I know exactly what the male equivalent is. My DH is into Tin Soldiers ooops I mean military models :lol: So he never has a word to say about my stash. They're teeny tiny things and all need to be hand painted under a magnifying glass.
We have a bit of fun teasing each other though, He has me on, asks am I sure there isn't already a piece in there that would work and I say what does he need to buy more tin soldiers for when he's already got 5000 wating to be painted. All in good fun though. Actually works really well, we both got an interest and nobody feels the need to resent anything and he is a sweetheart. :)