The Energon Pub

Hi, I like to know how to keep your transformers instructions, I have HUGE loads of them. I used to keep them in a drawer but some seemed to be a bit "spoiled". I actually bought a clear folder/book for them but it does not seem to work, anyone had any suggestions what to buy or how to store them?

Large zip-lock bags...that's what I have mine in.

I keep mine in a drawer.

A "bill box" with hanging folders.

I used to keep mine in a landfill in New Jersey, but now I recycle them.

Razorclaw0000 wrote:A "bill box" with hanging folders.

Same here. I keep mine in something like this:



And because I'm a bit OCD, I've got a separate folder for each line, and the instructions are alphabetized by character name.

I also unfold the instructions as much as I can to reduce the number of creases.

I'm not even sure WHY I do this, but I figure if I ever want to sell my whole collection some day, I'll be glad I did.

GuyIncognito wrote:

Razorclaw0000 wrote:A "bill box" with hanging folders.

Same here. I keep mine in something like this:



And because I'm a bit OCD, I've got a separate folder for each line, and the instructions are alphabetized by character name.

I also unfold the instructions as much as I can to reduce the number of creases.

I'm not even sure WHY I do this, but I figure if I ever want to sell my whole collection some day, I'll be glad I did.

Yep. I do pretty much the same thing.

Counterpunch wrote:I used to keep mine in a landfill in New Jersey, but now I recycle them.

Heh. How environmentally conscious of you. XD

I keep mine in a metal box which used to be a cd case. It's getting a little full. I've been considering buying a binder with some clear pages to put them in for about a year now. Maybe in another year or two I'll get around to it.

I keep mine in zip lock bags too. I keep them arranged by toyline so TFA all go into one bag, RotF in another, and so on. I like to keep the cards too. When I sell portions of my collection, I'd like to be able to supply the instructions.

Same here, about reasons for keeping them. I keep the cards too, and I even have a copy of the comics that came with the Energon toys. In addition to helping the resale value of my figures, I just think the instructions are another small part of what makes Transformers so cool.

kirbenvost wrote:Same here, about reasons for keeping them. I keep the cards too, and I even have a copy of the comics that came with the Energon toys. In addition to helping the resale value of my figures, I just think the instructions are another small part of what makes Transformers so cool.

Well now, I definitely keep promotional material. I also keep instructions for toys with prescribed modes or means of transformation that are not specific to the mechanics of the toy.

Counterpunch wrote:

kirbenvost wrote:Same here, about reasons for keeping them. I keep the cards too, and I even have a copy of the comics that came with the Energon toys. In addition to helping the resale value of my figures, I just think the instructions are another small part of what makes Transformers so cool.

Well now, I definitely keep promotional material. I also keep instructions for toys with prescribed modes or means of transformation that are not specific to the mechanics of the toy.

I think that requires an example.

Razorclaw0000 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

kirbenvost wrote:Same here, about reasons for keeping them. I keep the cards too, and I even have a copy of the comics that came with the Energon toys. In addition to helping the resale value of my figures, I just think the instructions are another small part of what makes Transformers so cool.

Well now, I definitely keep promotional material. I also keep instructions for toys with prescribed modes or means of transformation that are not specific to the mechanics of the toy.

I think that requires an example.

Movie Soundwave - panels don't lock into a place

Every Energon Combiner - you can pretty much do whatever you want with the pieces not making up the bot arms and legs, so I like to see how the instructions prescribe you adjust them

That sort of stuff.

Razorclaw0000 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

kirbenvost wrote:Same here, about reasons for keeping them. I keep the cards too, and I even have a copy of the comics that came with the Energon toys. In addition to helping the resale value of my figures, I just think the instructions are another small part of what makes Transformers so cool.

Well now, I definitely keep promotional material. I also keep instructions for toys with prescribed modes or means of transformation that are not specific to the mechanics of the toy.

I think that requires an example.

I agree!

I havekept all my boxes so the instructions are in them, however, I'm going to throw out the blisters and keep the cards and flatpack the boxes of anything post G1 so then I'm not sure how I'll keep the instructions.

What's wrong with plastic wallets in a folder? Is that what you've been doing freaky777?

Counterpunch wrote:

Razorclaw0000 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

kirbenvost wrote:Same here, about reasons for keeping them. I keep the cards too, and I even have a copy of the comics that came with the Energon toys. In addition to helping the resale value of my figures, I just think the instructions are another small part of what makes Transformers so cool.

Well now, I definitely keep promotional material. I also keep instructions for toys with prescribed modes or means of transformation that are not specific to the mechanics of the toy.

I think that requires an example.

Movie Soundwave - panels don't lock into a place

Every Energon Combiner - you can pretty much do whatever you want with the pieces not making up the bot arms and legs, so I like to see how the instructions prescribe you adjust them

That sort of stuff.

Got it.

Mykltron wrote:

Razorclaw0000 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

kirbenvost wrote:Same here, about reasons for keeping them. I keep the cards too, and I even have a copy of the comics that came with the Energon toys. In addition to helping the resale value of my figures, I just think the instructions are another small part of what makes Transformers so cool.

Well now, I definitely keep promotional material. I also keep instructions for toys with prescribed modes or means of transformation that are not specific to the mechanics of the toy.

I think that requires an example.

I agree!

I havekept all my boxes so the instructions are in them, however, I'm going to throw out the blisters and keep the cards and flatpack the boxes of anything post G1 so then I'm not sure how I'll keep the instructions.

What's wrong with plastic wallets in a folder? Is that what you've been doing freaky777?

Hi there Mykltron, I think its cause I did not unfold my instructions and it looks really thick. Maybe I should unfold and keep it nicely but now I'm thinking of large Ziplock bags.

Also for the alternity Prime/Convoy if u still remember about my toy's stomach tab problem, well that toy is offically spoiled.. got a new one instead, though I still display the spoiled convoy in his GTR mode.

Kibble wrote:Large zip-lock bags...that's what I have mine in.

Same here.

I used to keep mine in a landfill in New Jersey, but now I recycle them.

Lol. Some of mine have ended up in a landfill somewhere, too. Probably. I think. Maybe.

I toss mine into Primus' box.

All of my instructions are in pristine condition because I never use them. The only one's I keep are Botcon or other exclusives (for possible resale sake) and Japanese instructions. I keep them in the box or toss them in the drwer under my keyboard.

freaky777 wrote:Also for the alternity Prime/Convoy if u still remember about my toy's stomach tab problem, well that toy is offically spoiled.. got a new one instead, though I still display the spoiled convoy in his GTR mode.

My other Alternity figure started to have the same problem. So WHEN you can't fold the car front/chest up into car mode (it WILL happen again) take it back a little and try pushing the stomach plate gently as well. This will move that sliding part inside and should avoid damage.

Since I restarted collecting, I started a binder full of sheet protectors that I have dropped instruction books, odds and ends into. keeps them safe and on hand if i need them for anything.

I keep mine in a variety of places depending what collection the instructions are for. G1, G1 KOs, and G2 are in my Mirage KO Box. Most reissues instructions are in their boxes. Newer stuff like Classics are kept in a drawer.

The box my printer came in is chock full of Instructional Goodness, however I went a full year without ready access to that box. Now there's a year's worth of instructions kicking around in various places that need to be combined with the rest of the collection... if I find them all...

- Sam

Sports card protectors

I keep them in their respective boxes, otherwise, in a plastic bag they go.