[pud333]

Burnout from collecting? Not really. I take breaks, but I always come back. I do get tired of toy lines though and drop out. I recently unloaded my entire MU collection on eBay all at once. Sold most of my DCUC, and won't be collecting any more of those besides some core characters I desire, and I have completely stopped collecting TFs except Masterpiece figures. I find, especially with MU, the costs don't justify the shitty quality. MU has been going downhill for a while for me, with some of the worst paint apps ever. (Though I admit the last couple waves have been much better). At the end of the day, I can't pay $10.99 + 12% taxes for one MU figure anymore. Even buying in the states at a cheaper price doesn't do it for me. Previous toy lines I "burned" out of of were DCIH, Star Wars Clone Wars, etc.

That being said, I find that even though overall I spend more on toys now more than ever, since I am only buying high end toys, I find spending $200 on a single Macross Valkryie is more worth it to me. Those things are engineering marvels and just beautiful collection pieces. They are always show stoppers for my friends whenever they come over. Or I am spending money on vintage pieces like Kenner Super Powers toys, since those have huge nostalgia value for me.