Gobble de gook :roll:
Using words like mystical :?:
Hobbies are just that, a hobby, however SW does run deeper for some, but there is nothing mystical about it.
It's looking back at something that happened in your childhood that brings back great memories, and allows you to have the figures again, collect them, and discuss, trade, swap and chat and have some fun with like minded people.
There is no need to psychologically evaluate, reason, and dissect, bloody hell, why do things have to be over complicated.
There will always be journalists, commentators, judges and juries out there that try to pigeon hole, but the problem is they are on the outside looking in, trying to be clever and windswept and interesting, but they will never get a true handle on it, as they are not collectors.
Lets face it...as a collector, have you ever read anything about the hobby of this sort, then sat back and said to yourself " mmmm...I get why I collect now" :roll:
It's not rocket science we collect to varying degrees because......we enjoy it

full stop