New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing
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When the Platinum Edition of Blitzwing and Astrotrain was first revealed, everyone was a little confused about the colour decos on the two, the latter in particular. Taking the 1985 Takara mold and eHobby exclusive, and painted in bright orange and white (almost Alpha Bravo colours!) was definitely quite a peculiar choice to accentuate, as the other toy in the box is really quite close to the original figure, though the mold is once more the Takara G1 version.
Nonetheless, Seibertron.com still brings you the full gallery treatment to this bizarre Platinum Edition set of the two Decepticon triplechangers, showing off all their three modes, comparisons with previous incarnations of the characters and our trademark under the foot shots - click on any image below to view them!
Platinum Edition Astrotrain
Platinum Edition Blitzwing
Nonetheless, Seibertron.com still brings you the full gallery treatment to this bizarre Platinum Edition set of the two Decepticon triplechangers, showing off all their three modes, comparisons with previous incarnations of the characters and our trademark under the foot shots - click on any image below to view them!
Platinum Edition Astrotrain
Platinum Edition Blitzwing
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Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1683344)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on May 8th, 2015 @ 2:29am CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on May 8th, 2015 @ 2:29am CDT
Love 'em. I'm a sucker for G1 figures in crazy, wacky colors. If you want the original colors, they're easy enough to find on ebay. These figures though? Come to papa...
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1683361)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on May 8th, 2015 @ 6:41am CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on May 8th, 2015 @ 6:41am CDT
These guys are so weird! 
<screams of horror>
<screams of horror>
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1683388)
Posted by MGrotusque on May 8th, 2015 @ 9:21am CDT
Posted by MGrotusque on May 8th, 2015 @ 9:21am CDT
I don't know man......easy pass for me. Those colours just don't do it for me on Astrotrain. I like my weird stuff aswell but maybe it's just the colours they chose that don't work for me.
Plus the "wacky" prices these things go for at retail makes that decision easier.
Plus the "wacky" prices these things go for at retail makes that decision easier.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1683413)
Posted by triKlops on May 8th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT
Posted by triKlops on May 8th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT
Glad to see the flicks.
I have my set on preorder with a bunch of other stuff so it will be a while before i get them in hand.
Still no "Official" word on the concept for the color schemes huh?
I have my set on preorder with a bunch of other stuff so it will be a while before i get them in hand.
Still no "Official" word on the concept for the color schemes huh?
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1683479)
Posted by Seibertron on May 8th, 2015 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on May 8th, 2015 @ 11:55am CDT
A few things about Astrotrain and Blitzwing ...
Astrotrain has the same flaw that the Hasbro Commemorative Astrotrain has that causes the shuttle tailfin to not sit properly for some reason like it does on the original Takara reissue, the e-Hobby version and the original. The two halves also don't press flat against each other.
The sticker that should be the light/reflector in the front of Astrotrain's train mode is misapplied to the front of his rifle/gun instead.
This version of Blitzwing is the same as the Takara book style reissue. It does not have the rubsign unfortunately, but it does have the pointier sword (as opposed to the rounded sword like the original Hasbro version). Oddly enough, the absence of the rubsign was corrected for e-Hobby Overcharge. While it comes with all 3 missiles, it does not have any springs to launch them.
Astrotrain has the same flaw that the Hasbro Commemorative Astrotrain has that causes the shuttle tailfin to not sit properly for some reason like it does on the original Takara reissue, the e-Hobby version and the original. The two halves also don't press flat against each other.
The sticker that should be the light/reflector in the front of Astrotrain's train mode is misapplied to the front of his rifle/gun instead.
This version of Blitzwing is the same as the Takara book style reissue. It does not have the rubsign unfortunately, but it does have the pointier sword (as opposed to the rounded sword like the original Hasbro version). Oddly enough, the absence of the rubsign was corrected for e-Hobby Overcharge. While it comes with all 3 missiles, it does not have any springs to launch them.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1683746)
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on May 9th, 2015 @ 10:42am CDT
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on May 9th, 2015 @ 10:42am CDT
Does the Platinum Blitzwing have plastic rather than metal feet? At least that's what it looks like from the picture
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1683777)
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 9th, 2015 @ 1:43pm CDT
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 9th, 2015 @ 1:43pm CDT
Blitzwheels looks really nice! Now where is that deco on the Generations voyager??? Don't get me wrong, I love the G1 mold, it's one of the very, very few G1 molds I've owned, I had a blue one when I was a little kid, but the newer one would be nicer.
As for Astrotrain...yeah, it Astrotrainwrecked, those are good colors, but they where applied kinda randomly, the homage doesn't really come across well, :/
And Va'al is right, those are Alpha Bravo-ish colors, have you noted that movie 2007 Evac is pretty much movieverse Alpha Bravo?
As for Astrotrain...yeah, it Astrotrainwrecked, those are good colors, but they where applied kinda randomly, the homage doesn't really come across well, :/
And Va'al is right, those are Alpha Bravo-ish colors, have you noted that movie 2007 Evac is pretty much movieverse Alpha Bravo?
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1683778)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 9th, 2015 @ 1:47pm CDT
...Generations Evac?
Posted by Sabrblade on May 9th, 2015 @ 1:47pm CDT
Or is Alpha Bravo...MaverickPrime wrote:And Va'al is right, those are Alpha Bravo-ish colors, have you noted that movie 2007 Evac is pretty much movieverse Alpha Bravo?
...Generations Evac?
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1693586)
Posted by Seibertron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 3:05pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 3:05pm CDT
I updated Million Publishing Skids gallery to include in-package images ...
Transformers Encore Skids
Transformers Encore Skids
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1693658)
Posted by Amelie on June 2nd, 2015 @ 6:40pm CDT
Posted by Amelie on June 2nd, 2015 @ 6:40pm CDT
Hey, Seibertron -
Did Astrotrain still have the notorious odd legs that means he often leans to one side?
Did Astrotrain still have the notorious odd legs that means he often leans to one side?
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1693663)
Posted by Seibertron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 6:59pm CDT
Only if you don't pull the legs out all of the way. My original G1 doesn't have this problem either.
Posted by Seibertron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 6:59pm CDT
Amelie wrote:Hey, Seibertron -
Did Astrotrain still have the notorious odd legs that means he often leans to one side?
Only if you don't pull the legs out all of the way. My original G1 doesn't have this problem either.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1693666)
Posted by Amelie on June 2nd, 2015 @ 7:10pm CDT
My original doesn't, but my old Takara TFC:Collection reissue had to almost use his rifle as a makeshift crutch!
Loved the Platinum galleries for Blitzwind and Astrotrain, btw. Its nice to see G1 love every now and then, even though I know it doesn't draw the site traffic like new stuff does.
Posted by Amelie on June 2nd, 2015 @ 7:10pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Only if you don't pull the legs out all of the way. My original G1 doesn't have this problem either.
My original doesn't, but my old Takara TFC:Collection reissue had to almost use his rifle as a makeshift crutch!
Loved the Platinum galleries for Blitzwind and Astrotrain, btw. Its nice to see G1 love every now and then, even though I know it doesn't draw the site traffic like new stuff does.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1693667)
Posted by Seibertron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 7:11pm CDT
Yah if I had it my way, I'd work on nothing but finishing up G1, G2, and Beast Wars galleries. I'm making pretty good progress on them though. Slowly yet surely.
Posted by Seibertron on June 2nd, 2015 @ 7:11pm CDT
Amelie wrote:Seibertron wrote:Only if you don't pull the legs out all of the way. My original G1 doesn't have this problem either.
My original doesn't, but my old Takara TFC:Collection reissue had to almost use his rifle as a makeshift crutch!
Loved the Platinum galleries for Blitzwind and Astrotrain, btw. Its nice to see G1 love every now and then, even though I know it doesn't draw the site traffic like new stuff does.
Yah if I had it my way, I'd work on nothing but finishing up G1, G2, and Beast Wars galleries. I'm making pretty good progress on them though. Slowly yet surely.
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Posted by Autobot032 on July 2nd, 2015 @ 1:43am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on July 2nd, 2015 @ 1:43am CDT
Seibertron.com is proud to present our newest galleries:
G1 Powermasters Optimus Prime and Doubledealer
With this set, we're well on our way to having our biggest year of Transformers galleries, beating out 2014 which was our biggest year to date!
Up first? Powermaster Optimus Prime and his Powermaster Partner Hi-Q. This was a rebirth of Optimus after he died a horrible death at the hands of his eternal enemy Megatron in Transformers The Movie in 1986, and what a rebirth it is! Not only do you get the usual Optimus cab and trailer combo, but instead of a battle platform springing to life like his original trailer, you get a fully armed battle station! And Hi-Q gets to join in on the fun as he can interact with the weapons while Prime mans the main station. The best, however, was still to come because you could now combine Optimus with his trailer to form the biggest, baddest Optimus the US had ever seen... Powermaster Optimus Prime and he rocked it hardcore!
And would you take a look at that price tag from 1988? *sighs*
Last, but certainly not least, is Doubledealer! This double agent could change from Autobot robot to Decepticon buzzard to a missile carrier truck and back! But, much like Optimus, he could only do so with a little help from his friends Knok and Skar! With a shoulder mounted cannon and rifle formed out of the missile he's carrying, this walking weapon of mass destruction was just as deadly as he was two faced...literally!
Take a trip down memory lane with us and check out their galleries below and when you're done, come to forums and share your thoughts, memories and experiences with these two blasts from the past!
G1 1988 Optimus Prime
G1 1988 Hi-Q
G1 1988 Doubledealer
G1 1988 Knok
G1 1988 Skar
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
G1 Powermasters Optimus Prime and Doubledealer
With this set, we're well on our way to having our biggest year of Transformers galleries, beating out 2014 which was our biggest year to date!
Up first? Powermaster Optimus Prime and his Powermaster Partner Hi-Q. This was a rebirth of Optimus after he died a horrible death at the hands of his eternal enemy Megatron in Transformers The Movie in 1986, and what a rebirth it is! Not only do you get the usual Optimus cab and trailer combo, but instead of a battle platform springing to life like his original trailer, you get a fully armed battle station! And Hi-Q gets to join in on the fun as he can interact with the weapons while Prime mans the main station. The best, however, was still to come because you could now combine Optimus with his trailer to form the biggest, baddest Optimus the US had ever seen... Powermaster Optimus Prime and he rocked it hardcore!
And would you take a look at that price tag from 1988? *sighs*
Last, but certainly not least, is Doubledealer! This double agent could change from Autobot robot to Decepticon buzzard to a missile carrier truck and back! But, much like Optimus, he could only do so with a little help from his friends Knok and Skar! With a shoulder mounted cannon and rifle formed out of the missile he's carrying, this walking weapon of mass destruction was just as deadly as he was two faced...literally!
Take a trip down memory lane with us and check out their galleries below and when you're done, come to forums and share your thoughts, memories and experiences with these two blasts from the past!
G1 1988 Optimus Prime
G1 1988 Hi-Q
G1 1988 Doubledealer
G1 1988 Knok
G1 1988 Skar
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1705324)
Posted by RhA on July 2nd, 2015 @ 2:03am CDT
Posted by RhA on July 2nd, 2015 @ 2:03am CDT
Excellent stuff! It's good to see more G1 stuff in the galleries. There's a shortage of powermasters in there.
And that Doubledealer. The bird missilie gets me every time. Yeah.
And that Doubledealer. The bird missilie gets me every time. Yeah.
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 2nd, 2015 @ 8:04am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 2nd, 2015 @ 8:04am CDT
Powermaster Prime is the only G1 figure I still have from my childhood. Was a memorable birthday and I just can't part with that figure yet.
Doubledealer was a fun figure too. My preferred mode for him was the Decepticon bird mode. Is one reason I don't much care for the Generations figure (apart from the issues already common with the Blitzwing mold). Also I liked the lil bat powermaster engine. Was a nice change to get an animal 'master companion.
Doubledealer was a fun figure too. My preferred mode for him was the Decepticon bird mode. Is one reason I don't much care for the Generations figure (apart from the issues already common with the Blitzwing mold). Also I liked the lil bat powermaster engine. Was a nice change to get an animal 'master companion.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1705476)
Posted by Seibertron on July 2nd, 2015 @ 10:07am CDT
Only 3 left! I've had all of these Powermaster galleries finished since before SDCC last year. It was my big gallery push that I did right before SDCC so that I'd have something new to work on for Seibertron.com on the plane and during my travels for SDCC 2014. Unfortunately, that never happened and those galleries, like so many others, just sat on my computer unfinished. Now that I knocked out Doubledealer and Powermaster Optimus Prime, hopefully I can get to the Autobot Powermasters next week during my travels for SDCC 2015.
Posted by Seibertron on July 2nd, 2015 @ 10:07am CDT
RhA wrote:Excellent stuff! It's good to see more G1 stuff in the galleries. There's a shortage of powermasters in there.
Only 3 left! I've had all of these Powermaster galleries finished since before SDCC last year. It was my big gallery push that I did right before SDCC so that I'd have something new to work on for Seibertron.com on the plane and during my travels for SDCC 2014. Unfortunately, that never happened and those galleries, like so many others, just sat on my computer unfinished. Now that I knocked out Doubledealer and Powermaster Optimus Prime, hopefully I can get to the Autobot Powermasters next week during my travels for SDCC 2015.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1705477)
Posted by shajaki on July 2nd, 2015 @ 10:08am CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 2nd, 2015 @ 10:08am CDT
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1705555)
Posted by RhA on July 2nd, 2015 @ 12:49pm CDT
That would be supersweet.
Is there any way you can compare them to their Masterforce versions? In particular the Ranger/Joyride comparison.
The one, single time when Hasbro made the perverse version.
Posted by RhA on July 2nd, 2015 @ 12:49pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:RhA wrote:Excellent stuff! It's good to see more G1 stuff in the galleries. There's a shortage of powermasters in there.
Only 3 left! I've had all of these Powermaster galleries finished since before SDCC last year. It was my big gallery push that I did right before SDCC so that I'd have something new to work on for Seibertron.com on the plane and during my travels for SDCC 2014. Unfortunately, that never happened and those galleries, like so many others, just sat on my computer unfinished. Now that I knocked out Doubledealer and Powermaster Optimus Prime, hopefully I can get to the Autobot Powermasters next week during my travels for SDCC 2015.
That would be supersweet.
Is there any way you can compare them to their Masterforce versions? In particular the Ranger/Joyride comparison.
shajaki wrote:
The one, single time when Hasbro made the perverse version.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1705557)
Posted by Seibertron on July 2nd, 2015 @ 1:02pm CDT
Not yet ... don't have Ranger yet or Doubleclouder. One day!
Posted by Seibertron on July 2nd, 2015 @ 1:02pm CDT
RhA wrote:Seibertron wrote:RhA wrote:Excellent stuff! It's good to see more G1 stuff in the galleries. There's a shortage of powermasters in there.
Only 3 left! I've had all of these Powermaster galleries finished since before SDCC last year. It was my big gallery push that I did right before SDCC so that I'd have something new to work on for Seibertron.com on the plane and during my travels for SDCC 2014. Unfortunately, that never happened and those galleries, like so many others, just sat on my computer unfinished. Now that I knocked out Doubledealer and Powermaster Optimus Prime, hopefully I can get to the Autobot Powermasters next week during my travels for SDCC 2015.
That would be supersweet.
Is there any way you can compare them to their Masterforce versions? In particular the Ranger/Joyride comparison.shajaki wrote:
The one, single time when Hasbro made the perverse version.
Not yet ... don't have Ranger yet or Doubleclouder. One day!
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1709877)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 14th, 2015 @ 10:55pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 14th, 2015 @ 10:55pm CDT
The galleries of Seibertron return to the realm of Generation 1 to bring you high quality galleries of the last 3 Powermasters to pass before the lens. These galleries include Getaway, Joyride and Slapdash as well as their Nebulon partners Rev, Hotwire and Lube.
The Powermaster partners serve as an external power source to give a power boost to the Transformer they are bonded with. Powermasters need their nebulon partners in order to unlock their transformation.
Click the images below to see all the galleries anxiously awaiting you.
G1 1988 Getaway
G1 1988 Joyride
G1 1988 Slapdash
G1 1988 Rev
G1 1988 Hotwire
G1 1988 Lube
The Powermaster partners serve as an external power source to give a power boost to the Transformer they are bonded with. Powermasters need their nebulon partners in order to unlock their transformation.
Click the images below to see all the galleries anxiously awaiting you.
G1 1988 Getaway
G1 1988 Joyride
G1 1988 Slapdash
G1 1988 Rev
G1 1988 Hotwire
G1 1988 Lube
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1709881)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 14th, 2015 @ 11:09pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 14th, 2015 @ 11:09pm CDT
*BOMP*
Knowing Getaway only from MtMtE, I'd have never guessed he had a little guy that turned into his engine block.
Or that he had an engine block to begin with.
Knowing Getaway only from MtMtE, I'd have never guessed he had a little guy that turned into his engine block.
Or that he had an engine block to begin with.
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Posted by RhA on July 15th, 2015 @ 12:44am CDT
Posted by RhA on July 15th, 2015 @ 12:44am CDT
Awesome! 
I love these cluncky bricks.
I love these cluncky bricks.
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 15th, 2015 @ 3:50am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 15th, 2015 @ 3:50am CDT
I had Joyride. His spoiler in robot mode doesn't even trrrryyy to hide the fact the lower legs are just one big piece. Leg articulation? What's that?
Always thought Hasbro shot themselves in the foot a little by using the Macross figure for Jetfire cos once I had that and it's excellent articulation, pretty much every Transformer following it just felt basic as all hell. But I still got them anyways.
Always thought Hasbro shot themselves in the foot a little by using the Macross figure for Jetfire cos once I had that and it's excellent articulation, pretty much every Transformer following it just felt basic as all hell. But I still got them anyways.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1709914)
Posted by Deadput on July 15th, 2015 @ 6:42am CDT
Posted by Deadput on July 15th, 2015 @ 6:42am CDT
I always misread their group name as
wait for it...
SHOWERMASTERS!
wait for it...
SHOWERMASTERS!
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Posted by o.supreme on July 15th, 2015 @ 9:25am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 15th, 2015 @ 9:25am CDT
Nice pictures!
1988 was really when the toys in Japan and the Unites States really started to separate. It would be cool to see comparison photos with their Japanese counterparts Lightfoot, Ranger, and Roadking.
1988 was really when the toys in Japan and the Unites States really started to separate. It would be cool to see comparison photos with their Japanese counterparts Lightfoot, Ranger, and Roadking.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1709939)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 15th, 2015 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 15th, 2015 @ 10:07am CDT
At the very least, Lightfoot and Road King seem identical to Getaway and Slapdash.o.supreme wrote:Nice pictures!
1988 was really when the toys in Japan and the Unites States really started to separate. It would be cool to see comparison photos with their Japanese counterparts Lightfoot, Ranger, and Roadking.
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Posted by jogunwarrior on July 16th, 2015 @ 9:09am CDT
Posted by jogunwarrior on July 16th, 2015 @ 9:09am CDT
I see some cool design similarities between Powermaster Slapdash and Endergon Prowl. If I could have used a head from the Armada Blur on Prowl, and just a little bit of paint, it would have made a cool custom. Talk about a missed opportunity since I got rid of both that Blur and Prowl last year.
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Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:28am CDT
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:28am CDT
You want some Mini-Bots from Generation 1? We got some Mini-Bots from Generation 1! The latest instalment of the Seibertron.com galleries bring you a look at what Bumblebee's pals (now that the MP gallery for the G2 version is available) looked like in the old days, by showing off IGA Blue Cliffjumper, Bumblejumper, and Micro Change MC04 Mini CAR Robo 02 XG1500 (Yellow).
They all share very similar molds, identical transformations, sport different colours and there are even some head sculpt differences (but no ankle tilt) - take a roll down brick memory lane by clicking on any of the images below to access the full galleries!
G1 1984 Cliffjumper
G1 1984 Bumblejumper
Micro Change MC04 Mini CAR Robo 02 XG1500 (Yellow)
They all share very similar molds, identical transformations, sport different colours and there are even some head sculpt differences (but no ankle tilt) - take a roll down brick memory lane by clicking on any of the images below to access the full galleries!
G1 1984 Cliffjumper
G1 1984 Bumblejumper
Micro Change MC04 Mini CAR Robo 02 XG1500 (Yellow)
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Posted by RhA on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:32am CDT
Posted by RhA on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:32am CDT
Minibots make my head asplode. So many variations! I can never seem to tell what's an actual TF, a Diaclone or a KO.
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Posted by Cyberpath on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:42am CDT
Nice face sculpt.
Posted by Cyberpath on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:42am CDT
Va'al wrote:
Nice face sculpt.
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Posted by RhA on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:47am CDT
I agree. The blue makes him pop.
Posted by RhA on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:47am CDT
Cyberpath wrote:Va'al wrote:
Nice face sculpt.
I agree. The blue makes him pop.
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Posted by Bounti76 on August 5th, 2015 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on August 5th, 2015 @ 10:07am CDT
Aside from the sticker, is there any difference between Bumper and the Microchange Familia?
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Posted by Starsaber468 on August 6th, 2015 @ 1:07am CDT
Posted by Starsaber468 on August 6th, 2015 @ 1:07am CDT
Something tells me their will be a lot of mp bumblebe repaints...
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Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on August 7th, 2015 @ 1:03am CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on August 7th, 2015 @ 1:03am CDT
Wow, your toys look great, Lost Cybertronian
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Posted by Seibertron on August 7th, 2015 @ 12:49pm CDT
These are mine (as are all but a very small handful of the toys featured in the galleries) ... but thanks for the compliment!
Posted by Seibertron on August 7th, 2015 @ 12:49pm CDT
LegendaryAntiHero wrote:Wow, your toys look great, Lost Cybertronian
These are mine (as are all but a very small handful of the toys featured in the galleries) ... but thanks for the compliment!
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Posted by Seibertron on August 7th, 2015 @ 12:52pm CDT
The head sticker and chest stickers are different, and the shade of yellow is different (at least on the ones I photographed). I think the Micro Change version was a lighter shade of yellow and the Transformers one was a more standard yellow, but it's really hard to tell in my pictures which one was the lighter shade.
I sold the Micro Change one and I'd still like to replace at least the chest on my Bumblejumper because of the scratch through the Autobot sticker. Other than that flaw, it's a really nice Bumblejumper.
Posted by Seibertron on August 7th, 2015 @ 12:52pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Aside from the sticker, is there any difference between Bumper and the Microchange Familia?
The head sticker and chest stickers are different, and the shade of yellow is different (at least on the ones I photographed). I think the Micro Change version was a lighter shade of yellow and the Transformers one was a more standard yellow, but it's really hard to tell in my pictures which one was the lighter shade.
I sold the Micro Change one and I'd still like to replace at least the chest on my Bumblejumper because of the scratch through the Autobot sticker. Other than that flaw, it's a really nice Bumblejumper.
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Posted by Va'al on August 18th, 2015 @ 1:01pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on August 18th, 2015 @ 1:01pm CDT
Following on from the recent Seibertron.com offering of the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee galleries (which you can find here), we are happy to present another dive into the multicoloured world of Generation 2 with the Minicars Bumblebee, Hubcap, Seaspray and Beachcomber!
Take a look below at the predecessors of the latest MP release, some of the stranger movieverse and Generations toys of recent years (pre-Combiner Wars), all in their miniature sizes from the early 90s, by clicking on any image below to view the full works.
Generation 2 Bumblebee
Generation 2 Hubcap
Generation 2 Beachcomber
Generation 2 Seaspray
Take a look below at the predecessors of the latest MP release, some of the stranger movieverse and Generations toys of recent years (pre-Combiner Wars), all in their miniature sizes from the early 90s, by clicking on any image below to view the full works.
Generation 2 Bumblebee
Generation 2 Hubcap
Generation 2 Beachcomber
Generation 2 Seaspray
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1719075)
Posted by Metroplex79 on August 18th, 2015 @ 3:04pm CDT
Posted by Metroplex79 on August 18th, 2015 @ 3:04pm CDT
WOOT!!!
Shiny paint FTW!!!
Though my Hubcap isn't as mint as the others, I still like it.
Shiny paint FTW!!!
Though my Hubcap isn't as mint as the others, I still like it.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1719083)
Posted by Noideaforaname on August 18th, 2015 @ 3:20pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on August 18th, 2015 @ 3:20pm CDT
For being G2 figures, they seem rather plain. Apart from just being shiny, I mean.
I think I dimly remember the cars from my early childhood, but without realizing they could transform. I dunno, maybe I'm confusing them with Hot Wheels or something...
I think I dimly remember the cars from my early childhood, but without realizing they could transform. I dunno, maybe I'm confusing them with Hot Wheels or something...
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1719107)
Posted by RAcast on August 18th, 2015 @ 4:37pm CDT
Posted by RAcast on August 18th, 2015 @ 4:37pm CDT
Literally my childhood right here. All of the nostalgic fuzzies~ 
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1719339)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on August 19th, 2015 @ 4:12pm CDT
Or Penny Racers. Which they essentially are, Penny Racers what can turn into robots.
Posted by Optimum Supreme on August 19th, 2015 @ 4:12pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:I think I dimly remember the cars from my early childhood, but without realizing they could transform. I dunno, maybe I'm confusing them with Hot Wheels or something...
Or Penny Racers. Which they essentially are, Penny Racers what can turn into robots.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1734951)
Posted by Va'al on October 18th, 2015 @ 5:08am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 18th, 2015 @ 5:08am CDT
We brought you the latest TFCC Starscream recently, which is based on the G2 penchant for neon colours, so why not continue with the actual Generation 2 Starscream and fellow Seeker Ramjet!
Jump back into the pool of funky decos with the two jets from the 90s, Starscream in his traditional white and red, with some thrown in purple, while Ramjet sports a completely inverted purple, teal, and black scheme! Both sharing the same mold, you can find their full galleries by clicking on any of the images below.
Generation 2 Ramjet
Generation 2 Starscream
Jump back into the pool of funky decos with the two jets from the 90s, Starscream in his traditional white and red, with some thrown in purple, while Ramjet sports a completely inverted purple, teal, and black scheme! Both sharing the same mold, you can find their full galleries by clicking on any of the images below.
Generation 2 Ramjet
Generation 2 Starscream
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1734977)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 18th, 2015 @ 10:43am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 18th, 2015 @ 10:43am CDT
G2 Ramjet was one lucky Decepticon back in the day. He got the special honor of being the only Decepticon to get screentime fighting Optimus in the Generation 2 cartoon's opening sequence (made from G2 toy commercial footage, of course):
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1735024)
Posted by Noideaforaname on October 18th, 2015 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on October 18th, 2015 @ 2:16pm CDT
Sticker eyes... they really didn't want to paint anything, did they?
Ramjet's G2 colors are amazing. I'm glad Slipstream adopted them (more or less), since they probably would remain incredibly obscure otherwise.
Ramjet's G2 colors are amazing. I'm glad Slipstream adopted them (more or less), since they probably would remain incredibly obscure otherwise.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1735032)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 18th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
More like paint app technology not being quite there yet to the level of today. They were released in 1992 you know? Stickers were phased out right before Beast Wars in 1995.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 18th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:Sticker eyes... they really didn't want to paint anything, did they?
Ramjet's G2 colors are amazing. I'm glad Slipstream adopted them (more or less), since they probably would remain incredibly obscure otherwise.
More like paint app technology not being quite there yet to the level of today. They were released in 1992 you know? Stickers were phased out right before Beast Wars in 1995.
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1735060)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 18th, 2015 @ 6:07pm CDT
And Hb and TT still didn't implement it for the Seekers, whether it be TFC, Encore or the recent Seeker set. Kind of sad and frickin frustrating to attach....that's why we love the old bricks!
Posted by fenrir72 on October 18th, 2015 @ 6:07pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Noideaforaname wrote:Sticker eyes... they really didn't want to paint anything, did they?
Ramjet's G2 colors are amazing. I'm glad Slipstream adopted them (more or less), since they probably would remain incredibly obscure otherwise.
More like paint app technology not being quite there yet to the level of today. They were released in 1992 you know? Stickers were phased out right before Beast Wars in 1995.
And Hb and TT still didn't implement it for the Seekers, whether it be TFC, Encore or the recent Seeker set. Kind of sad and frickin frustrating to attach....that's why we love the old bricks!
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1735073)
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 18th, 2015 @ 8:14pm CDT
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 18th, 2015 @ 8:14pm CDT
Speaking of some g2 verisons of the seekers tambeyoda was the first to review tfcc subscription service 3.0 g2 starscream
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1735079)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 18th, 2015 @ 8:43pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 18th, 2015 @ 8:43pm CDT
There's already a thread for that figure.Starsaber468 wrote:Speaking of some g2 verisons of the seekers tambeyoda was the first to review tfcc subscription service 3.0 g2 starscream
Re: New Galleries: Platinum Edition Triple Changers Astrotrain and Blitzwing (1735124)
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 19th, 2015 @ 12:02am CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 19th, 2015 @ 12:02am CDT
to bad the rest of the seekers didnt get the G2 treatment that would have made for some interesting color schemes 
