If you’re looking to start a new hobby, may I suggest collecting role playing game miniatures? Even if you’re not a fan of rpg games, miniatures collecting can be fun and addicting. Is there any one out there who didn’t like to play with toy soldiers as a child? If you’re like most red blooded American men I would dare say not.
Miniatures are primarily used as game pieces in role playing games like Castles and Crusades and Dungeons and Dragons. The miniatures can be painted in extraordinary colors and used on game mats like the giant mondomat. Once you start collecting role playing game miniatures I dare say that you will have a hard time stopping. The hobby really does become addicting, partially because of the huge selection of models available for purchase. If money is tight, you may want to join a local rpg guild in your neighborhood and trade miniatures with fellow members. Not only will you possibly find some great models, you’ll meet new friends as well.