People buying you Transformers as gifts

From the opposing perspective, I probably won't ever get a collector something I don't understand the same way I don't buy a book for someone I don't know. My partner has tried hard to surprise me with things I don't have (ROTF Devastator, HFTD Bumblebee, Classics Silverbolt), which was really amazing, but I ultimately see plastic addiction as an issue that I can't/won't get over anytime soon :p

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

I'm just really happy when someone wants to give me something as a gift. As jazzcomp said, it's really the thought that counts - regardless of whether I have it or not. If I already have the toy, then I simply keep the double sealed and it goes toward my little MISB/MOSC collection. :) That way I have a few doubles that I'm keeping sealed, but I didn't pay for them, and I'm keeping the gift that my friends/relos gave me -- everyone's happy. :D

I personally don't find receiving a double as a sign that the person hasn't "gotten to know me," because quite frankly... my collection is just that big that it's not easy for people to remember/know what I have and don't have. They just get the toy and hope that I don't already have it -- and I'm perfectly fine with that. Cos I'd do exactly the same in their shoes. But my friends/relos seldomly get me Transformers because of that reason. :p

But honestly... when I receive a Transformer as a gift, I'm just so grateful to get something. I'd never complain about getting a double.

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Yeah I'm grateful he's getting me anything, and even moreso since he's gone to the trouble of trying to get me a Transformer, and no matter what he gets me I'll still be happy to recieve anything at all regardless of whether or not it's a double. but there's still that little part of me that thinks he'd be better off just giving me a gift card or something since then I can make sure I get someting I'd actually want. no matter what transformer he gets me I'll be gratefull and cherish it (even if it does turn out to be DOTM Skids)

i love to get a trasformer as a gift in fact my sister in law bought me the battle in space 2 pack and i was stoked with that.

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Originally Posted by Firestorm

Black = all I could think of is the DOTM twins

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If the others seem like Prime figures this could be a vechicon or airachnid?

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Originally Posted by Sky Shadow

Um... Cybertron Megatron is a triple changer who turns from a robot to car to jet. And back!

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Not the toys, though. At least, not that I've ever seen. Haven't watched that show for so long I don't recall a car mode.

Yeah, I don't mind getting duplicates of Transformer toys, but when so called friends/family don't even know you're into TFs (even after you've made it plainly obvious) then that's when I know they don't care. It turned out to be true in my case, there was a massive "family" breakup shortly after. If you get gifts from friends/family even though they aren't what you wanted exactly, it's the thought that counts yes, but when the thought wasn't even there then that's another matter.

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Originally Posted by Firestorm

What's everyone's stand towards when people who don't know much about transformers try to buy you one as a gift?

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Just a suggestion for friends/family/partners of TF collectors: if you do want to buy them a Transformer for a gift and you want to get them something they don't have while keeping it something of a surprise, ask them to pick out three TFs that they don't have and want. Choose one out of that set of three.:)

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Originally Posted by Megatron-SG1

Not the toys, though. At least, not that I've ever seen. Haven't watched that show for so long I don't recall a car mode.

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http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=cy...d=1t:429,i:229

I was thinking that the titanium one i have was small a version of this^. (even though mine is just a statue) but i didn't know he turned into a jet till now:)

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Originally Posted by Geigerrock-2

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=cy...d=1t:429,i:229

I was thinking that the titanium one i have was small a version of this^. (even though mine is just a statue) but i didn't know he turned into a jet till now:)

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Ahh... I see the car mode now, it looks like a dragster! He just gets more awesome the more I learn about him. :) And it looks like it takes very little to go from jet <--> car. I haven't had that particular toy for very long myself (legends size Cybertron Megs) and am still waiting for the instruction sheet (thanks matt-bilby :D) so that explains my lack of knowledge here! Thanks for the link, I tried searching for info but couldn't find anything useful!

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Originally Posted by LordCyrusOmega

I sound ungrateful..don't I?

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Eeh... this whole thread sounds ungrateful to me.

When I was a child I would like it when someone got me a Transformer toy I didn't have. I wasn't as happy if I got a crummy Go-Bot or socks... and getting duplicates was disappointing because they got regifted by my mum! But as an adult, I appreciate the sentiment and the meaning that's gone behind a thoughtful gift. And if someone is willing to buy me a Transformer toy/product -- regardless of what it is, I think it's thoughtful and I very happy to receive it. And sometimes I can see the disappointment in my friends when they discover that I already have the toy, but I try to cheer them up by assuring them that I will keep it! I usually keep them sealed, or I might open it and customise it! :)

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

From the opposing perspective, I probably won't ever get a collector something I don't understand the same way I don't buy a book for someone I don't know. My partner has tried hard to surprise me with things I don't have (ROTF Devastator, HFTD Bumblebee, Classics Silverbolt), which was really amazing, but I ultimately see plastic addiction as an issue that I can't/won't get over anytime soon :p

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I do sometimes. It's my attempt at trying to acknowledge their individual passion/interest, even if I don't share it. And that's how I see it when people buy me Transformers stuff, even if I have it or don't want it. I'm just stoked that they've acknowledged that I'm a Transformers enthusiast and put some thought into the gift - especially if it's Transformers related! :D

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Originally Posted by Firestorm

Yeah I'm grateful he's getting me anything, and even moreso since he's gone to the trouble of trying to get me a Transformer, and no matter what he gets me I'll still be happy to recieve anything at all regardless of whether or not it's a double. but there's still that little part of me that thinks he'd be better off just giving me a gift card or something since then I can make sure I get someting I'd actually want. no matter what transformer he gets me I'll be gratefull and cherish it (even if it does turn out to be DOTM Skids)

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^100% agree. Gift cards/cash would be nicer, but I'm perfectly happy with any TF gift I receive. It's a gift! If I want a toy that I don't have I'll go buy it myself!

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Originally Posted by Megatron-SG1

Not the toys, though. At least, not that I've ever seen. Haven't watched that show for so long I don't recall a car mode.

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Cybertron Megatron's car mode. Some fans call it the "Batmobile" mode. ;)
http://tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Mega...ehiclemode.jpg
(Click here if the above link doesn't work for you - scroll down and click on the thumbnail labelled "Vehicle Mode")

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Originally Posted by Megatron-SG1

Yeah, I don't mind getting duplicates of Transformer toys, but when so called friends/family don't even know you're into TFs (even after you've made it plainly obvious) then that's when I know they don't care. It turned out to be true in my case, there was a massive "family" breakup shortly after. If you get gifts from friends/family even though they aren't what you wanted exactly, it's the thought that counts yes, but when the thought wasn't even there then that's another matter.

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Oh right, yes, in that case I agree. :) Considering that I wear TF apparel 24/7 and I constantly have a Transformer toy with me -- anyone who doesn't notice that I'm into TFs doesn't have a pulse. :p But in regards to people buying you Transformers as a gift -- I think that's just brilliant, regardless of what that Transformer product is. :)

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Cybertron Megatron's car mode. Some fans call it the "Batmobile" mode. ;)
http://tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Mega...ehiclemode.jpg
(Click here if the above link doesn't work for you - scroll down and click on the thumbnail labelled "Vehicle Mode")

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First link didn't work, yeah I should have checked tru.info :o. I so want the leader class version of this toy!!!

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Oh right, yes, in that case I agree. :) Considering that I wear TF apparel 24/7 and I constantly have a Transformer toy with me -- anyone who doesn't notice that I'm into TFs doesn't have a pulse. :p But in regards to people buying you Transformers as a gift -- I think that's just brilliant, regardless of what that Transformer product is. :)

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I happened to get Cybertron Supreme Starscream as a birthday present, and it still is one of the best gifts I've ever received! I would love any/all TF related gifts, even if not on my to get list because they are like the odd ones out in my collection.