By Duncan Leatherdale
“It just takes you back to those fond childhood memories,” he says, adding: “Maybe it’s also about control.
“There is a lot in adult life you can’t control, but your collection, that’s something you can actually do something about.”
The CCC community is also a big part of the attraction for David.
“It’s nice to know there are a few other saddos, ahem, I mean like-minded collectors like me,” he jokes.
He is now just two figures away from completing his set of the original Headliners range, an impressive – and costly – feat.
“I can justify it by saying these are an investment,” he says.
He pauses, everyone knows what’s coming next.
“Not that I’ll ever sell them.”