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[Maz]

If for whatever reason you lost all of your Transformers collection tomorrow, what figure would you buy back first? That excellent question was asked by Alex Kirk at a UK Transformers meet recently and created some fascinating discussion and introspective analysis. After the initial wave of “Nothing, I’d be free!” responses, everyone who was asked the question gave some very interesting answers. I’ve expanded Alex’s question to include the first three toys one would buy back, for whatever purpose that might be: rebuilding, three and done, nostalgia or a blank slate with the benefit of experience.

If You Lost It All… (Part 1) | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READ



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[Maz]

It’s been over three years now that we’ve been producing articles and collector interviews for the TFSource Blog, and just as with the previous two years, we thought it might be interesting for our readers to see what the top 5 most visited and read articles have been over the last 12 to 14 months. One thing the results have shown us are that our readership and reach have grown, and thanks for that must go not just to our staff but also to the collectors and enthusiasts whose contributions have helped make the blog something worthwhile to visit and keep up to date with.

The majority of interest seems to come out of articles where collectors are given a voice to either express their preferences, habits and obstacles, or to show off their collections, modest and expansive alike. 3rd Party products have also ranked highly on the list of popular articles which is to be expected after a bumper year of releases and announcements by a seemingly growing list of protagonists. Here, then, are the top 5 most read Source Blog posts of our third year.

Best of 2013 / 2014 – Three Years Of Source Articles | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READ





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[Maz]

Decades from now, when we look back on the Transformers phenomenon and specifically the Transformers fan community in all its evolving glory from patchy little groups across the world to a globally connected, flourishing mass of thousands and thousands of enthusiasts and collectors, the names of 2 people will inevitably stand out. They will stand out and stand the test of time. Jon and Karl Hartman, founders of the world’s most famous Transformers convention BotCon, have given to this hobby immeasurably. The fact that both are wonderful, approachable and modest people just helps perpetuate their legend. This month we are honoured to feature Karl in our collector spotlight. A pillar of the TF community (figuratively and literally), he’s given us an interview with a great deal of heart and stunning photos of that legendary collection. Enjoy.

Collector Interview 30 – Karl Hartman | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READ





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[Deonasis]

^ Great Hartman interview Maz! I honestly did not want Karl's responses (or images) to stop..

[Skullcruncher]

Those photos are stunning, the poster box G1's, carded g1's, will there ever be another collection like it? The second to last photo I was like, that's a weird little door.... oh hang on that's a normal size door Any clues to the item in question 7? G1? Diaclone? Prototype?

[TAAUBlaster]

What a collection!

[autobreadticon]

Those photos are stunning, the poster box G1's, carded g1's, will there ever be another collection like it? The second to last photo I was like, that's a weird little door.... oh hang on that's a normal size door Any clues to the item in question 7? G1? Diaclone? Prototype?

Unreleased G2 Protectobots im guessing, I saw a post about it 2 months ago. plus this interview maybe taken 2 months too write up

edit: those G2 toys aint one of a kind tho

[liegeprime]

Love it!! all those unreleased TFs... especially the monkey pretender shell, wish that got released! A very satisfying read

[5FDP]

Just finished reading the Hartman article. I have a question in regards to the comment he made about the G2 Stunticon auction, in particular this quote "I was excited for, then very disappointed for, the winner of that auction." What did I miss?

@ liege - Nice pose you got going on