I started back in 85 (I think) with a G1 optimus prime who suffered a terrible fate at the hands of a kid who doesn't know about MiSB and collectables, but we had heaps of fun together so it's all good.

I sort of skirted back when the movies were released, but I always found the toys to be, well, ugly. Really craved the simplicity of the original cartoon figures.

I got back on the wagon a couple year back with metroplex (which I still haven't unpacked by lack of room) and more recently with the bigW special on devastator. $350 later, I can admit these combiner wars figures will definitely be the death of me...or at least my wallet

Really happy I discovered the forum by chance though!