Transformers Busts = Useless?

[SkyWarp91]

Do you think they're useless?

- They don't combine
- You don't even get a whole figure
- Isn't a tribute enough to the character owning their original figure, not just half their body?

[5FDP]

I like 'em. Probably not as much as Sharky I think that anyone buying them understands what they are getting so by that rationale how could you be disappointed.

If anyone thinks of collecting busts, it's best to get them when on sale as they tend to be quite expensive (hint: do not buy from the Comic Shop in Liverpool ).

[GoktimusPrime]

I have two busts in my collection -- one I bought (Soundwave). Not a fan. I wasn't expecting playability or anything, but I thought that maybe I'd enjoy the visual aesthetic of having it as a display item. Not really... at least, not for the price. I much prefer stuff like PVC figurines/busts - much smaller, but you pay pocket change. I also have the SDCC Megatron bust which a friend of mine who attended the con bought for me as a souvenir/gift. But yeah, I have no intention of buying any more busts (I'll happily accept more for free though )

[1orion2many]

I voted yes they are useless, I do own the Grimlock T-Rex statue and yes I know it isn't a bust but it is similar in that it just sits there with no transformation abilities, I do like it but not to the point I'll get another

[Cat]

What?

No way.

I own quite a few of the statues and busts, and they're among my favourite TF pieces.

I understand they're an acquired taste, but there's really a lot of non-transforming figures that have been done, from Action Masters to Robot Heroes.

The statues and busts are just a nice step up from the toys.

You can pry mine out of my cold dead hands!

[UltraMarginal]

I used to think they were a waste of money, especially when in a comic shop here they go for easily $140, why would I buy a bust for that sort of cash when I could get a masterpiece for that much or a little more?

However, <pause> I bought a few here and there from BBTS and other places at super cheap prices, < $30 including shipping. for that sort of money I think they are fantastic, highly detailed and a great addition to a display cabinet. I'd love some more, but there's no way I'm paying over $100 for something that I could potentially find for half as much if I am patient and careful.

My favorite at the moment would be Galvatron above unicron.

[Verno]

I know it's not exactly a Bust, but the Hard Hero Rhinox Statue is a thing of incredible beauty! Statues/Busts are a wonderful thing!

[kup]

The WW Grimlock and Shockwave busts that I have were dead cheap when a local store was closing down.

The Hard Hero Rhinox statue kicks ass and I bought it for the same reasons as Verno mentioned but mostly for being a character model accurate representation.

To answer the OP's question - They are not useless, they are collector items. How 'useful' they are is really up to the person buying it. They are display pieces so I guess if they are able to do that correctly, they have fulfilled their purpose.

When it comes to how I feel about them - I like them but wouldn't go out of my way to buy any. As mentioned, the two busts that I have were chance buys (cheap) and the Rhinox statue is a unique piece.

[llamatron]

The 86 movie "Reformatting Megatron" bust is one of my favourite TF items, it's way way way way way awesome.

[Paulbot]

They are not useless. I find them very handy when there's a breeze and I have some loose papers.