My first figure was my Vegito figure! I really got into collecting summer of 2022, I think.
Beware that I have a little bit of a perverted collection and wishlist ... I censored ones that are more explicit (none are showing anything but ..! just in case!) , hover to uncensor them!
I mainly get my figures in person at places like Lashinbang (current fav), Manga Soukou, and arcades. I would avoid buying from American Amazon...I got my Tricolor Airline Miku shipped to me as a gift from American Amazon and her box is superrrr fucked up (⊙ε⊙) Japanese Amazon has been good for me, just be wary of bootlegs and misleading listings.
Also, to new collectors, don't be afraid of second-hand shops! Those are the best for getting figures for cheaper prices. Often times they have good quality and are a lot more affordable. Just be cautious if you're buying a more erotic figure though of course LOL.