I think I'm probably the only collector here (besides Gok, that is) that still refuses to purchase a third party item whether it be an overpriced 'upgrade' kit or an equally overpriced figure

While I look at them and appreciate how they 'complete' someone's collection, I myself would rather go without a particular character (or upgrade kit) then to substitute it with a third party product.

To me, they're just not Transformers and they belong in the same category as KO's and I would never want to dilute the purity of my TFs by adding them to my collection.

(VP ducks for cover)

Having said that though, go figure, I spend vast amounts of money on aftermarket performance parts for my cars and not even think twice about it - even though they're not sanctioned or endorsed by the vehicle manufacturer, but somehow, I just can't bring myself to do the same for TFs?