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Toys or models? That is an interesting thought. Sure I want realistic track, scenery, structures, etc and try to get things to look like the prototype and yes they are models that involve research, working with tools and other skills, and yes I often tell folks that they are not toys, but rather a very involved hobby. But you know what?Although I've tried to give my modeling an adult air about it, my fiance saw right through that when we ran across a model railroading store during our first road trip (there isn't one where I live). She said "you have the same look on your face as your son [age 9] does when we are at Toys 'r Us!" So yes, they're toys, my favorite toys and I love playing with them. I look at it as "growing old is mandatory, growing up isn't." Would I give a 3 year old a $700 model to push along the floor? No way. But I also wouldn't give a 5 year old a $5 toy with lots of small parts. Age appropriate toys is the key here. RedLeader, You do that too? It seems right after I hit the "place order" button and a website I'm scouting up and down the street for the UPS guy!! And yes, it's like Christmas morning when I open the box!
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