Author: Dave

Here’s a new one that I just got from Ebay – loose – “Whirl.”  This one was never in the cartoon and he’s originally part of the “Dorvack” cartoon and was originally released by Takatoku Toys. The other robots in this series were “Mugen Calibur” (re-released as “Roadbuster” for the Transformers) and Tulcas (which was not released as a Transformer).

I’ve never had a great love for Whirl, but since I already had Mugen Calibur/Roadbuster – I thought it would be cool to have the set. Plus, he’s rare and when I saw him for 30 dollars, I thought it was a fair price.

Whirl Transformers Autobot Generation 1 originally Ovelon Gazette from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984

Whirl Transformers Autobot Generation 1 originally Ovelon Gazette from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984

Here’s a set of Insecticons that I just got from Ebay. I think I only paid 30 -35 for the set.  I never had these as a kid but I want to get at least, all of the original 1st season Transformers G1’s.  There is also another group of Insecticons called the “Deluxe Insecticons” but they are have a different color scheme and they were never portrayed in the cartoon.  Below are the original three Insecticons -Kickback, Bombshell, and Shrapnel. I am really glad I have all 3 of them. Insecticons Transformers Hasbro Generation 1 G1 Kickback Bombshell Shrapnel

Transformers Insecticons 1985 Hasbro Generation 1 Kickback, Bombshell, & Shrapnel G1

Transformers Insecticons 1985 Hasbro Generation 1 Kickback, Bombshell, & Shrapnel G1

Ricochet – Transformers Generation 1 Hasbro Commemorative Series IX 2003 G1

Here’s one that I just got from Ebay – brand new in box for 45 dollars- Ricochet.  This is basically the same body as Jazz but he’s black. I don’t believe this character was in the cartoon and I don’t recall seeing him as a kid but I’m glad to have him.  I now have both Porsche 911  robots.

Ricochet Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro Commemorative Series IX 2003

Ricochet – Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro Commemorative Series IX 2003

Ricochet and Jazz Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series IX 2003

Ricochet & Jazz – Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro

Here’s a new one I just got from Ebay – Skids.  The original came out as part of the “Diaclone” series (pre-Transformers) back in the 80’s. I vividly remember seeing this as a kid in Japan while on vacation in 1983.  I didn’t think too much of them because I was intent on getting the big Godaikin robots.  Anyway, I took him out of the box and put on a few of his stickers so that he would look good for his picture.  I have left all the accessories in the box because I don’t want to lose them.

Skids – Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004

Skids Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004

Skids Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004

Skids Transformers Generation One Commemorative Series VIII 2004

Here’s the Shining Gundam 4.5″ robot from G Gundam representing Neo China.  This was another piece I got from a large Craigslist lot.  I also have the 7 inch version as well.  There is also a big deluxe version but I don’t have that one.

Shining Gundam MSIA GF13-017NJ 2002 Bandai America 4.5″

Here’s the battled scarred version of the Maxter Gundam.  Another one that I purchased as part of Craigslist lot.  I have the 4.5 inch version and the 7 inch version. The image on the left is the “undamaged” version

Sandrock Gundam XXG-01SR – Gundam Wing

Here’s the “Battled Scarred” Sandrock Gundam from G Gundam.  I also have the “undamaged” version – the 2nd image below.