I didn't give a single damn about the TR PM Optimus. Especially since I already have CW Magnus and he had all of the same flaws.

But that rendition of him is tempting me.

I just hope takara went one step further made new cab mini prime

Beautiful, bring on the preorders!

I've been wondering the past couple days; how do you guys decide what goes into your collection? I've decided to go all in on Titan's Return & realized this is the first time I ever wanted to get an entire line of toys. And with how deep the franchise is I know there has to be a myriad of ways fans setup their displays.

So what's your method: Series? Characters? Teams? Gimmicks? Classes? Designs? Favorites? Everything?

With how expensive Transformers are at big box retailers now my Transformers buying has pretty much slowed down to a halt. My interest in them right now is limited to third party and Masterpiece releases and those are only if I'm at a convention and got the cash to burn.

It all comes down to interest.
Which makes all my TF purchases a lot easier as of late.
Since it's all G1 and RID's $15 glorified legion toys.

Pretty much this.

The only must-haves for me are Beast Wars toys, and we all know how common these are. We got one last year and we get one/two MP's this year, that's about it.

I pick up G1-stuff too but only if I like the figure since I don't really care all that much about G1. The only upcoming main-line figure I'm looking forward to is Takara's Super Ginrai. Because it looks so much better than Hasbro's Powermaster Prime and because we know that a Godbomber figure is on its way.

When Figuarts took over my life my Transformers collecting days pretty much ended. I've only casually got back into it lately with the release of more Japanese G1 characters. Star Saber kicked that off, and I'm really pumped for Super Ginrai as well as Masterforce is my favourite series. Really looking forward to this Liokaiser too, even with the torso issues that Takara may or may not do anything about.

I'm also picking up Legends Galvatron and Scourge (as well as Combiner Wars Cyclonus at some point to complete the trio), as Galvatron is my favourite character and I love the 86 movie. Would have picked up Grand Galvatron had I had the money at the time, because that thing was wonderfully executed.

With Titans Return I know I'll get a Highbrow no matter the cost and Nautica if the rumors about her getting a toy are true.

From what I've read here it seems like you guys really know your stuff when it comes to Transformers. So what have your experiences been like in the fandom? Is everyone here a fan from childhood? Or have you been on & off with the franchise? Maybe you just got into it like me? How does interacting with other fans feel? Etc.