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Apr 4, 2022 1:35 AM
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I haven't played with toys since I was a kid, but I am kind of curious how many adults play with toys. I know a lot of adults buy figures and die cast cars and shit and put them on display, but I am not sure if that constitutes "playing" with them, especially if they're not even taken out of the package. I hope this doesn't sound like a weird question lol.
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Apr 4, 2022 2:33 AM
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Nerf guns. It started out as just a one time purchase for a drinking session so that we could do something fun but it eventually grew and now I have a fully modded out Nerf Stryfe kitted out with 3rd party parts so that it's shaped like an MP5

Apr 4, 2022 3:41 AM
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Transformers are fun, "War for Cybertron" Starscream makes for a perfect weapon when transformed into his silly little pyramid mode. Also looks cool as hell.
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Apr 4, 2022 3:46 AM
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Yes I make my self-insert barbie doll and a figure of my husbando kiss.
Apr 4, 2022 3:46 AM
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played with toys with a bunch of 5 yos when observing play time in school. made a play dough meal. my roti was crooked :\
Apr 4, 2022 5:04 AM
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I don't "play" with them but as someone else said I display them, mostly Nendoroids as they tend to come with a bunch of accessories to change up the view a bit. I might also have the figure nearby when I watch a show of the character so I can pat its head when things get sad or awful.
Apr 4, 2022 5:18 AM
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Well, that's the whole point. I surmise the vast majority of adults are using them every now and then. I only buy high-quality ones, personally. Of course, my collection is nowhere near some of the big names in the business, like Charlie or Belle Delphine, not in terms of quantity at least, but the two of them purchase a lot of Chinese crap that I wouldn't put anywhere near me. I think it is the quality that matters most.
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That depends what you consider a toy. I have a Rubix cube I try and solve now and then. I have baoding balls I like to rotate in my hands. I have one of those little magnet toys where you toss the magnets at eachother and they make a clacking noise as they collide and occasionally do that. I have a drone I have flown around my house but camera doesnt work good enough. I have a self flying little UFO I let go wild in my house now and then. That's all i can think of at the moment.

I probably still have some old musical electronic toys in boxes im considering if i want to circuit bend them.

VampireSylphy said:
Nerf guns. It started out as just a one time purchase for a drinking session so that we could do something fun but it eventually grew and now I have a fully modded out Nerf Stryfe kitted out with 3rd party parts so that it's shaped like an MP5


If you live in the US then RIP if cops see you playing
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That depends what you consider a toy. I have a Rubix cube I try and solve now and then. I have baoding balls I like to rotate in my hands. I have one of those little magnet toys where you toss the magnets at eachother and they make a clacking noise as they collide and occasionally do that. I have a drone I have flown around my house but camera doesnt work good enough. I have a self flying little UFO I let go wild in my house now and then. That's all i can think of at the moment.

I probably still have some old musical electronic toys in boxes im considering if i want to circuit bend them.

VampireSylphy said:
Nerf guns. It started out as just a one time purchase for a drinking session so that we could do something fun but it eventually grew and now I have a fully modded out Nerf Stryfe kitted out with 3rd party parts so that it's shaped like an MP5


If you live in the US then RIP if cops see you playing


Obviously grow a brain and only use it on private property/indoors. Hell I don't even go to games as it's not my thing, I only use it to shoot at bottles during drinking sessions
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VampireSylphy said:
traed said:
That depends what you consider a toy. I have a Rubix cube I try and solve now and then. I have baoding balls I like to rotate in my hands. I have one of those little magnet toys where you toss the magnets at eachother and they make a clacking noise as they collide and occasionally do that. I have a drone I have flown around my house but camera doesnt work good enough. I have a self flying little UFO I let go wild in my house now and then. That's all i can think of at the moment.

I probably still have some old musical electronic toys in boxes im considering if i want to circuit bend them.


If you live in the US then RIP if cops see you playing


Obviously grow a brain and only use it on private property/indoors. Hell I don't even go to games as it's not my thing, I only use it to shoot at bottles during drinking sessions


The USA cop response depends on your skin color
Apr 4, 2022 9:58 AM
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Yes, with other children. You see, I'm the fun aunt. :D

Anything else... I'm already a gamer. And a weeb. It wouldn't be far off. But I don't have any.
Apr 4, 2022 10:02 AM

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Sometimes I do have Pokemon card battles or beybattles, but it has become very rare now.
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Apr 4, 2022 10:49 AM

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I like to collect mini cars and display my favorites on my bookcases(especially Aston martins), but that's about it

Apr 4, 2022 10:51 AM

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I have a small collection of transformers and bootleg/3rd party transformers. So yes I sometimes play with them.
Apr 4, 2022 10:52 AM
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not really, but it's more due to the fact that there aren't any lying around besides some baby toys (which don't really kick my interest)


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No I haven't, can't even remember when was the last time I played with a toy. I used to love playing with beyblades though, would be fun to play with them once again :3
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Well if playing with blunt/sharp steel/wooden/plastic swords solo/at trainings counts than from time to time it happens.

Except this not very much, only would be playing with a guns occasionally. No matter if those are real guns at shooting range or nerf/paintball/asg guns in some sort of event x).

Obviously I don't count here little toys which are shown in events/tourist places/museums/conventions etc. to show how a toy which was used in past or a toy which is from different culture etc. works so it is not a toy to just play with it but also to explain/teach you how it actually worked/was working.
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For some toys you get too old and for some toys you must reach a certain age. Clarify which one. 😏
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I indeed play with toys as an adult.​​​​​

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_Maneki-Neko_ said:
for some toys you must reach a certain age. 😏


These are the types of toys I was hoping to hear about
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_Maneki-Neko_ said:
For some toys you get too old and for some toys you must reach a certain age. Clarify which one. 😏

You were such a prude before. Where has this lewdness come from all of a sudden?
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GenshinRosaria said:
_Maneki-Neko_ said:
For some toys you get too old and for some toys you must reach a certain age. Clarify which one. 😏

You were such a prude before. Where has this lewdness come from all of a sudden?

I never were a prude. I just need the right person to be lewd with lol.

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_Maneki-Neko_ said:
for some toys you must reach a certain age. 😏

These are the types of toys I was hoping to hear about

I'm glad I didn't disappoint you guys.
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Generally no, but I had a phase where I bought LEGO & LEGO clone Trains to assemble.
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No, as an adult all my silly wordbuilding stay stuck inside my head instead than expressing it with toys.
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Do kids even play with toys anymore? I feel like they turn 5, get a smartphone and watch finger family whatever and whoever the loudest youtuber is.

I don't play with any toys anymore unless you consider video game consoles toys. No figures, no vibrators, it's all been replaced by screens.

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Nah, I don't find any amusement in them anymore, no to sex toys as well lmao.
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_Maneki-Neko_ said:
GenshinRosaria said:

You were such a prude before. Where has this lewdness come from all of a sudden?

I never were a prude. I just need the right person to be lewd with lol.

Orange_is_White said:

These are the types of toys I was hoping to hear about

I'm glad I didn't disappoint you guys.


I am disappointed! You didn't share your toys with us. At least share some recommendations for ones you've heard good things about. Some of us are or could soon be in the market for a new toy.
Apr 4, 2022 8:47 PM

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I'm not an adult yet but I can see myself spending any petty cash I have on stuff like legos
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_Maneki-Neko_ said:
GenshinRosaria said:

You were such a prude before. Where has this lewdness come from all of a sudden?

I never were a prude. I just need the right person to be lewd with lol.

Orange_is_White said:

These are the types of toys I was hoping to hear about

I'm glad I didn't disappoint you guys.

You would be lewd with @amebix and @orange_is_white before me? Why? Is my girthy 8 incher too big for you?



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On rare occasions, I might pull out some plastic army men and act out a war between two factions.

While not exactly toys, I like to roleplay with boardgames. With chess, I often come up with a reason why the two sides are fighting, such as Black is invading White's territory, and they have to defend it. Then, the next match is White trying to fight for independence after Black's victory.
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There's a reason why they are called "adult toys"

and n-no, I most certainly do not play with them
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I don't play with any children's toys anymore besides maybe with my Nerfs when I want to F* around sometimes.

As for other types of toys, I have every Airsoft gun you can imagine. I MilSim with them weekly and spend money monthly on mods and other stuff I might not have.



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Nerf guns. It started out as just a one time purchase for a drinking session so that we could do something fun but it eventually grew and now I have a fully modded out Nerf Stryfe kitted out with 3rd party parts so that it's shaped like an MP5



Man... I had so many Nerfs as a kid, when I see one it brings back my childish self.

I donated most of my Nerfs, now I keep an MK-3 Dart Zone Pro bought 2 months ago. It's heavily modified for longshots with 18+KG spring loads capable of 200+FPS.

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Well what do we classify as Toys here. Perhaps.
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Well, I'm partial to buying a fleshlight(?). The lite version. With both ends open so I don't have to clean as much. Just something for the road.
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Hmm... I suppose it depends on what you define as toys. I mean I play around a lot with puzzles still and those could be classified as toys right? Other than that, I feel like it's a thing of the past for me for now.
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I barely played with toys when I was a kid, imagine now.
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Just started to collect figures from my favorite series and i'm really enjoying myself alot with it!

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Am I the only one with a trainset...like enough that I had to make a shed for it all?

Before anime all the weirdos had basements full of trainsets.
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I still play with a Rubik's cube and any of the board games I have
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I have all my wrestling action figure and consoles I don't play with them
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Orange_is_White said:
_Maneki-Neko_ said:

I never were a prude. I just need the right person to be lewd with lol.


I'm glad I didn't disappoint you guys.


I am disappointed! You didn't share your toys with us. At least share some recommendations for ones you've heard good things about. Some of us are or could soon be in the market for a new toy.

That was planned. I just wanted to lead you on and then disappoint you. 😏
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Orange_is_White said:
_Maneki-Neko_ said:

I never were a prude. I just need the right person to be lewd with lol.


I'm glad I didn't disappoint you guys.


I am disappointed! You didn't share your toys with us. At least share some recommendations for ones you've heard good things about. Some of us are or could soon be in the market for a new toy.


That's a bad idea. The industry producing the toys you have in mind is like a wild west. Always check the country of origin (preferably not China), materials used (that includes the paint/dye that they never mention), and smell/taste (there should be none). Throw away everything you have and purchase safe and high quality products only. Best recommendation you can get! Sadly, it took me a few thousand dollars to figure that all out.
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I guess Yu-Gi-Oh! cards can count.­

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I don't mind playing with making Lego Sets - those are good for like all ages.

I also have airsoft guns - but unfortunately, it's not really a "toy" suitable to play with everyone.
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I'm not an adult yet, so I cant answer that question.
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Eh, occasionally, I guess. Can't think of any examples right now except for occasionally playing with a fidget spinner.
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I used to enjoy playing them as a kid but now they mainly serve the same purpose as fidget spinners.




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Ever played with a Tenga? Makes you feel like a kid again I swear.
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Sometimes figures (either have to be assembled or are already complete sets) are also considered as toys. And there're toys that require you to twist and think a lot (like Kongming Lock) and are more suitable for teenagers and adults.

So yes, I sometimes play with toys.
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This is truly the most disheartening thread I've seen on MAL. Not a single photo of their adult "toy", and not single detailed, steamy description about anyone using said "toys". Somebody have the guts, please!
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