The Hasbro G1 Toy Checklist

[Skullcruncher]

I have 247 out of 450 (54.8%) But I really only have any interest (or will ever collect) only 1988 releases and before. So 242/248

[theshape]

I have 247 out of 450 (54.8%) But I really only have any interest (or will ever collect) only 1988 releases and before. So 242/248

Yeah I agree, my dream collection is 84-88 us, 89-92 japan, 93 euro

[liegeprime]

Yeah I agree, my dream collection is 84-88 us, 89-92 japan, 93 euro

wow, that's well focused and downright expensive especially the latter... best have deep pockets

[Paulbot]

My count worked out to be 55.1% (248). I would like to finish off the 84/85 cast which means I need 11 more (Wheeljack, Bluestreak, Smokescreen, Mirage, Grimlock, Snarl, Slag, Swoop, Reflector, Jetfire and Ramjet) so I guess 58% complete would be ideal.

It's no coincidence that most of the ones I need are common KOs which means originals are pricey and the risk of being sent a KO after spending a lot keeps me away.

[5FDP]

I like the way Skullcruncher thinks so my recalculated figure is 65% as I only focused on toys released between '84 and '86 (inclusive)

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm 15 figures off my completing what I want to collect for G1. Thankfully they're all from later G1, my early G1 stuff is complete (yes, except Time Warrior... (T-T)), so thankfully the stuff I need hasn't been KOed and don't tend to go for as exhorbitant aftermarket prices as the more high demand earlier G1 stuff.

[theshape]

wow, that's well focused and downright expensive especially the latter... best have deep pockets

Yeah, it means i pretty much had to sell all my masterpieces and forget about buying the new ones (and any cool 4rd party stuff) Means i cant collect anything else. Only plus is that my collection is relatively small (under 500 pieces) so it doesnt take up a massive amount of space

[Bidoofdude]

I'm 15 figures off my completing what I want to collect for G1. Thankfully they're all from later G1, my early G1 stuff is complete (yes, except Time Warrior... (T-T)), so thankfully the stuff I need hasn't been KOed and don't tend to go for as exhorbitant aftermarket prices as the more high demand earlier G1 stuff.

Some have all the luck...

[GoktimusPrime]

Some have all the luck...

Luck? My collection is the result of 28+ years' worth of continuous collecting. It's not so much luck but persistence/dedication. I collected most of my G1 toys the same way I collect most of my Transformers today -- from local brick and mortar stores. I'm principally a collector of current toys, not old toys, so I have a near complete G1 collection because G1 was the current line when I started collecting Transformers. Most of my G1 toys are my childhood toys (hence their value to me is much more sentimental than monetary). The only "luck" involved is that I'm an old bugger - old enough to have been around to start collecting in 1984.
1986: 1988: 1998: 2001: 2012:
Man... those little rubber Voltrons were so crap!

[liegeprime]

My count worked out to be 55.1% (248). I would like to finish off the 84/85 cast which means I need 11 more (Wheeljack, Bluestreak, Smokescreen, Mirage, Grimlock, Snarl, Slag, Swoop, Reflector, Jetfire and Ramjet) so I guess 58% complete would be ideal.

It's no coincidence that most of the ones I need are common KOs which means originals are pricey and the risk of being sent a KO after spending a lot keeps me away.

I was gonna say, when I saw the list you have there Paulbot..... ohhhh gonna be hard buying online as these have been KOed... well except for 4 - Ramjet Jetfire, Bluestreak and Smokescreen. Best to buy em from really trusted seller, or personally inspect the item if possible...KOs galore on most of them now