Miniatures Collectibles. So how and why do people start collecting miniatures? Good question.
Well, it starts in our childhood when we are all given miniatures to play with. Mini maracas in the form of rattles are waved in front of babies as soon as they can cry – which, as any parent will tell you, is very soon, and it goes on from there.
There are miniature cars, miniature tools and miniature weapons of some kind, issued as toys and gleefully embraced. While across the yard, siblings lost themselves in their imaginary world of miniature people, superheroes and animals in the form of dolls, figurines and teddys with their miniature clothing and accessories.
While some of us outgrow this habit and adopt new ones, for others, the magic of the miniature is refined and treasured into adulthood. For adults into collecting miniatures, it’s the beauty in the details; it’s the art and the magic of replicating the real world and bringing joy.
The Worldwide Tradition of Collecting Miniatures
As the fun of collecting miniatures speaks to the inner self, wherever there is a community of people, you will find those with a passion for life replicated in tiny, precise detail.
From the Russians and their famous dolls, each getting smaller and smaller as they go, to the Japanese who offer almost any meal you can order in an authentic restaurant as a miniature in wonderful detail. Then there are Mexican markets, famous for old folk tales brought to life in miniatures, like a mini rearrangeable movie set, with mini infrastructure, vehicles, animals, plants and people.
These ancient hobbies, along with many other worldwide traditions of collecting miniatures, still exist today; it is never too late to join in the fun.
The importance and desirability of size and detail
Like any industry, the miniature world has a range of customers to please. Some say the smaller, the better, for there is the art of the craft, while others want to maintain some degree of practical visibility. So how small is too small? Well, it is down to the one collecting.
However, right next to the size in importance and desirability is detail. There is consensus that the greater the detail, the better the miniature; therefore, it’s best to get it as close to real-life as possible.
In terms of portability, the convenience and peace of mind of having your miniature collection safely packed away in a high-quality backpack, strapped snugly to your body, just can’t be fully appreciated by the collectors of the life-sized.
The challenge is to find that perfect balance that creates a miniature in perfect detail of the real-size inspiration, as small as possible. It’s time to find your perfect miniature model.
Social media users showing off their miniature obsessions
Social media has its own impression on the miniature world like the TikTok amazingly popular #tinythings trend, for example. At the same time, Instagram is well-populated with photos of a wide variety of social media users from all over the world showing off their miniature collections.
Then there is YouTube with its many miniature related videos. From varied instructional posts following the ‘How To Make a Miniature XX’ format to the melt-your-heart cuteness of a hamster gobbling down mini-burritos in their bespoke little dining experience.
Even the online world can’t get enough of collecting miniature memories.
Some Examples of the Different Miniatures to Start
Collecting
Gamers, the pioneers of miniatures as a hobby
Gamers are at the forefront of collecting and painting miniatures as a hobby. Collecting and painting miniatures is almost a prerequisite for serious gamers with various wargames to choose from. The value of a pack of well-detailed and terrifying miniatures given to a game of Dungeons & Dragons is said to be a deal-breaker amongst the gamer realm.
Commercial brand’s big sales from miniature collections
Commercial brands are a relatively new player in the miniature collecting market; however, they generate impressive sales through a wide range of intricate products. The supermarket experience is most common with tiny versions of cereal boxes, milk cartons, sauce bottles, pretty much all the favorite brands regularly purchased in life-size, made to be collected by their dedicated followers.
Gun Enthusiasts Getting in on the Miniature Shoot Out
Gun enthusiasts have their own miniature world. There are different brands to choose to collect; however, GoatGuns is the pick of the miniature gun models, consistently exceeding the expectations of collectors. They truly are a well designed and built miniature that looks great on display.
Survivalist market next to join in the miniature collecting fun
Undoubtedly, the survivalist market is next to join in the miniature collecting fun, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to prepare a miniature kit to match their real-life one. Imagine if emergency meals, a knife and a bottle fit tightly into an EDC backpack in a miniature collection of the best outdoor gear.
Never ending fun miniature fads waiting to be accumulated
Almost every market will be covered with a parallel world of fun miniature fads. Be it bobble-headed celebrities, flea circuses, or a tank on a key ring, we can see fun miniature fads everywhere ready to be accumulated.
Get Into the World of Collecting Miniatures for Giant Satisfaction
As you get into the world of miniatures, you decide for yourself where to start. There are cheap and cheerful options to get a feel for it, specialized collections like Goat Guns miniature gun models, or you can dive straight into the classics. Whichever route you take, you will soon agree that within the world of collecting miniatures lurks giant-sized satisfaction.
MyGearExpert.com is the go-to for all your miniature related gear and blogs. At the same time, you can also visit My Gear Expert’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest pages for more helpful information and advice.
