Tell me what to add to my collection!

[klystron]

Guys, I need some advice. I feel like adding a new 'bot to my ranks, but I'm not sure what.
Think I am fancying something from G1 (or BW?).
I like figures that are a little bit... different, are based on interesting characters and designs, and I'm a bit of a fan of articulation (strictly for posing, not for playing with! ) Examples like:
Snapdragon & Apeface (triple changing headmasters -- wow!)
Magmatron (3 beasts, 1 robot -- awesome)
Season 1 Optimus Primal (how much articulation and weapons can one 'bot have?)
G1 Bruticus (all time fav gesalt)
...have previous quenched my appetite, but now am feeling a little uninspired.

Some of the ones I have been thinking about are:
reissue G1 Skywarp/thundercracker 2 pack (on sale ATM)
G1 Quickswitch
Sixshot (probably too expensive though & bit of a brick in 'bot mode)
Abominus (a little bit over collecting gesalts though; too many peices & too expensive)
Predaking (see above)
G1 Sunstreaker
Octopunch
Doubledealer ('bot mode brick?)
G1 Whirl

Any suggestions?
Should also mention that my budget is NOT unlimited.
All thoughts and comments greatly appreciated.

[1orion2many]

Maybe Lioconvoy from the Japanese BW line as it's a very nice figure

[5FDP]

If you like figures a little bit different, I'd go for a G1 Sunstreaker as he's never been reissued and not likely to be either. Second-hand prices are somewhere between US$80 - US$140 for a complete one and based on condition (I use US dollars as I do most of my buying from Ebay).

[Paulbot]

Sixshot is much better than Quickswitch. The possible forthcoming reissue of Sixshot may be worth waiting for. Doubledealer is a great toy too IMHO but yes a brick.

Some extra suggestions:
RID Megatron (10 modes at least! )
JRX/Rail Racer from RID (you can get the JRX set for not too much)

[kup]

If you want different then you should get Injector

[1AZRAEL1]

If you like figures a little bit different, I'd go for a G1 Sunstreaker as he's never been reissued and not likely to be either. Second-hand prices are somewhere between US$80 - US$140 for a complete one and based on condition (I use US dollars as I do most of my buying from Ebay).

Though Sunstreaker is a good choice, you have to be careful because he has been KO, and a pretty convincing one at that.

[GoktimusPrime]

'sif you wouldn't play with your toys!

Get two Time Warriors (cos you'll obviously need to give one to me)

[liegeprime]

G1: hmmmm Fort max ... or reissue Galvatron

BW: Optimal Optimus or TM@ Dragon megs are both nice!

[Doubledealer]

Some of the ones I have been thinking about are:
reissue G1 Skywarp/thundercracker 2 pack (on sale ATM)
G1 Quickswitch
Sixshot (probably too expensive though & bit of a brick in 'bot mode)
Abominus (a little bit over collecting gesalts though; too many peices & too expensive)
Predaking (see above)
G1 Sunstreaker
Octopunch
Doubledealer ('bot mode brick?)
G1 Whirl

Any suggestions?
Should also mention that my budget is NOT unlimited.
All thoughts and comments greatly appreciated.

I just snapped up the Encore seekers as they're an absolute steal in the current HLJ sale. They're probably the safest bet as they're cheap and you get two great toys.

I'm obviously biased towards Doubledealer as I love the fact that, like TFA Lockdown, he's a powerful gun-for-hire who also happens to be one of the more unique triplechangers with 2 excellent alt modes and an imposing robot mode. He looks fantastic, has great colours and will surely not disappoint if you can get one in good nic for around AU$100-120.

Abominus is one of the larger gestalts and while the individual bots are a bit disappointing, the combined mode is magnificent! Like you say, he can be expensive but he will really add to the overall look of your Decepticon army.

I don't have him but I think you're other suggestion of 'Octopunch' is another really good one that won't disappoint. I'm generally not a fan of the Pretenders (Beast ones are cool though!) but this guy just looks really fun!

I know I go on about them but do you own the 3 smaller Decepticon Headmasters (Horribull, Fangry and Squeezeplay) and the 3 Autobot monsterbots (Grotusque, Doublecross and Repugnus). If not, buy them as they are all ridiculously brilliant!

[klystron]

I know I go on about them but do you own the 3 smaller Decepticon Headmasters (Horribull, Fangry and Squeezeplay) and the 3 Autobot monsterbots (Grotusque, Doublecross and Repugnus). If not, buy them as they are all ridiculously brilliant!

Really? Are they that good? I never really considered them much. Maybe I'll have a look into them.

One day I will get a Doubledealer, and yes I'm very tempted by the HLJ sale price of the seekers. But unfortunately now I think all my funds now are going towards Sixshot.