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Transformers Collection – Thrilling 30

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And so the great cataloguing of my extensive collection continues,

Hasbro went all out when the Transformers reached it’s 30th anniversary of the franchise.  By this time Transformers popularity was at an all-time high, with successful movies, cartoons, toylines, video games and comics aplenty – enough to appease even the most die hard fan.

To celebrate this success, Hasbro launches the Thrilling 30 collection.  This consisted of a main toyline that, while primarily made up of new versions of G1 characters, also contained characters from other cartoons/toylines such as G2, Beast Wars & Beast Machines, RID01, Armada, TFPrime and even incorporated the Movieverse. Many of the Deluxe figures came with IDW comics, printed with special collectors edition covers of the characters.  It also brought out a line of tiny collectable figurines, and a line of special toys that were numbered from 1 to 30, incorporating convention exclusives, Masterpiece figures the fan-designed Windblade.

Thrilling 30 also saw the introduction of the Titan-class with Metroplex, the biggest figure since G1 Fortress Maximus.

 

Not included in this cataloging:

Thrilling 30 figures included elsewhere.

Figures from Transformers Prime and from the Masterpiece lines that are Thrilling 30 are cataloged elsewhere.  As are the associated comics.

 

My Transformers Thrilling 30 Collection

Transformers Thrilling 30 Autobots

Thrilling 30 Collectable Figurines

*Item #T30CFA001:Transformers Generation One Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #T30CFSA002:Transformers Generation One Autobot Optimus Prime (2nd unit)

*Item #T30CFA003:Transformers Generation One Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #T30CFA004:Transformers Generation One Dinobot Grimlock

*Item #T30CFA005:Transformers Generation One Autobot Ratchet

*Item #T30CFA006:Transformers Generation One Autobot Rodimus

*Item #T30CFA007:Transformers Generation One Autobot Ultra Magnus

 

*Item #T30CFA008:Transformers Movieverse Ironhide (MOSC)

*Item #T30CFA009:Transformers Movieverse Bumblebee (MOSC)

 

30 Special Toys

– 17 of 30, Protectobots Emergency Response 3-Pack (MISB), including:

*Item #T30STA001: Transformers Protectobot First Aid (MISB)

*Item #T30STA002: Transformers Protectobot Streetsmart (MISB)

*Item #T30STA003: Transformers Protectobot Groove (MISB)

 

*Item #T30STA004: 21 of 30, Transformers Autobot Jetfire (MISB)

 

*Item #T30STA005: 29 of 30, Transformers Dinobot Grimlock

*Item #T30STA006: 29 of 30, Transformers Autobot Silver Knight Optimus Prime

 

*Item #T30STA007: 30 of 30, Transformers Autobot Windblade (MOSC)

*Item #T30STA008: 30 of 30, Transformers Autobot Windblade

 

Thrilling 30

*Item #T30A001: 006 Transformers Autobot Cosmos

*Item #T30A002: 001 Transformers Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #T30A003: 008 Transformers Autobot Tailgate

*Item #T30A004: 006 Transformers Autobot Targetmaster Payload

*Item #T30A005: 001 Transformers Autobot Targetmaster Roller

*Item #T30A006: 008 Transformers Autobot Targetmaster Groundbuster

 

*Item #T30A007: 019 Transformers Autobot Cliffjumper

*Item #T30A008: 002 Transformers Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #T30A009: 019 Transformers Autobot Targetmaster Supressor

*Item #T30A010: 002 Transformers Autobot Targetmaster Blazemaster

 

*Item #T30A011: 010 Transformers Autobot Gears

*Item #T30A012: 005 Transformers Autobot Swerve

*Item #T30A013: 010 Transformers Autobot Targetmaster Eclipse

*Item #T30A014: 005 Transformers Autobot Targetmaster Flanker

 

*Item #T30A015: 005 Transformers Autobot Hoist

*Item #T30A016: 001 Transformers Autobot Trailcutter

 

*Item #T30A017: 002 Transformers Autobot Orion Pax

 

*Item #T30A018: 0010 Transformers Autobot Goldfire

*Item #T30A019: 004 Transformers Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #T30A020: 020 Transformers Autobot Nightbeat

 

*Item #T30A021: 009 Transformers Autobot Skids

*Item #T30A022: 016 Transformers Autobot Crosscut

 

*Item #T30A023: 014 Transformers Autobot Scoop

*Item #T30A024: 014 Transformers Autobot Holepunch

*Item #T30A025: 014 Transformers Autobot Caliburst

 

*Item #T30A026: 021 Transformers Autobot Arcee (MOSC)

*Item #T30A027: 022 Transformers Autobot Chromia (MOSC)

*Item #T30A028: 021 Transformers Autobot Arcee

*Item #T30A029: 022 Transformers Autobot Chromia

 

*Item #T30A030: 001 Transformers Autobot Springer

*Item #T30A031: 003 Transformers Autobot Sandstorm

 

*Item #T30A032: 006 Transformers Autobot Whirl

*Item #T30A033: 008 Transformers Autobot Roadbuster

 

*Item #T30A034: 009 Transformers Autobot Brainstorm

 

*Item #T30A035: 001 Transformers Scamper

 

*Item #T30A036: 001 Transformers Metroplex

 

Transformers Thrilling 30 Decepticons

Thrilling 30 Collectable Figurines

*Item #T30CFD001: Transformers Generation One Decepticon Starscream

*Item #T30CFD002: Transformers Generation One Decepticon Megatron

*Item #T30CFD003: Transformers Generation One Decepticon Megatron (2nd unit)

*Item #T30CFD004: Transformers Generation One Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #T30CFD005: Transformers Generation One Decepticon Shockwave

 

Thrilling 30

*Item #T30D001: 009 Transformers Decepticon Acid Storm

*Item #T30D002: 009 Transformers Insecticon Targetmaster Venin

*Item #T30D003: 003 Transformers Decepticon Starscream

*Item #T30D004: 003 Transformers Predacon Targetmaster Waspinator

 

*Item #T30D005: 004 Transformers Decepticon Megatron

*Item #T30D006: 018 Transformers Decepticon Nemesis Prime

*Item #T30D007: 004 Transformers Insecticon Targetmaster Chop Shop

*Item #T30D008: 018 Transformers Decepticon Targetmaster Spinister

 

*Item #T30D009: 007 Transformers Insecticon Skrapnel

*Item #T30D010: 007 Transformers Decepticon Targetmaster Reflector

 

*Item #T30D011: 003 Transformers Decepticon IDW Megatron

*Item #T30D012: 007 Transformers G2 Decepticon Dreadwing

 

*Item #T30D013: 012 Transformers WFC Decepticon Skywarp

*Item #T30D014: 006 Transformers WFC Decepticon Thundercracker

 

*Item #T30D015: 011 Transformers Armada Decepticon Starscream

*Item #T30D016: 018 Transformers Decepticon Jhiaxus

 

*Item #T30D017: 015 Transformers Beast Machines Vehicon Tankorr

 

*Item #T30D018: 008 Transformers Predacon Waspinator

 

*Item #T30D019: 004 Transformers Decepticon Doubledealer

*Item #T30D020: 002 Transformers Decepticon Blitzwing

 

*Item #T30D021: 007 Transformers RID(01) Predacon Sky-Byte

 

Thrilling 30 Mini-Con Figures

*Item #T3MC001: 013 Transformers Mini-Con Assault Team Heavytread

*Item #T30MC002: 013 Transformers Mini-Con Assault Team Windshear

*Item #T30MC003: 013 Transformers Mini-Con Assault Team Runway

 

Total Count: 74

Transformatorium, Videos

Video – My 150+ Generations Autobots

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Several months ago I did a short video showcasing from my personal collection 100+ Generations Decepticons.  Well now it is the Autobots turn.  These figures are mainly of G1 characters who have received an update through toylines such as Thrilling 30, Combiner Wars, Legends, POTP and so on.

So enjoy this short video I made of the display.  Also below you will find some screenshots and a full list of the Autobots onshow, along with links to reviews of many of the figures displayed here – have fun!

 

 

Air Raid,  Afterbreaker, Afterburner, Alpha Bravo, Alpha Trion, Arcee

Beachcomber, Blades, Blaster, Blurr, Brainstorm, Brawn, Broadside, Bumblebee

Caliburst, Cerebros, Chromedome, Chromia, Circut, Cliffjumper, Cludburst, Cloudraker, Computron, Cosmos, Crosscut

Depthcharge, Dustup

Eject, Elita-1

Fastlane, Firefly, First Aid, Fisitron, Flak, Fortress Maximus

Gears, Getaway, Groove, Godbomber, Grappel, Grimlock

Hardhead, Highbrow, Hoist, Holepunch, Hot Rod, Hot Spot, Hound, Huffer

Impactor, Inferno, Ironhide

Jackpot, Jazz, Jumpstream, Junkheap

Kup

Landmine, Lightspeed, Lightsteed, Lio Convoy

Metalhawk, Metroplex, Mirage, Moonracer

Nightbeat, Nosecone, Nova Prime, Novastar

Omega Supreme, Optimal Optimus, Optimus Prime, Orion Pax, Outback, Override

Perceptor, Pipes, Powerglide, Prowl, Ptero, Punch, Pyra Magma,

Ramhorn, Ratchet, Red Alert, Rewind, Roadbuster, Roadhandler, Rodimus Prime, Rook

Sandstorm, Sawback, Scattershot, Scoop, Scrounge, Seaspray, Sentinel Prime, Shuffler, Sideswipe, Silverstreak, Silverbolt, Skids, Sky Lynx, Skyburst, Skydive, Slash, Slingshot, Sludge, Slug, Smokescreen, Snarl, Springer, Steeljaw, Stripes, Stormclash, Strafe, Streetwise, Sundor, Sunstreaker, Super Ginrai, Superion, Swerve, Swindler, Swoop

Tailgate, Tracks, Trailbreaker, Topshot, Topspin, Twin Twist, Twinferno

Ultra Magnus

Victorion

Warpath, Wheelie, Wheeljack, Whirl, Windcharger, Wreck-Gar

 

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My 100+ Generations Decepticons

Transformer Toy Reviews

Toy Review – LG39 Brainstorm

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Brainstorm, a character that has gone from relative obscurity to a fan favorite in recent years, thanks mainly to the More than Meets the Eye comic series.  Now gone from being a bit player in the short lived season 4 of the US he is everyone’s favorite amoral weapons designer.  However the version we are looking at today is an homage to his much larger television outing in the Japanese Headmasters series.  So without further ado, from the Legends series let’s have a look at LG39 Brainstorm.

Japanese TF boxes, so plain but with such great artwork!

Vehicle Mode

It wasn’t until I took the gun out of the box and realized that it was a match for Titans Return Blurr’s (for a review of TR Blurr see HERE) that I had a better look at Brainstorms Cybertronian jetfighter mode and realized the whole figure is a retooled Blurr.  And once you can imagine the wings being gone it becomes quite obvious.  That said, it’s a very nice looking version of Brainstorms alt-mode with the twin guns at the front, sleek nose and slim wings.  The orange cockpit makes a nice counterpoint to the rest of the colour scheme and Brainstorms Headmaster partner Cana fits nicely inside.

 

Robot Mode

A bit small for my liking but it means that he scales well with the rest of the Legends/Titans Return figures.  You can remove the nosecone and add it to the arm for extra firepower or leave it attached to his back where it is only noticeable when looking through the legs.  The figure has good articulation and once again that lovely Tak/Tom paintjob.

Somebody messed with the wrong Wang today!

 

Cana and Synapse.

Pimp Daddy Cana’s a bit spoiled for choice!

Synapse is actually the name of the drone vehicle that comes with Brainstorm.  This can either be in a jeep mode for Cana to drive or turn into a double-barelled blaster for Brainstorm to weild.  Given the colour scheme one could almost mistake it for a mini-Kup.

Cana has been based on Brainstorms JP Headmaster appearance with the removal of the faceplate.  He is nicely detailed in both his modes.  When compared with Arcana from the Thrilling 30 version of Brainstorm you can see the difference in size between the two figures, its just a shame you cant swap them over from one body to the other (trust me, I tried).  Given the differences in size and facial structure, it makes Legends Brainstorm look like Generations Brainstorm’s younger brother.

 

Overall

To be honest, I actually still kinda like Generations Brainstorm better.  He is bigger, bulkier and his removable vehicle weapons to use as pistols is very G1-toy accurate.  However Legends Brainstorm scales well with the current series of toys, has a great colour scheme and comes with not only a Headmaster partner but a drone as well.  Depends if you are a fan of the HM cartoon or MTMTE as to which one you may decide to get – or if you are an obsessive fan like me you can just get both!

 

“I’m Brainstorm”
“No, I’m Brainstorm”