What kind of TF collector are you?

[Hobbyist Prime]

If it transforms and is on the shelf at a toy store it's coming home with me!

[UltraMarknus]

Are you a MISB/MOSC collector? Or do you open everything?

I open everything. I try to buy everything loose, if possible.

Do you actually play with the toys?

Depends on what is considered "playing". I TF them, of course, but as for making laser noises and setting up battle scenes...no.

Do you get multiples of figures?

No. I have been tempted, recently, to buy a second TFA Swindle just because he is so awesome that if mine ever broke, I would cry.

Do you hoard?

No. I have sold off quite a bit. I shifted to only G1, MP, Animated and Classics as I felt nothing towards the other lines characters.

Are you a completist?

hhhmmm...yes and no. I will buy complete lines but not every variation of the toy...ie. metal feet G1 Rumble and plastic feet G1 Rumble. As well, with Classics, I do not bother with repaints of molds that are insignificant characters...ie. Dropshot.

Do you collect based on scale?

No or else I could not be a G1 collector LOL!

[Aesir]

I collect pretty much every figure I can, no real preferences

[Haggis]

I open Everytthing.

There is no greater high then opening a new figure

[Aesir]

Originally Posted by Haggis

I open Everytthing.

There is no greater high then opening a new figure

Its fun to open a G1 toy in front of a MISBer though

[Jefro]

I've got a mix of things. For G1/G2/BW its all loose but I will buy MIB for the right price simply for the nostalgia but thats more so for G1. Only other thing I collect is Universe 2.0 which is all MISB because A) I have nothing on display and B) Don't have any desire to open them since I know I'll only transform it once and then pile them up in a box.

Only Movie Toy I've bought is ROTF Bludgeon but opened it right away and continually try to come up with new and improved ninja stances/poses for him.

Completest wise... G1 only and I'm in no rush to do so.

[Autovolt 127]

I collect most transformers molds and a lot of repaints but i have a lot misb recently because A. I'm lazy and B. i'm running out of room.

I love transformers figures maybe the most of things i like about transformers is toys.

[Phy]

Originally Posted by Aesir

Its fun to open a G1 toy in front of a MISBer though

Someday I wouldn't mind cracking a MISB Jetfire in front of, well, anyone who would be aggravated by it

(Or just steal the Smithsonian's. I've only seen pictures but it looks amazingly minty.)

[Malwave]

I collect mostly to regain a bit of my childhood that passed me by faster than Blurr after 5 cases of Red Bull.

Never had Transformers, or GI Joe, or Power Rangers...or any toys besides Lego and Hot Wheels back in the day lol


But now for the answering of the questions!

Are you a MISB/MOSC collector? Or do you open everything?

I have a few MISB figures...I feel that these figures are still toys, even if wqe consider them collectibles, and toys are meant to be - at the very least - fiddled with and posed. Boxed toys aren't toys...they're boxes :P

Do you actually play with the toys?

From G1 Megatron and Galvatron to Universe Hot Shot and Classics Rodimus; I pose every figure as that is the real fun of them

Do you get multiples of figures?

No, unless the repaint is just as awesome as the original.

Do you hoard?

ehh...sadly sorta yes...but mostly customs parts...I never turn down free broken TFs xP

Are you a completist?

oh hell no. I haven't got the income for that lol

Do you collect based on scale?

nope...I judge a figure by the features it has and the amount I want it.

[Tekkamanraiden]

Are you a MISB/MOSC collector? Or do you open everything?

That would depends on what it is, I have 25 Anniversary Optimus Prime still in box, but everything else I've opened. Some of my robotech/macross collectables are still mint in box.

Do you actually play with the toys?

That is truly dependent on the toy and how difficult it is to transform. I've transformed Universe Classics Jetfire and Grimlock a bunch of times due to their easy transformations. Ironhide is in robot mode and he'll stay in robot mode.

Do you get multiples of figures?

When they are on sale I do, usually with intentions to custom paint them. I usually end up selling them for what they cost me.

Do you hoard?

No I usually sell off any extras I buy to help fund the next purchase to Automation.

Are you a completest?

No, I only collect what I like. Mostly it has been Universe Classics 1.0 and 2.0. I have recently bought my first movie figures as they were too kewl to pass up (Mindwipe and Skystalker). I also was impressed enough with a few TFA to have a small collection.

Do you collect based on scale?

Not strictly, but Voyager is generally the largest single figure size I'll buy. I really enjoy my WST Dinobots.