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News Credits: 42 · Sun Dec 27, 2015 3:09 pm

So I recently decided to start a Masterpiece collection, and I was wondering which ones to get. At the moment (12/27/15) I have a MP-8X that I got for Christmas, along with a Hasbro Sunstorm and Prowl coming in the mail soon, and I'm going to buy Shockwave. For now, I want to top it off at just 6 or so (due to me not having a steady income), with 3

's and 3

's. What would be some recommendations (no Magnus, as that is a bit too much for me)? 3P Masterpieces are OK as well.

EDIT: Currently thinking about Hasbro Bluestreak due to its good price on TRU's website.

News Credits: 60 · Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:35 pm

Try either a Lancia Stratos or Lamborghini Countach molds. A VW is also a good choice.

News Credits: 22 · Mon Dec 28, 2015 7:43 am

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:What would be some recommendations?

Definitely get TRU's new Starscream. Very nice looking figure. Also, even though he's not personally a favorite, MP-10 is a very good looking figure.

News Credits: 656 · Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:05 am

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:For now, I want to top it off at just 6 or so (due to me not having a steady income)

Real talk: don't buy Transformers until you have a steady income. Been there myself when I worked a commission job and bought every piece of plastic I could as soon as I thought I had "extra", regretted that.

Ignoring that, if you only do three in each faction, mix up the molds. I'd grab MP-10 for your other bot while he's available through importers for a reasonable amount, and if that's out of your range I'd hit up either Sideswipe or Wheeljack. For the last 'con, Soundwave if you can afford it, if not grab Exhaust in lieu of Wheeljack.

News Credits: 22 · Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:40 am

Yes, Soundwave is also a great choice. With or without the cassettes.

Mon Dec 28, 2015 2:45 pm

MP10 Prime and Soundwave are great figures.

News Credits: 42 · Mon Dec 28, 2015 3:17 pm

ScottyP wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:For now, I want to top it off at just 6 or so (due to me not having a steady income)
Real talk: don't buy Transformers until you have a steady income. Been there myself when I worked a commission job and bought every piece of plastic I could as soon as I thought I had "extra", regretted that.

Given that I'm a teenager still living with my parents, that's not a problem.

ScottyP wrote:Ignoring that, if you only do three in each faction, mix up the molds. I'd grab MP-10 for your other bot while he's available through importers for a reasonable amount, and if that's out of your range I'd hit up either Sideswipe or Wheeljack. For the last 'con, Soundwave if you can afford it, if not grab Exhaust in lieu of Wheeljack.

I do have my eyes on Soundblaster and Sideswipe.