True, video games used to be nerdy and arcades were stereotyped for delinquents (this part may be kinda true as I've seen quite a number of "deals" go down whilst playing Street Fighter in some Melb city arcades in the past) but things have turned around in a short period of time. Toys, especially those with nostalgic value are slowing gaining social acceptance as quite a number of people I know who aren't into toys still do have some old ones on display somewhere in their home. Even art toys (designer artist toys like in this lonely thread
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=21354 
) have edged towards social acceptance and part of pop culture. Maybe someday we'll see toy collecting/playing at the same level.
As we grow older we tend not to give a flying fig about what others may think of our hobby. I'm getting closer to be an official card carrying member of the old man rants club now.
Originally Posted by BruiseLee
True, video games used to be nerdy and arcades were stereotyped for delinquents (this part may be kinda true as I've seen quite a number of "deals" go down whilst playing Street Fighter in some Melb city arcades in the past) but things have turned around in a short period of time. Toys, especially those with nostalgic value are slowing gaining social acceptance as quite a number of people I know who aren't into toys still do have some old ones on display somewhere in their home. Even art toys (designer artist toys like in this lonely thread http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=21354
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