Interesting thread. Here's my 2 c. I started collecting moderately (and getting into TF) when the Cybertron show was on, but at the time wasn't that much into the toys, plus finances were more restrictive. I kept them all MISB (they still are), then stopped collecting anything for the next... 5 odd years. Mainly it was financial but also at the time I hated the Bay movies and refused to buy anything related to it. Now, although a little late to the party, I've really changed my outlook, both as a fan and a collector. I can now spend a little more, so am collecting more seriously now - and it's a heck of a lot more fun than it ever was before.

I love my collection, I love Transformers, I love the toys (not too fussed, only some things I refuse to buy now but I would love to have most toys even from DotM, which ironically I liked the best for certain character designs). Is this a passing interest for me? I can say that most definitely it is not. I'm a TFs collector that is here to stay. Will I ever sell my collection? HECK NO!

So, SFDP, I'll be the exception!