The Generation One Toys Appreciation Thread!

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Superquad7, Jan 15, 2012.

  1. Prime Noble

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    I can honestly say I've never had any negative experience with them. They opened a second shop last year not far from the first.
     
  2. lazerface

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    I don't think I've ever seen that one. Is it a Gobot? Do you have pictures of it in the other mode?

    Looks about the same height as the Constructicons.
     
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  3. johnchow604

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    I like Scoops. Reminded me that my friend back in the 80's had one among his other rather large Gobot collection.

     
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  4. shockwave1977

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    Some new additions. All are mint in box and complete.

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  5. Johnny1378

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  6. Superquad7

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    I had TOTALLY forgotten about that thing! That's SUPER cool. Congrats, buddy!
     
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  7. lazerface

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    Nice. That's a solid Gobot. Seems like it would fit in well next to G1 Transformers.
     
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  8. cryotek

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    First time I ever seen it. Just in a book.
     
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  10. Gremnock

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    Received a G1 Misfire that need some new stickers.
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  11. Prime77

    Prime77 Until next time…

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    I’ve been on a triple changer kick in other threads so I’ll keep it going here with a couple G1 reissues I have.
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    Astrotrain was a pretty cool Decepticon thug in the cartoon series. I always loved the dichotomy of his alt modes, the modern/futuristic shuttle and the ‘old West’ steam locomotive. Out of all the triple changers this made Astrotrain a unique mix of old and new technological styles. It’s a shame that dichotomy didn’t carry over to his updated Titans Return figure. I didn’t buy that one because part of the reason was it didn’t make Astrotrain unique anymore in his dichotomy. So for now the G1 version is still my favorite Astrotrain.
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    I like the cartoon colors for Astrotrain, but I can appreciate what they were doing with this reissue. Giving Astrotrain classic real-world colors makes all of his modes more realistic. I really love both of his alt modes, very clean, crisp, and easy transitions between them.
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    His G1 bot mode is nice if a bit stumpy, especially in the arms. His rifle is cool but seems way too disproportioned for him. in the cartoon he’s shown with his shuttle tail fin folded up into the torso. It’s a clean look but this reissue and other toy iterations have him shown with the fin splayed out across the chest.
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    It adds a lot more color and gives him a more dynamic look, but it further hinders his already limited articulation in his arms. I like both looks though. Overall Astrotrain is simple but effective and I’m happy to have a classic G1 copy of him. I have so few as it is, but I’m glad to have a good one.
     
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  12. brr-icy

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    The reissue was modeled after the Japanese white version. I much prefer these colours as it's more realistic. Don't worry about the articulation in G1... lol


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    I really like white/black Astrotrain. I actually think he looks cooler in those colors than he does in the G1 cartoon. The almost all black Train, and the almost all white shuttle make a great contrast between the two.
     
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  14. brr-icy

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    Finally decided to take pics of the new set up since I've added the MPs in there, and the rest of my stuff has arrived thanks to @Hyperoptic a few months ago. Excuse the the mps. This should be the final shots of this collection set up. I'll be moving in the next few months to a bigger place.


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  15. lord ginrai

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    Awesome displays. Love the sign XD
     
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  16. brr-icy

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    Thanks. Saw it and had to get it
     
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    Wow! Fantastic. Hope you have insurance- that is some serious $$$.
     
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  18. Sixwing

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    Awesome collection.
     
  19. brr-icy

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    Thank you sir. Would love to be able to display the mountain of boxes as well, but this place is small lol
     
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  20. Sixwing

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    You're welcome. Even without the boxes, that collection is awesome.
    Do you have a favorite figure in your collection?