>>10602297>Are you collecting a specific collection or just pick what you like?I got into Transformers through Bayshit about 15 years ago just because I liked realistic/licensed vehicle modes, and I was honestly collecting more as a car guy than a bot guy, but now I'll pretty much buy anything as long as I think it looks cool or interesting. I still put a lot of value on solid alt modes., however.
Since I got into collecting solely through the toys themselves, I don't really have character checklists. There are characters I'm attached to, but I won't buy their toys if I don't think they look worthwhile. I also don't get too caught up in completing sets, especially if they're just retools/repaints of eachother; I never buy more than one Seeker, I have only 2/3rds of the Insecticons, 1/3 of the Monsterbots, and so on. I'm more into building my own squads. If I come across some bot that I think would make a great addition to one of my desk/shelf squads, or even if I think it'll go well alongside one (1) other bot I own, I'm more inclined to buy.