New to collecting

First off, welcome!

What I'd say to anyone new to collecting is to spend a bit of time doing research into the line you want to collect. Look at things like prices obviously, maybe compile a list from the figures that have been released of the ones you want, how you'll display them etc, whether you're a loose collector or boxed collector and things like that.

If you have an idea already on the legends line, maybe even look at some of the "Flashback" legends that were in the Elite line from the past few years and see if there's anything there you want too.

From a money standpoint as well, budgeting is key. Setting up saved searches on eBay so that you can be updated when some of the figures you want go up and potentially getting better deals is a good start as well. If you're on Social Media there's a ton of Facebook groups for selling figures that are good to join as well, and on here too when you've posted 50 times it opens up the Classified section to you so you can look for figures members are selling here.

Getting back into collecting is hella fun, but don't jump in big time right away. Take your time and enjoy it, and find how you want your collection to be.

Once you get 50 non-spamming posts, you will be able to access the classified section here.
Until then, I would suggest going to flea markets, garage sales, Craig's list, rummage sales, toy shows, antique shops, Facebook marketplace, Goodwill or second hand shops to scratch your collecting itch.