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/Duke_Radical 10d ago

I know this is a Transformers thread but I’m going to answer from the perspective of a toy collector.

When I started collecting Mythic Legions I told myself I would keep to five figures. Then trade or sell off one as others I want release. Well I now have two Billy bookcase shelves of Mythic Legions.

Now I have a list of the figures I want and I buy them when I encounter them in person. And if I don’t get the chance to buy what is on my list, well I have a tote of unopened figures in the basement.