The Dreaded Question...Encore or G1

A while ago I asked a question about whether to keep my G1 vintage Transformers or go with the Takara Bookstyle. I opted for my G1's as I thought they would not release them all. Now with the news about Bruticus I have to wonder, where will it end. Now I really do not want this to be a debate on money versus collecting but let's be realistic, if I collect loose Transformers does it matter what box they came out of? For those of you who know me or have seem my collection, we are talking about A LOT of Transformers. Also, I am not hurting for money or anything like that. I could use a few extra bucks for Botcon and such but nothing that I could not live without. I was thinking of starting with the oldest and going forward or keeping things as they are.

I had the same problem with G.I.Joes and opted for the new 25th Joes. I feel I made the right choice but that was more because I liked the new ones better. Kinda the same problem but not exactly.

Stick with g1 and fill in with the newer encores since it is tough to find mint g1 bots without paying a fortune.

if you don't really care about boxes, I don't see why you want encore. I can get a complete g1 bruticus cheaper than the BBTS price. Sure the encore "might" be minty, but plastic quality g1 is still superior.(And it's a 20 year old toy)

If you look on ebay and such, combiners have gone thru the roof. I've seen them go as high as $150 and the condition is not as good. I am really hoping they do a repaint japanese version. That would rock.

Encore. Nothing beats a fresh new Omega Supreme or Sky Lynx in box.

I want the original TF released over a reissue, but that's just my preference.

If getting Encore bots is just as satisfying to collect for you as G1 originals, then go for that.

If your not hurting for cash then get them both your Orig. G1's are a piece of history and by now 25 years later pretty scarce while the Encores would allow you to keep/display a G1 collection and not worrying about damaging or losing something valuable not just money-wise but probably to yourself as a collector.

I've been choosing Encore because I know they'll last longer. G1 toys already have 20+ years of wear on them, while the Encores have zero.

I like them both. I like the box art thats very faithful to the boxes I had as a kid. Very displayable. The encore toys have been pretty solid so far--very impressed so far. I do have alot of G1 originals. There is something to be said about restoring a 24yr+ old toy to look almost brand new, however I still love a box fresh minty new toy. I'll probably get the Bruticus after it's out for a while. The combiner boxsets look awesome.(especially the decepticons) Try to find an original on ebay or anywhere on the secondary market and pay less than $500. I hope the encore line keeps rolling onward.

I have I'd say 70-80% of G1 and I still love buying the reissues. I love the little improvements and want to have the best possible version of the mold in the best possible condition.

After collecting the TFC line, including re-buying toys that I already had, I myself was less interested in the vintage and was able to let it go. I didn't need both the TFC Blaster and a vintage one, so now those surplus 'bots are in someone else's collection and are appreciated more.