Like many collectors around, toy enthusiasts wants to see their prized action figures looking brand new always. I mean I see collectors boasting rare playthings in a mint condition, even though they are decades old! Collectors have their own way of maintaining their toys, but simply shutting them in a dust free cabinet should be enough. Old toys in good condition fetch a high price in the market, yet like me I just want my stuff to look good as they age.

And later in life, collectors extend their care to their other possessions as well.

Toy ownership basically disciplined collectors into caring for their stuffs, and I know a lot if collectors who cared for their other belongings as much as their plaything. A friend of mine who collect die cast vehicles would regularly maintain his trainers and gadgets meticulously. Model kit builders will frown at a sight of a messy table. In my case thanks to toy collecting, I develop this make it look good sort of attitude. If something can be maintained, so be it. This might explained my laptop still works fine while smartphones will last for years.