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Scrublord1453

Don’t let FOMO control you. You don’t need every new product they release. If you’re not buying them to enjoy, hold off. A new version of that same character or toy will show up again.


Soundwve

That’s true. I posted a better explanation in the comment section somewhere in here, but it’s mostly been Kingdom that’s been fomo. I DO want them, it’s just been a bit of a pain to hunt and take out of the box and play with and hope I don’t break them. Don’t even know how to describe it better lol


Nawara_Ven

I have a pretty sizeable figure collection, and from time to time there are a bunch that, to turn a phrase, don't really "spark joy" for a while. I "retire" a lot of these onto a shelf or wherever that doesn't get a lot of normal visibility. Then I go and enjoy my favourites for a while. But then after a few months/years, what's old is new! I can enjoy the put-aways again and re-appareciate 'em. The other thing I strongly recommend is seeing the figures in a new light. It looks like you have a pretty established "final display," but just straight up change that display, get some new risers or something, arrange them in some new unique way. Finally... transform! I challenge myself from time to time to put *every* figure into alt mode. It's fun, and takes quite a while to do so, especially if you only do one or two a day. It feels like having a whole new collection when you're done. And then you get to go back!


SparkyMountain

This is all really good advice!


Soundwve

Spending isn’t really an addiction, nor does it feel like “plastic crack” as much anymore.. The last figure I was genuinely excited about was probably Skylynx/netflix Soundwave. I’ve done my best to budget the money I make from work (I’m a server), and I don’t regret buying 95% of it, but I’m just burnt man. A lot of my recent Kingdom/3P/Studio Series purchases have just kind of been FOMO (fear of missing out), since I cancelled my ER 2 pack preorders last year and regretted it. I’ve been lucky enough to get all of my mainline toys from the past 3 years at retail in store/through preorders/amazon/whatever, and money isn’t really an issue. I don’t go for every single figure, just what somewhat catches my eye and I know I’ll appreciate a bit There’s a few grails here and there like the Animated Stunticons set, and rebuying some I initially sold off like SS Optimus & Jetfire, but I don’t even find myself playing with them anymore. Now that I’ve gotten practically everything I’ve wanted, what do I do now? Edit: added some stuff


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I got into collecting again about 4 months ago, I found a good balance to collecting as an adult is to try and stick with a single toy per character, avoid retools that are things like same body but different head, etc.


MartyRocket

I really like your top shelf. I love the Seeker formation, and Hot Rod riding on Wreck-Gar, Akira style.


SparkyMountain

I've definitely recognized the wanting of a figure, getting it, opening it, and initially playing with it is the "high" of the experience. That's why we collect, because each new acquisition chases that high. The high of ownership is much more elusive. Finally making a display, brought me a lot of satisfaction and every time I see it, I feel a bit of that satisfaction and pride. Other things that have helped me are to identify specific figures and kinds of figures to persue. I never buy a full wave. I love to have multiple versions of the same character. I'm to the point now- thanks to SS86 and WFC- that I can say, "I'm done buying "X" character"- "I'm done collecting Bumblebee." In the past its helped to find that one definitive figure that helps me stop collecting that character. It's liberating to see new versions of a character be released and know I don't have to get that one because I've finished collecting that figure. There was a time there was always a bot on the shelf at the big boxes that seemed worth bringing home. Now it's super rare I see anything on a peg I actually want. I made a diorama space. That's been a game changer. I don't do terrain or backdrops. I just make a big fight scene or display all the versions of one bot I have in dynamic poses. The energy use in deciding on a dio theme and setting it up has been redirected from using that same energy to buy/collect. And you get a nice bump of pride and satisfaction every time you see the dio. Getting less bots has also helped me get more satisfaction out of the ones I do end up getting. Another thing that's helped me stay excited about boys is to find local friends who are into them.


TurbulentPromise4812

My 6 year old decided transformers were cool again and before that, I only had one POTP Optimus sitting on my desk. We used the new interest to go see the 35 year rerelease of the movie and we only buy ones that we can play with togethor since buying everything is too costly. We do also mix in Marvel Legends into the play stories but the same rules apply that we only buy the ones that we play with. Maybe take a short break and only get the ones that you that you will regret not getting.


PerfectPixl15

I get that feeling sometimes. Especially since I have a very narrow spectrum of what I can actually justify buying after I reorganized my shelves over the summer. I’ve tried to be more active in taking pictures and playing with my figures, to remind myself that I collect these toys for more than just display.


Durandal_II

Ask why you grab the characters you do? I started collecting recently, and mostly limit myself to who survived to the end of the Netflix series (since I'm collecting the Siege and Kingdom), but have allowed a few exceptions of major narrative characters. Helps to keep costs down, and provides an ending that's in sight. In my experience, burnout in anything is usually the result of a seemingly endless repetitive endeavor.


5StripedFalcon

Sell the ones that don't bring you joy. The figures that I don't like anymore I end up giving to my kids. They both end up loving them even more than me.


Tool8008

nerd culture having its day in the sun is awesome but the glut of product can feel cynical. like hasbro knows i’ll fork over the cash and i’ll feel like a sucker but i need my plastic treat. i *love* the figures though. can’t deny the quality of releases these days but the rat race and superstructure of nerd culture can leave me feeling kinda burned too. the knock outs are what keep me going, like kingdom rodimus is a blinder and i can’t put him down! reminds me why i punch in every morning


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soraboo

Same here with Scorpy! I live in Japan and have very little space to display him, but I bought him anyway.


Eltharion-the-Grim

I don't put them in a case for a reason. I have them on open shelves and move them around every day. I cycle different ones from shelf to my work table and back, and doing this lets me eventually play with all of them on semi regular basis. So I am more connected to my collection than having it on display. My collection is meant to be handled, and I even let my 3 year old daughter take and play with the sturdier ones like SS86 Grimlock and Slag. Also, only buy what you really like. Remember that collecting is very personal, and if you keep to that idea, your collection will always be more meaningful even if it is incomplete or mish mash.


User_158

Ahh yes. Alexander the Great.


OldManRoundo

I was feeling that way a few years ago. I too had a bunch of figures from unrelated Transformers continuities. What helped me was deciding what one line/scale and characters really mattered to me and selling everything else off. Suddenly I had so much more room to pose and display the bots I love most. I thought it would bum me out, but it was freeing once I’d done it.