Haha, yep I've taking stuff apart since I was a little kid and stashing it. The good thing for me is that my parents have the same mindset so they never throw anything out either. The stuff I hoarded as a kid is still stored away! The challenge is remembering where it is. My in-laws used to throw everything away but they have seen how much stuff I make use of and now they are saving me things as well. I love it!
DISCLAIMER.... I just want it to be known that none of us collect cat poop, used toilet paper or rotten food...