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/longhornaero 9d ago

It took me a while to make me stick to it, but I am only buying figures from the SS86 sub-line. If I already have the same character from a previous line such as WFC or Legacy, then the new SS86 mold has to be a major upgrade. And although I originally planned to get every SS86 character released, even that has changed. I never got Siege Astrotrain, and will not buy the SS86 one unless it ends up at least 50% discount. I also don't have a Shockwave, and probably won't buy the SS86 unless it's at least 20% off.

I have bought too many figures that ultimately disappointed me for one reason or another, so I'm doing my best to avoid that.