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Transformers Collection – Generation One Decepticons

August 22, 2022 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

And so it begins, the great cataloging for my personal and ever expanding Transformers Collection!

And what better place to start than where the whole shebang kicked off – G1! Listed sequentially, and with accompanying photographs, here is the G1 Decepticon toys I have amassed over the last 35+ years.

Transformers Generation One Decepticon Collection

(Note: All figures in photographs listed from Top Left to Bottom Right)

*Item #DG10001: Transformers G1 Decepticon Megatron (Collection 6) (MISB)

(Reference: Photo #P00087)

*Item #DG10002: Transformers G1 Decepticon Skywarp (Commemorative Series VI)

*Item #DG10003: Transformers G1 Decepticon Thrust

*Item #DG10004: Transformers G1 Decepticon Ramjet

*Item #DG10005: Transformers G1 Decepticon Thundercracker

*Item #DG10006: Transformers G1 Decepticon Starscream

(Reference: Photo #P00088)

*Item #DG10007: Transformers G1 Decepticon Dirge

*Item #DG10008: Transformers G1 Decepticon Dirge (Commemorative Series VI) (MISB)

(Reference: Photo #P00089)

*Item #DG10009: Transformers G1 Destron Sunstorm (Collectors Edition) (MISB)

(Reference: Photo #P00090)

*Item #DG10010: Transformers G1 Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #DG10011: Transformers G1 Decepticon Soundwave (tape deck mode) (1984)

*Item #DG10012: Transformers G1 Decepticon Soundwave (tape deck mode) (1985)

(Reference: Photo #P00091)

*Item #DG10013: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warriors Frenzy (reissue) (MOSC)

*Item #DG10014: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warriors Laserbeak (reissue) (MOSC)

*Item #DG10015: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warriors Ravage (reissue) (MOSC)

*Item #DG10016: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warriors Rumble (reissue) (MOSC)

*Item #DG10017: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Frenzy

*Item #DG10018: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Laserbeak

*Item #DG10019: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Ravage

*Item #DG10020: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Rumble

(Reference: Photo #P00092)

*Item #DG10021: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Slugfest

*Item #DG10022: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Overkill

*Item #DG10023: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Ratbat

*Item #DG10024: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Beastbox

*Item #DG10025: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Squawktalk

*Item #DG10026: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Buzzsaw (cassette mode)

*Item #DG10027: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cassette Warrior Buzzsaw

(Reference: Photo #P00093)

*Item #DG10028: Transformers G1 Insecticon Kickback

*Item #DG10029: Transformers G1 Insecticon Bombshell

*Item #DG10030: Transformers G1 Insecticon Shrapnel

*Item #DG10031: Transformers G1 Deluxe Insecticon Chop Shop

(Reference: Photo #P00094)

*Item #DG10032: Transformers G1 Constructicon Hook (yellow variant)

*Item #DG10033: Transformers G1 Constructicon Long Haul (yellow variant)

*Item #DG10034: Transformers G1 Constructicon Scrapper (yellow variant)

*Item #DG10035: Transformers G1 Constructicon Bonecrusher (yellow variant)

*Item #DG10036: Transformers G1 Constructicon Mixmaster (yellow variant)

*Item #DG10037: Transformers G1 Constructicon Scavenger (yellow variant)

*Item #DG10038: Transformers G1 Constructicon Hook (vehicle mode)

*Item #DG10039: Transformers G1 Constructicon Long Haul (vehicle mode)

*Item #DG10040: Transformers G1 Constructicon Scrapper (vehicle mode)

*Item #DG10041: Transformers G1 Constructicon Scrapper

*Item #DG10042: Transformers G1 Constructicon Mixmaster (vehicle mode)

*Item #DG10043: Transformers G1 Constructicon Bonecrusher (vehicle mode)

*Item #DG10044: Transformers G1 Constructicon Scavenger (vehicle mode)

(Reference: Photo #P00095)

*Item #DG10045: Transformers G1 Decepticon Shockwave

*Item #DG10046: Galactic Man

(Reference: Photo #P00096)

*Item #DG10047: Transformers G1 Decepticon Reflector Spyglass

*Item #DG10048: Transformers G1 Decepticon Reflector Viewfinder

*Item #DG10049: Transformers G1 Decepticon Reflector Spectro

(Reference: Photo #P00097)

*Item #DG10050: Transformers G1 Decepticon Triple Changer Astrotrain

*Item #DG10051: Transformers G1 Decepticon Triple Changer Octane

*Item #DG10052: Transformers G1 Decepticon Triple Changer Blitzwing

(Reference: Photo #P00098)

*Item #DG10053: Transformers G1 Decepticon City Trypticon

*Item #DG10054: Transformers G1 Decepticon City Drone Full-Tilt

*Item #DG10055: Transformers G1 Decepticon City Drone Brunt

(Reference: Photo #P00099)

– D-78 Preadaking Gift Set, consisting of:

*Item #DG10056: D-75 Transformers G1 Predacon Divebomb

*Item #DG10057: D-76 Transformers G1 Predacon Headstrong

*Item #DG10058: D-74 Transformers G1 Predacon Rampage

*Item #DG10059: D-77 Transformers G1 Predacon Tantrum

*Item #DG10060: D-73 Transformers G1 Predacon Razorclaw

(Reference: Photo #P00100)

*Item #DG10061: Transformers G1 Stunticon Drag Strip

*Item #DG10062: Transformers G1 Stunticon Wildrider

*Item #DG10063: Transformers G1 Stunticon Breakdown

*Item #DG10064: Transformers G1 Stunticon Motormaster

*Item #DG10065: Transformers G1 Stunticon Dead End

(Reference: Photo #P00101)

*Item #DG10066: Transformers G1 Combaticon Brawl

*Item #DG10067: Transformers G1 Combaticon Vortex

*Item #DG10068: Transformers G1 Combaticon Blast Off

*Item #DG10069: Transformers G1 Combaticon Onslaught

*Item #DG10070: Transformers G1 Combaticon Swindle

(Reference: Photo #P00102)

*Item #DG10071: Transformers G1 Sharkticon Gnaw

(Reference: Photo #P00103)

*Item #DG10072: Transformers G1 Decepticon Battlecharger Runamuck

*Item #DG10073: Transformers G1 Decepticon Battlecharger Runabout

(Reference: Photo #P00104)

*Item #DG10074: D-62-S Transformers G1 Destron Galvatron

(Reference: Photo #P00105)

*Item #DG10075: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cyclonus

*Item #DG10076: Transformers G1 Decepticon Scourge

*Item #DG10077: Transformers G1 Decepticon Cyclonus (vehicle mode)

(Reference: Photo #P00106)

*Item #DG10078: Transformers G1 Decepticon Triggerhappy

*Item #DG10079: Transformers G1 Decepticon Misfire

*Item #DG10080: Transformers G1 Decepticon Slugslinger

*Item #DG10081: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Aimless

(Reference: Photo #P00107)

*Item #DG10082: Transformers G1 Duocon Flywheels

*Item #DG10083: Transformers G1 Duocon Battletrap

*Item #DG10084: Transformers G1 Duocon Flywheels (tank)

(Reference: Photo #P00108)

*Item #DG10085: Transformers G1 Decepticon Clone Pounce

(Reference: Photo #P00109)

*Item #DG10086: Transformers G1 Decepticon Midewipe

*Item #DG10087: Transformers G1 Decepticon Weirdwolf

*Item #DG10088: Transformers G1 Decepticon Skullcruncher

*Item #DG10089: Transformers G1 Nebulan Headmaster Monzo

*Item #DG10090: Transformers G1 Nebulan Headmaster Vorath

*Item #DG10091: Transformers G1 Nebulan Headmaster Grax

(Reference: Photo #P00110)

*Item #DG10092: Transformers G1 Terrorcon Cutthroat

*Item #DG10093: Transformers G1 Terrorcon Blot

*Item #DG10094: Transformers G1 Terrorcon Rippersnapper

*Item #DG10095: Transformers G1 Terrorcon Hun-Grrr

*Item #DG10096: Transformers G1 Terrorcon Sinnertwin

(Reference: Photo #P00111)

*Item #DG10097: Transformers G1 Destron Sixshot (reissue) (MIB)

(Reference: Photo #P00112)

*Item #DG10098: Transformers G1 Decepticon Base Scorponok

*Item #DG10099: Transformers G1 Decepticon Base Drone Fasttrack

*Item #DG10100: Transformers G1 Nebulan Headmaster Zarak

(Reference: Photo #P00113)

-Transformers G1 Collectors Edition Piranacon (MISB), consisting of:

*Item #DG10101: Transformers G1 Seacon Snaptrap (reissue) (MISB)

(torso)

*Item #DG10102: Transformers G1 Seacon Nautilator (reissue) (MISB)

(right leg)

*Item #DG10103: Transformers G1 Seacon Tentakil (reissue) (MISB)

(left leg)

*Item #DG10104: Transformers G1 Seacon Overbite (reissue) (MISB)

(gun)

*Item #DG10105: Transformers G1 Seacon Seawing (reissue) (MISB)

(left arm)

*Item #DG10106: Transformers G1 Seacon Skalor (reissue) (MISB)

(right arm)

*Item #DG10107: Transformers G1 Seacon Snaptrap

*Item #DG10108: Transformers G1 Seacon Overbite (reissue) (shark)

*Item #DG10109: Transformers G1 Seacon Tentakil (reissue) (squid)

*Item #DG10110: Transformers G1 Seacon Snaptrap (reissue) (turtle)

*Item #DG10111: Transformers G1 Seacon Nautilator

*Item #DG10112: Transformers G1 Seacon Nautilator (reissue) (lobster)

*Item #DG10113: Transformers G1 Seacon Seawing (reissue) (manta ray)

*Item #DG10114: Transformers G1 Seacon Skalor (reissue) (fish)

(Reference: Photo #P00114)

*Item #DG10115: Transformers G1 Decepticon Dreadwind

*Item #DG10116: Transformers G1 Nebulan Powermaster Hi-Test

(Reference: Photo #P00115)

*Item #DG10117: Transformers G1 Decepticon Quake

*Item #DG10118: Transformers G1 Decepticon Spinister

*Item #DG10119: Transformers G1 Decepticon Needlenose

*Item #DG10120: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Tiptop

*Item #DG10121: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Heater

*Item #DG10122: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Singe

*Item #DG10123: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Hairsplitter

*Item #DG10124: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Sunbeam

*Item #DG10125: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Zigzag

(Reference: Photo #P00116)

*Item #DG10126: Transformers G1 Firecon Sparkstalker

*Item #DG10127: Transformers G1 Firecon Flamefeather

*Item #DG10128: Transformers G1 Firecon Cindersaur

*Item #DG10129: Transformers G1 Triggercon Crankcase

*Item #DG10130: Transformers G1 Triggercon Windsweeper

*Item #DG10131: Transformers G1 Triggercon Ruckus

(Reference: Photo #P00117)

*Item #DG10132: Transformers G1 Decepticon Bludgeon

(accessory: Pretender Shell)

*Item #DG10133: Transformers G1 Decepticon Roadgrabber

(accessory: Pretender Vehicle Shell)

(Reference: Photo #P00118)

*Item #DG10134: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Air Strike Patrol Whisper

*Item #DG10135: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Air Strike Patrol Nightflight

*Item #DG10136: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Air Strike Patrol Tailwind

*Item #DG10137: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Air Strike Patrol Stormcloud

(Reference: Photo #P00119)

*Item #DG10138: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Race Track Patrol Barricade

*Item #DG10139: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Race Track Patrol Roller Force

*Item #DG10140: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Race Track Patrol Motorhead

*Item #DG10141: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Race Track Patrol Groundhog

*Item #DG10142: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Military Patrol Dropshot

*Item #DG10143: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Military Patrol Tracer

*Item #DG10144: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Military Patrol Growl

*Item #DG10145: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Military Patrol Bombshock

*Item #DG10146: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Sports Car Patrol Hyperdrive

*Item #DG10147: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Sports Car Patrol Blackjack

*Item #DG10148: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Sports Car Patrol Detour

*Item #DG10149: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Sports Car Patrol Roadhugger

(Reference: Photo #P00120)

*Item #DG10150: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Battle Squad Direct-Hit

*Item #DG10151: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Battle Squad Fireshot

*Item #DG10152: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Battle Squad Half-Track

*Item #DG10153: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Battle Squad Powerpunch

*Item #DG10154: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Battle Squad Vanquish

*Item #DG10155: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Battle Squad Meltdown

*Item #DG10156: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Constructor Squad Sledge

*Item #DG10157: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Constructor Squad Grit

*Item #DG10158: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Constructor Squad Excavator

*Item #DG10159: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Constructor Squad Hammer

*Item #DG10160: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Constructor Squad Knockout

*Item #DG10161: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Constructor Squad Stone Crusher

(Reference: Photo #P00121)

*Item #DG10162: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Transport Roughstuff

(Reference: Photo #P00122)

*Item #DG10163: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Station Greasepit

(accessory: Fuel Depot Base)

*Item #DG10164: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Station Airwave

(accessory: Airport Base)

(Reference: Photo #P00123)

*Item #DG10165: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Cannon-Transport Terrortread

*Item #DG10166: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Cannon-Transport Cement Head

(accessory: Cannon Transport Base)

(Reference: Photo #P00124)

*Item #DG10167: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Anti-Aircraft Base Blackout

*Item #DG10168: Transformers G1 Decepticon Micromaster Anti-Aircraft Base Spaceshot

(accessory: Anti-Aircraft Base)

(Reference: Photo #P00125)

*Item #DG10169: Transformers G1 Decepticon Action Master Krok

*Item #DG10170: Transformers G1 Insecticon Action Master Bombshell

*Item #DG10171: Transformers G1 Decepticon Action Master Banzai-Tron

*Item #DG10172: Transformers G1 Decepticon Targetmaster Gatoraider

*Item #DG10173: Transformers G1 Decepticon Targetmaster Razor-Sharp

(Reference: Photo #P00126)

*Item #DG10174: Transformers G1 Decepticon Action Master Starscream

(accessory: battle chariot)

*Item #DG10175: Transformers G1 Decepticon Action Master Axer

(accessory: Motorcycle)

(Reference: Photo #P00127)

*Item #DG10176: Transformers G1 Decepticon Action Master Gutcruncher

(accessory: Battle Jet)

(Reference: Photo #P00128)

*Item #DG10177: Transformers G1 Decepticon Action Master Megatron

(accessory: Battle Tank)

(Reference: Photo #P00129)

*Item #DG10178: Transformers G1 Decepticon Action Master Slicer

(accessory: Battle Vehicle)

(Reference: Photo #P00130)

*Item #DG10179: Transformers G1 Predator Stalker

*Item #DG10180: Transformers G1 Predator Skyquake

*Item #DG10181: Transformers G1 Predator Falcon

*Item #DG10182: Transformers G1 Predator Skydive

*Item #DG10183: Transformers G1 Predator Snare

*Item #DG10184: Transformers G1 Predator Talon

*Item #DG10185: Transformers G1 Predator Talon (jet)

(Reference: Photo #P00131)

*Item #DG10186: Transformers G1 Trakkon Fearswoop

(Reference: Photo #P00132)

*Item #DG10187: 68 Transformers G1 Humanoid Ga’mede (Collectors Edition) (MISB)

*Item #DG10188: 68 Transformers G1 Destron Magnificus (Collectors Edition) (MISB)

(Reference: Photo #P00133)

*Item #DG10189: Transformers G1 Metrosquad Metrotitan

*Item #DG10190: Transformers G1 Metrosquad Metroshot

*Item #DG10191: Transformers G1 Metrosquad Metrodash

*Item #DG10192: Transformers G1 Metrosquad Metrotank

*Item #DG10193: Transformers G1 Metrosquad Metrobomb

*Item #DG10194: Transformers G1 Metrosquad Metrobomb (2nd unit)

My Transformer Collection Showcase, Transformatorium

Transformers Collection – Generation One Autobots

August 10, 2022 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

And so it begins, the great cataloging for my personal and ever expanding Transformers Collection!

And what better place to start than where the whole shebang kicked off – G1! Listed sequentially, and with accompanying photographs, here is the G1 Autobot toys I have amassed over the last 35+ years.

Transformers Generation One Autobot Collection

(Note: All figures in photographs listed from Top Left to Bottom Right)

*Item #AG10001: Transformers G1 Autobot Bumblebee (reissue) (MOSC)

*Item #AG10002: Transformers G1 Autobot Bumblebee Keychain (MOSC)

*Item #AG10003: Transformers G1 Autobot Bumblebee (red variant)

*Item #AG10004: Transformers G1 Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #AG10005: Transformers G1 Autobot Bumblebee (reissue)

(Reference: Photo #P00001)

*Item #AG10006: Transformers G1 Autobot Gears (MOSC)

*Item #AG10007: Transformers G1 Autobot Gears

(Reference: Photo #P00002)

*Item #AG10008: Transformers G1 Autobot Huffer

*Item #AG10009: Transformers G1 Autobot Brawn

*Item #AG10010: Transformers G1 Autobot Windcharger

*Item #AG10011: Transformers G1 Autobot Cliffjumper

*Item #AG10012: Transformers G1 Autobot Cliffjumper (yellow variant)

(Reference: Photo #P00003)

*Item #AG10013: Transformers G1 Autobot Wheeljack

*Item #AG10014: Transformers G1 Autobot Sunstreaker

*Item #AG10015: Transformers G1 Autobot Sideswipe

*Item #AG10016: Transformers G1 Autobot Jazz

*Item #AG10017: Transformers G1 Autobot Prowl

*Item #AG10018: Transformers G1 Autobot Mirage

(Reference Photo #P00004)

*Item #AG10019: Transformers G1 Autobot Trailbreaker (Encore 13)

*Item #AG10020: Transformers G1 Autobot Ironhide (Encore 05)

*Item #00021: Transformers G1 Autobot Ratchet (Encore 06)

(Reference Photo #P00005)

*Item #AG10022: Transformers G1 Autobot Bluestreak (Commemorative Series III)

*Item #AG10023: Transformers G1 Autobot Red Alert (Commemorative Series IV)

*Item #AG10024: Transformers G1 Autobot Hoist (Commemorative Series V)

(Reference Photo #P00006)

*Item #AG10025: Transformers G1 Autobot Smokescreen (Commemorative Series VI)

*Item #AG10026: Transformers G1 Autobot Hound (Collection 14)

*Item #AG10027: Transformers G1 Autobot Skids (Commemorative Series VIII)

(Reference Photo #P00007)

*Item #AG10028: Transformers G1 Autobot Optimus Prime (vehicle mode)

*Item #AG10029: Transformers G1 Autobot Optimus Prime

(Reference Photo #P00008)

*Item #AG10030: Transformers G1 Autobot Powerglide

*Item #AG10031: Transformers G1 Autobot Seaspray

*Item #AG10032: Transformers G1 Autobot Cosmos

*Item #AG10033: Transformers G1 Autobot Beachcomber

*Item #AG10034: Transformers G1 Autobot Powerglide (vehicle mode)

*Item #AG10035: Transformers G1 Autobot Seaspray (vehicle mode)

*Item #AG10036: Transformers G1 Autobot Beachcomber (vehicle mode – 1985)

*Item #AG10037: Transformers G1 Autobot Beachcomber (vehicle mode – 1986)

(Reference Photo #P00009)

*Item #AG10038: Transformers G1 Autobot Warpath (reissue) (MOSC)

*Item #AG10039: Transformers G1 Autobot Warpath

*Item #AG10040: Transformers G1 Autobot Warpath (vehicle mode)

(Reference Photo #P00010)

*Item #AG10041: Transformers G1 Autobot Inferno

*Item #AG10042: Transformers G1 Autobot Grapple (Commemorative Series VI)

*Item #AG10043: Transformers G1 Autobot Ricochet (Commemorative Series IX)

*Item #AG10044: Transformers G1 Targetmaster Nightstick (Commemorative Series IX)

*Item #AG10045: Transformers G1 Autobot Tracks

(Reference Photo #P00011)

*Item #AG10046: Transformers G1 Omnibot Overdrive

(Reference Photo #P00012)

*Item #AG10047: Transformers G1 Jumpstarter Twin Twist

*Item #AG10048: Transformers G1 Jumpstarter Topspin

*Item #AG10049: Transformers G1 Jumpstarter Topspin (vehicle mode)

(Reference Photo: #P00013)

*Item #AG10050: Transformers G1 Autobot Roadbuster

*Item #AG10051: Transformers G1 Autobot Whirl

(Reference Photo: #P00014 )

*Item #AG10052: Transformers G1 Autobot Perceptor

(Reference Photo: #P00015)

*Item #AG10053: Transformers G1 Autobot Blaster

*Item #AG10054: Transformers G1 Autobot Blaster (Reissue) (MISB)

*Item #AG10055: Transformers Autobot Cassette Warrior Steeljaw

*Item #AG10056: Transformers Autobot Cassette Warrior Eject

*Item #AG10057: Transformers Autobot G1 Cassette Warrior Rewind

*Item #AG10058: Transformers Autobot G1 Cassette Warrior Ramhorn

(Reference Photo: #P00016)

*Item #AG10059: Transformers G1 Autobot Jetfire

(Reference Photo: #P00017 )

*Item #AG10060: Transformers G1 Omega Supreme

(Reference Photo: #P00018)

*Item #AG10061: Transformers G1 Dinobot Slag

*Item #AG10062: Transformers G1 Dinobot SGrimlock

*Item #AG10063: Transformers G1 Dinobot Sludge

*Item #AG10064: Transformers G1 Dinobot Swoop

*Item #AG10065: Transformers G1 Dinobot Snarl

(Reference Photo: #P00019)

*Item #AG10066: Transformers G1 Autobot City Metroplex

*Item #AG10067: Transformers G1 Autobot City Warrior Six-Gun

*Item #AG10068: Transformers G1 Autobot City Warrior Scamper

*Item #AG10069: Transformers G1 Autobot City Drone Slammer

(Reference Photo: #P00020 )

*Item #AG10070: Transformers Autobot G1 Hot Rod

*Item #AG10071: Transformers Autobot G1 Hot Rod (reissue) (MISB)

*Item #AG10072: Transformers Autobot G1 Kup

*Item #AG10073: Transformers Autobot G1 Blurr

(Reference Photo: #P00021)

*Item #AG10074: Transformers Autobot G1 Triple Changer Springer

*Item #AG10075: Transformers Autobot G1 Triple Changer Sandstorm

*Item #AG10076: Transformers Autobot G1 Triple Changer Broadside

(Reference Photo: #P00022 )

*Item #AG10077#: Transformers G1 Autobot Rodimus Prime

(Reference Photo: #P00023)

*Item #AG10078: Transformers G1 Autobot Ultra Magnus (reissue)

(Reference Photo: #P00024)

*Item #AG10079: Transformers G1 Junkion Wreck-Gar

*Item #AG10080: Transformers G1 Junkion Wreck-Gar (vehicle mode)

(Reference Photo:#P00025)

*Item #AG10081: Transformers G1 Aerialbot Air Raid

*Item #AG10082: Transformers G1 Aerialbot Fireflight

*Item #AG10083: Transformers G1 Aerialbot Skydive

*Item #AG10084: Transformers G1 Aerialbot Slingshot

*Item #AG10085: Transformers G1 Aerialbot Silverbolt

(Reference Photo: #P00026)

*Item #AG10086: Transformers G1 Protectobot Groove

*Item #AG10087: Transformers G1 Protectobot Hot Spot

*Item #AG10088: Transformers G1 Protectobot Blades

*Item #AG10089: Transformers G1 Protectobot First Aid

*Item #AG10090: Transformers G1 Protectobot Streetwise

(Reference Photo: #P00027)

*Item #AG10091: Transformers G1 Autobot Sky Lynx

(Reference Photo: #P00028)

*Item #AG10092: Transformers G1 Autobot Tailgate (reissue) (MOSC)

*Item #AG10093: Transformers G1 Autobot Tailgate

*Item #AG10094: Transformers G1 Autobot (vehicle mode)

(Reference Photo: #P00029)

*Item #AG10095: Transformers G1 Autobot Swerve

*Item #AG10096: Transformers G1 Autobot Swerve (reissue) (MOSC)

(Reference Photo: #P00030)

*Item #AG10097: Transformers G1 Autobot Outback

*Item #AG10098: Transformers G1 Autobot Outback (reissue) (MOSC)

(Reference Photo: #P00031)

*Item #AG10099: Transformers G1 Autobot Wheelie

*Item #AG10100: Transformers G1 Autobot Hubcap

*Item #AG10101: Transformers G1 Autobot Pipes

*Item #AG10102: Transformers G1 Autobot Pipes (vehicle mode)

(Reference Photo: #P00032)

*Item #AG10103: Transformers G1 Autobot Fortress Maximus (base mode)

*Item #AG10104: Transformers G1 Autobot Headmaster Cerebros

*Item #AG10105: Transformers G1 Human Headmaster Spike

*Item #AG10106: Transformers G1 Drone Gasket

*Item #AG10107: Transformers G1 Drone Grommet

(Reference Photo: #P00033)

*Item #AG10108: Transformers G1 Autobot Highbrow (vehicle mode)

*Item #AG10109: Transformers G1 Nebulan Headmaster Gort (pilot)

*Item #AG10110: Transformers G1 Autobot Hardhead (vehicle mode)

*Item #AG10111: Transformers G1 Nebulan Headmaster Gort

*Item #AG10112: Transformers G1 Nebulan Headmaster Duros

(Reference Photo: #P00034)

*Item #AG10113: Transformers G1 Autobot Clone Fastlane

*Item #AG10114: Transformers G1 Autobot Clone Cloudraker

(Reference Photo: #P00035)

*Item #AG10115: Transformers G1 Autobot Spy Punch/Counterpunch

(Reference Photo: #P00036)

*Item #AG10116: Transformers G1 Throttlebot Rollbar

*Item #AG10117: Transformers G1 Throttlebot Bumblebee

*Item #AG10118: Transformers G1 Throttlebot Wideload

*Item #AG10119: Transformers G1 Throttlebot Chase

*Item #AG10120: Transformers G1 Throttlebot Freeqay

*Item #AG10121: Transformers G1 Throttlebot Searchlight

*Item #AG10122: Transformers G1 Throttlebot Freeway (vehicle mode)

(Reference Photo: #P00037)

*Item #AG10123: Transformers G1 Technobot Nosecone

*Item #AG10124: Transformers G1 Technobot Lightspeed

*Item #AG10125: Transformers G1 Technobot Strafe

*Item #AG10126: Transformers G1 Technobot Scattershot

*Item #AG10127: Transformers G1 Technobot Afterburner

(Reference Photo: #P00038)

*Item #AG10128: Transformers G1 Autobot Sureshot

*Item #AG10129: Transformers G1 Autobot Pointblank

*Item #AG10130: Transformers G1 Autobot Crosshairs

*Item #AG10131: Transformers G1 Nebulan Peacemaker

*Item #AG10132: Transformers G1 Nebulan Peacemaker (gun mode

*Item #AG10133: Transformers G1 Nebulan Pinpointer

(Reference Photo: #P00039)

*Item #AG10134: Transformers G1 Autobot Optimus Prime (reissue)

*Item #AG10135: Transformers G1 Nebulan Powermaster Hi-Test (reissue)

*Item #AG10136: Transformers G1 Drone God Bomber (reissue)

(Reference Photo: #P00040)

*Item #AG10137: Transformers G1 Triggerbot Dogfight

*Item #AG10138: Transformers G1 Triggerbot Override

*Item #AG10139: Transformers G1 Triggerbot Backstreet

*Item #AG10140: Transformers G1 Sparkabot Sizzle

*Item #AG10141: Transformers G1 Sparkabot Guzzle

*Item #AG10142: Transformers G1 Sparkabot Fizzle

(Reference Photo: #P00041)

*Item #AG10143: Transformers G1 Monsterbot Grotusque

(Reference Photo: #P00042)

*Item #AG10144: Transformers G1 Autobot Scoop

*Item #AG10145: Transformers G1 Autobot Landfill

*Item #AG10146: Transformers G1 Autobot Quickmix

*Item #AG10147: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Holepunch

*Item #AG10148: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Tracer

*Item #AG10149: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Flintlock

*Item #AG10150: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Silencer

*Item #AG10151: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Boomer

*Item #AG10152: Transformers G1 Nebulan Targetmaster Ricochet

(Reference Photo: #P00043)

*Item #AG10153: Transformers G1 Autobot Quickswitch

(Reference Photo: #P00044)

*Item #AG10154: Transformers G1 Autobot Pretender Cloudburst

(with Pretender Shell accessory)

*Item #AG10155: Transformers G1 Autobot Pretender Landmine

(with Pretender Shell accessory)

*Item #AG10156: Transformers G1 Dinobot Pretender Grimlock

(with Pretender Shell accessory)

(Reference Photo: #P00045)

*Item #AG10157: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Monster Trucks Patrol Heavy Tread

*Item #AG10158: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Monster Trucks Patrol Big Hauler

*Item #AG10159: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Monster Trucks Patrol Hydraulic

*Item #AG10160: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Monster Trucks Patrol Slow Poke

*Item #AG10161: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Race Car Patrol Swindler

*Item #AG10162: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Race Car Patrol Roadhandler

*Item #AG10163: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Race Car Patrol Free Wheeler

*Item #AG10164: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Race Car Patrol Tailspin

*Item #AG10165: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Offroad Patrol Highjump

*Item #AG10166: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Offroad Patrol Powertrain

*Item #AG10167: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Offroad Patrol Tote

*Item #AG10168: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Offroad Patrol Mudslinger

(Reference Photo: #P00046)

*Item #AG10169: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Battle Patrol Big Shot

*Item #AG10170: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Battle Patrol Flak

*Item #AG10171: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Battle Patrol Sidetrack

*Item #AG10172: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Battle Patrol Sunrunner

*Item #AG10173: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Rescue Patrol Red Hot

*Item #AG10174: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Rescue Patrol Seawatch

*Item #AG10175: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Rescue Patrol Fixit

*Item #AG10176: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Rescue Patrol Stakeout

*Item #AG10177: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Construction Patrol Takedown

*Item #AG10178: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Construction Patrol Neutro

*Item #AG10179: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Construction Patrol Groundpounder

*Item #AG10180: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Construction Patrol Crumble

(Reference Photo: #P00047)

*Item #AG10181: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Air Patrol Tread Bolt

(Reference Photo: #P00048)

*Item #AG10182: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Astro Squad Moonrock

*Item #AG10183: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Astro Squad Barrage

*Item #AG10184: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Astro Squad Phaser

*Item #AG10185: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Astro Squad Missile Master

*Item #AG10186: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Astro Squad Heave

*Item #AG10187: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Astro Squad Blast Master

(Reference Photo: #P00049)

*Item #AG10188: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Transport Erector

*Item #AG10189: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Transport Overload

(Reference Photo: #P00050)

*Item #AG10190: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Missile Transport Retro

*Item #AG10191: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Missile Transport Surge

(accessory: Missile Transport Base)

*Item #AG10192: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Tanker Transport Pipeline

*Item #AG10193: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Tanker Transport Gusher

(accessory: Fuel Transport Base)

(Reference Photo: #P00051)

*Item #AG10194: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Construction Station Ironworks

(accessory: Construction Base)

(Reference Photo: #P00052)

*Item #AG10195: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster ATV Base Groundshaker

(accessory: ATV Base)

(Reference Photo: #P00053)

*Item #AG10196: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Battlefield Headquarters Full-Barrell

*Item #AG10197: Transformers G1 Autobot Micromaster Battlefield Headquarters Overflow

(accessory: Battlefield Headquaters Truck)

(Reference Photo: #P00054)

Action Masters with Targetmaster partners

*Item #AG10198: Transformers G1 Autobot Targetmaster Lionizer

*Item #AG10199: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Rad

*Item #AG10200: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Rollout

*Item #AG10201: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Mainframe

*Item #AG10202: Transformers G1 Autobot Targetmaster Push-Button

*Item #AG10203: Transformers G1 Autobot Targetmaster Sights

*Item #AG10204: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Jackpout

*Item #AG10205: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Blaster

*Item #AG10206: Transformers G1 Dinobot Action Master Grimlock

(accessory: Battle Platform)

(Reference Photo: #P00055)

*Item #AG10207: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Sprocket

(with Jeep accessory)

*Item #AG10208: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Wheeljack

(with Race Car accessory)

(Reference Photo: #P00056)

*Item #AG10209: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Over-Run

(with Helicopter accessory)

*Item #AG10210: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Rumbler

(with Battle Vehicle/Exo-suit accessory)

(Reference Photo: #P00057)

*Item #AG10211: Transformers G1 Autobot Action Master Optimus Prime

(with Truck accessory)

(Reference Photo: #P00058)

*Item #AG10212: Transformers G1 Turbomaster Boss

*Item #AG10213: Transformers G1 Turbomaster Hurricane

*Item #AG10214: Transformers G1 Turbomaster Flash

*Item #AG10215: Transformers G1 Turbomaster Rotorstorm

*Item #AG10216: Transformers G1 Turbomaster Scorch

(Reference Photo: #P00059)

*Item #AG10217: Transformers G1 Motorvator Lightspeed

*Item #AG10218: Transformers G1 Motorvator Gripper

*Item #AG10219: Transformers G1 Motorvator Flame

(Reference Photo: #P00060)

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Ask Trev – Your worst figure, why should I still buy it?

July 6, 2022 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

This question comes from Steve in Campbelltown:

‘What is the worst figure in your collection and why should we all own it?’

First off I’m taking a stab in the dark that Steve is talking about Transformers since that is what I am best known for collecting. Well Steve, given I’m at the 4500 mark for the amount of Transformer action figures I own, there are a fair few contenders for the mantle of Worst. So lets narrow it down to Transformer figures that actually transform and go from there:

Equal 3^rd Worst

Generation One Crankcase & Scoop

Podscussion: Bad Toys you Still Love

Why are they bad?

Firstly – both these toys have irritatingly simple transformations, even for G1 toys – one move for the legs, one move for the arms and one move for the body/backpack.

Secondly – awful heads! Scoop’s is ridiculously small, making him look like a little yellow guy wearing a huge orange sumo suit, whereas Crancase has just an orange blob for a face, making you squint to make out any detail whatsoever.

Thirdly – bad bodies. Neither of these toys have any articulation to speak of. Scoop’s chest sticks out so far his little hands barely reach past it, and those hands don’t even have peg holes to hold his Targetmaster partners. Lots of Transformer toys have decent sized backpacks, but I’d struggle to think of any that have a proportionately bigger one than Crankcase which towers over the back of him to a ludicrous degree. And while Scoop as a Targetmaster can’t hold guns, neither can Crankcase who is a Triggercon. What’s the point of being a gun-themed robot if you can’t even hold a simple blaster?! As for having legs that actually separate, forget about it.

Why you should own them?

Both toys have really nice altmodes for their time, with Scoop being a front-end loader that can actually move his scoop, and Crankcase being perhaps the only Decepticon toy of 1988 that had an altmode disguise that could actually work as a disguise, rather than being a huge monster or a neon-coloured vehicle. The Targetmaster and Trigger gimmicks are good fun and they both had interesting roles in the IDW comics. Plus who doesn’t love some G1-goodness 😉

2nd Worst

Steelbane – The Last Knight

Toys Review – The Last Knight: Steelbane, Cogman & Sqweeks

Why is he bad?

Firstly – loose ball joints. The joints in his shoulders and legs are atrociously loose, making him very hard to pose in robot mode, he is fiddly as hell to try and get to stand in any decent pose without his sword drooping towards the floor.

Secondly – Worst. Dragon-mode. Ever. His dragon mode is absolute shite! Looks absolutely awful, like someone was building a robot alpaca and lost the instructions half way through. There have been a lot of great dragon Transformers over the years and they do not invite Steelbane to their parties.

Why you should own him?

Probably the coolest ‘knight’ looking Transformer toy ever in his robot mode with lots of detail, even on the sword. There were four Knight toys from The Last Knight film and he is the best looking of the lot, with the others compromised by either missing faces or their combiner gimmick. Even if you were not a fan of the film, having a Transformer who looks like he should have been kickin it with Arthur & Merlin is pretty boss.

Movie Review – Transformers: The Last Knight

Winner of the Worst

Rescue Bots Quickshadow

Toy Review – Rescue Bots Quickshadow

Why is she bad?

Firstly – terrible proportions in both modes. Even being a Rescue Bot which is a line known for its more basic toys due to the age demographic they are made for, the vehicle mode is too snub-nosed and the robot mode doesn’t even remotely resemble the cartoon. And what’s with the big goggles – she looks like she is going scuba-diving while flying a WWI plane!

Secondly – the broken transformation spring. This was a toy made for tiny kids and with one transformation movement. It is unbelievable that there was so little quality control that she got released when the spring that allows the transformation was broken in 95% of the figures. Any child given this figure would have been supremely disappointed and their parents feeling ripped off.

Your Quickshadow toy is going to spend more time looking like this than a robot or car

Why you should own her?

Errr… that’s a toughie. There really isn’t anything to recommend the figure at all. At most I would say that she was the first female Rescue Bot which gives the toy some novelty value, and that her on-screen character was very cool. Coming across as a very chilled and aloof British Secret-Agent type gave her a personality we have not seen in Transformers before or since, it’s a shame she didn’t get more airtime than she did.

Rescue Bots Toys Gallery

So there you go Steve, your question answered 😊

Transformer Fan Interview – Steve

Got any transforming Transformer toys that you think are worse than these? Why not mention them in the comments section below!

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Toy Review – Masterpiece Skids

January 26, 2022 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

Oh Skids you poor dear you – always overlooked. Skids remains to this day perhaps the least well known and recognisable of the Autobots from the 84/85 G1 cartoon. With very brief and unmemorable appearances in only 2 episodes, even the likes of Grapple and Huffer have proven more popular and its only hardcore G1 & Comic enthusiasts who really know who Skids is. Skids appeared in the Movieverse as well but, besides a similar alt-mode, had nothing in common with his G1 counterpart and is a distorted version of the character everyone would like to forget.

However Skids has managed to do something that Hoist, Trailbreaker and even Jazz have not – he’s got himself a Masterpiece toy! So let’s have a squiz at the new MP Skids.

Toy Review – Masterpiece Grapple

Vehicle mode

Skids turns into a fairly realistic rendition of a 1980’s Honda City Turbo hatchback. Whilst not a sexy sportscar, it’s a pretty nice looking vehicle form. What I particularly like is the sloping roof and front grill.

Different parts of Skids open up as well, much like an Alternators figure. The side doors open, the bonnet opens to reveal an engine inside and the hatchback opens to reveal storage space. This storage space will contain a little scooter in the retools of Skids such as Crosscut, and it is a shame Skids did not come with one himself.

Toy Review – Masterpiece Inferno

Robot Mode

Because Skids appeared so little and so infrequently in the cartoon, the designers were not forced to incorporate all the different gimmicks shown on screen, like with so many other Masterpiece figures. So Skids is very basic in that he comes with no interchangeable faces, no special gimmicks and only his two guns like the original toy had.

That said it’s a very nice looking figure with articulation in the neck, shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles, making him very easy to pose.

Toy Review – Masterpiece Thrust

Transformation

Much more basic than a lot of other Masterpiece figures, but not irritatingly simple either. In fact I find it a nice change of pace for a MP to have a straightforward transformation with a few clever moves (such as his ankles and shoulders) rather than something overcomplicated which is going to require you give up a portion of your day to complete.

Toy Review – MP-11ND Dirge

Overall

Skids is perhaps the most basic Masterpiece we’ve had in a long time, harkening back to the days of MP Sideswipe. He is pretty no-frills with no interchangeable faceplates, special gimmicks, intricate engineering or vast assortment of accessories. However what he is also lacking is the exorbitant price tag that most MP’s go for as well.

At around $100au he’s eminently more affordable than most of his counterparts. Add to that a fun and straightforward transformation and Skids becomes a breath of fresh air in a line that is replete with expensive and often overly complicated figures. Skids is well worth his reasonable price tag and a welcome addition to the MP Autobot Cars line-up.

Got something to say about this figure? Pop it in the comments section below!

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Podscussion: Bad Toys you Still Love

May 8, 2021 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

Toys you think are objectively bad but for some reason you still love the things.

We all have a few in our collections, or at least we can think of ones out there that would fit the description.

For his first foray into the Podcast world, Tets of Tets’ Toys & Shenanigans decided to do a Podcast on this very topic, centered around Transformer toys specifically. This included several guests including Paul and in the latter half yours truly (I come in at the 33:30 mark).

So sit back and listen to what TF nuts do best – talk about the toys we love (even if we think they are not very good).

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Transformer Fan Interview – Trent

March 26, 2021 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

It’s been a few months since the last installment, but we have another entry in the ever popular Transformer Fan Interviews! In this latest interview with Aussie TF collectors we are talking to Trent, a good bloke who is always willing to help a mate out with a sought toy, or provide some online sparring to entertain and amuse.

Name and/or nicknames: – Trent

Family? Yes

Career? Tiny cog in the ever churning capitalist machine

How would you rate yourself on a C scale, C10 being MISB Mint perfection, to the lowest C1 ‘junker not worth it even for parts’? C6 – 99% complete but has significant wear in joints and stickers are faded. It would also appear that there are no reprolabels available for my model.

How would you rate your attraction to Big Angry Trev? With one being ‘very’ to 10 being ‘I purposely shave my head and paint a red dot on top in the hopes Trev mistakes it for a giant breast and lavishes it with his tongue’? – Sorry. I’m not attracted to overcooked lobster.

Editor’s Note: Smarmy arsehole

Fan/Collector since (year)? So, I was thinking about this a few weeks ago. I was trying to figure out when I got my first Transformer. The earliest TF memory I have was of stealing a G1 Hot Rod from the kid that lived across the street. He brought it over to play with and I thought it was so awesome that I hid it under my bed and he went home having forgot about it. My elaborate ruse came undone however when I took it to school and the taxi driver noticed that my shiny new Hot Rod was the same as the shiny new Hot Rod that the kid across the road had lost. So I sadly marched over to his house and proclaimed that I had found it under the lounge! Hooray!! After that I recall a G1 Optimus and Ultra Magnus showing up as well as a Kup. It kinda snowballed from there. I stopped collecting once I hit year 6 or so and agreed to sell all my TFs to assist with some family financial troubles.

I watched a bit of Beast Wars when I was a teenager but it wasn’t until my 20’s when I saw an Armada Starscream in K-Mart that my interest rekindled. I loved that Starscream and still have it today. I collected quite the number of Armada, Cybertron, G1 reissues and so forth but stored them all at my mother-in-law’s place when we bought our first home. It wasn’t until some years later I went back to get them that I realised she threw them all out without even asking me. While at the time I was beyond pissed these days I don’t hold it against her though as they are just things, not people. These days I collect a bit of everything. MP, G1, Generations, Cyberverse, third party, whatever tickles my fancy really.

Transformers Allegiance, if you had one? I suppose it’d be Autobot? Being a Decepticon seems like a lot of effort. Like Megatron would expect you to do things, and not pay you overtime for it. Optimus seems a bit more laid back. Like he’d let you take of early on Friday and would understand if you threw the occasional sicky on a Monday.

Your Techspec motto if you had one? Megatron can kiss my shiny metal @*$!

Editor’s Note: Referencing Whirl referencing Bender? Very meta.

What existing, official Transformers character best describes you? G1 Outback

Which special ability of any Transformers character would you want to have for yourself? Mirage’s invisibility. Maybe then I could get a minute of peace and quiet.

What drew you to Transformers, making you become a fan/collector? Giant fighting robots that transform. I’m a bit of an engineering nerd. I’m not an engineer, because that would be a horrible job. But cool engineering of any kind fascinates me and I have a very logical brain. So I view them as a sort of 3D puzzle.

Do you think you will collect Transformers until you die? I ask myself this a lot. I’ve been through enough up and down collecting phases that I’m not too bothered when I get a bit bored with the franchise. In fact I’m probably not at my most interested right now. I have a ton of unopened TFs and my displays are in a bit of disarray. However I know I’ll come back around. And my son is obsessed with TFs and playing games with him is seriously one of the highlights of my life. But will there be a time to get out of the hobby? I’m not one who sees this hobby as an investment. If you think you’re gonna cash out of this hobby ahead or even anywhere near equal are you need to go speak to a financial advisor and prepare yourself for a shock. But that’s not why I do it. I buy them because I think they’re really neat. And as long as I enjoy them, then I’ll keep them. I think my son will happily take my collection when I die and that would be the best possible outcome for me. As it is he’s become somewhat of a TF collector himself and the grand old age of 6. He’s particularly into toy photography and he’s not bad at it. I’ve added a few of his photos for a bit of fun.

Do people outside of the hobby know you collect TFs (like at work/school)? Maybe 6 people at work know. I don’t advertise it. I work in a blue collar industry and while I don’t care what other people think of me, I also don’t see the point of making my life harder than it has to be. Because while some of my colleagues are great people, they’re old school and if they found out I collected toys, there’d be no malice in it, but I’d literally hear about it every single work day until they all retired or I left because I work with some BIG personalities.

Were your family/parents supportive of collecting toys or did you have to hide your passion from them and friends? Family aren’t worth squat if you have to hide who you are from them. My dad kinda rolls his eyes and grumbles at the money I sometimes spend but he’s cool. My mum usually notices when I add new ones to my displays and asks me about them. My brothers are cool too.

Editors Note: I get the feeling Trent’s son approves of his hobby as well

What does your partner think of your hobby? My wife is the most awesome person ever. I couldn’t ask for a more supportive partner even though she’s not into any of my “Nerd Stuff” as she calls it. She bought me that Armada Starscream all those years ago and more recently, when I was worried about the cost, told me if I didn’t preorder the HasLab Unicron, she’d do it herself. I sometimes feel really bad because she doesn’t collect anything. So I make sure when something does catch her eye, she gets it.

Have you attended any fan-meets, Fairs, Conventions? Been to lots of Paramatta Toy Fairsover the years. I don’t live in Sydney so it’s always a bit of a hike for me to get to these things. Been to a few Penrith fairs but my god! I don’t go that far on holiday so I only went to them on occasion. And now with COVID canning everything I haven’t seen anyone all year. I do have a chat group with a few fellow TF collectors and that has actually grown into solid friendships with all of them so that is great. We are always there to chat with one another and they have helped me through a few rough times, if only by making me laugh.

Editor’s Note: Back atcha buddy

Any creative endeavours with Transformers (drawing, writing, customising, etc)? I did draw an Optimus Prime the other day. We had a new appliance delivered and my son wanted the box to turn into an art space. I’d just like to let IDW know that I am available and that I’m sure we can work out a mutually agreeable fee.

Favourite series/era/year, and why? The default answer is G1. I grew up with it, it’s what started it all and it still permeates every part of the franchise to this day. But to leave that as my answer would be a disservice to the franchise. I think there are so many good stories and toys that the franchise has put out over it’s life that they need a mention. Animated would be the one that comes to the forefront of my mind. It was so divisive when it came out. The new aesthetic and take of the story was a radical departure from what had come before and even I didn’t like it at first. But it grew on me and now my animated figures are a highlight of my collection.

And as a subgroup, even though it is G1, I can’t not mention Micromasters. Any TF fans with kids will know what I’m talking about. They are just so much fun and so easy. Once you add in the big sets like Skystalker or Countdown, maybe throw in a G1 Fort Max as a base and watch your kids play, or even play with them, you really have distilled the whole franchise down into its purest form.

Collect any comics? I collect the collected IDW editions. I’m about 5 years behind but slowly catching up. On my ipad I have read up until around the time that Megatron defeats the DJD and just haven’t had the time to go back to them to finish them, but I will.

Favourite Comic issue/story, and why? I love Autobot Megatron in MTMTE. The idea of a reformed genocidal maniac responsible for the deaths of billions of beings across the galaxy getting stuck on a ship sharing command with an egotistical brat, an almost OCD second-in-command and a crew of clowns on a quest is a marvellous concept. The way James Robert’s was able to set the light, humorous tone but also incorporate moments in which the gravity of who Megatron was and what he had done was fully realised by the reader was great writing.

Favourite Cartoon episode/story, and why? I, like everyone else, was always partial to Call of the Primatives. I wish the whole series could have been animated to that level.

Favourite Character, and why? My favourite character has always been Ultra Magnus. I have a strong suspicion that the G1 UM was the first TF I ever got. And I loved it. I remember playing with it and taking it everywhere. I even kept it in its box.

You can imagine my disappointment then when nearly every iteration of Magnus throughout the franchise has been, in my opinion, a chump. G1 Magnus was this hulking, powerful bot yet hardly ever did anything of value. Animated UM was an arrogant tool, only outdone by Jerky McJerkface himself. The original Marvel run saw him have a very cool story however it eventually led to a very unsatisfying end. IDW MTMTE was good and his latest iteration, the Netflix Siege version, had a decent ark I suppose but still didn’t live anywhere near up to the expectations 5 year old me had.

I’ve always wanted to see Magnus as a more measured, logical and restrained version of Grimlock. A powerhouse that could unleash hell when he needed to but was always conscious of the fallout and collateral damage that doing so would cause.

Sexiest Transformers (robot) Character? Rung. Because I’m sure there’s fan fiction about that alt-mode…

Which Transformers character would you want to exist for real? Sky Lynx. Because Sky Lynx is awesome and anyone who disagrees can bugger off.

Approx TFs toy collection count (or give a range like 200s, 300s, etc): 200-300? My collection has always been this evolving thing. But it’s starting to climb in numbers. Especially now my son is kinda a young collector.

I think our sons would get along real swell

Sealed collector or out-of-packaging collector? Open them. Let your kids play with them. Otherwise you’re just like The Man Upstairs in The Lego Movie.

How much do you think you’ve spent on your collecting habit? Lots.

Any rare/expensive figures in your collection? A few. It’s not why I collect plus I’m also terrible at picking what will go up in value. In fact if I ever buy a TF because I think it’s going to be rare/worth something, just hold off until it’s on clearance for $10.

What interesting Licensed Merchandise items do you have? None that I can think of. I like commissioning comic artists but haven’t gone nuts with that. I got this earlier this year as a group by a friend organised. It’s wonderful.

First Transformers toy? G1 Ultra Magnus (I think)

One toy you most want? MISB G1 Ultra Magnus. I’d love to have a pristine example of the toy that started it all for me.

Editor’s Note: Wow – you are really into Magnus eh! Remind you to show you my one from the Titanium toyline 😉

The centrepiece/favourite toy in your collection at the moment (and why)? Not a toy but that megaposter I mentioned earlier. Every time I take a moment to stare at it I notice something new.

Favourite toy in your early years of collecting? So as to give a different answer, I’ll say my G1 Galvatron. That was a cool toy.

Worst toy(s) ever in your opinion? Those things from the last year or two that only half transform. I can’t even….

Editors note: I agree! Those figures from Cyberverse that don’t transform fully are total shite!

Toy(s) that were most disappointing when you got them? The recent Earthrise Quintesson when I got it was disappointing. I mean it looks great, until you transform it into that jail thing and then it’s like, what is even going on here?

Thoughts on gimmick and non-convertable Transformers toys? Gimmicks can be successfully integrated, they can also ruin a toy. MP-44 is an example of a toy that had a gimmick successfully integrated.

Which single TFs toy should every fan own? I suppose a G1 Optimus. It’s not the first, but it is a defining toy that is still being released today.

Which Transformers toy/product would you give as a wedding present? I mean, I wouldn’t. But maybe a Chromedome/Rewind cake topper?

Do you collect other toys? Lego sets that catch my eye. I have a UCS Millennium Falcon sitting in the bottom of my wardrobe to be built when I eventually get a house with somewhere to put it. As well as some other cool sets. I still have a few classic space sets from when I was a kid.

I also collect Macross Valkyries. Although I don’t get anywhere near as many of those as they aren’t cheap. I also just realized you could probably call me a Voltron collector.

What is your favourite TF themed post on this website? What website? Does Trev have a website? I never even suspected.

Editor’s note: Double Smarmy arsehole

How did you find out about www.bigangrytrev.com ? Trev never shuts up about it.

Editor’s note: Fricken Triple-smarmy arsehole!

Many thanks to Trent for this interview (I think) . Got any more questions for Trent? Pop them in the comments section below and I’m sure he’ll happily answer them.

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How 20 Years of being an Adult Collector began

January 5, 2021 Big Angry Trev 4 Comments

This month – January 2021 – marks 20 years of me being an adult collector of Transformers.

It also marks the 20 year anniversary of my first (very short lived) marriage. And the two are not unconnected.

As a kid we didn’t have a great deal of money, though I never went without a roof over my head or food in my belly so we did OK. I’d get a few transformers each year with my bit of pocket money I earned mowing the lawns at home or turning in rabbit skins when visiting my dad. And I sometimes got a Transformer for a birthday or Christmas as well.

In my teens G1 was coming to an end. However this was also the time that my mother began running a small Toys & Gifts shop. This meant that I could get my Transformers wholesale! It was also the time of reissues so as well as being able to purchase Micromasters and Action Masters at cost, I was also able to grab the Combaticons, Arielbots, Protectobots and even a few bigger figures like some Dinobots & Autobot Cars. Yes sir, it was a golden time.

Sadly I strayed in my late teens as so many young men do. G2 didn’t hold much appeal for me and suddenly beer and girls were very interesting. So my collection, which at the time equalled 1 gross – 144 figures (if you counted individual bots such as Micromasters and Target Masters) – was put away in a box and did not see the light of day for many years.

I never stopped loving Transformers, even when I moved to Melbourne to go to Uni. But once again partying, friends and girls seemed somehow more important. I hated Beast Wars (I appreciate it now but back then thought it was an abomination) and sometimes my mates used to get me liquored up and goad me into a ‘trukk not munkey’ rant. To be honest to this day organic alt-modes still do little for me. So Transformers stayed waaaaay in the background of my existence.

Now comes January 2001

I got married. Stupidly. It was partly as I’d always been too lazy and cowardly to break up with the girl and partly because she had a balcony you could do Shakespeare from (I was young, shallow and dumb OK – a large chest seemed more important than a pleasant personality!). A couple of dear friends of mine were filming the wedding for us and asked what present we would like. I replied filming was more than gift enough. When they persisted I said jokingly ‘Get me a G1 Optimus Prime’.

Well the night of the wedding we are unwrapping gifts. I’m trying to stifle my boredom as they are mainly ‘grown-ups’ gifts like linen and breakfast trays (once again – I was 23 and immature). Then I unwrapped the gifts from Tammy & Michael.

And there… lo…. was a loose GENERATION ONE OPTIMUS PRIME!!!

Me on honeymoon with Optimus Prime. I swear he got more action than I did

There was also a Wreck-Gar (whom I already had but now they could ride each other!) and a Chop Shop. I squealed like an excited schoolgirl! For me it was the highlight of the night!

And thus after nearly a decade away, I came back to Transformer collecting. I discovered eBay and found so many G1 toys that my ranks quickly swelled. With a new career I had more money, and from big toys like Omega Supreme, Metroplex, Sky Lynx & Trypticon, to smaller figures like the Throttlebots, those G1 gaps were filling fast!

7 months into the marriage it ended. Shan’t go into details but let’s just say my ex worked in education and I discovered she was doing some very ‘private tuition’ with one of her teen students and leave it at that. So the marriage died which in the long run was one of the best things that could have ever happened to me; I ended up moving in coincidentally with the friends who had given me Optimus. But though my marriage was dead, my love for Transformers was thriving! I continued to buy G1 stuff online, and the new Robots in Disguise toys hit the shelves in Australia, bringing back all the concepts I loved like vehicular transformers and combiners.

My collecting has continued ever since. By the end of 2001 my collection, which had stagnated at a count of 144, was over two hundred and I had no inclination to just how far it would end up going! I’ve continued amassing Transformers right through all the cartoons from Armada to Cyberverse, throughout all the live-action movies and especially the G1-inspired toylines such as Generations, right up to the latest Earthrise figures. I’ve travelled many parts of the globe and brought back figures you couldn’t find in Australia. I got married again 12 years ago but this time it was for all the right reasons and I couldn’t imagine loving my wife more. If I’m 100% honest the fact that she is so tolerant of my hobby makes up a small part of that (only a small part, there are a plethora of wonderful things about her to love!). And my kids love to play Transformers with their Dad!

Now 20 years on I’m sitting at around the 3500 figures mark along with about another thousand pieces of TF merchandise, have my own Transformatorium shed and indeed this blog where I often share my love of the hobby. So I’m a pretty damn lucky guy!

I can’t even remember the exact day in January 2001 I got married on, but I damn sure remember getting that G1 Optimus Prime.

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Toy Review – EX-01 Nicee

October 30, 2020 Big Angry Trev 2 Comments

I find it hard to resist buying an Arcee figure. As a multiverse collector this is the case with a lot of G1-originated characters for me, but there are characters that I nearly always get and Arcee is one of them.

Why? Not sure. Maybe because she was such a well known character from the 1986 movie, as well as Seasons 3 & 4 of the G1 cartoon but never got a toy of her own. I had to wait until I was in my 20’s before I got my first representation of her as a statue bust. But since then I’ve gotten her in so many lines – Alternators, Energon, Prime, Animated, Thrilling 30, Q and most recently Cyberverse and Earthrise. Heck, I even have her in Mouse Pad form! However none of these figures ever really captured Arcee for me and how cool she is, especially her vehicle form.

Arcee is getting the Masterpiece treatment as we speak and that figure is due to be released soon. But in the meantime I did something I almost never do. Despite having about 3500 Transformer figures in my collection, you could count the amount of 3^rdparty figures I own on one hand. Given some of the complaints about the aesthetic of the new MP Arcee coming out, I decided to shell out and purchase a 3P figure of her where the aesthetic goes in the opposite direction. So lets take a look at EX-01 Arcee NICEE from BIGFIREBIRDTOY.

Nicee Arcee Big Angry Trev — The packaging wont win design awards for subtlety…

Robot Mode

Aesthetic

An incredibly stylized version of Arcee Nicee. Considering the popularity of the differently styled aesthetic of Animated, I’ve never really understood why Transformers would not try for a Japanese influenced Anime theme. This figure is extremely anime in its aesthetics, from the long slim limbs to the quasi-angelic wings and armour that almost appears to be a battle bikini. It really is a fantastic looking figure. Before we go further however, lets address the elephants in the room…

Let’s get this out of the way. Yes she has boobs. Her armour is specifically shaped to enhance this. There is no getting away from it and given the picture on the front of her box it seems that this is supposed to be a big selling point for Arcee Nicee. Now I totally get this kind of thing not being everyone’s cup of tea. Completely understandable. But here’s the great thing….

…. If you don’t like it you don’t have to buy it. Lucky you!

Interchangeable Body Parts

Nicee comes with two heads, two chests and 8 hands (4 left and 4 right). The reason for so many hands is each one is designed to hold a different weapon, be it blunt or ranged. They look rather skeletal and kinda freaky to be honest. The chests are completely identical except one is white and the other is shiny white. The heads are slightly different to each other, in particular the face. For those of you who don’t like Arcee Nicee having metal hair, you can remove it. This is one of the instances where the figure lets me down – I wanted her to have a head more in keeping with her usual look, and while removing the hair allows this, it also leaves a big gap above her forehead which ruins the effect. So if you are not a hair fan too bad – better a bob than a hole in the head I guess.

Poseability

The figure has really good tight joints and multiple points of articulation. She is able to be put into all manner of poses and stances, balances fairly well and possesses good flexibility.

Vehicle Form

How friggin sexy does this look! As I’ve mentioned I don’t usually buy 3P figures but if they are all like this then I understand why people do. Nicee puts every Arcee figure in my collection to shame. The aesthetics are just wonderful; the sleek lines and subtle curves interspersed with straight lines really make this a beautiful alien car to behold.

The paint job is very high quality and the bright translucent blue used for the windscreen, headlights and taillights ad a nice counterbalance to all the pink and white. There are all sorts of little details that add to the beauty of this figure, in particular I like the steering dash and moulded seats.

Weaponry

Nicee comes with multiple weapons including spear, sword, pistol and shield. Also you are able to remove her backpack and combine it with the spear into a sort of energy bow. Given her ability to be put into all manner of poses this sets you up for some great battle shots!

Transformation

The transformation is fairly straight forward and the instructions make it look more complicated than it actually is. In fact it is sorta reminiscent of Thrilling 30 Arcee. The shield becomes the top of the vehicle but this is no way means she is a simple partsformer. My only two gripes would be that if you don’t position the high heels just right they can impede the front wheels rolling in vehicle mode, and that there are lots of little tabs that need to go together – often when you are tightening one another pops out of place. However a good transformation on the whole. You may find it convenient to take her hands off when putting her in vehicle form.

Worth Getting?

This on the whole is actually a pretty great figure, and given how expensive 3P items are the price tag is fairly acceptable. But what is going to be the deciding factor for people here isn’t going to be the articulation or transformation or plastic quality – it’s going to be the aesthetic. Some people are going to think this figure looks great, some are going to think it’s an abomination. So if the idea of an anime styled transformer appeals to you then you are going to love Nicee. If the idea of transformers being sexualized in any fashion is enough to send you on a month long twitter tirade then steer well clear. Just remember no matter what side of the fence you fall on, don’t hate on the other side – just be…. Nicee.

Got something to say about this figure? Pop it in the comments section below!

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Transformer Fan Interview – Steve

October 18, 2020 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

It’s been a while but we welcome the return of the very popular Transformer Fan Interviews! In this latest interview with Aussie TF collectors we are talking to Steve, a great bloke I was privileged to meet at a Collectormania Toy Fair and who, like me, was an avid Transformers TCG player. So lets chat to this fine fellow and avid collector of all things Cybertronian.

Name and/or nicknames:

Wattsy, Sharky – do you need a background story??

Family?

Married with 2 little Sharkticons

Career?

Retired Commercial Electrician now work in the Engineering Space for Transport Infrastructure

How would you rate yourself on a C scale, C10 being MISB Mint perfection, to the lowest C1 ‘junker not worth it even for parts’?

C3.. not quite a full blown junker but working myself there with heavy wear.

How would you rate your attraction to Big Angry Trev? With one being ‘very’ to 10 being ‘I even send him Action Masters in the hope I get an extremely physical and rough thanking’?

This has to be 10 by default, right?? I mean I sent the Action Master… I’m just waiting for the Rough and Physical Thanking – but we are responsible adults mostly and under current circumstances (its 2020 people in case your reading a “retro revisited blogedy vlog blob^TM” fifty years from now) we maintain that social distancing!!!

Editors Note: I could thank you while we both wear HazMat suits maybe?

Fan/Collector since (year)?

Since it began in 84

Transformers Allegiance, if you had one?

Autobot

Your Techspec motto if you had one?

‘If it is to be it is up to me’

What existing, official Transformers character best describes you?

Ratchet – always fixing other people shit

Which special ability of any Transformers character would you want to have for yourself?

Skywarps Vorping….

What drew you to Transformers, making you become a fan/collector?

That original opening sequence when prime is rolling along and then transforms and then the 3 jets fly in and turn into robots… first time I saw it, it was soo awesome…. Still is. The concept of a vehicle and a robot in one toy Brilliant!!!

Do you think you will collect Transformers until you die?

No, I seriously think I will “retire” at the conclusion of the War for Cybertron Trilogy and Unicron when it arrives… but like any professional athlete that retires, they will still stroll out for a game or two and I am sure there will be a few bots picked up along the way

Do people outside of the hobby know you collect TFs (like at work/school)?

Yeah, they do, most think it is cool but I also don’t care, I don’t collect for them!!

Were your family/parents supportive of collecting toys or did you have to hide your passion from them and friends?

I did not hide it – not sure if it was fully supported but they never were negative to me about it.

What does your partner think of your hobby?

Ill ask her. – “He has more toys then our kids…..”

Have you attended any fan-meets, Fairs, Conventions?

Yes. Yes and yes, many moons ago when those sorts of things where considers normal.. well normal in the nerdy/geeky/popculturey way anyway.

Any creative endeavours with Transformers (drawing, writing, customising, etc)?

Nah nothing like that at all, not creative at all…

Favourite series/era/year, and why?

Always G1 cause that’s what I grew up on, but Animated was outstanding the cartoon style and the way the toys could maintain that aesthetic and still function was outstanding

Collect any comics?

Too many…..

Favourite Comic issue/story, and why?

Transformers or in general???

Transformers my favourite arcs where from the old UK Issues, City of Fear and Space Pirates in other franchises Marvels Annihilation event was brilliant and always gets a reread

Favourite Cartoon episode/story, and why?

To many to name one I think, there is always a great episode from every series, but I think call of the primitives from G1 is always a favourite or Grimmy new brain, or Starscream’s ghost if I had to pick a handful…. And can’t remember the episode names from Animated or prime…..

Favourite Character, and why?

Sludge – just because I love the big bastard of a Dinobot, Ratchet would be a close 2nd

Sexiest Transformers (robot) Character?

Sludge

Which Transformers character would you want to exist for real?

SLUDGE!

Approx TFs toy collection count (or give a range like 200s, 300s, etc):

Lots and lots and lots under the cosmic unified numbering technique system…. There was an acronym, but I’m not allowed to use it.

But over a thousand

Sealed collector or out-of-packaging collector?

Yes mostly the ones that are sealed are really, really old or I don’t have time to open them yet.

How much do you think you’ve spent on your collecting habit?

That I would love to and not ever know the answer too

Any rare/expensive figures in your collection?

Probably, but I don’t keep track of those sorts of things

What interesting Licensed Merchandise items do you have?

Nothing that is out of the ordinary, I have a chunk of Ironhide’s Tyre from Dark of the moon, Leonard Nimoy’s Autographs as Sentinel prime, and a bunch of the 1^st movie actor scribbled their name on a poster

Editors note: Nice!

First Transformers toy?

Optimus Prime

One toy you most want?

Optimus prime, still sealed in that original g1 box

The centrepiece/favourite toy in your collection at the moment (and why)?

I don’t really have a centrepiece my collection is all over the place between storage and display, but my First year G1 is always my fave!

Favourite toy in your early years of collecting?

G1 Highbrow when I got this guy he was my first “futuristic” styled transformer and I loved the headmaster concept and the figure.

Worst toy(s) ever in your opinion?

So many from Armada…..

Toy(s) that were most disappointing when you got them?

So So So Many from Armada…

Thoughts on gimmick and non-convertible Transformers toys?

Remember when a car that transformed into a robot was a gimmick…..i think gimmicks are cool they need to freshen up every now and then otherwise we just keep getting Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, and Starscream over and over again……

Also Non transforming Stuff… Love it… I would love a super articulated action figure if it didn’t transform, screen accurate highly detailed Action Masters!! Also Statues I have wayyy to many but love it , Transformers are a brand and we can enjoy that brand on anything we desire, shoes, underwear, hats, non transforming action figures, bobble heads the possibilities are limitless and if you enjoy it who cares if it doesn’t transform!!!

Which single TFs toy should every fan own?

I would say it would have to be Optimus Prime, I will allow modern versions of the Autobot leader but the G1 is such a classic iconic toy that it should be apart of anyone’s collection.

Which Transformers toy/product would you give as a wedding present?

It would depend on the person getting married I would tailor the gift to the person somehow, like an action master in a custom tuxedo. on a side note my wife gave me a Movie Bumblebee with an engraving on his rear window with “Just Married” for our wedding day, sits proudly in my cabinet (only transformer my wife has ever bought me).

Do you collect other toys?

Yes amongst other things too,..would you like to know more?????

I have a heathy collection of Guardian of the Galaxy figures and POP!s, Trading Cards from Movies and Sports, other sports and movie/tv memorabilia, I like to chase autographs from actors of my favourite shows. Comic Books

What is your favourite TF themed post on this website?

There are so many good entertaining posts, I have enjoyed watching the transformatroium grow the toy reviews are good because its just a “this is how it is approach but some of the most entertaining ones would be the ones not about transformers (*GASP*) the Tales of the Trev stories or the hot sauce reviews. (pssst hey You, you out there reading this. Don’t limit yourself to just reading about transformers there is entertainment value all over the dark little corner of Trev’s blog)

Editors Note: Best response to this question EVER!

How did you find out about www.bigangrytrev.com ?

I remember in the golden age of message boards Trev Posted a thread up about his blog.. Check it Out he wrote. (sounds like a good name for a show….) so I did…

Questions from other Fans:

Stu (via Twittah)

With so many great teams in the NRL why on Earth would you be a Sharky’s fan?

Way back in that magical time called the 80’s I spent those early years living around Bankstown my Parents Supported the Bulldogs My Grandparents Supported the Bulldogs and Souths my Uncle Parramatta, but me a young and impressionable kid just loved the way this teenager at fullback of the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks played the game. Andrew Ettingshausen was the reason I started following the club, I had no allegiances or commitment prior to then and I followed the club ever since!

Dallas (via Twittah)

Do you have collecting Goal? You have a Spectacular Display Space; how do you plan to collect as it fills up?

Since the Sharkticons and life the collecting has slowly reduced, I don’t really have a collecting goal I pick up things that I like, my main goal I guess would be getting the majority of my collection actually out on display not just sitting around waiting to be set up. Its just finding that elusive time to do it. I mentioned a bit earlier in that I am entertaining the idea of retirement, collecting as it fills up will probably be focused around on how or if it will it display better, and maybe going back and replacing a few existing pieces or retro-filling gaps in some of the older lines I missed over adding more and more new stuff.

What’s your favourite non g1 series?

That would be Animated, the shift in animation style and aesthetic was refreshing, the cartoon was fun and the toys able to match that styling mad them a fun series to pick up

Did Beast Wars/Machines really save transformers?

This is a tricky one, and I am going to say no it didn’t, you see the end of “g1” came about when 98.35% of the target audience grew up and was venturing into the world of Highschool and hormones so the interest petered out. But the younger siblings or newer families where coming of age, and I always feel toys follow a cycle, introduced – evolve – die off and then they a refreshed every 6-7 years years for the newer generation going through a fresh “jumping on point” so it was fresh imaginations and a resupply of young children that saved transformers, beast wars was just the gimmick of the time…. Much like how nostalgia now has parents buying care bears and MLP and MOTU and Strawberry Shortcakes for their children now.

Why hasn’t (named redacted) blocked you yet?

That’s a question you should ask him yourself…wait….you cant….

Michael (via Twittah)

I’m increasingly curious about people’s social media interactions, especially in regard to TFs – maintaining them, where they go and why?

Once upon a time I used to frequent the big American and Australian TF message boards but they became a tedious chore full of elitists nobodies which made them an unenjoyable place to go, then I joined (and in some cases left) facebook groups these suffer from a lot of the same negatives as message boards. These days I am on twitter where I can get the “news” and a part of a few small group chats of fellow collectors where we can just bounce stuff off each other, I also frequent/read a few odd blogs that people post random stuff up for entertainment, and I am pretty happy about that, I guess when it comes down to it, it is just easier to have a quick scroll through a twitter feed then to navigate the depths of message boards.

Hursticon (via Twittah)

Which do you derive more enjoyment from – toy or trading card collecting and what differences between the two worlds or fandoms keep you maintaining the two?

I wouldn’t say I get more enjoyment out of one or the other, but They are two different worlds, transformers you know what you get, chunk of plastic in a cardboard box that shifts and folds, Trading Cards, I guess is it is like gambling, hit that signature or short print card or that elusive 1of1 and it bring excitement and joy, it’s the combination of all things that I enjoy, sort through some card board or transform some figures, both are forms of relaxation, but like anything you need to find a balance, you cant get everything, and you have to accept that, and never spend beyond you means…. It would be awesome to own that Michael Jordan Rookie card or that MISB G1 Fortress Maximus but also I rather like eating and doing things with my family!!

Kenan (via Faceybook)

Biggest case of buyers remorse?

Not really one to be too remorseful about purchases but there were a lot of transformers from armada I could of really done without, but if we are talking other things it would have been maybe a case of 2018 NRL elite, where all I hit where shite cards or my youngest daughters bunk bed, that was a nightmare of thing to make every day.

Thank you so much to Steve for doing this fantastic interview! If you have any other questions for him please pop them in the comments section below and I’m sure he will do his best to answer them.

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Toy Review – WFC Earthrise Quintesson Judge

September 16, 2020 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

How long have we been waiting for an official G1 Quintesson toy? The time seems immeasurable…

… well, not really. Thirty four years. 34 damn years since Transformer fans first saw those 5-faced tentacles monstrosities passing judgement on Lithone and Cybertronian alike, having their victims thrown into the Sharkticon tank. And we’ve wanted a toy ever since!

The Quintessons have had a varied history in Transformers lore depending on the source. In the G1 cartoon they were the creators of the Transformer race, having been rousted from Cybertron when their creations rebelled. In the Aligned continuity they were cousins of the Transformers – the children of Quintus, one of the first 13 Primes. Most fans these days tend to lean towards the latter.

We’ve had a few Quintesson toys in other Transformers continuities. In the Energon cartoon we got an Alpha Quintesson figure and in the Movieverse we got a tiny Quintessa toy that came with her combiner bodyguard Infernocus. Earlier year in Cyberverse we finally got a non-transforming Quintesson Judge, albeit based on the Cyberverse design rather than G1.

But now we finally have what we have been waiting for – and it even transforms! Geewunners put your drool-bibs on as we look at the Earthrise Quintesson Judge.

Judge Mode

A thing of friggin beauty! Beautifully proportioned and G1 through and through. They simply got everything right, from the tentacles to the light beam to the five faces of darkness. You can see each face by pushing a small handle on the side of the figure which makes it spin – so cool!

He has slight articulation via being able to position the tentacles and open and close some of the mouths. And admittedly there isn’t much else you can do with it after that besides make it spin. He can sit in a chair to pass judgement…

Everyone likes a sit down, even those without arses

… and he can hold his pistol.

But overall the Judge looks great and it would be difficult to pass for any rabid fan of the 1986 movie.

Prison Mode

Well you get those that complain when a ‘Transformer branded toy doesn’t transform’ so I guess they had to put a transformation in. Admittedly the chosen altmode is not a bad idea given the history of the characters. The Quintesson’s main body turns into a guard town and the chair and inner core of the robot turn into a prison cell.

The prison cell is proportioned so you can just fit a Micromaster or Battle Master character into it.

So I’m going to give the creators of the figure points for effort here. But to be honest it doesn’t look fab and I can’t see many people having this toy displayed in Prison mode rather than Judge mode.

Transformation

I’m not sure you could even really call it a transformation – it’s a cross between partsforming and folding stuff either up or down really.

Overall

As a Geewun fan I would have been happy for them to leave the transformation gimmick out and simply have this toy as a Quintesson Judge at a lower price point so that I could get several. But that’s just me. For kids and casual fans of the franchise this figure may be easy to pass up, but for your G1 enthusiast it is simply a must have that we have waited oh so many years to finally receive!

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