Entertainment Earth Helped a Simi Valley Collector Land His Rarest Transformer
Daniel Jordan 
From Simi Valley to Cybertron: Collector Builds His Own Transformers Universe
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Shelves packed with Autobots and Decepticons line the walls of 22-year-old Jonathan Borovay’s home in Simi Valley. What began as a childhood fascination has grown into a collection of more than 500 Transformers figures—each tied to the stories that first captured his imagination.
Jonathan’s journey began at age 11, when the epic struggle between good and evil in the Transformers universe first pulled him in. “I started collecting Transformers when I was a little boy, and what really got me into it was their story of good versus evil,” he said.
Now, more than a decade later, Jonathan isn’t just a collector—he’s a walking encyclopedia of Transformers lore, recalling backstories and details that many fans overlook. “The most interesting fact would be the story before Optimus and Megatron became sworn enemies,” he explained.
Among the hundreds of figures on his shelves, one stands out: Metroplex, a towering Transformer that’s among the rarest pieces fans can own. He acquired it thanks to a friend at Entertainment Earth, the Simi Valley–based collectibles company. To Jonathan, Metroplex is more than rare—it’s a piece of his hometown in action.
But for Jonathan, collecting isn’t about amassing numbers. It’s about the thrill of the hunt, the friendships formed with fellow fans, and the joy of discovering meaning in each piece. “Collecting Transformers is what I really love doing because it makes me happy and makes me feel special,” he said.
That joy has led him to online forums, toy conventions, and connections with fans everywhere. Every new addition is more than plastic—it’s a chapter in a story that keeps unfolding.
Simi Valley on Screen
Simi Valley has earned its own place in the Transformers universe. Big Sky Movie Ranch—a 6,500-acre filming location in the hills of Simi Valley—was used as one of the real-world sites for the first live-action Transformers film (2007). Known for its rugged landscapes, the ranch has hosted productions ranging from Little House on the Prairie to Jericho. When Michael Bay’s cameras rolled there, the valley became part of Cybertron’s story.
With Jonathan building his own Transformers world at home, Simi Valley has already helped bring the franchise to life on the big screen.
A City Built on Stories
Simi Valley has deep roots in storytelling and entertainment. From farmland that gave way to suburban neighborhoods in the 1960s, to Corriganville Movie Ranch once serving as a backdrop for Westerns, the city has long provided space for imagination to thrive. Today, with companies like Entertainment Earth shipping toys worldwide, Simi Valley continues to shape popular culture.
Jonathan’s collection fits right into this tradition: a personal universe rooted in the city’s legacy of film, creativity, and fandom.
Looking ahead, Jonathan plans to keep expanding his shelves. He’s always hunting for the next rare piece. But for him, the Transformers represent something larger than a collection—they are reminders of imagination, connection, and the timeless battle between good and evil that first inspired him as a child.
