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Transformers Collection – Universe

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And thus the great cataloging of my collection continues.

Transformers Universe was… it was…. it was a bloody mess to be honest!

Starting out in 2003, it was intially a way to milk existing moulds.  It took figures from G2, Beast Wars, Beast Machines and the Unicron Trilogy and released them as their original characters with new colour schemes, or else repainted them into different characters completely.

Then it moved on to new characters and toys, such as making Micromaster combiners out of classic teams, and  limped along for several years, releasing a smattering of figures here and there, even pulling other toys under its umberella that really should be classified under different toylines such as figures from G1, Titanium, Robot Heroes and even Masterpiece.

Then in 2008 they revamped the line, with many new toys of existing G1 characters, picking up where the Classics line left off, making it quite popular until the line came to an end in 2010.  Some of the figures were also released under the Takara banner Henkei! Henkei!

Toys and characters from almost every continuity, Micromasters, Targetmasters, Combiners, Autobots, Decepticons, Predacons, Maximals, Mini-Cons, Spychangers, repaints, retools – the line had everything while at the same time specializing in nothing, and making it damn hard to keep track of for collectors.

So check out what I deemed worthy to grab with my personal Transformers Universe collection below!

 

My Transformers Universe Collection

 

Universe Autobot Figures

 

*Item #UNA001: Transformers Universe 25th Anniversary Autobot Optimus Prime (MISB)

 

*Item #UNA002: Transformers Universe Autobot Deluxe Prowl

*Item #UNA003: Transformers Universe Autobot Spychanger Prowl

 

*Item #UNA004: Transformers Universe Autobot Deluxe Hound

*Item #UNA005: Transformers Universe Autobot Scout Hound

 

*Item #UNA006: Transformers Universe Autobot Spychanger Silverstreak

*Item #UNA007: Transformers Universe Autobot Deluxe Silverstreak

 

*Item #UNA008: Transformers Universe Autobot Scout Jazz

*Item #UNA009: Transformers Universe Autobot Spychanger Jazz

 

*Item #UNA010: Transformers Universe Autobot Ironhide

*Item #UNA011: Transformers Universe Autobot Inferno

*Item #UNA012: Transformers Henkei! Henkei! Autobot Ratchet

*Item #UNA013: Transformers Universe Autobot Sunstreaker

*Item #UNA014: Transformers Universe Autobot Sideswipe

*Item #UNA015: Transformers Universe Autobot Smokescreen

 

*Item #UNA016: Transformers Universe Aerielbot Silverbolt

*Item #UNA017: Transformers Universe Autobot Hardhead

*Item #UNA018: Transformers Universe Autobot Powerglide

 

*Item #UNA019: Transformers Universe Autobot Blaster

*Item #UNA020: Transformers Universe Autobot Blackrock

 

*Item #UNA021: Transformers Universe Autobot Spychanger Wheeljack

 

*Item #UNA022: Transformers Universe Autobot Brawn

*Item #UNA023: Transformers Universe Autobot Beachcomber

*Item #UNA024: Transformers Universe Autobot Bumblebee

 

*Item #UNA025: Transformers Henkei! Henkei! C-19 Autobot Minibot Spy Team Wheelie

*Item #UNA026: Transformers Henkei! Henkei! C-19 Autobot Minibot Spy Team Cosmos

*Item #UNA027: Transformers Henkei! Henkei! C-19 Autobot Minibot Spy Team Warpath

 

*Item #UNA028: Transformers Universe Aerielbot Skydive

*Item #UNA029: Transformers Universe Aerielbot Air Raid

 

*Item #UNA030: Transformers Universe Protectobot Blades

 

*Item #UNA031: Transformers Universe Micromaster Protectobot First Aid

*Item #UNA032: Transformers Universe Micromaster Protectobot Groove

 

*Item #UNA033: Transformers Universe Micromaster Railbot Rapid Run

*Item #UNA034: Transformers Universe Micromaster Railbot Overload

 

Universe Decepticon Figures

 

*Item #UND001: Transformers Universe Decepticon Seeker Acid Storm (MOSC)

 

*Item #UND002: Transformers Universe Decepticon Tankor

*Item #UND003: Transformers Universe Decepticon Galvatron

 

*Item #UND004: Transformers Universe Ultra Combaticon  Onslaught

*Item #UND005: Transformers Universe Scount Combaticon  Onslaught

 

*Item #UND006: Transformers Universe Decepticon Cyclonus

*Item #UND007: Transformers Universe Decepticon Targetmaster Nightstick

 

*Item #UND008: Transformers Universe Decepticon Overkill

*Item #UND009: Transformers Universe Stunticon Drag Strip

 

*Item #UND010: Transformers Universe Decepticon Nemesis Strika

 

*Item #UND011: Transformers Universe Decepticon Seeker Thrust

*Item #UND012: Transformers Universe Decepticon Seeker Ramjet

 

*Item #UND013: Transformers Universe Decepticon Ravage

 

*Item #UND014: Transformers Universe Decepticon G2 Megatron

 

*Item #UND016: Transformers Universe Micromaster Constructicon Long Haul

 

*Item #UND017: Transformers Universe Decepticon Ramjet

*Item #UND018: Transformers Universe Decepticon Mini-Con Thunderclash

 

*Item #UND019: Transformers Universe Decepticon Mini-Con Gunbarrel

*Item #UND020: Transformers Universe Decepticon Mini-Con Thunderwing

*Item #UND021: Transformers Universe Decepticon Mini-Con Terradive

 

VS Packs

*Item #UNA036: Transformers Universe Autobot Wrecker Roadbuster (MISB)

*Item #UND022: Transformers Universe Decepticon Seeker Dirge (MISB)

*Item #UND037: Transformers Universe Autobot Wrecker Springer (MISB)

*Item #UND023: Transformers Universe Decepticon Ratbat (MISB)

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 – Titans Return Blurr, Hardhead, Scourge and Skullsmasher

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The third in my reviews of the first wave of the new Titans Return toyline, today we are looking at the Deluxe figures.  This is the only size that is evenly distributed, two Autobots and two Decepticons.  And like the Voyager line they all have Cybertronian alt-modes.  So lets have a look at what is predominantly the cast list from Seasons 3 & 4 of a cartoon decades old – Blurr, Hardhead, Scourge and Skullsmasher.

 

Blurr – Robot Mode

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The fastest bot in all Cyber-Mexico!

Whilst not as tall and lanky as the original it does look really good.  You can position the noscone from the hovercar mode either on his arm to simulate the shield the original toy (and the Animated toy) had, or you can put it on his back to simulate the original toys backpack which is where it is supposed to go anyway for transformation.  Very easy to pose with lots of points of articulation.

Hardhead – Robot Mode

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Very indicative of the G1 version of the character. I think it’s a nice touch that you can maneuver the cannon on his back to sit up or over the shoulder. Quite good articulation, well proportioned, good colour scheme, poseable.   Only downside is his size – he could stand to be a bit bigger, especially when compared to his G1 and Universe incarnations.

Skullsmasher – Robot Mode

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The eyes on Grax are a bit too dark, and while this simulates the G1 toy I think the Takara head looks better.  The tail, like the G1 toy, becomes a hand weapon but it’s a bit too big and can’t really be positioned on any great angle.  Out of the four new Titans Return deluxes he is certainly the weakest of the four.  Also his alligator claws come off really easy in this mode.

Scourge – Robot Mode

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Fracas is a bit too boxy and the laser on the top doesn’t stick up enough to be properly noticeable.  Besides that this is a pretty good looking Scourge with a good colour scheme, articulation and the proportions and wings work well.  I think he will be serving as a Sweep next to the G1, Titanium and Generations versions in my collection.

Blurr – Cybertronian Hovercar Mode

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Now THIS looks like the speedster we all know and love, not a recoloured Drift.  Very compact and sleek, it’s a great representation of the character.  The laser under the front even works well.  The little hatch for his Titans Return partner is good and it even incorporates the little gap between the back and the cabin that the original toy had – top marks!  Only one big downside is for a Titan Master to have his own vehicle you unattach the nose of the car which leaves the front of Blurr looking gutted and horrible.

Hardhead – Cybertronian Tank Mode

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A bit flatter than the G1 version, very streamlined, very much how he looked waaaay back at the start of the IDW comics before they gave him his Universe-styled body. Once again the cannon is maneuverable and like the G1 toy you can place a gun in the top of the cannon. Furos can either sit in the cab or the back of the cannon opens up so he can be stood there. He looks a little weird standing right back on the pegs he is supposed to so I personally reposition it so that he looks like he is operating the gun.

Skullsmasher – Cybertronian Gator Mode

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A really good looking gator!  Very long and well proportioned.  They have done their best with the colour scheme so it doesn’t look as sickening as the G1 versions does and I really like the details in the mouth with all those individual teeth and the segmenting detail on the tounge.  The head can swivel somewhat which is good, but it can be hard to make the tail sit flush with the gators arse.  Grax’s compartment actually has a rubber hatch which is an odd choice and the placement has changed, instead of being afraid he would get swallowed like the G1 toy, in this case he already has been and is half way to the gut.

Scourge – Cybertronian Hovercraft

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Like Blurr he is really compact and really good looking.  One of the most triangular of body in shape ones I’ve seen done of the Sweep class, looks a lot like they did in some episodes the Season 3 cartoon.  You can put his big blaster on the front of the hovercraft which makes him look pretty badass, but obscures a lot of the nicer details of the mode.  I actually think Scourge having a small cockpit works, it is flush enough with the rest of the hovercraft that it doesn’t change the aesthetic much, however it’s still noticeable and the dark blue hue suits it well.

 

Overall

The Titans Return toyline, as well as acting as a revival for the Headmaster gimmick, is filling a lot of holes for peoples Generations collections.  We now have a Scourge that’s not a flying wing, a Blurr that’s not a terran car, a Hardhead that’s not a SWAT armoured vehicle and our first Skullsmasher(cruncher) of the line.  G1 fans will be very happy with the appearance of these four, others may be happy with the versions they already have.  But between the great alt-modes, the little Titans Return partners and the overall decent quality I heartily recommend these four figures.

 

Note: For a more detailed review of Hardhead, check out My Hardhead review thread on Ozformers