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Japanese Transformers are not just an exotic flavour to be sampled by collectors who fancy adding a touch of spice to a normal G1 collection. Some Transformers enthusiasts actively try to complete the whole run of Takara G1 Transformers from start to finish. In addition, a few hardy souls even take up the challenge of finding all of these foreign figures in pristine condition. But how likely is it that someone could have the entire selection of early G1, Headmasters, Masterforce, Victory, Zone, Battlestars and Operation Combination in perfect condition?

I asked a number of well-known experts in their field of Transformers collecting how conceivable they felt certain lofty goals were to achieve in order to gauge just how much of a task it would be to complete a specific type of collection. This week, Brandon Yap, Marco Salerno, Eric Hall and HighPrime were quizzed on goals within Japanese G1 Transformers. We’ve already looked at AFA MISB G1 Transformers, and we will also be looking at minibots, pre-Transformers and prototypes. Our experts’ answers are as fascinating and insightful as you would expect from such esteemed gentlemen.


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Maz

Envious would be an understatement. However, I agree with the third last paragraph. Afterall, it is their money and time, butwhere does one go after they have amassed such a collection? Another collection? Then what? When is enough enough? Is it ever enough? Sure got me thinking
Another great read, cheers

Sinnertwin wrote:Envious would be an understatement. However, I agree with the third last paragraph. Afterall, it is their money and time, butwhere does one go after they have amassed such a collection? Another collection? Then what? When is enough enough? Is it ever enough? Sure got me thinking
Another great read, cheers

Yep, that's the question. When is enough enough? I guess it raises the question of why we collect in the first place or even more philosophically, why do we do anything that we don't necessarily need to do in order to survive? The only answer is for pleasure and self satisfaction of some kind. We fill the time of our lives with things that keep us occupied and/or fulfilled in some way until we meet our end.

The benefit of such a collection, even if it were 'completed' and no more collecting were done, might provide the owner with a sense of accomplishment and certainly give them something that they enjoy looking at and studying from time to time just like a piece of art hanging on the wall of their home.

I often walk into my collection room and just stare at the shelves of figures and admire my collection. I'd imagine art and historical artifact collectors feel much the same way.

Another great article Maz. Really enjoying the Conceivable articles at the moment and looking forward to the next couple.

Reads like these do make you question your own collecting habits and goals. In fact, It was in an interview with Marco Salerno a couple of months back ( where he gave his tips on collecting) that actually made me re-evaluate all the junk I had bought the past 2- 3 years, ditch it and get back to focusing on completing my US-JPN G1 collection.

Keep up the good work.