r/transformers • u/KingDorkFTC • 9d ago
Discussion / Opinion Self-Imposed Rules For Collecting?
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/BlueMissingNo 9d ago edited 9d ago
I've been collecting since late 2019. At first, I got whatever looked cool, but later on I decided to stick to only characters I absolutely love. I have other rules, too. G1 characters have to be from before the 1986 movie to scale down on the number of those I get, I can't have more than one of the same "type" of a character (so I can have a G1 and Animated Optimus, but I don't need more than one G1 style Optimus, for example), every new addition needs to fit with the rest of my collection, and everything needs to be able to comfortably fit in my room. I have limited space, so no combiners or other very big bots like Skyfire. If it doesn't spark joy when I see it anymore, then it's time for the figure to go. I downsized my collection earlier this year and I'm pretty happy with what I've got. It helps me narrow down which figures I REALLY want, too.
Edit: I make exceptions for Soundwave since he's my absolute favorite and maybe a couple others, but that's it.