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I don't army build mostly because I lack the space needed for those epic displays. But there are times where I will buy multiples of a toy for a small display, or because of a particular aspect of the character/toy.

For example, Transformers toys. Several characters share molds in the various TF lines, most notably the Seekers (Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp) and the Autobot Cars (Prowl, Silverstreak/Bluestreak and Smokescreen). This was originally done to help recoup the costs of the toy molds and beef up the otherwise small initial lineup of toys. Not only does that reasoning still hold, but now we have 27 years of tradition to back it up. We expect Skywarp to be a black and purple version of Starscream's toy.

Another exception that I'm currently working on is Star Wars. Normally, I only get one of each figure and lately it's only been figures I really liked. Recently, I was able to get the new version of the AT-AT and now I want to load him up with Imperials. The nice thing about doing this is that the AT-AT also functions as a storage container as well as an interactive display base.

I also plan on picking up at least two of RtS Wreck-Gar, so that one can ride the other which mimics the scenes of the Junkions in the '86 movie. I might do the same with Crossovers Ghost Rider, but I've only ever seen him at retail once (and he's not that great of a mold to start with).