Just sitting here bored so I decided to go through my Decepticon Classics collection list what version of the character I have and why I went with it. The length of this list shows how bored I am today  

If you're bored too, feel free to join in and sound off. If there's no other version of a character I didn't bother to list it because well, it was the only option.

On with the show!

Megatron: Henkei first release. I actually like the 2nd Henkei repaint better, but I don't like the mold enough to buy it again.

Starscream: Henkei I've had all the versions of Classics Starscream but I like the Henkei wing stripes the best.

Thundercracker: Henkei, same as Starscream. I had the Botcon version but the colors on the Henkei are just nicer. The Generations version has a nicer blue but I want consistency with the wing stripes.

Skywarp: Henkei, same as Thundercracker.

Soundwave: Music Label, this is the best Soundwave figure, bar none.

Octane: Classics, If that Henkei had the entire tank chromed I would've gotten it but since they didn't bother neither did I.

Lord Straxas: Generations, the colors on the Generations figure just worked better for me.

Lugnut: RTS. The United version felt a bit overdone to me, so I went with the plain drab RTS version.

Nemesis Prime: SDCC Classics, granted the only other way to get this was to either get a test shot, or a KO. I didn't care for the red window.

Scourge: United*, I have both the United version and Generations. I ended up doing some parts swapping so that my "true" Scourge is a United with Generations legs/wings.

Frenzy/Rumble: PE, I have the united versions but I display the Perfect Effect figures with my collection. They seem to be in better scale and just overall better figures.

Cyclonus: RTS, I have all the versions of Cyclonus, but my "true" Cyclonus is the RTS version with the Henkei Target Master.

Astrotrain: Henkei, I had the Classics version and couldn't get rid of it fast enough! Henkei is where it's at when it comes to the space choo-choo for screen accurate colors.

Ramjet: Henkei. While I don't like either version all that much I think the Henkei is colored a little better.

Dirge: Generations. I had all 3 but the Generations has better wings then the Botcon version, and a better blue then the Henkei version.

Thrust: Generations, again I had all 3 versions but pretty much the same as Dirge. Better wings then the Henkei, and a better color then the Botcon version.

Onslaught: Classics. While I do have a ROTF/FP Bruticus I still display Onslaught because that's one bad mother effin mold! The colors are way to bright for my liking on the Henkei version.

Galvatron: Classics. While some of the coloring on the Henkei is better, the chrome turret ruins it for me.

Unicron: 2010. I have every version of the planet mold except the "Classics" TRU exclusive. Even if the amazon version is more screen accurate, it just dosen't feel right to me.

Devastator: BOTH Make Toys & TFCC. I plan on getting both versions once I have them in hand, one will go with my Classics, and one will go on solo display.

That's it. Anything I miss?

 

Henkei Megs, Henkei Starscream, Henkei Ramet, Generations Thrust, Generations Dirge, PE Reflector, WFC Soundwave, Universe Octane, RTS Cyclonus, Henkei Astrotrain, FP Insecticons, Generations Scourge, and ROTF/FP Combaticons are the ones I use. Also have PE Frenzy/Rumble on pre-order on BBTS.

I also have a Universe Ultra class Onslaught but I don't really like him that much. I prefer using my ROTF Onslaught as my representation of Onslaught even though he's not all that accurate in robot mode and colors. And even though he's a mold from Energon, I find he's aged extremely well and I find him better than some deluxes coming out today. I also have Universe Galvatron, but he sucks so I just display him to the side with RTS Rodimus and Universe Cyclonus. And I'll ditch WFC Soundwave once PE Soundwave comes out, but he's still pretty neat because a PE Reflector guy can ride in him and PE Frenzy/Rumble can mount on his alt mode sides in the ports.

 

Megatron - Henkei
Galvatron - Henkei
Frenzy/Rumble - United
Ravage - Henkei
Reflector - Perfect Effect (at least until the TFC version comes out, then we'll see)
Kickback/Bombshell/Shrapnel - FansProject
Starscream - Classics
Skywarp - Classics
Thundercracker - Generations
Dirge - Generations
Ramjet - Classics
Thrust - Generations
Acid Storm - Universe
Astrotrain - Henkei
Octane - Universe
Nemesis Prime - Universe
Cyclonus - Henkei (though I'll probably pick up the RtS/Challenge at Cybertron version eventually)
Scourge - Generations
Runabout/Runamuck - TFCC (in '12)
Straxus - Generations
Lugnut - United
"Punch" - TFCC
Skullgrin - Generations
Bludgeon - RotF Voyager w/Headrobots upgrade
Darkwing - Universe w/Renderform upgrade
Dreadwind - Botcon
Skyjack - Universe w/Renderform upgrade
"G1ish" BM Jetstorm - Universe Treadbolt
Clench - Botcon
"G1ish" Barricade - Botcon Streetwise
Onslaught - Henkei USA Edition
Blast Off - FansProject
Swindle - FansProject
Vortex - DotM
Drag Strip - Universe SE
Wildrider - Henkei
Constructicons/Devastator - TFC
Leyland - FansProject
Shuttle Gunner - FansProject
"G1ish" Knock Out - TFCC SG Drift (in '12)
Thunderwing - Generations
Black Shadow - Generations (later this year)
Unicron - 2010

I might be missing one or two

EDIT: Crap, I did forget two...
Space Case - DOTM
"G1ish" Sky Shadow - Gentei Dark Skyfire

 

Okay, why not?

Megatron: Henkei.

Starscream: Clear Henkei and Hasbro MP..

Thundercracker: Generations.

Skywarp: Classics.

Straxus: Generations.

Nemesis Prime: SDCC Classics.

Acid Storm: Universe.

Soundwave: Music Label.

Ravage: Henkei.

Frenzy/Rumble: PE.

Reflector: PE.

Astrotrain: Henkei.

Octane: Henkei.

Ramjet:Classics.

Dirge: Generations.

Thrust: Generations.

Galvatron: Classics.

Cyclonus: Challenge at Cybertron.

Scourge: United, 2 generations as Sweeps.

Unicron: 2010.

Insecticons: G1.

Devastator: G1.

Bruticus: ROTF w/ FP kits.

 

I'm game!

Megatron - Classics -- I want the United version but, I just haven't had the time or resources to pick him up.

Starscream - Universe 2.0 -- The Classics is the only other one I have and the white they used for him just looks... dirty in a way.

Skywarp - Classics -- I've always been a fan of the brighter purple for him instead of the more lilac most releases have favored

Thundercracker - Generations -- It was the Henkei release but, I got tired of his launchers falling off when I looked at him sideways. Besides, the blue is so much more appealing on the Generations version

Ramjet - Classics

Thrust - Generations

Dirge - Generations

Acid Storm - Universe 2.0

Ravage - Universe 2.0

Astrotrain - Classics -- Screen accuracy be damned! I like how he's more accurate in color to his alt-modes.

Octane/Tankor - Universe 2.0

Dragstrip - Hasbro SE

Fracture - Search for the Allspark?

Nemesis Prime - Classics -- I almost didn't pick this guy up back when but, I'm so glad I did.

Bruticus - ROTF Bruticus with Fansproject add-ons -- As much as I love my other Decepticons; this guy takes the spotlight on my display.

Onslaught - Universe 2.0 -- I got him on clearance and intend on getting one of the HeadRobots upgrades for him.

Blast Off - Fansproject

Swindle - Fansproject

Insecticons - Fansproject

Straxus - Generations

Thunderwing - Generations

Storm Cloud - Universe 2.0

Galvatron - Universe 2.0 -- The full white one is on the shelf too but, I haven't decided to do with him yet lol

Cyclonus - Universe 2.0 -- I love the darker purple so much more than the other.

Hizar Mada - Challenge for Cybertron

Scourge - Generations -- Lightly modded

Sweeps - Generations

 

I'm gonna be the odd man out, here. I've kind of repurposed all of my non-Animated toys into one contiguous collection.

Megatron: None yet; working on either DOTM or Classics, depending.

Starscream: Henkei

Thundercracker: Generations

Ramjet: Classics

Thrust: Generations

Dirge: Generations

Nemesis Prime/RID Scourge: SDCC Universe 2.0

Bludgeon: ROTF

Banzaitron: TF 2010

Thunderblast: Cybertron

Cyclonus: Universe 2.0

Scourge: Generations

Ravage: Universe 2.0

Space Case: DOTM

Barricade: TFTM 2007

Lockdown: ROTF

Onslaught: Universe 2.0

Lugnut: RTS

Waspinator: BW 10th Anniversary

Blackarachnia: Universe 1.0

Renegade Crasher: TFTM 2007 Fracture

Renegade Spoons: ROTF Deadlift

Renegade Geeper Creeper: ROTF Armorhide

 

Not all these are out yet but this is my planned lineup,

Megatron ---I'm waiting for iGear's Horror Monarch.

Seekers ---Will be getting the iGear ones as the MP scale works better for me than the Deluxes.

Coneheads ---I have iGear Thrust, Ramjet is en route and I will be ordering Dirge shortly.

Soundwave ---I have the Music Label version but I may replace it with the Fan Toys one.

Rumble & Frenzy ---Perfect Effect.

Constructicons ---TFC.

Insecticons ---FansProject.

Bludgeon ---ROTF Voyager with Headrobots upgrade.

Cyclonus ---Henkei.

Scourge ---Henkei as Scourge & 2 Generations as the Sweeps.

Straxus ---Generations.

Sixshot ---MMC Hexatron.

Rainmakers ---iGear.

Reflector ---Perfect Effect.

 

My line up:

United WFC megatron
PE frumble
United soundwave (WFC)
Badass custom dead end by my boy azdragon! Rts jazz repaint
Fp insecticon ninjas
Generations dirge
Generations tc
Henkei skywarp
Henkei ramjet
Generations thrust
Universe SS with megashooter megagun
Crazydevy 2010 predaking
ROTF/FP bruticus
Henkei crystal SS
Rts cyclonus
TRU and amazon unicrons
Crystal cyclonus

On the wish list
MT giant
Dr. Crank

 

Megatron: Legends - He is my Napoleon Megatron. Gold.

Starscream: Universe 2.0

Thundercracker: Generations.

Skywarp: - (MP doesn't count IMHO)

Straxus: -, not interested.

Nemesis Prime: - again, not interested.

Acid Storm: - N/I for the three-peat

Soundwave: - waiting on a new Classics

Ravage: - (Hope to grab a Hound shortly)

Frenzy/Rumble: - Waiting on a US release

Reflector: -

Astrotrain: - Not a big fan of the classics mold. Still have my G1 if I need him.

Octane: - (can you tell I started on this recently, lol)

Ramjet: - (My #1 want besides Optimus Prime for a reissue)

Dirge: Generations.

Thrust: - Hope to grab a Generations shortly.

Galvatron: -

Cyclonus: BiS.

Scourge: Generations.

Unicron: Amazon

Insecticons: I have a G1 Shrapnel, but I've never really been a fan of these guys.

Devastator: -.

Bruticus: -.

 

Megatron: Right now I have Classics. I'd like to buy United, but it's not a priority at the moment

Starscream: Classics

Thundercracker: Botcon

Skywarp: Classics. I had the CHMS Henkei KO, but I don't really like having KOs in my real collection, so I put Classics back on the shelf. The KO is still standing next to Masterpiece and Alternity Skywarp in a different display, though

Soundwave: Music Label Spark Blue. For a while I had WFC up there, even though I owned Music Label, but I decided to put Music Label back where he belonged

Octane: Classics

Lord Straxus: Generations

Lugnut: RTS

Nemesis Prime: I have the Universe, Alternators, and Car Robots characters all in different capacities

Scourge: Generations, with Sweeps that I painted some stripes on the wings to differentiate them

Frenzy/Rumble: United

Cyclonus: RTS

Astrotrain: Classics. Contrary to popular belief, there's nothing special about the Henkei

Ramjet: Classics

Dirge: Generations. Like you said, I had the Botcon, and his colors are nice, but the Generations' even nicer and he has the proper wings

Thrust: Botcon

Onslaught: Classics. While I do have a ROTF/FP Bruticus I still display Onslaught because that's one bad mother effin mold! (copying what you said cos I agree   )

Galvatron: Shattered Glass pretending he isn't SG

Unicron: Right now I only own the Armada one, but I intend to replace it with the Amazon one when it becomes more common

Devastator: Classics. I don't care if it's an Energon recolor

 

Keeping it more smallerer:

Megatron: Classics (I feel both it and Henkei are good in their own way, but Classics is in the case now)
Soundwave: Music Label
Starscream: Universe
Thundercracker: Generations, formerly Botcon
Skywarp: Classics
Ramjet: Classics
Dirge: Generations
Thrust: amalgam of Botcon and Generations
Astrotrain: Henkei

 

Megatron: Henkei
Lugnut: RTS Voyager
Starscream: Classics
Skywarp: Classics
Thundercracker: Generations, was Timelines for a little while
Ramjet: Classics
Thrust: Henkei
Dirge: Henkei
Soundwave: Music Label (Blue)
Lockdown: Movie Line
Bludgeon: ROTF Voyager
Astrotrain: Classics
Nemesis Prime: SDCC version
Shockwave: DOTM Voyager (until we get a Generations Shockwave)
Rumble and Frenzy: PE warriors
Reflector: PE Scouting Force X
Axor: HFTD
Lazerbeak: Real Gear Booster
Ravage: BWM X9 Ravage
Dreadfire: Henkei Black Sky/Jetfire
Barricade: DOTM Deluxe
Razorclaw: Botcon
Tarantulus: BW Transmetal
Cyclonus: Universe
Scourge: Generations
3 Sweeps: See Scourge
Thunderwing: Generations
Octane: Universe
Megaplex: Classics Megatron
Megastorm: Classics 2 pack Megatron

 

Hell, why not. Here's how my Classics shelves break down for the Deceptions-

Season 1/2:

Megatron- Henkei
Optimus Prime clone- Classics
Insecticons- TRU Reissue
Nightbird- custom
Starscream- Henkei
Skywarp- Henkei
Thundercracker- Henkei
Ramjet- Henkei
Thrust- Henkei
Dirge- Henkei
Astrotrain- Henkei
Random background Seeker 1- Classics Skywarp
Random background Seeker 2- Classics Starscream
Random background Seeker 3- Generations Thundercracker
Random background Seeker 4- Universe Starscream
Random background Seeker 5- custom

Season 3:

Cyclonus- Henkei
"His Armada"- RtS
Sweep 1- Generations Scourge
Sweep 2- Generations Scourge
Sweep 3 possessed by Starscream- Generations Scourge
Ghost Starscream- Henkei
Season 3 Ramjet- Classics Ramjet
Season 3 Thrust- Generations Thrust
Season 3 Dirge- Generations Dirge
Season 3 random miscolored Conehead- TCC G2 Ramjet
Season 3 random miscolored Seeker- BotCon AM Thundercracker

And that would be it for the moment. Still need to buy a United Scourge to be Scourge, and make myself a worthy Galvatron.

 

Ratbat: Universe 2.0 WW/Standoff Beneath the Streets
Dreadwind: Timelines/G.o.D. (When I can afford)
Renegade Crasher: TftM/Allspark Battles Fracture
Skullgrin: Generations
Road Hugger: TftM/Allspark Battles Jolt
Storm Cloud: Universe 2.0
"His Armada" (renamed Crumplezone): Universe 2.0 Cyclonus
Cyclonus w/Nightstick RtS Cyclonus and Nightstick
Darkwing: Universe 2.0 w/ Renderform Upgrade
Drag Strip: Universe 2.0/SE
Galvatron: Universe 2.0
Scourge: United w/Universe 2.0 Nightstick as Fracas
Sweeps 1, 3, 4: 3X Generations Scourge
Axor: RotF
Dropshot: Universe 2.0
Gutcruncher: RotF/Straightaway Shootout Sparkcrusher
Cranckcase: TftM/Allspark Battles
Dark Skyfire: Gentei! Gentei! (When I can afford it)
Lord Straxus: Generations Darkmount
Lugnut: Generations/RtS
Decepticon Mindset: TF 2010 Hailstorm
Nemesis Prime: SDCC Exclusive w/BTS Trailer
Sunstorm: CHMS Orange Seeker
Space Case: DotM
Terradive: TF 2010
G2 Breakdown: Timelines/G2 Redux
G2 Cindersaur: Timelines/G2 Redux
G2 Clench : Timelines/G2 Redux
G2 Double Punch: Timelines/G2 Redux
G2 Megatron: Classics/Ultimate Battle
G2 Skyjack: Universe 2.0 w/Renderform Upgrade
G2 Slicer: Possible Custom or Timelines/G2 Redux
G2 Ramjet: TFCC
G2/AM Thundercracker: Timelines/
G2 Sparksstalker: Custom BW Waspinator
G2 Flamefeather: Custom BM Airchanis
Devestator: Classics (Energon Repaint)
Seeker Stormbringer: Universe 2.0 Acid Storm
Astrotrain: Classics
Dirge: Gentei! Gentei!
Seeker Pulse: Classics Starscream
Coronation Starscream: Universe 2.0 w/Coronation Upgrade by....?
Tankor/Octane: Universe 2.0
Thrust: Gentei! Gentei!
Bruticus: RotF Bruticus w/FP Explorer & Munitioner Upgrades
Rumble & Frenzy: United
3X Air Warriors: 3X CHHMS Generic Purple Seeker
Laserbeak: Real Gear Booster X10
Megatron: United
Megaplex: Classics
Blast-Off & Swindle: Explorer & Munitioner
Onslaught: Universe 2.0
Overkill: Universe 2.0/SE
Ramjet: Classics
Ravage: Universe 2.0
Reflector: PE Scouting Force X
Skywarp: Classics
Soundwave: Classics (will replace with Music Label some day)
Bludgeon: RotF w/Headrobots Upgrade
Renegade Bugbite Timelines/G.o.D.
Mindwipe: RotF
Thunderwing: Generations
Weirdwolf: Timelines/G.o.D.
Renegade Deadlift: RotF
Renegade Bad Boy: Custom Universe 2.0 Powerglide
Renegade Dart: RotF Reverb
Predacon/Dinobot: Universe 2.0
Dustup: TftM/Allspark Battles Divebomb
Heavy Load w/Drill Bit: Universe 2.0
Predacon Bruticus: Universe 2.0
Razorclaw: Timelines
Shadow Striker: RotF
Sharkticons: 3X Energon Sharkticons
Unicron : TF 2010
Banzai-Tron: Timelines/W.o.H.
Leozack: Timelines/W.o.H.
Scourge: Timelines/W.o.H.
Skyquake: Timelines/W.o.H.
Sweeps 2, 6, 7: Timelines/W.o.H.
Vortex: DotM
Runabout & Runamuck: TFCC ('12)
Knock-Out: TFCC ('12)
Black Shadow: Generations (Winter '11)
Six-Shot: MMC Hexatron ('12)
Lockdown: RotF

 

Sorry OP, you are not the "token" on these boards. Many black dudes collect TFs. As a 12yr.old I did a run for Rich Porter in '86 and got enough $ to buy the entire movie cast and see the '86 movie again. That being straightened out, here goes-

WFC gen. Megatron

ML Soundwave

Classics 2.0 Starscream

Henkei Skywarp and Thundercracker

Classics 2.0 Ravage

Encore Rumble, Frenzy and Laserbeak.

CHMS purple seekers 3x

 

Umm yeah... I'm aware of that, it's still funny though. Everyone else up until this point has gotten it. However I don't see what doing a run for Rich Porter has got to do with anything.

Wish I could see the referrer logs to urban dictionary, and wikipedia after these post.

 

Does nobody ROTF Mindwipe in bat mode?

 

Megatron: Hasbro release. I actually owned the Henkei release, but sold it once I saw the United version. Still haven't bitten on the United version, though.

Starscream: Classics. Although I'm looking to replace it permanently with the 2.0 version. Some added detailing is all it really needs.

Thundercracker: Generations.

Skywarp: Classics.

Soundwave: Music Label, because anything else would be uncivilized.

Lord Straxas: Generations, the colors on the Generations figure just worked better for me.

Lugnut: RTS.

Scourge: Generations.

Frenzy/Rumble: United figures, although I'll probably get the PE versions sometime.

Cyclonus: 2.0 and RTS. 2.0 is my Cyclonus, whereas RTS will probably be used for custom fodder.

Astrotrain: Henkei, although I do like the Classics deco as well.

Ramjet: Classics.

Dirge: Generations.

Thrust: Generations, with some custom detailing as well as repainted Ramjet missiles.

Onslaught: Henkei.

Galvatron: Classics.

 

I just stick with the 'Cons that appeared in the cartoon.

So far I've got:

Henkei Megatron
G1 Encore Soundwave (with Maiden Japan Head upgrade)
G1 Encore Laserbeak
Henkei Ravage with G1 missiles
Henkei Starscream
Henkei Thundercracker
Henkei Skywarp
Henkei Ramjet
Henkei Dirge
Henkei Thrust
Henkei Astrotrain
Henkei Octane
Henkei Galvatron
Henkei Cyclonus
United Scourge
United Frenzy and Rumble (MISB)
USA Edition Onslaught
2010 Unicron

FP Bruticus
FP Thundershred and Stormbomb (sitting in my POL)
Animated Stunticons (will replace if FP releases their rumored set)
PE Reflector
PE Frenzy and Rumble
IT Judge
IT Prosecutor

I used to have Music Label Soundwave but he was a little on the small side and he didn't have any interactivity with his minions so I got rid of him. I think G1 Soundwave looks good especially with MJ's cartoon accurate head. I'll use him as a stand-in for now until something more worthwhile comes along.

I plan on getting MT's Giant as my Classics Devastator. I'm also getting Hercules but he's way too big. I used to have G1 Devy with the Crazy Devy upgrades but he was too small and I got a sick offer for him. So off he went.

Really only need a Classics Shockwave(had the Superlink version but he wasn't doing it for me) and a Blitzwing to round out the cast.

I also plan on picking up iGear's Sharkticons whenever they come out.

 

After you find out what I'm talking about you'll see that TF fans come from all walks of life.