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Ok, just remember you asked for it....

[as Inigo Montoya]: Let me esplain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.

Franchise?
I have collected several different lines for various franchises over the years, but recently I've been trying to limit it to certain lines. Not always easy. But I'm definitely not someone who want everything from a franchise. I tried that years ago with Star Wars and regretted it almost immediately.

Character?
This plays a huge part in my collecting habits. Sometimes I want every version of a character I can get my hands on, other times I just want that one iconic version. Sometimes its just because I really like the character, even if I don't collect anything else in the line or franchise.

Gimmick/Action feature?
It depends on the gimmick or action feature, really. Normally, I can't stand it when most of the figure is sacrificed for a gimmick (Armada Sideswipe). But sometimes I will still pick up the toy if it falls under one of my other "collecting rules".

Articulation?
Not a deal-breaker, though I am usually in the "more is better" group.

How easy/Hard it is to complete a line?
Doesn't apply as far as an entire line goes, but sometimes it's true for certain "groups" that I have defined (show characters, teams, etc).

Deco choices made for a figure?
No bearing whatsoever, though I try to avoid duplicate decos if I can (unless superceded by one of my other rules).

Basically, my toy collecting rules are as follows:
01. Any and all versions of Soundwave and his minions, regardless of line/alt mode/deco/etc.
02. Same as rule #1, only with War Machine.
03. Every ROTF Scout, including any redecos from other lines (like HFTD and RtS)
04. Every version of Skids and Mudflap from the movie series, regardless of mold or deco.
05. Every unique mold for US mass-released Transformers - no mold duplications unless there is a remold involved, or is superceded by Rule #1, #3 or #4.
06. Every mass-release single pack for MU.
07. Any MU figures I might like based on character and not already included in rule #5.
08. Any version of Snake Eyes from G.I.Joe, regardless of deco/mold usage.
09. All G.I.Joe Renegades figures.
10. Any other Joes that I really like not already included in rules #7 and #8.
11. Complete set of US-released Power Rangers Samuari 4" figures (Rangers only). Also a complete set of Zords from the same line.
12. Complete set of Thundercats 2011 4" figures & vehicles.
13. Any other toys I might like as one-offs (usually based on character or design, like my DCUC Azrael or my Hot Wheels BTTF Time Machine and A-Team Van).