I guess I shouldn't be surprised, as there is a hobby for basically every person out there...doesn't matter what they are into to....turning wrenches...cake baking or sexy \ provocative anime figures...you name it.
It's funny you don't realize it's out there until you truly cross paths. I don't even live in a fish bowl.
The back story: my estranged brother-in-law sadly passed away last year at a young age.
In going through his belongings, he had about 100 of these anime figures. My wife and I were initially going to give them away or thrown them out but after speaking with his ex-girlfriend, she said they were quite valuable, and we should put them on eBay. Which I did and I am (very pleasantly) surprised at the bids and what people will pay for them.
Here are some pictures, I joke with my wife that every time I look at them, I need to take a cold shower.