So do you really collect every single release?

[sd_dreamcrystal]

Bow Tie - the first option would still count as well as the 2nd option. They are both kind of the same but not. The one that says Main 6 is a general one because I know not everyone wants a Pinkie Army xD

[Dusky]

I have some of the Twilight variants, I'm actively after the Shine Bright ponies only because they're so different to the regular brushables, other than that I pick up the ponies that I like from each wave. I might get an entire wave of non-mane-6 ponies when I see them, but like as not I'll pass on the ones I don't like to collectors in case anyone is trying to complete a set.

Mostly what's putting me off is the resale prices of ponies, so if I want Ploomette I'll end up spending ~£20 to get her.

[Flitter]

I only purposely buy a variation of the same character if I see it as an improvement upon the one I already have somehow. Most of my doubles and variants I have accumulated have been because they came in a set with another pony.

(Having a BB, playful pony, FS ver. etc. of the same pony doesn't count to me as I see them as different lines in my collection.)

[Yurusumaji]

For the most part, I won't get any repeat sets if the pony is the exact same as every other set (which it usually is). One exception will be the re-release of FS Pinkie Pie because the new one comes with the umbrella hat she wears in "Pinkie Keen".

I will also get doubles if they come in exclusive sets with other ponies I don't have/haven't been released previously. In those cases I'll set aside any doubles for customizing.

[LadyMoondancer]

I definitely do not collect every release.  Ugh, that sounds exhausting and unfun. 

[Saber-Toothed Crow]

I try to avoid doubles whenever I can. I just don't have the money to try and grab every release, and it sounds exhausting. Don't have the room for loads of doubles either. The only time I end up with doubles is if they're packaged with another pony I really want, though in most cases I still won't pick it up. Don't want to pay extra money when there's really only on pony in the package I want.

[brightberry]

I'm indifferent.  I really like the toys but I only buy them if I'm in the mood.  Making room for them all and keeping them clean, brushed and dust free also limits how many I display and therefore buy.  I have to really, really want it.

[GustyFox]

I try to avoid doubles (even if the pose is different) but I end up with doubles anyway because some sets are must have for me, like Favorited collection gave me some extra RD and Pinkie.
I avoid stuff like glimmer wings.

I was going to stick with a few favs but already failed that plan >.< I can't stand uncompleted sets/waves in my collection.

[ShannonInPonyland]

I try to avoid having 50 Twilight Sparkles and Pinkie Pies, so like when they had the singles with the luggage I got those but didn't get the wedding singles because they are the exact same ponies just with different accessories. I did however get the Crystal Empire singles because of the tinsel hair. I will get a few of the same pony as long as they have something different about each, for example: different poses (some have a raised leg), tinsel, symbol on the opposite side, glittery symbol

[OLumeVaSti]

I am not sure how to answer the poll. I collect just the brushables and I just try to get one of each pony.

[xeevee]

Nope, I specifically don't do that.  I prefer to keep it one of each pony.  I do have blindbag/brushable and most styling size as an exception, and if it is a completely different mold maybe (like with the different Celestias).  I do definitely have doubles of the main, but only when they are released with another pony I don't already have, and as I keep them MIB they stay in my herd.  Also I do have a bunch of AJs and RDs because they're my sort of army ponies from pre-g4.  I don't get the same pony in the same pose just because she was released another way, but if she's noticeably different I'll usually get her.

[gabumon]

I prefer to just have one of each... but have a serious weak spot for "special" versions, like playful size Rarity that has a sparkly cutie mark and horn!  <3  (came with the boutique set)

[dxgirly]

I have *almost* every pony/set that's been listed in the thread at the top of the forum that's been released so far, MIB. All of the playful ponies with pets, traveling ponies, wedding singles, and crystal empire singles. I think I have at least 4, if not 5 sets of the main six MIB spread out over those releases. I also have some of the variants for each wave, like bangs/no bangs, and dvd/no dvd. I also have a lot of the international only releases, I think the only set I'm missing is the French Rarity's Carousel. I'm also missing the Story-Teller stuffed ponies, Pinkie Pie Learns To Walk, and the plushies released in 2010-11, otherwise I'm just waiting for all the new things to show up in my stores. I also have Waves 1, 3, and 4 complete of the blindbags, the two TRU blindbag sets, the Walmart blindbag set, and all 6 3 packs.

Then I have doubles of some ponies that I wanted loose. At least one each of every character released in the US, brushable sized, and then one of each character of the Fashion Style ponies, except for Applejack (I only have her MIB).

[hathorcat]

Gosh dx that must be an amazing collection!

When G4 started I fully intended to do something similar - but that is because I had the amazing thought of lots of ponies - different colours, characters, types...an amazing variety. But to be honest in the last year I have realised that is not the case with G4. So now I collect one of each character - I dont need different poses or symbols on a different side or a different hair order or with tinsel or with a funny eye - just one of each character thats all.

[DazzleKitty]

Nope. The only way I'll buy a reissue is if there is something really unique about it that I like. Otherwise, I avoid them like the plague.