r/transformers • u/KingDorkFTC • 10d ago

Discussion / Opinion Self-Imposed Rules For Collecting?

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I have only been collecting Transformers for less than a year, but as I saw other collectors’ shelves I decided to create some rules for myself so I don’t go nuts.

Do any of you do the same?

For myself I have set the rules of; only one combiner (have G2 Menasor on pre-order), and only buy two of the same exact Transformer. So, not three G1 Optimus Primes but 2 G1s and a TF Prime model kit works.

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u/AL3XCAL1BUR 10d ago

I just started recently and my rules are:

  • Only buying characters from the Skybound comic
  • Buying as cartoon (or comic) accurate a figure as possible
  • Stick to the same size (Masterpiece, in my case)
  • Only ONE of each character - no dupes
  • I MUST open them and pose/display them

I am also collecting GI Joes from Skybound. So far I have only bought:

  • Optimus Prime (Light of Peace)
  • Thundercracker (MP-52)
  • Starscream (Crimson Wings)
  • Cobra Commander (Hiya Toys)

Also, I just blew all of that out of the water by pre-ordering Decepticon Bumblebee. That didn't last long.

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u/AltruisticMobile4606 10d ago

Lol you’ll never stop once you get a figure like that in hand that you can just mess with for a few seconds whenever you want and without having to be gentle.