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Transformers Collection – Universe

July 11, 2024 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

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 25^th 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)

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Transformers Collection – Energon

October 6, 2023 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

And the great journey of cataloging my collection continues!

In the 2nd installment of the Unicron Trilogy we got the Energon series. This saw a rise of 2-bot combination and the return of some classic characters such as Scorponok and Omega Supreme. Best of all, we got our first official Quintesson figure!

Transformer Energon Autobot Figures

*Item #ENA001: Transformers Energon Autobot Optimus Prime

(Reference: Photo #P00188)

*Item #ENA002: Transformers Energon Autobot Optimus Prime (Costco Exclusive)

(Reference: Photo #P00189)

*Item #ENA003: Transformers Energon Autobot Hot Shot

*Item #ENA004: Transformers Energon Autobot Rodimus

*Item #ENA005: Transformers Energon Autobot Downshift

*Item #ENA006: Transformers Energon Autobot Prowl

(Reference: Photo #P00190)

*Item #ENA007: Transformers Energon Autobot Tow-Line

(Reference: Photo #P00191)

*Item #ENA008: Transformers Energon Autobot Roadblock

*Item #ENA009: Transformers Energon Autobot Inferno

(Reference: Photo #P00192)

*Item #ENA010: Transformers Energon Autobot Ironhide

*Item #ENA011: Transformers Energon Autobot Jetfire

(Reference: Photo #P00193)

*Item #ENA012: Transformers Energon Autobot Landmine

*Item #ENA013: Transformers Energon Autobot Bulkhead

(Reference: Photo #P00194)

*Item #ENA014: Transformers Energon Dinobot Grimlock

*Item #ENA015: Transformers Energon Dinobot Swoop

(Reference: Photo #P00195)

*Item #ENA0016: Transformers Energon Autobot Omega Supreme

(Reference: Photo #P00196)

*Item #ENA017: Transformers Energon Omnicon Strongarm

*Item #ENA018: Transformers Energon Omnicon Signal Flare

*Item #ENA019: Transformers Energon Omnicon Arcee

(Reference: Photo #P00197)

*Item #ENA020: Transformers Energon Autobot Air Team Sky Shadow

*Item #ENA021: Transformers Energon Autobot Air Team Storm Jet

*Item #ENA022: Transformers Energon Autobot Air Team Treadshot

(Reference: Photo #P00198)

*Item #ENA023: Transformers Energon McDonald’s Autobot Ironhide (MIS-Bag)

*Item #ENA024: Transformers Energon McDonald’s Autobot Ironhide

(Reference: Photo #P00199)

*Item #ENA025: Transformers Energon Mini-Con Sureshock

*Item #ENA026: Transformers Energon Mini-Con High Wire

*Item #ENA027: Transformers Energon Mini-Con Grindor

(Reference: Photo #P00200)

Transformer Energon Decepticon Figures

*Item #END001: Transformers Energon Decepticon Megatron

(Reference: Photo #P00201)

*Item #END002: Transformers Energon Alpha Quintesson

(Reference: Photo #P00202)

*Item #END003: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Scorponok

*Item #END004: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Battle Ravage

*Item #END005: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Cruellock

*Item #END006: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Divebomb

*Item #END007: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Insecticon

(Reference: Photo #P00203)

*Item #END008: Transformers Energon Decepticon Shockblast

(Reference: Photo #P00204)

*Item #END009: Transformers Energon Decepticon Mirage

(Reference: Photo #P00205)

*Item #END010: Transformers Energon Decepticon Snowcat

*Item #END011: Transformers Energon Decepticon Starscream

*Item #END012: Transformers Energon Decepticon Demolisher

*Item #END013: Transformers Energon Decepticon Sharkticon

*Item #END014: Transformers Energon Decepticon Slugslinger

(Reference: Photo #P00206)

*Item #END015: Transformers Energon Decepticon Construction Team Sledge

*Item #END016: Transformers Energon Decepticon Construction Team Steamhammer

*Item #END017: Transformers Energon Decepticon Construction Team Duststorm

(Reference: Photo #P00207)

*Item #END018: Transformers Energon McDonald’s Decepticon Galvatron

(Reference: Photo #P00208)

*Item #END019: Transformers Energon McDonald’s Unicron

(Reference: Photo #P00209)

*Item #END020: Transformers Energon Decepticon Destruction Team Kickback

*Item #END021: Transformers Energon Decepticon Destruction Team Barricade

*Item #END022: Transformers Energon Decepticon Destruction Team Stormcloud

(Reference: Photo #P00210)

(5 Separate figures pictured in their combined form of Bruticus Maximus)

*Item #END023: Transformers United Decepticon Onslaught

(Torso)

*Item #END024: Transformers United Decepticon Brawl

(Limb)

*Item #END025: Transformers United Decepticon Vortex

(Limb)

*Item #END026: TFX Crossfires Explorer (3^rd party)

(limb)

*Item #END027: TFX Crossfires Munitioner (3^rd party)

(limb)

(Reference: Photo #P00211)

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Video – My 150+ Generations Autobots

January 25, 2019 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

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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Transformer Toy Reviews

Toy Review – POTP Inferno

November 26, 2018 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

Finally we seem to be getting some of the Wave 3 figures from the Power of the Primes toyline on Australian shelves, a long wait for many of us who no longer do our shopping overseas online due to the GST. There is only one Voyager class figure in this wave and it’s a character that had their last Generations toy come out a full 10 years ago – everyone’s favorite firetruck – Inferno.

Robot Mode

Inferno has received a new head along the lines of his G1 incarnation. This is predominantly the reason I ended up picking him up as otherwise he would have looked like either Hot Spot or Pyra Magna/Megaempress. He comes with Hot Spots two guns which he can either hold in his hands, or be attached to the gestalt feet and then his back to form shoulder cannons. The box artwork shows him having a windshield on his chest like his other incarnations, however the toy itself looks like every other character that shares the mould and has chest armour instead. He is fairly tall and lanky which is at least kinda more reminiscent of his G1 heritage than the very stocky Universe version.

Vehicle Mode

Like all others of the mould he transforms into a Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Fire Truck. He has his big long white ladder back like the G1 version which I believe is an improvement over the water cannon the Universe and Energon versions sported. However he is so long in this mode you can’t help but think ‘This is Hot Spot cosplaying as Inferno’. His guns from robot mode can be affixed to the base of the ladder, giving Inferno some alt-mode combat options.

Combiner Mode

I haven’t bothered to combine him here since he doesn’t even have a name for his gestalt mode. At first I thought has been slight retooling from the Defensor version with a visor instead of individual eyes but then I realise the yellow paint app had just gone over the nose. So really there is no difference except for the colour scheme. The combiner mode will add a lot of play value for younger fans, however for the GeeWun crew it’s hard to think of Inferno has a Gestalt torso (even if the Energon version was a combiner too) and he wont get much play in this capacity.

Worth Getting?

It’s a hard call. In some ways this version of Inferno is superior to the Universe version that came out a decade ago. However in some ways he is inferior too. If you have the Universe version of Inferno as well as any other version of this particular toy mould then this Inferno figure is an easy pass. But on the whole it is still a good toy, a decent representation of the character and the combiner gimmick will be fun for many. For the most part though I think I’ll be playing with my Masterpiece version more.

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

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Toy Review – Masterpiece Inferno

December 4, 2016 Big Angry Trev Leave a comment

Ah Inferno. So cool yet so overlooked. A gung-ho character that was either fighting fires or fighting Cons or dealing with his psychotic superior. Inferno is not considered a fan favourite by many, but I always loved the guy! The original toy was great with lots of features and was a good size for its era and he was a fun character on screen during Season 2 of the G1 cartoon (my personal favourite TF ep’s ever!) Now to appease the likes of me, Tak/Tom have brought us Masterpiece Inferno!

Vehicle Mode

As mentioned, the G1 Inferno toy was one of my very favourite toys from that era. The fact that the Fire Engine mode had a telescoping ladder with its two little nozzles on the end, along with the foam cannon at its base meant it had moving parts as well as looking like Inferno could actually shoot stuff in vehicle mode. This vehicle mode here is very faithful to the cartoon but of course it suffers in the modern era by looking too simplistic. The Leader-Class Sentinel Prime from DOTM was a fantastic looking Fire Engine as well as pretty damn big. To compare the two, Inferno looks smaller (though pretty chunky for the current MP line all the same) and a lot plainer.

This said, he looks pretty damn good, the grill work on the front of the truck is pretty nice and the hoses on the side are present (both sides now rather than just the one – I would have preferred just the one myself) as well as other little details. The telescoping ladder now has three sections instead of two although it looks a lot more boxy to my mind. Being able to flip out a little hose at the end of the ladder and attach the spraying water facsimile is a great touch and makes it really look like a fire engine in action!

Robot Mode

Everything you have come to expect from the MP line, including tilting ankles, opening hands, manoeuvrable head, knees, elbows etc. Inferno is very poseable and his dimensions are spot on. He is able to retract his hands to have big laser cannons come out, though no missile launcher like the G1 toy. You can have him shoot faux water in this mode as well and he has his rifle so you can set him up to look like he is either fighting fires or Cons – whatever floats ya boat. His head wings and foam launcher are present up top and while it is not something I bother with much myself you can change his face with the four different plates provided. An issue I have with the MP line in general with some of these larger characters are how plain the legs look. Inferno’s are better than MP Ratchet (see review HERE) and MP Shockwave’s (see review HERE) legs due to the hoses etc on the side but they all look a bit plain to my mind. But that’s what fans have to remember – Tak/Tom is giving you a toy that looks like the cartoon as much as possible, which means you often lose lots of the nice details you got in the toy that they never bothered to replicate on screen. Of course the flipside of that is you get little details such as his wrist communicator that the toy lacked.

Red Alert Lifter

When I saw all the images online of Inferno carrying MP Red Alert, replicating that classic episode where Inferno saves a crazed Red from a burning building, I just assumed it was something fans were doing for fun. However when looking at the different chest plates for Inferno (there are 3) I realised one is specifically to set up this pose! This shows great interactivity between the MP toys which is sometimes missing (besides putting the cars in MP Optimus’ trailer) in the line and hammers home that these toys really are made for the G1 enthusiast and that if you are shelling out this much money for the toy, then you should know the scene between Red and Inferno by heart already.

Transformation

The headaches that earlier MP toys provided – particularly Megatron and Rodimus Prime – are truly behind us. Inferno will take you a few minutes the first few times and using the instructions until you get a feel for the toy is recommended. I’m very much a fan of how they made the ladder fold up so compactly and fit into his back. This is a definite improvement over the original toy and makes him look very much improved from the back!

Worth Buying?

If you are not a G1 nut, then for the exorbitant price tag (especially after currency conversion and postal fees if purchasing from overseas) I’d have to say a no. There are cheaper and better looking Transformer Fire Trucks out there for you to buy on the secondary market like the aforementioned DOTM Sentinel Prime. Even currently you have the Combiner Wars Hot Spot, Pyra Magna and upcoming Megaempress (think Megatron with a sex change) who aren’t the most brilliant Fire Engines but have the combining feature and their own teammates. But if, like yours truly, you are a G1 nut and MP fan, then this Inferno is definitely a worthy addition to your collection.

So what do you think of Masterpiece Inferno? I’d love to hear in the comments section below!

Big Angry Trev!