problem with collections tool

Good point.
I had maybe similar "problem" (but problem is probably too expressive word it is not a real problem for me :D).
When I published this collection:
https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/interior/other/passenger-seats
I desided to publish it as the old "collection" type (as a normal single model).
Because the individual models are too simple in my opinion and I didn't want to "spam" my catalogue (my artists page) by 5 single and similar products. And also I would get 5x low publishing score at such simple products with short description etc.
So it would be also interesting for me if I could publish the new collection from unpublished models.

To elaborate a bit more about what I’m trying to do, this is how I manage the problem now (https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/plant/other/alien-plant-fungus-collection-1)

So in this case the customer needs to visit those not working links to get a description of the separate objects/products in that scene (not so elegant).

The main thing is, I want to add presentation value for those types of products by arranging them in a small predefined scene maybe around a rock or some other scene elements that gets added for free.

Personally I believe this makes a better presentation for a collection in contrast of just trowing stuff in a box, also this approach has some informational value as it shows how the objects look and feel in an arrangement, etc. (its all about the visuals, remember your selling stuff to make visuals so images are key).

Similarly I want to do this with motion graphics elements, so provide element packages but also from time to time do some arrangements using these element packages and then provide that scene including those packs. These types of scenes serve as inspiration and examples of what can be made with those packs (they are part of the marketing strategy and get used in media campagnes, etc).

Also, some just prefer a nice predefined scenes and not spend time kitbashing around with element packs, maybe some just do not have a creative feel to arrange them in exiting ways so they need some inspirational sparks to get them going, etc.

Actually i was thinking about that too. Maybe acceptable solution would be to add an option of publishing unlisted models, which would not appear in search and could not be purchased separately, but only as a part of collection. So you could arrange your enviroment scene, publish it as unlisted model and then include it in collection.