The miniature hobby embraces people of all ages, cultures, and abilities. Collector or do-it-yourselfer, young or old, who can resist that wee miniature that calls to mind a moment of one's past or perhaps one's future? While some enjoy building a house, others prefer a small collection housed in a box. One will build or collect a specific era while another will build or collect items pertaining to a theme, such as chairs through the ages. They make a perfect gift for that special person who has everything... and there is always room for it. Miniature Christmas trees are particularly loved by those in nursing homes as they fit on the bedside table. By collecting within a particular scale, be it 1 inch, 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch equals 1 foot, the miniatures will make a cohesive collection... but be forewarned: just as real people vary in size (how many women look like those 6' tall skinny models in the magazines?), so do miniatures within a scale size.