'Objectives are not fate; they are not direction. They are not commands; they are commitments. They do not determine the future; they are means to mobilize the resources and energies... for the making of the future.' - Peter F. Drucker
As detailed in Chapter III and Chapter IV of The Origin Story, my Transformer collecting objectives, subject to my Collecting Principles, are as follows:
[1] To buy ‘back’ any and all Transformers that I wanted as a kid but either was denied or didn’t get around to buying. The Ravage & Rumble set comes to mind.
[2] To buy ‘back’ all Transformers characters not available in Singapore back in the 80s. Some of these include Skywarp, Thundercracker, Ironhide, Trailbreaker and etc.
[3] More specifically, to get ‘back’ every single Transformer from Series 1 (1984) to Series 3 (1986).
[4] To get selected characters from Series 4 (1987), Series 5 (1988) and Series 6 (1989).
[5] To get selected characters from the Masterforce and Victory series’.
[6] Every Series 1 to Series 3 Transformer should be what collectors term ‘110% complete’ – That is with a C9 box, instructions, unapplied or used sticker sheet, tech spec decoder and relevant catalogues (including Glow in the dark poster/s for movie characters).
[7] Every figure to be ‘upgraded’ to C9.5 condition with matching sticker condition (if they are not already in C9.5).
As detailed in Chapter III and Chapter IV of The Origin Story, my Transformer collecting objectives, subject to my Collecting Principles, are as follows:
[1] To buy ‘back’ any and all Transformers that I wanted as a kid but either was denied or didn’t get around to buying. The Ravage & Rumble set comes to mind.
[2] To buy ‘back’ all Transformers characters not available in Singapore back in the 80s. Some of these include Skywarp, Thundercracker, Ironhide, Trailbreaker and etc.
[3] More specifically, to get ‘back’ every single Transformer from Series 1 (1984) to Series 3 (1986).
[4] To get selected characters from Series 4 (1987), Series 5 (1988) and Series 6 (1989).
[5] To get selected characters from the Masterforce and Victory series’.
[6] Every Series 1 to Series 3 Transformer should be what collectors term ‘110% complete’ – That is with a C9 box, instructions, unapplied or used sticker sheet, tech spec decoder and relevant catalogues (including Glow in the dark poster/s for movie characters).
[7] Every figure to be ‘upgraded’ to C9.5 condition with matching sticker condition (if they are not already in C9.5).
So, it sounds like [3] encompasses [1] and [2]. ;)
ReplyDeleteRE: [6] and [7] -- I guess reproduction stickers are out?
Your goals are ambitious. No Micromasters, though? I have all the Squads and Patrols, and while they are far from a cornerstone of my collection, they make excellent cannon fodder, and make the city Transformers seem huge.