1985 Minibots

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  1. Ryan F, Jul 13, 2014
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    In the 1985 Transformers range, the new Minibots (Beachcomber, Cosmos, Powerglide, Seaspray and Warpath) are unique in that they are completely new figures, rather than licenced re-releases of Japanese toys.

    So are these the first Transformers that were specifically intended for the Transformers line, or are they just Takara pre-Transformers that never saw release in their original form (like the original Scramble City guys)?

    For than matter, what's the origin of the coneheads' newly-moulded wings? Who designed Ramjet, Thrust and Dirge? Again, were the modifications done specifically for Transformers or was it an unreleased Diaclone concept?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. T-Logicon, Jul 13, 2014
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    The 85 jets were made for the tf line. As far as the 85 minibots, I'm not entirely sure.
     
  3. Markdelg, Jul 13, 2014
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    To my knowledge, the '85 minibots were new molds specifically made for the TF line. The planes, while sharing the same Diaclone body mold, had their accessories updated. Also, I don't think it's ever been proven that Astrotrain was going to be part of the Diaclone line, but he most likely was.