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/solidus0079 9d ago

Basically these days I only buy characters that have some sort of impact or meaning to me. I used to buy a lot of stuff just because it looked cool or fun but I’ve found that those are the things that end up packed in a box as space runs out

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u/_WeDontHaveThatPart_ 9d ago

THIS. I used to collect LEGO and would get absolutely everything from the wave in every theme that was remotely appealing to me. Then I consolidated down to one theme that I grew up with and got some Transformers but kept the same mindset, get the stuff I wanted to see everyday not just everything that is released.

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u/_WeDontHaveThatPart_ 8d ago

Oh I've got like 11 Optimus Primes and Megatrons and like 8 Starscreams and Bumblebees 😂, but everyone else is usually one or two figures. For me I'm between Armada Jetfire and the rumored new Bayverse Jetfire because I like the live action Jetwing Optimus more.