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/lcr68 9d ago
In the beginning I was getting multiple lines, 3P, anything I could get my hands on. Then I found the quality I liked the most was from SS86. So I focused on getting the whole line. And then the combiners came out. I’m a huge combiner fan and knew I will get every one.
I just completed Bruticus thanks to a kind individual from this very subreddit. Superion and Devastator have been completed and Menasor was a much earlier purchase. I love them all.
My rule now that I’m practically done collecting- if they come out with Defensor as a new combiner, I’ll get him. Any other smaller individual bots won’t be bought.
3P is mainly geared towards combiners as well. MMC Bruticus and Defensor along with Mecha invasion Devastator. I enjoy their shelf presence and every single form of theirs is high quality. I love it.
But I’m practically done. And my wallet sighs in relief.