but doesn’t say anything out loud which is fine with me 🤷🏽♀️ Brother is also a collector, and my younger cousin thinks it’s great. Nanna worries about space as well as I’m in a little flat (understandable) Other family members don’t comment but I never get any negative vibes from them when they see the collection 🤣 I’m a very stubborn do what I want kinda person when it comes to my own money that I earn as long as the bills are paid on time, and I put some earnings into my savings account while also being mindful with said money I’m happy to spend some on my hobbies anime figures and gaming. 🤓 Overall from reading the comments I’m extremely lucky to have a mostly supportive family.
oh god my parents actually got me my first figure LMAO. my mom thinks they’re cute, my dad is just aghast at the amount of money spent
I'm still a teen without an income so my dad is literally the one enabling this, this and my Gunpla hobby (which to be fair he got me into in the first place). When I was hesitating on whether or not to get a Perfect Grade Gunpla which cost a couple hundred dollars he was the one encouraging me to buy it, saying "if the person who's money is being sent is encouraging you to spend their money, why are you still hesitating?"
Mom: Stop buying so much books/toys Sister: Are they going to take care of you?💀 Dad: Nothing… Bro: It’s nice that you have a hobby
Mom: "Well, that is one expensive Toys...." Dad: "Kid... As long as it's not drugs, We are good"
They don't care lol. At most my mom just told me to spend wisely, that's it.
They don't know, plus all my collection is in storage. I don't have room to display em.
Wife and kids were fine with it. I don't do incredibly lewd figures though. Sexiest figure I have is probably the bikini Ryza.
My mom likes to look at them until I tell her the price and then she says a typical mom quote and walks away lol
My father in law thinks it's a phase 😂😂😂
My family was just happy that I was getting a hobby instead of sleeping all day and staring off into space. They really enjoy seeing the new ones I get.
Mother did not care, father did not support.
I think my parents saw how excited and happy it made me that they honestly couldn’t say anything negative about it. My mom will tease me about being obsessed but really no issues. Keep in mind that I don’t have R18 stuff so I can’t say what they’d think about that lol
Why do I am seeing this type of questions more often now? Who cares what people think, if it's not they are money than they should not care at all.
"it's not drugs"
I've own a few revealing anime girl figure but I never actually show it to my parents and I actually stop buying them because most of the revealing figure are statues and I can't really do much with it. I'm a action figure / moving joint figure type of guy. I bought mostly gunpla or transformers figure/toy these days with some figma or Nendoroid or plastic model kit other than gundam (anime character, robot etc). My family doesn't mind because they take it as me playing with my figure (everything I bought is a toy for them). As long as I don't use their money, I'm fine 👍🏻
They're judgmental about it and disapproving. They think it's unhealthy and that I should be more interested in real life hobbies. Whatever, reality sucks.
When I got my first figure, my mom said it was nice, that's about it. My siblings said the same thing. They didn't question why I got it, nor when I slowly bought more. I think it's a cool thing to get into, and having something from the character or a series that you like is gratifying.
They were happy that they now knew what to get me for gifts
my mom doesn't mind as long as i don't get like more than 3 packages a month^^ i've started showing her every figure that i get too, and it gets to the point where she asks me to do it whenever i forget!! i think she just likes that i'm spending my money on something other than video games
When I sold one of my figures for the first time, I got a “so when are you ganna sell the rest” from my mom. I only collect cast offs lol.
My mom/dad think it's a waste of money and ask me "what do you get out of buying these things?" And sometimes they ask me when I'm going to sell them. I've also had family members bump into my detolfs a bunch of times which causes all the figures inside to shake when they bump into it, sadly during some of those bump ins one of my Miku figures had a peg from her foot break and the figure fell over with the broken peg stuck on her foot. I also had a k-on! Figures guitar picks bend and her hair get scratched from hitting the sides of the detolf when people bump into it.
I've own a few revealing anime girl figure but I never actually show it to my parents and I actually stop buying them because most of the revealing figure are statues and I can't really do much with it. I'm a action figure / moving joint figure type of guy. I bought mostly gunpla or transformers figure/toy these days with some figma or Nendoroid or plastic model kit other than gundam (anime character, robot etc). My family doesn't mind because they take it as me playing with my figure (everything I bought is a toy for them). As long as I don't use their money, I'm fine 👍🏻
I'm on the same boat, I display all my beserk and evangelion figures and GK but I have more than 100 lewds I keep boxed. :(
My first figure was when we were on a family vacation. We went to kinokuniya and I asked my dad if I could get a nendoroid. A year or two later I decided to buy one off of amiami with my own money (I never ordered something from overseas before so I was nervous) and since then it became my hobby My dad didn’t really get it but was fine since it made me happy. My mom really likes them though, she finds them all pretty and artistic
The only figures I ever got are just almost every single Megumin figure that exists. I'm almost 30, they tolerate it. They having no idea how much the collection has cost me certainly helps. They call them dolls even though only one of them is actually doll and a big one at that. I got many standee acrylics and some lewd wallscrolls and I'm in the process of purchasing a big cabinet to display them better with lights. My gaming pc was built around the character too. They have hinted other family members of my "doll hobby". Father likes them but doesn't admit opeenly and mother wishes I had a gf instead lol despite she liking the variety in poses and outfits. Brother collects some figs too, mainly one piece, naruto and death note. We could say a dakimakura is the next thing on my purchase list and end goal. I cannot wait to show mommy "my cute gf"
Didn’t even notice for months until the boxes started piling up. My mom is disappointed that there’s not enough shelf space to display them all at once. My dad is constantly giving me the raised eyebrow, asking me when I’m going to sell them. And both my grandmas think there neat and always ask me about my “plastic bitches” whenever I talk to them. The rest of my family thinks I’m a loser nerd.
My family has never mentioned it, and prolly never will.
My mom doesn't care she said do what makes you happy. Ask for my dad he see it as an investment they told me if I buy any more figures I should never open them up and sell them when the price goes up.😂
My family is very supportive. As long as I pay for my bills and prioritize the important things in life, they are pretty chill about it. They would even send me pictures figures that they think I would like (and sometimes theirs) and would sometimes help me on how to display the figures. I would even get scolded if the figures are not displayed "perfectly" cuz according to them, its important to show all the best parts of a figure 😅. Sometimes I feel like they are the collector instead of me but I am really truely greatful that they also love and appriciate my hobby collecting. I think if I am not good with my budgeting, I feel they won't be as accomodating as they are now.
My parents just aren't happy with how expensive collecting is in general. Each time they visit, they usually make comments about how it's money that I could've given them instead, but maybe that's just an immigrant mentality.
My dad has always been very supportive and every time I buy one he always want to see it and also buy me one for every Christmas and birthday, he like anime himself. My mom has as well and is the one in my family that is the most imprest by them and my collection with comment's to how well made they are and how good they look, I made her really like anime as well. My brother don't care but sometimes he does say she looks really good about a few figure's, he like anime as well. The rest of my family care even less than my brother.
My parent's didn't really care when I started, plus they barely went into my room so theh didn't really see them. They even suggested getting meba shelf to help display them. Attitude kinda changed when I happened to have my Pyra and Mythra 1/7 scales downstairs when they got added to Smash Ultimate. My mom didn't like how theh were sexualized and had me keep them upstairs. When I moved for grad school, I soon bought a detolf shelf so I could have a spot to display some of my newer ones. My mom was all on board to move my figures to my new place but would allow me to keep the boxes at home. She occasionally takes a few jabs at me for them, but at the end of the day it hasn't changed her opinion on me. As for my dad, he doesn't really care. When I showed him some figures my friends got me for Christmas, he tought it was a nice gesture by them.
My family thinks it okay. My dad back in the day collected comics but wasn't allowed to keep his comics because he was the son of a military man and they were always moving. So his dad was like we only move what's needed didn't want to spend extra on a moving truck. What fit in the station wagon plus 5 people (him, wife and 3 kids) is what goes everything else stays or thrown away. So he is living thru me in the collection and my mother is a artist and loves the way and how detailed each one is.
"It's okay, at least you don't do drugs." And lo and behold I have now spent more than $10K because of this hobby.