Here is a simple survey to get a sense of what kind of collectors we have amongst us. Check one of the following if it fits you. If you are a combination of these or one of a kind, feel free to describe and explain.
(see Poll above... can select multiple items)
1) G1 Devotee - Predominantly G1 figures (CHUG too)
2) Japanese at Heart - Strong preference for or exclusively collecting Japanese imports
3) Expensive Taste - Loves Masterpieces, 3rd Party figures/add-ons, figures with diecast parts, and Leader and Surpreme size bots, all of which tend to be more expensive.
4) Exhaustive Collector - Owns or wants pretty well every mold of every character there is out there.
5) Character Crazy - Need to get every version, generation, and repaint of certain characters you love (i.e. Optimus, Rodimus)
6) Beasties Devotee - Love all/most figures from that era.
7) Mint or Else! - Hardly ever opens a box!
8) Bargain Hunter - What you collect depends on what deals you find. You get the best bang for your buck and avoids expensive items.
9) Completist - need to get all figures in certain lines
10) Newbie/Casual - haven't refined your taste or direction yet.