I rewatched the first three films and then wanted to see the toys I had during my childhood. I did more research and realized how outdated my figures were with the newer studio series line I found out about. I love it because I would always be picky about the scale of figures to each other. Starting to collect again!
How to be a Transformer collector: Number 1.....find Transformer. Number 2.....buy Transformer. Number 3....repeat numbers 1 & 2 multiple times. There, you're a Transformer collector. LOL
Well not for nitpicking but TF and Lego collectors at least has to build or transform (i.e. has to put some effort) while for other toys you simply display it, but I don't want to say what I like is better than what other people likes.
I just started collecting transformers figures last August after learning about the siege netflix show. I only watched the bay films as a kid but i finally watched all of G1 and beast wars for the very very first time and now i have almost all of the wfc line.
Same with me here, except I just started collecting recently. I'm trying to get some figures from WFC line, I've been trying to find Soundwave(Netflix version) for my brother, it's his favourite character, his birthday is in two months, but the prices everywhere are like $100+... And when you live in what is for America a 3rd world country for a corrupt corporation for $500 a month(YES, THAT'S ABOVE AVERAGE HERE), there's just no way to be a collector. Well, having a shelf full of Transformers figures(specifically WfC) was a nice dream. Still gonna buy the Earthrise Prime, it's the G1-iest affordable Optimus for me.
I understand the struggle. It was only in recent years I started making the kind of money to collect as I do. Before that, I would have to think very hard about what figures I needed the most and save up for them.
@@TFCollector Wow, thanks for the reply! Yeah, it's not really the price, the prices would be okay If they didn't make some of these Walmart or Amazon exclusive and very limited in numbers. Soundwave? Bumblebee? Ratchet, Ironhide? Those are like essentials, Bumblebee is the single most famous Transformers character today, yet they make the character that could've sold much more an exclusive. Actually, no, he's not even a part of the WfC line, he's Netflix.
This was really helpful. I was born in the late 80's so I got some early G1 but mostly G2 cartoons and toys. I was into beast wars as well. I thought the movies were whatever, but that opening of Bumblebee blew me away, and then Siege just pulled me back in.
When I was a kid my wealthy friend bought me the whole dino-bot collection. They were metal and built so good. I grew up VERY poor, to this day I've never got a better gift for my birthday.We were about 7-yrs old at the time. Still have them but they are very beat up!
those in box collectors sure will enjoy the moment they look into their box in the future, and see that their plastic has degraded regardless. Toy plastic doesnt last, and its impossible to keep completely mint.
I remember as a 6 years old transformers was my fave cartoon and my parents bought me a lot of g1 toys(all of them destroyed during playtime) , now 30 and more years later started re-watch old g1 cartoons and try to complete some line up of mp series... But decided to buy only my fave characters because I don't have much space between tf and my others collection of comics and games.
@@TFCollectorfor comics I love both Marvel, DC and some indie series(hellboy and B.P.R.D. Deadly Class and Invincible) but I try to collect only omnibus and hardcover, while for games I mostly play Heroclix.
@@TFCollector yes heroclix is still alive, the meta game has crazy price for some pieces but overall if someone want to play a chill game it's viable (only thing is the amount of rules you have to grasp) but for a marvel/lover it's the best game IMHO.
I am new to collecting TF, ( I've never collected anything) but when I saw the kingdom line... my God it hit me right in the nostalgia. So I am collecting all of the transformers from the line that have beast modes. Maybe some extras on the side just becaus I like them.
I primarily collect G1 figures as these are what I grew up on, but I do buy some others that appeal to me (a couple of MP's, Combiner Wars Devastator) and add the to the mix for fun. But, G1 is my nostalgia and my childhood and primarily what I seek. I try to get the newest examples of the toys. Official reissues (and "unofficial reissues") as long as they are comparable to the original vintage toy. And, if not those...then I fork out the cash for the actual vintage toy only if it is as close to new condition as possible. Bottom line, I want new G1 toys :)
That’s a nice collection! I still have all my figures but I recently got a few more (friend didn’t want his transformers anymore and gave them away) I’m a huge transformers fan, deluxe and legends class were my fav growing up. I used to love the movie figures but then I got into the more exclusive and rare toys. One of my favourite figures I own atm is the Henkei Thundercracker. Very rare nowadays. I also have Ramjet and SG Drift from TFCC
From a mostly 39 years old and a very long time collector: outstanding Sir! You touched all the spots and these tips can help new collectors for sure. Just focus on your line, budget and then...the space, the only enemy of us :D P.S. I'm so sorry for my bad english. From Italy, have a good day ;)
I just got back into collecting in February after years of being away. Got rid of my previous collection but this War for Cybertron line brought me back. I picked up so much stuff in such a short amount of time, now I'm quickly running out of space and after this last purchase I made I know I'm screwed lol. Ordered a couple of Titans, I never had any and always wanted to have at least one, now I have 5 getting delivered lol. I grew up on the G1 cartoon so that's the only characters I'm interested in unless they look good enough to put on the shelf...
And yes, I still forgot to mention one major factor in my collecting and that is a subject you've mentioned in your video and that is space. Which is always in high demand here and is why I try to collect most of the characters I still miss or that I don't have great affection with in Legends size! 😁 Thanks for the great video
I just started collecting the masterpiece figures they are pretty expensive but the quality is top notch plus they're are deals to found for used ones as I buy open toys because I really enjoy playing with them
Dont remember if you mentioned another fun fact about collecting. To save boxes or not. I used to save everything, until I started needing boxes for my boxes and a whole other space to save them in. So I just started tossing boxes and card backs for everything but 3rd Party and rare or expensive figures like Titan Class, Generation Selects, etc. Also, having to spend more money on shelving than some people have spent on their collections. lol
A definite must-watch for any aspiring beginner! PS. It's still not too late to STAY AWAY and this guide aptly addresses possible the reasons to do so from said vantage as well! ;-)
So much info in your video, love it. I’m 20 and my fiancé got to know that I spent $1300 on multiple movie transformers mostly unique toys alien atk (best 3rd party ones) and she was shocked and speechless. Nonetheless, I won’t stop until I collect all tfs from the movie line only the most movie accurate figures.
I just started and for now, I just picked up the WFC Kingdom stuff for Beast Wars since Beast Wars is essentially the only Transformers I've seen up until War for Cybertron to prepare for Kingdom and the return of the Beast Wars characters I remember. I plan to get leader type figures (as in leadership not toy size) like Megatron, Nemesis Prime, Ultra Magnus ect. in this line as well. I'm trying to expand my Transformers base and am eyeing Transformers Prime since the third season introduces Predacons. That toy line seems reasonably priced if I do decide to pick stuff from that line.
They recently released a few Transformers Prime figures on Hasbro Pulse for the show's 10th anniversary. Hades Megatron and a Breakdown / Vehicon 2 pack.
My main goal now is to collect updated versions of the G1 originals. I've been holding off buying some WFC Siege figures (Sideswipe, Red Alert, Hound etc...) in case Earthrise releases them with their earth vehicle modes.
I'm normally a completionist, but this repeated rehashing of the same old characters is tempting me to become a one figure per character kind of collector. I only need so many G1 Primes.
Just basically collecting chug and studio series (86 and bayverse). I only want best representation of the character from the g1 animations into beast war show. With power for primes trilogy the war for Cybertron trilogy even the thrilling 30 generations and earlier lines with some obscure character. They have been knocking it out of the park. Great video
Im collecting a little bit of everything but I like a little bit the Netflix beast wars caracters. Im trying to get what i like most cause i can t have everything.
@@TFCollector not only that my girlfriend was born by RID 2001 she and i are like airazor and tigatron because i remind her of a cat. Personally she never saw beast wars (hopefully i speak to her and show her and her dad) and i ship airazor and rhinox as a father daughter pairing
Love this video I sent it to my girlfriend to give her a little peek into the hobby I have such a passion for and to give her some idea of how and why I collect and what kind of collector I am. Thanks a lot this really helped to bond with my significant other And that is priceless to me. 👍😁
I've been wanting to collect transformers (and G. I. Joe) and I'm finally at a point in my life where I can. I'm an 80's child, so G1 is what I'm most interested in. Thanks to this video, I now have a direction in where to look for G1 toys. Thank you and I hope to be able to share my collection soon. ;)
Here’s how I manage my collection. In my storage, I have my figures strictly organized by faction and continuity. I got a row of WFC figures only from the toylines taking place on Cybertron (FOC & Siege), I got a G1 row, an Aligned row, and a Movies row, and a bunch of spare shelves for other factions and misc. characters (Beast Era, Unicron, etc.). I only like to get the BEST version of a character: WFC, Studio Series, Prime: First Edition, these toyline have the best and most screen accurate incarnations of the characters in their respective continuities and they’re more affordable than the Masterpiece line. I try to only get ONE of each character, upgraded forms like Goldbug, Powermaster Optimus, Super Megatron, and Star Convoy may or may not be a different story. So yeah, in my collection, I stick to the BEST of the BEST versions of figures. For example if you have a Bayverse Megatron figure from either of the 5 films and you get the SS version of that figure, sell the original and cherish the new one
Studio Series has now become movies in general, instead of just live action. I almost exclusively collect MP style G1 figures, mostly 3rd Party, Transformers. I do have most Takara, but with their rising prices, inconsistent quality, few releases a year, and redoing high selling figures instead of finishing the G1 crew, I have moved to mostly 3rd Party (predominately Fans Toys). The Siege and Earthrise figures are also good, affordable G1 figures. Although, their price points are catching up to MP. I am definitely an out of box collector. The only KO I may get are the recent MPM molds. The officials are not toleranced that well, and lack paint. I have to keep my KO MPM Starscream a distance away from the official MPM Megatron because the official looks like the KO due to lack of paint.
I've been priced out of MP completely. Like you said, they keep recycling the same characters for a quick buck, and they charge more and more every time they do. The new Optimus was the final nail in the coffin for me. I could never bring myself to pay $450 for an Optimus Prime when there are so many out there already.
@@TFCollector, I hear you. If I wasn't so close to finishing my collection, I would have stopped as well. Luckily I got in early so I didn't have to pay secondary market prices. I managed to get MP-44 for $320 from a Japanese supplier, otherwise I would not have bought it. The over $100 Bumblebee V2 was my line with Takara MP.
While KOs are literally illegal, I should add that for stuff like the FE Prime versions should be more forgivable since not only are the products no longer in production but gives fans an option to buy that figure. Before APC Optimus, FE Optimus would run between $80+ while APC Optimus went for $40 and came with more accessories.
Do the 3rd party companies pays royalties to the original source? Because I feel they (3rd party) uses famous brand to create product which they don't have rights, so no I don't feel bad if I buy some 3rd party ko, not the same if you buy takara/hasbro ko, but I won't judge people for doing it.
I wished you went into scalpers. I fell into a category of buying toys to keep sealed for years, along with buying a copy to open. I feel like that has been argued as a scalper, but I think a scalper is just someone who buys out the stock in a brick and morter to immediately put on ebay for significantly more. I'm sure that is one type, but I'm not going to debate with trolls that I am not a scalper.
I wouldn't call collecting something and deciding to sell it later scalping. The intention to sell at a markup from the get-go would define scalping to me.
Great video dude! I pick and choosed with Prime Wars, but went all out for WFC: Siege / Earthrise. Like I mentioned before, if you ever wanna get into the card game hit me up!
I don't want to collect every single one I just want to get all the beast wars masterpiece figures and g1 soundwave and soundblaster just hoping they will continue to make them in the future
Here are some very simple tips to starting a Transformers Collection: First, you need money to buy Transformers depending on which toyline you're buying Second, you need plenty of space to display them Thirdly, you need a shelf to display your collection
I started to collect during Combiner Wars. I was especially happy with the Legends figures in that line. In the Netherlands, where I live, you will never find a complete line in the stores (also the price is high). So, shortly in the collecting I was finding websites in my country and beyond that were specialized in these and other retro figures that were remade in more action figures or better paint and it opened my eyes and wallet. I have never sold a figure I bought. I don't like the hussle and I would probably lose money. If I bought it, I probably saw something in it, is my opinion. However, I have started to see which figures I like and do not like in a wave. And therefore I just wait out for a figure that suits my needs in the future (in an upcoming wave). For instance, I can't wait to get the SS Hot Rod (yes, they started to give us G1) because I was never happy with former releases. I do buy Third Party, because I think they bring some of the best offerings on the table and since I don't sell or buy everything I can save to buy them. I love competition, because it benefits us collectors. I try to buy the figures that have come out first and by so the original and not the ko. I do not mind ko's if they fixed issues or better yet put more engineering in them. Like Weijiang mostly does, for example. Just straight up ko's are just plain wrong imo. I collect Legends, chug, MP and Third Party. In the MP line, and in a lesser degree third party, I like to collect real (earthly) figures. And therefore my favorites are the earlier MP's that have more details. I also like to have two different characters from the same mold, so that I can put one in robot and the other in Alt-mode. I prefer Legends and Chug to transform. Because loads of the MP stuff just isn't fun transforming.
I collect legends scale figures, and then I got really into the WFC and SS86 figures which I've basically completed. I have all SS86 wave 1 and am waiting for wave 2, and aside from probably 6 figures I have every figure I want from WFC, including pre ordering Galvatron, Tracks, Rodimus, and the G2 conehead. I really just need the Rainmakers, quinteson, sharkticon, and a couple of the power dasher figures. I plan on getting them eventually but finally buying the ramjet dirge 2 pack was expensive
I recently have become a transformer collector because ive been trying to collect things from my childhood . But I went over board and now im in debt :( . Feels bad but I try to convince myself by saying “these are items that wont be around in the future just get em “
I will stick 100% with the G1 and G2. I hated when they turned the original humanoid appearance transformes into a insects very ugly bold appearance from the first live movie came out. I am glad they discontinued those ones and hope they never reproduce them again.
im G1 saw the original plot in 1984 been collecting every since but do not have any of the originals though. Only Scorponk who i got in 1987 and i say he aged pretty nice
I can't be a completionist of my favorite line because I can't decide between Animated, Beast Wars, and WfC. And in addition to that, I love collecting Legos also.
Ah, gotcha. Beast Wars toys used to be pretty cheap on the secondary market, but I've noticed their prices steadily go up over the last decade. It makes filling holes in the collection difficult.
As a kid growing up in the 80s and loved the original cartoon....I only collect original G1 figures...and G1 masterpiece/3rd party....nothing more nothing less....
I was a legend class enjoyer(even tho i just start with core class kingdom toyline) They pretty cheap and small so no need big space even if it was from older toyline i see some of legend class is actuall afforable to me ($20-10) I really want that studio series bumblebee movie shockwave and ravage and also legacy line(i hope there are core/legend class)
Cool stuff I've been a fan of the original g1 transformers series and now being almost 48 years old still collect the odd g1 toy locally here in Hamilton Ontario Canada but being on disability has a budget so can't always get what you want? LoL. Hope all is well with everyone regarding the Corona virrus problem?
I agree scalpers ruin everything. Being blind, I enjoy taking the transformers out of the box and playing with them. I personally call them 3D puzzles and it helps me train myself to deal with frustration. Trust me, blindness is filled with frustration. The War for Cybertron line is the one for me, and that studio series devastator I only have two pieces left. Now if only the scalpers will lay off longhaul and omega suppream I will be one happy Rokwind. I enjoy your videos keep it up mate!
@@TFCollector yes I am noticing that on r/transformers. Kinda crazy how many people support scalpers. I am currently trying to make youtube videos to explain to the blind how amazing transformers are. i think they are a good fit for the blind. any protips on youtubing? my youtube name is Blind Prime. you do good work mate! keep it up :)
My scope is studio series, and g1 figures from the legacy line. I live in Western Australia though and it's difficult to get the figures, and impossibly expensive to get upgrade kits as all sellers are outside of Australia
As an 80’s kid who was 9 when the Transformers came out in ‘84, i ❤️ the War For Cybertron figures with a passion!! They’re basically mini Masterpiece figures and the price is very good!! Masterpiece Transformers are a letdown to me for the price, but the WFC figures give you G1 at a great price, PLUS a new show on Netflix to go along with it
For me, Masterpiece used to be the perfect balance of quality and affordability. Once they made the shift to cartoon accuracy however, the overengineering, fragile parts, and inflated prices made them a no go for me. Dinobot was the last MP I ever bought.
TF Collector Me too! Grimlock. But he and a few other pricey ones i had were too loose and wouldn’t stand properly at all. So for the price, i just decided to pass. Plus, for me, there were too many steps to transform with the Masterpiece series. IMO of course.
Same here. I didn't plan on buying any figures from the movies (never cared much for their overall design) but I was given the Studio Series Megatron (54) as a gift and it grew on me. Now I have 2 out of the 3 Wreckers, Dark of the Moon Soundwave and Scrapper (which forces me to now get the rest of the Constructicons to form Devastator). I display Roadbuster and Topspin side by side in their vehicle modes. Leadfoot will join them as soon as I find him. Those 3 look absolutely awesome together and are the only TF figures I'll keep on display in their vehicle modes.
I am a masterpiece / 3rd party collector. I will prob pick up the k.o mp-44 as IT-01 is the only current k.o I own since its a improvement on the original. I hope mp-44 is improved and I might pick up hound k.o if he's improved. Otherwise I stick to official or 3rd party.
I really enjoyed this, I must admit I found the bit about 'budgeting' a bit hard to watch lol.. I mean, the bills are payed and the car has gas in it for sure.. but my refrigerator has far less exciting options in it on the last last week of the month LOL.
I wished I started collecting back when I was in my 20s or so. But I'm kinda of getting back into it. I really want the g1 stuff. But they command too damn much. I prefer the Hasbro/takara tomy version. And initially I was against third party. But now I'm not. They can make good stuff and sometimes u wished hasbro would release some stuff that the 3rd party would release. Or I missed out and 3rd party is the only option without paying a tons of bank. Like the giant devastator from toysfan.
Great video!! I collect the MP, copyrights infringement 3rd party and some KO'S aka 4rth party lol. The main line Takara is amazing. But it doesn't seem to care or know what the Fandom wants? 🤔 Especially the fact that they haven't attempted to make not even 1 combiner. Not to mention a Skyfire or a Triple changer like Astrotrain. I just find that odd? Especially when the Constructions, JetFire, were such a main characters in the series.
im G1 1984 but i dont have any originals only like 4 from 86-87. l dont spend high price but i say i have a few that will never see the light of day in retail again. I say from 1985 to now I have about 150 tf in storage
I’d get figures to get my money’s worth for example astrotrain Titans return has a better vehicle form and body form than the seige version in my opinion but the seige one has weapons box so I think I’d get the Titans return one
8:55, wait Scalpers? I go on Amazon and eBay to look for Siege Skywarp and Studio Series Scrap Metal and they’re over $300 and $70. Are scalpers the culprit for these high prices for one deluxe and one voyager with 2 battle masters?
I always grew up broke as hell so i always collected 3 to 4 inch figures ledgends figures, i collected the rotb weponizer maximals and had to throw in a lego rat to substitute for rattrap 😂
You could always try a RUclips channel. I don't make much money from mine, but Tranaformers is a niche subject. If you find the right theme for your channel, it could be very lucrative.
I asked for a third party for Christmas can you make a video on how to take care of expensive Transformers I'm a bit worried I'll break it im only 14 and restarted collecting Transformers in March and I've gotten up to a total of 20 or 17
I'd love to collect the wfc line but its so limited in my country and also when i finally find one its at a such ridiculous price that I'm not willing to pay that much money for a figure
I understand how you feel. It is a bit of a long shot. But, if they find a profit incentive there, they'll do what businesses do and set up shop. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya.
I collect masterpeice takara tomy original and Ko if its a great ko I will by it why not I do buy original just purchased mp57 skyfire great figure will also buy 3rd party I have cyclonus galvatron if it looks good it will make my collection.
It's fun collecting transformers until you shelf space is maxed. I really look forward to possibly getting skylynx... But we all have our reasons as to why we take breaks on shelling out money on plastic!
i collect anything transformers except for the cyberverse line cause its too kiddish, i like to open and display them but i ran out of room when the studios series dropped so the hundreds that ive bought since then are still in packages, i still haven’t opened my has lab unicron cause i have no room but i would like to do an unboxing vid...
I don't mind lines with a kiddy asthetic, as long as the toys are good. Animated is a good example. To me, Cyberverse's real issue was the quality of the toys. Most of them were severely compromised by low part counts and cheap gimmicks.
@@TFCollector yea they were low budgie too, that was the other reason i was turned off, had preordered the leader class figures that were available at the time and i threw them in a bin with all the animated figures, the animated were straight though, i buy those & botbots for my 3yr old lol...
You might have luck on Transformerland. I've seen them selling individual parts for toys. There's also always Ebay, though you'll likely pay a mint for things there.
I’m all in on mp idw and movieverse. But I don’t generally buy Takara or hasbro. I feel their mp figures are just way too cheap compared to third party. But I also have no problem buy ko’s. Anything that I can buy for cheaper I’m all in on.
I rewatched the first three films and then wanted to see the toys I had during my childhood. I did more research and realized how outdated my figures were with the newer studio series line I found out about. I love it because I would always be picky about the scale of figures to each other. Starting to collect again!
Studio Series has been a blessing for movie fans.
How to be a transformers collector just buy whatever you think looks cool or whatever character you like
How to be a Transformer collector: Number 1.....find Transformer. Number 2.....buy Transformer. Number 3....repeat numbers 1 & 2 multiple times. There, you're a Transformer collector. LOL
Fair enough. 🤣
Well not for nitpicking but TF and Lego collectors at least has to build or transform (i.e. has to put some effort) while for other toys you simply display it, but I don't want to say what I like is better than what other people likes.
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I just started collecting transformers figures last August after learning about the siege netflix show. I only watched the bay films as a kid but i finally watched all of G1 and beast wars for the very very first time and now i have almost all of the wfc line.
If you haven't seen it, Transformers Prime is also a fantastic series. Transformers Animated too.
@@TFCollector Both are definitelly a must see
Same with me here, except I just started collecting recently. I'm trying to get some figures from WFC line, I've been trying to find Soundwave(Netflix version) for my brother, it's his favourite character, his birthday is in two months, but the prices everywhere are like $100+...
And when you live in what is for America a 3rd world country for a corrupt corporation for $500 a month(YES, THAT'S ABOVE AVERAGE HERE), there's just no way to be a collector. Well, having a shelf full of Transformers figures(specifically WfC) was a nice dream.
Still gonna buy the Earthrise Prime, it's the G1-iest affordable Optimus for me.
I understand the struggle. It was only in recent years I started making the kind of money to collect as I do. Before that, I would have to think very hard about what figures I needed the most and save up for them.
@@TFCollector Wow, thanks for the reply! Yeah, it's not really the price, the prices would be okay If they didn't make some of these Walmart or Amazon exclusive and very limited in numbers. Soundwave? Bumblebee? Ratchet, Ironhide? Those are like essentials, Bumblebee is the single most famous Transformers character today, yet they make the character that could've sold much more an exclusive. Actually, no, he's not even a part of the WfC line, he's Netflix.
This was really helpful. I was born in the late 80's so I got some early G1 but mostly G2 cartoons and toys. I was into beast wars as well. I thought the movies were whatever, but that opening of Bumblebee blew me away, and then Siege just pulled me back in.
Happy to be of service. 😀
When I was a kid my wealthy friend bought me the whole dino-bot collection. They were metal and built so good. I grew up VERY poor, to this day I've never got a better gift for my birthday.We were about 7-yrs old at the time. Still have them but they are very beat up!
The Dinobots were such great figures! My first transformer was a Generation 2 Blast Off. I never did get the rest of the team, sadly.
those in box collectors sure will enjoy the moment they look into their box in the future, and see that their plastic has degraded regardless. Toy plastic doesnt last, and its impossible to keep completely mint.
Very true.
I remember as a 6 years old transformers was my fave cartoon and my parents bought me a lot of g1 toys(all of them destroyed during playtime) , now 30 and more years later started re-watch old g1 cartoons and try to complete some line up of mp series... But decided to buy only my fave characters because I don't have much space between tf and my others collection of comics and games.
What kind of comics and games do you collect?
@@TFCollectorfor comics I love both Marvel, DC and some indie series(hellboy and B.P.R.D. Deadly Class and Invincible) but I try to collect only omnibus and hardcover, while for games I mostly play Heroclix.
I didn't know Heroclix was still around. I thought it had gone the way of Heroscape.
@@TFCollector yes heroclix is still alive, the meta game has crazy price for some pieces but overall if someone want to play a chill game it's viable (only thing is the amount of rules you have to grasp) but for a marvel/lover it's the best game IMHO.
I am new to collecting TF, ( I've never collected anything) but when I saw the kingdom line... my God it hit me right in the nostalgia. So I am collecting all of the transformers from the line that have beast modes. Maybe some extras on the side just becaus I like them.
Welcome to the hobby!
@@TFCollector Thanks!
Yes those figures are really great👍🏻
This was a solid video man its always nice to hear other collectors perspective.
Thank you! I'm happy you liked it. 🙂
I primarily collect G1 figures as these are what I grew up on, but I do buy some others that appeal to me (a couple of MP's, Combiner Wars Devastator) and add the to the mix for fun. But, G1 is my nostalgia and my childhood and primarily what I seek. I try to get the newest examples of the toys. Official reissues (and "unofficial reissues") as long as they are comparable to the original vintage toy. And, if not those...then I fork out the cash for the actual vintage toy only if it is as close to new condition as possible. Bottom line, I want new G1 toys :)
That’s a nice collection! I still have all my figures but I recently got a few more (friend didn’t want his transformers anymore and gave them away)
I’m a huge transformers fan, deluxe and legends class were my fav growing up. I used to love the movie figures but then I got into the more exclusive and rare toys. One of my favourite figures I own atm is the Henkei Thundercracker. Very rare nowadays. I also have Ramjet and SG Drift from TFCC
From a mostly 39 years old and a very long time collector: outstanding Sir! You touched all the spots and these tips can help new collectors for sure. Just focus on your line, budget and then...the space, the only enemy of us :D
P.S. I'm so sorry for my bad english. From Italy, have a good day ;)
No worries, I understood it all. 🙂
I just got back into collecting in February after years of being away. Got rid of my previous collection but this War for Cybertron line brought me back. I picked up so much stuff in such a short amount of time, now I'm quickly running out of space and after this last purchase I made I know I'm screwed lol. Ordered a couple of Titans, I never had any and always wanted to have at least one, now I have 5 getting delivered lol. I grew up on the G1 cartoon so that's the only characters I'm interested in unless they look good enough to put on the shelf...
Glad to have you back into the fold! 😉
Really liked the video. I recommend risers for your collection if the video thumb is accurate.
Great piece. I would love to see something about the general values of TF today. Maybe by series?
That's an interesting idea.
And yes, I still forgot to mention one major factor in my collecting and that is a subject you've mentioned in your video and that is space. Which is always in high demand here and is why I try to collect most of the characters I still miss or that I don't have great affection with in Legends size! 😁 Thanks for the great video
I just started collecting the masterpiece figures they are pretty expensive but the quality is top notch plus they're are deals to found for used ones as I buy open toys because I really enjoy playing with them
Dont remember if you mentioned another fun fact about collecting. To save boxes or not. I used to save everything, until I started needing boxes for my boxes and a whole other space to save them in. So I just started tossing boxes and card backs for everything but 3rd Party and rare or expensive figures like Titan Class, Generation Selects, etc.
Also, having to spend more money on shelving than some people have spent on their collections. lol
That's something I've struggled with. Normally, I don't keep boxes, but there are some that are just so nice, I can't being myself to throw them away.
@@TFCollector I kept everything, until I literally had 10+ GIANT totes just for the packaging. Thats like almost half a bedroom.
I simply collect under the mentality of, what I like, I started off with generations, but now I’ve spread into movie and unicron trilogy
A definite must-watch for any aspiring beginner!
PS. It's still not too late to STAY AWAY and this guide aptly addresses possible the reasons to do so from said vantage as well! ;-)
Run while you still have the chance! 😱
So much info in your video, love it. I’m 20 and my fiancé got to know that I spent $1300 on multiple movie transformers mostly unique toys alien atk (best 3rd party ones) and she was shocked and speechless. Nonetheless, I won’t stop until I collect all tfs from the movie line only the most movie accurate figures.
I just started and for now, I just picked up the WFC Kingdom stuff for Beast Wars since Beast Wars is essentially the only Transformers I've seen up until War for Cybertron to prepare for Kingdom and the return of the Beast Wars characters I remember. I plan to get leader type figures (as in leadership not toy size) like Megatron, Nemesis Prime, Ultra Magnus ect. in this line as well.
I'm trying to expand my Transformers base and am eyeing Transformers Prime since the third season introduces Predacons. That toy line seems reasonably priced if I do decide to pick stuff from that line.
They recently released a few Transformers Prime figures on Hasbro Pulse for the show's 10th anniversary. Hades Megatron and a Breakdown / Vehicon 2 pack.
My main goal now is to collect updated versions of the G1 originals. I've been holding off buying some WFC Siege figures (Sideswipe, Red Alert, Hound etc...) in case Earthrise releases them with their earth vehicle modes.
I'm normally a completionist, but this repeated rehashing of the same old characters is tempting me to become a one figure per character kind of collector. I only need so many G1 Primes.
I am collecting the Transformers War For Cybertron Trilogy line. But only the figures that appeared in the Netflix series.
Just basically collecting chug and studio series (86 and bayverse). I only want best representation of the character from the g1 animations into beast war show. With power for primes trilogy the war for Cybertron trilogy even the thrilling 30 generations and earlier lines with some obscure character. They have been knocking it out of the park. Great video
Im collecting a little bit of everything but I like a little bit the Netflix beast wars caracters. Im trying to get what i like most cause i can t have everything.
That's what it's all about. Maximize happiness, minimize cost. 🙂
I was born after beast wars
(RIP chromia actor)
I got in by end of unicron trilogy stared on animated
Have one thrilling 30 deluxe
Beast Wars was a magic time that I think can never be recreated. UT had some amazing moments too.
@@TFCollector not only that my girlfriend was born by RID 2001 she and i are like airazor and tigatron because i remind her of a cat. Personally she never saw beast wars (hopefully i speak to her and show her and her dad) and i ship airazor and rhinox as a father daughter pairing
Big Papa Rhinox! 😀
@@TFCollector yup airazor and tigatron as tigerhawk's parents too
Love this video I sent it to my girlfriend to give her a little peek into the hobby I have such a passion for and to give her some idea of how and why I collect and what kind of collector I am. Thanks a lot this really helped to bond with my significant other And that is priceless to me. 👍😁
That's awesome!
WFC Siege/Earthrise/Kingdom/Netflix/Studio Series=Masterpiece on a budget
It takes a lot of time to become a transformers collector like I am is awesome
Great video TF Collector, I’m currently collecting only official and 3rd party g1 figures from seasons 1 to 3.
Nice!
I've been wanting to collect transformers (and G. I. Joe) and I'm finally at a point in my life where I can. I'm an 80's child, so G1 is what I'm most interested in. Thanks to this video, I now have a direction in where to look for G1 toys. Thank you and I hope to be able to share my collection soon. ;)
I look forward to seeing your collection. 🙂
For the most part I agree. I'm half and between Hasbro and 3rd party, I've with issues with either...but the 3rd party puts out the obscure.
3rd party: only people bold enough to do the DJD.
We'll see what happens with hasbro but I need my djd
I will go with studios series then now currently I have Drop kick, constructicon high tower, bumblebee last but not least Sentinel Prime
Simple if u can pay then have fun. Best part at least u have it
Here’s how I manage my collection. In my storage, I have my figures strictly organized by faction and continuity. I got a row of WFC figures only from the toylines taking place on Cybertron (FOC & Siege), I got a G1 row, an Aligned row, and a Movies row, and a bunch of spare shelves for other factions and misc. characters (Beast Era, Unicron, etc.). I only like to get the BEST version of a character: WFC, Studio Series, Prime: First Edition, these toyline have the best and most screen accurate incarnations of the characters in their respective continuities and they’re more affordable than the Masterpiece line. I try to only get ONE of each character, upgraded forms like Goldbug, Powermaster Optimus, Super Megatron, and Star Convoy may or may not be a different story. So yeah, in my collection, I stick to the BEST of the BEST versions of figures. For example if you have a Bayverse Megatron figure from either of the 5 films and you get the SS version of that figure, sell the original and cherish the new one
I like it! Nice and organized!
Studio Series has now become movies in general, instead of just live action.
I almost exclusively collect MP style G1 figures, mostly 3rd Party, Transformers. I do have most Takara, but with their rising prices, inconsistent quality, few releases a year, and redoing high selling figures instead of finishing the G1 crew, I have moved to mostly 3rd Party (predominately Fans Toys).
The Siege and Earthrise figures are also good, affordable G1 figures. Although, their price points are catching up to MP. I am definitely an out of box collector. The only KO I may get are the recent MPM molds. The officials are not toleranced that well, and lack paint. I have to keep my KO MPM Starscream a distance away from the official MPM Megatron because the official looks like the KO due to lack of paint.
I've been priced out of MP completely. Like you said, they keep recycling the same characters for a quick buck, and they charge more and more every time they do. The new Optimus was the final nail in the coffin for me. I could never bring myself to pay $450 for an Optimus Prime when there are so many out there already.
@@TFCollector, I hear you. If I wasn't so close to finishing my collection, I would have stopped as well. Luckily I got in early so I didn't have to pay secondary market prices. I managed to get MP-44 for $320 from a Japanese supplier, otherwise I would not have bought it. The over $100 Bumblebee V2 was my line with Takara MP.
While KOs are literally illegal, I should add that for stuff like the FE Prime versions should be more forgivable since not only are the products no longer in production but gives fans an option to buy that figure. Before APC Optimus, FE Optimus would run between $80+ while APC Optimus went for $40 and came with more accessories.
That's a very good point. Buying KOs of toys that are no longer in circulation is a different ballgame than stuff that's currently available.
Do the 3rd party companies pays royalties to the original source? Because I feel they (3rd party) uses famous brand to create product which they don't have rights, so no I don't feel bad if I buy some 3rd party ko, not the same if you buy takara/hasbro ko, but I won't judge people for doing it.
I wished you went into scalpers. I fell into a category of buying toys to keep sealed for years, along with buying a copy to open. I feel like that has been argued as a scalper, but I think a scalper is just someone who buys out the stock in a brick and morter to immediately put on ebay for significantly more. I'm sure that is one type, but I'm not going to debate with trolls that I am not a scalper.
I wouldn't call collecting something and deciding to sell it later scalping. The intention to sell at a markup from the get-go would define scalping to me.
Great video dude! I pick and choosed with Prime Wars, but went all out for WFC: Siege / Earthrise.
Like I mentioned before, if you ever wanna get into the card game hit me up!
Will do! 😉
I’m thinking about rebuilding my Transformers collection again after giving it away which I dearly regret.
I did that with Bionicle many years ago. Then, Bionicle died and I got rid of my collection again. 😖
@@TFCollector That’s was an expensive mistake. I used to have a few Bionicles and then I got rid of them as well so I feel you on that.
I'm thinking of doing the same
I keep some in box because they look best that way, like Star Wars Vintage Collection, but I like to open up brand new toys so I do that too.
A man of varied tastes, I see. 🧐
I don't want to collect every single one I just want to get all the beast wars masterpiece figures and g1 soundwave and soundblaster just hoping they will continue to make them in the future
Here are some very simple tips to starting a Transformers Collection:
First, you need money to buy Transformers depending on which toyline you're buying
Second, you need plenty of space to display them
Thirdly, you need a shelf to display your collection
I started to collect during Combiner Wars. I was especially happy with the Legends figures in that line. In the Netherlands, where I live, you will never find a complete line in the stores (also the price is high). So, shortly in the collecting I was finding websites in my country and beyond that were specialized in these and other retro figures that were remade in more action figures or better paint and it opened my eyes and wallet. I have never sold a figure I bought. I don't like the hussle and I would probably lose money. If I bought it, I probably saw something in it, is my opinion. However, I have started to see which figures I like and do not like in a wave. And therefore I just wait out for a figure that suits my needs in the future (in an upcoming wave). For instance, I can't wait to get the SS Hot Rod (yes, they started to give us G1) because I was never happy with former releases. I do buy Third Party, because I think they bring some of the best offerings on the table and since I don't sell or buy everything I can save to buy them. I love competition, because it benefits us collectors. I try to buy the figures that have come out first and by so the original and not the ko. I do not mind ko's if they fixed issues or better yet put more engineering in them. Like Weijiang mostly does, for example. Just straight up ko's are just plain wrong imo. I collect Legends, chug, MP and Third Party. In the MP line, and in a lesser degree third party, I like to collect real (earthly) figures. And therefore my favorites are the earlier MP's that have more details. I also like to have two different characters from the same mold, so that I can put one in robot and the other in Alt-mode. I prefer Legends and Chug to transform. Because loads of the MP stuff just isn't fun transforming.
I collect legends scale figures, and then I got really into the WFC and SS86 figures which I've basically completed. I have all SS86 wave 1 and am waiting for wave 2, and aside from probably 6 figures I have every figure I want from WFC, including pre ordering Galvatron, Tracks, Rodimus, and the G2 conehead. I really just need the Rainmakers, quinteson, sharkticon, and a couple of the power dasher figures. I plan on getting them eventually but finally buying the ramjet dirge 2 pack was expensive
I recently started collecting them I grew up with transformers.
Welcome to the hobby. 🙂
I recently have become a transformer collector because ive been trying to collect things from my childhood . But I went over board and now im in debt :( . Feels bad but I try to convince myself by saying “these are items that wont be around in the future just get em “
Sorry to hear that. I made the same mistake years ago, and I'm still paying off some of that debt today.
@@TFCollector ohhhhh nooooooo !!
MP44 OP was the very last TF I got from toys r us. 😢
I will stick 100% with the G1 and G2. I hated when they turned the original humanoid appearance transformes into a insects very ugly bold appearance from the first live movie came out.
I am glad they discontinued those ones and hope they never reproduce them again.
im G1 saw the original plot in 1984 been collecting every since but do not have any of the originals though. Only Scorponk who i got in 1987 and i say he aged pretty nice
Scorponok is a timeless piece, though I have to say, the new one... *chef's kiss*
Very nice video man! Do you think its alright to UV light sanitize our Siege/ER toys? Will it not damage the toy?
It's possible to cause photodegradation on some plastic colors, especially older white plastics.
I can't be a completionist of my favorite line because I can't decide between Animated, Beast Wars, and WfC. And in addition to that, I love collecting Legos also.
LegoAWC Stopmotioner Decide? They're all Transformers. Conglomerate!
Do you mean old WFC or the current line?
TF Collector
Current.
Ah, gotcha. Beast Wars toys used to be pretty cheap on the secondary market, but I've noticed their prices steadily go up over the last decade. It makes filling holes in the collection difficult.
Especially the Transmetal Megatron. Oh well. At least I got Dinobot.
As a kid growing up in the 80s and loved the original cartoon....I only collect original G1 figures...and G1 masterpiece/3rd party....nothing more nothing less....
I was a legend class enjoyer(even tho i just start with core class kingdom toyline)
They pretty cheap and small so no need big space even if it was from older toyline i see some of legend class is actuall afforable to me ($20-10)
I really want that studio series bumblebee movie shockwave and ravage and also legacy line(i hope there are core/legend class)
this is outstanding- thank you for this!!!!!
I'm really glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Cool stuff I've been a fan of the original g1 transformers series and now being almost 48 years old still collect the odd g1 toy locally here in Hamilton Ontario Canada but being on disability has a budget so can't always get what you want? LoL. Hope all is well with everyone regarding the Corona virrus problem?
I agree scalpers ruin everything. Being blind, I enjoy taking the transformers out of the box and playing with them. I personally call them 3D puzzles and it helps me train myself to deal with frustration. Trust me, blindness is filled with frustration. The War for Cybertron line is the one for me, and that studio series devastator I only have two pieces left. Now if only the scalpers will lay off longhaul and omega suppream I will be one happy Rokwind. I enjoy your videos keep it up mate!
What makes me sad is the number of people in the fam community that support scalpers or don't see anything wrong with it.
@@TFCollector yes I am noticing that on r/transformers. Kinda crazy how many people support scalpers. I am currently trying to make youtube videos to explain to the blind how amazing transformers are. i think they are a good fit for the blind. any protips on youtubing? my youtube name is Blind Prime. you do good work mate! keep it up :)
Fantastic video! Very helpful
Glad to hear it!
My scope is studio series, and g1 figures from the legacy line. I live in Western Australia though and it's difficult to get the figures, and impossibly expensive to get upgrade kits as all sellers are outside of Australia
As an 80’s kid who was 9 when the Transformers came out in ‘84, i ❤️ the War For Cybertron figures with a passion!! They’re basically mini Masterpiece figures and the price is very good!! Masterpiece Transformers are a letdown to me for the price, but the WFC figures give you G1 at a great price, PLUS a new show on Netflix to go along with it
For me, Masterpiece used to be the perfect balance of quality and affordability. Once they made the shift to cartoon accuracy however, the overengineering, fragile parts, and inflated prices made them a no go for me. Dinobot was the last MP I ever bought.
TF Collector Me too! Grimlock. But he and a few other pricey ones i had were too loose and wouldn’t stand properly at all. So for the price, i just decided to pass. Plus, for me, there were too many steps to transform with the Masterpiece series. IMO of course.
I never hated scalpers until I wanted seekers. Now they're all on eBay for 3x the retail price. Devo
I can't stand them. They create an artificial shortage of goods to drive up prices. They hurt everyone else and only benefit themselves.
I would buy third party if they made Animated that scaled to the original line.
I'm surprised there aren't a bunch of 3rd party Animated stuff, considering how popular it is.
I personally collect what I like some from movies some from series
Wow great video you gave facts of life. Thank you for the great advice AAA++++
Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
I love the studio series toyline.
Me too! 😀
Same here. I didn't plan on buying any figures from the movies (never cared much for their overall design) but I was given the Studio Series Megatron (54) as a gift and it grew on me. Now I have 2 out of the 3 Wreckers, Dark of the Moon Soundwave and Scrapper (which forces me to now get the rest of the Constructicons to form Devastator).
I display Roadbuster and Topspin side by side in their vehicle modes. Leadfoot will join them as soon as I find him. Those 3 look absolutely awesome together and are the only TF figures I'll keep on display in their vehicle modes.
I am a masterpiece / 3rd party collector. I will prob pick up the k.o mp-44 as IT-01 is the only current k.o I own since its a improvement on the original. I hope mp-44 is improved and I might pick up hound k.o if he's improved. Otherwise I stick to official or 3rd party.
I really enjoyed this, I must admit I found the bit about 'budgeting' a bit hard to watch lol.. I mean, the bills are payed and the car has gas in it for sure.. but my refrigerator has far less exciting options in it on the last last week of the month LOL.
My collection is primarily made up of CHUGs & 90s BW figs with some TFA, Unicron Trilogy, Prime & Movieverse sprinkled in.
Sounds like a good collection to me! 🙂
@@TFCollector Have a couple Neo Preds: Sling, Dead End, Archadis, Crazybolt & Saberback.
I wished I started collecting back when I was in my 20s or so. But I'm kinda of getting back into it.
I really want the g1 stuff. But they command too damn much.
I prefer the Hasbro/takara tomy version. And initially I was against third party. But now I'm not. They can make good stuff and sometimes u wished hasbro would release some stuff that the 3rd party would release. Or I missed out and 3rd party is the only option without paying a tons of bank.
Like the giant devastator from toysfan.
Transformers Animated is my favorite too
Awesome video man! I do hate scalpers!
Dirty, filthy scalpers! 🤬
I just by one version of each figure unless they look different
Unless it breaks
Buy*
Great video!! I collect the MP, copyrights infringement 3rd party and some KO'S aka 4rth party lol. The main line Takara is amazing. But it doesn't seem to care or know what the Fandom wants? 🤔 Especially the fact that they haven't attempted to make not even 1 combiner. Not to mention a Skyfire or a Triple changer like Astrotrain. I just find that odd? Especially when the Constructions, JetFire, were such a main characters in the series.
You'll be happy to know that Takara announced they'll be doing a Masterpiece Raiden combiner. 🙂
im G1 1984 but i dont have any originals only like 4 from 86-87. l dont spend high price but i say i have a few that will never see the light of day in retail again. I say from 1985 to now I have about 150 tf in storage
It makes me sad when I have to put mine in storage. I'm getting close to that point again soon. 😭
I have came to the conclusion that imma just focus on Power of the primes figures.
Hi newbie here 2022
I'm just started collecting transformers WFC wave
Welcome to the hobby!
Thanks for all the tips on this video, though I do have one question. 7:29 could you send a link to one of these websites?
seibertron.com and tfw2005.com are very good sources for toy sightings.
Thank you
I’d get figures to get my money’s worth for example astrotrain Titans return has a better vehicle form and body form than the seige version in my opinion but the seige one has weapons box so I think I’d get the Titans return one
8:55, wait Scalpers? I go on Amazon and eBay to look for Siege Skywarp and Studio Series Scrap Metal and they’re over $300 and $70. Are scalpers the culprit for these high prices for one deluxe and one voyager with 2 battle masters?
Most definitely. The worst part is that people will buy them at these insane prices and further incentivize the scalpers to keep doing this.
I always grew up broke as hell so i always collected 3 to 4 inch figures ledgends figures, i collected the rotb weponizer maximals and had to throw in a lego rat to substitute for rattrap 😂
when you don't have money and cannot afford any transformers toy
*Sadness intensifies*
You could always try a RUclips channel. I don't make much money from mine, but Tranaformers is a niche subject. If you find the right theme for your channel, it could be very lucrative.
@@TFCollector nah I'm fine i can still buy transformers toys even there is a pandemic
Studio series also focused on the characters from the g1 1986 movie not just tje liveaction movies
This was made before Studio Series 86 was released.
I asked for a third party for Christmas can you make a video on how to take care of expensive Transformers I'm a bit worried I'll break it im only 14 and restarted collecting Transformers in March and I've gotten up to a total of 20 or 17
That's an interesting idea for a video. I think I can make that happen. 😉
I'd love to collect the wfc line but its so limited in my country and also when i finally find one its at a such ridiculous price that I'm not willing to pay that much money for a figure
I hope they can fix that for you soon. Maybe Hasbro Pulse will set up shop there. It just recently came to the UK.
@@TFCollector I don't want to get my hopes up since hasbro doesn't give a shit about a random middle european country
I understand how you feel. It is a bit of a long shot. But, if they find a profit incentive there, they'll do what businesses do and set up shop. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya.
Opps almost forgot the "Ark" and 5 face quen and RC and Daniel and the metrix because of the 86 movie and also
For me what ever the cost of transformers 84-87 we go from there
I collect masterpeice takara tomy original and Ko if its a great ko I will by it why not I do buy original just purchased mp57 skyfire great figure will also buy 3rd party I have cyclonus galvatron if it looks good it will make my collection.
It's fun collecting transformers until you shelf space is maxed. I really look forward to possibly getting skylynx... But we all have our reasons as to why we take breaks on shelling out money on plastic!
The shelf space problem is real. 😭
i collect anything transformers except for the cyberverse line cause its too kiddish, i like to open and display them but i ran out of room when the studios series dropped so the hundreds that ive bought since then are still in packages, i still haven’t opened my has lab unicron cause i have no room but i would like to do an unboxing vid...
I don't mind lines with a kiddy asthetic, as long as the toys are good. Animated is a good example. To me, Cyberverse's real issue was the quality of the toys. Most of them were severely compromised by low part counts and cheap gimmicks.
@@TFCollector yea they were low budgie too, that was the other reason i was turned off, had preordered the leader class figures that were available at the time and i threw them in a bin with all the animated figures, the animated were straight though, i buy those & botbots for my 3yr old lol...
Good job man!!!!
Many tanks! 😁
If I had to choose a line to follow it’s gotta he studio series
Solid choice.
i’m mad at myself. i wish there was a website where you can buy missing pieces of transformers. for example like some hands. weapons
You might have luck on Transformerland. I've seen them selling individual parts for toys. There's also always Ebay, though you'll likely pay a mint for things there.
I think there can be a few tweaks to help collectors.
Any ideas?
I’m all in on mp idw and movieverse. But I don’t generally buy Takara or hasbro. I feel their mp figures are just way too cheap compared to third party. But I also have no problem buy ko’s. Anything that I can buy for cheaper I’m all in on.
I never knew there was a training course for this! 🤣
I collect any transformers I can lay my hands on. (Besides Masterpiece or 3rd Party.)
That's pretty much where I'm at right now, with the exception of Cyberverse. Some of those toys are just too awful to put on my shelf
Agreed!
So 3rd party have a license from Hasbro? Why do they use different names for their bots?
Some 3rd parties do. The ones that use different names for their products are likely making unlicensed products.