Over the years, Legos, trains, planes, diecast, props, costumes, diy projects, models, gaming, miniatures, conventions... I have really enjoyed my time with them merging my interest with them as well all the activities they have done.
My sons in their GB gear on Halloween:
My kids had to do a project for class where they took a picture of themselves with a class book and in the background a hobby/toy/item to show their personality.
My son's picture he used last year:
My son Michael with the saber, daughter Elizabeth crouched and son David with the Aperture Science gun in the window.
My daughter Liz this year with a bit of cosplay:
When I took my son Michael to Celebration 3, he was treated by the adults at the convention like royalty. I think most of the adults there wanted him to experience it as they would have if they could have as kids. One of the best times he experience at such events.
I think most kids with parents here have such a great advantage of seeing things and experiencing such that most parents here, are most likely big imaginative creative kids themselves.
Absolutely, my kids have had fun with the props in my collection as well collected many themselves. Its great being a dad.