I started with Go-Bots! they were available to us before transformers.
In fact, mom took us to Roses one fine evening, because we are allowed to pick up a new Go-Bot each. There were no go-bots out on the shelves, so the saleslady went to the back to check.
She rolled out a cart loaded with BRAND NEW UNRELEASED TRANSFORMERS! :awe: :awe: and was like, "Is this what you meant?"
We thought we were the luckiest, and certainly greatest kids in the world that day. And I challenge anyone who thinks otherwise!
(we took home the red minivan dude and Starscream)