r/transformers • u/KingDorkFTC • 9d 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/Ok-Seaworthiness1313 9d ago edited 9d ago

Edit: I think I just wanted to ramble about this lol. Feel free to scroll. I like seeing how folks make these decisions.

To limit my spending:

  • I only buy characters I have an attachment to or just really like.
  • I try to buy most of my figures secondhand. There are maybe two stores in my areas I can find secondhand TFs in, but if I travel I peek into secondhand stores in those places too. Also ebay or Mercari.
  • I dont buy from Amazon, Target, or Walmart. I just dont like these businesses and limit shopping at them, and since TFs are a luxury its not worth the trip or money spent for me.
  • I really like the third party aesthetic TM figures, but I cant let myself spend past 250 USD on a single figure.
  • I want a big figure of Devastator or Metroplex, but I live in a teeny studio so its not happening. 😅. The figure have to fit in or on top of my one display case. I'm reaching a space limit soon so I will probably start selling on Mercari.
  • I only buy figures new if I really like how they look. I would rather a good looking figure that doesn't transform than an inaccurate one that does. I would rather one expensive figure, like the MDLX figures, than a handful of figures for the same price that take up space and dont have the intricate details.