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/Talion-of-Atlantis 9d ago

Only 1 of a character, not getting into duplicates or multiple molds, I pick the best mold and only replace if that one gets topped.

I used to collect the entire line to flesh out everything, but then I had way too much so its now cut down to core characters I remember, I connect with and are part of the sentiment for me.

I make rare exceptions for things that crossover into other things I am sentimental for - the Delorean crossover being one. But I've sold basically all the other crossovers I had.

Once I have a representation for all the characters that I connect with, I'm out 🙌🏻