They'll spend hours on the phone discussing color shades, U.S. vs. Hong Kong differences, rarity and values. They love the cars, not the hunt. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy both, but to get so carried away with having to have it NOW, is just too much. In my hobby, friends network and share information about rare variations. They meet up as often as possible and create clubs to further share and even race their treasured cars.
Touch brings back memories, too.
Now, before you start to think that I don't like the new cars, let me clarify. The hot rod themed cars that Mattel is doing are nothing short of spectacular. What I don't like is the attitude that pervades much of that hobby. This attitude is all wrong. The biggest concern I have is when people say, I'm buying one for me, one for my son and one for his College.