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When I was 12-15 I really wanted a moped, but my parents wouldn't let me get one.
Now, I bought myself a full fledged motorcycle. It's currently the best anti-depressant in my life. I love riding around on it, exploring unknown country roads and riding spiritedly through the twisties.
My next goals are to upgrade to a faster motorcycle and do some track days.
Alas, I'll never be able to afford Airwolf!
Red Alert 2 big box
I used to play the demo for Star Trek Bridge Commander so much and always wanted the full game - several years ago I bought a copy off Amazon (now it's available on Gog). Fun game, but it shows its age now.
I didn't exactly buy this but I quit Catholic church and grew out my bangs, and bought my first pairs of bikini underwear, all of which was verboten for me as a youth.
A really nice joystick, throttle, and pedals + additional button boxes for flight simulators and space simulators.
Growing up I had the cheapest little joystick and always wanted something more, but it was nixed by my parents. Now Iβve got it!
It's not even necessarily the income for some things. Tons of things it just never occurred to me a person could get.
A great example is my Beast Wars Tigatron toy that I broke almost immediately after getting. One of the knees snapped. Mum glued it back together a few times, but he couldn't really transform like that and it always broke again. Then last year I was just like "Fuck it. Somebody's gotta be selling their own broken Tigatron on eBay with a good leg." At long last I finally have a proper OG Tigatron.
A sodastream machine.
Turns out I don't like most of their syrups though, so I mainly drink fizzed tap water and the occasional lemon squash.
Fountain pens. Such a simple and enjoyable process/hobby, and one that made real sense to me long before the entire world didβ¦
Iβm not where I want to be today, but I managed to find a few bucks and grab a Kaweco Lilliput in brass for my bday. Cheap af but legit makes me happy - even if Iβm just doodling or trying to.
Course, that means I also need to spend money on good paper, but thatβs a small expense relative to cost of pens and inks, and the feeling of laying down ink from a good pen, on straight up amazing paper, is nirvana.
I wasn't exactly a kid (I was in my 20s), but I'm now buying equipment for my home gym. For years I only had a barbell, plates, and two saw horses that I used as squat stands. I also worked out outside on my back patio. Now I have a garage, two benches (one adjustable), squat stands, and just bought a GHR/nordic combo bench.
Brass knuckles. I got 100% brass USA-made knuckles. They live on my desk (WFH) and I give them a good polish from time to time. They still bring a smile to my inner child.
Sounds like me with my cane sword
I guess it's time to go find that knife that's shaped like a dragon
I have a bunch of those retro mini consoles on a cheap projector on an unprepared white painted wall (cheap projector and unprepped wall mimics crt blur very nicely)
As a kid I wanted a Neo Geo arcade cabinet... now I have Metal Slug, Samurai Showdown and Fatal Fury on a 100+ inch "screen" (Not to mention the other consoles and switch)
Thats a good one OP. Are you now the guy bestowing golden deagles to folks in MW2 lobbies? I always thought those people were the coolest. What are you doing with it?
I bought a Sega game gear (handheld console of the 90s) when I got my first job.
Now in my 40s I get the things I wasn't allowed when I was younger and they're usually gadgets or food related.
I have all the cool tech I need. I have takeaway too often and it always cheers me up, I have snacks and no one yells at me for using too much ketchup.
I love being an adult.
Warhammer 40k
An over-powered gaming PC
Turntables and a mixer. When I was about 10 I saw Run-DMC on TV and wanted to learn to DJ, but my mother just laughed saying I already had a record player and they didnβt need to but me a second one.
A lot of the games I wanted to try as a kid
Some of them aren't as fun as I thought it would be, but at least I can still try them and confirm
A Zoo York skateboard with Independent trucks and Spitfire wheels.
All 7 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers figures, the Dino Megazord, Dragonzord, and Titanus. Got a black Dino Megazord too.