Category: Transformers

Reflector Transformers G1

Here’s a loose version of the Decepticon camera – “Reflector.” This is another one I never had as a kid but I was fortunate to pick him up loose for under 30 dollars. The color scheme in the toy looks different from the cartoon as the cartoon shows him as purple/green.

Reflector(リフレクター Rifurekutā) Transformers Generation 1 Hasbro 1985 Decepticon in camera form

Reflector Transformers Generation 1 Hasbro 1985 Decepticon

 

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Reflector(リフレクター Rifurekutā) Transformers Generation 1 Hasbro 1985 Decepticon in camera form

Reflector Transformers Generation 1 Hasbro 1985 Decepticon in camera form G1

Jetfire Transformers

Jetfire Transformers Generation 1 Autobot Hasbro 1985 this robot was a retooled version of  the Macross VF-1S from Takatoku Toys

Jetfire Transformers Generation 1 Autobot Hasbro 1985

Here’s a picture of Jetfire – the Autobot air guardian.  He looks dramatically different from the cartoon.  He’s basically the same jet as the “Macross” series as they used the same mold. My cousin lent this one to me so that I could display it with the rest of the Macross collection.  I recall he had this as a kid but I don’t know if this is the original one – he may have re-purchased this one later on.

Jetfire Transformers Autobot  from the Generation 1 cartoon still

Jetfire Transformers Autobot from the Generation 1 cartoon

 

Transformers Collection

Robot Collection - Gundam and Transformers on my TV stand

Robot Collection – Gundam and Transformers

Hopefully the pictures come out ok (might be some daytime glare/flash glare) but here’s my display of all of my Transformers.  To the left of the t.v. you’ll see the Insecticons, Ultra Magnus (White Optimus Prime), Shockwave.  To the right of the TV, you’ll see the 3 280ZX cars (Smokescreen, Prowl, Silverstreak), Hoist, Trailbreaker, Grapple, Inferno, and Blaster.  One the 2nd shelf, you’ll see my four Dinobots.  I’m still looking for the Swoop (the Petradactyl) and the rest of the G1 Autobot cars for my Transformers Collection.  The bottom shelf has my collection of the 6 Decepticon planes.  Evidently, there is one more called Sunstreaker (he’s yellow) but I’ve never seen him as a child but I have seen recent versions of him.

 

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Dave's Collection mostly shows Transformers with a sprinkling of Godaikin and Gundam robots

From Dave’s Collection mostly shows Transformers with a sprinkling of Godaikin and Gundam robots

Dave's Collection of mostly Transformers with a sprinkling of Godaikin, Dougram and Gundam robots

Dave’s Collection of mostly Transformers with a sprinkling of Godaikin, Dougram and Gundam robots


So my pictures were so bad, I decided to get a few more that were still pretty bad. Oh well, at least they were not as blurry!

Dinobots Hasbro Generation 1 G1 Slag Sludge Grimlock Snarl 1984 front of robots

Generation 1 Dinobots by Hasbro Slag, Sludge, Grimlock, Snarl from 1984 Autobot G1

Thrust, Ramjet, Sunfire and Dirge are Generation 1 Seekers(Decepticon jet fighter robots) also known as Coneheads or seekers in 1985 Transformers frontside

Thrust, Ramjet, Dirge, and Sunfire Decepticon G1 Seekers aka Coneheads 1985 Transformers

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

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

Dinobot Slag – Transformers G1

Dinobot Slag 1985 Transformers Generation 1 Autobot G1 Japanese ID number: 28 Foreign names Japanese- Slag (スラッグ Suraggu), French- Scories, Italian- Tricex, Portuguese- Chapado

Dinobot Slag 1985 Transformers Generation 1 Autobot

Here’s another loose Transformer that I just purchased – this one’s “Slag” – one of the 5 Dinobots. As a kid, I had Sludge, Grimlock, and Snarl.  I now have the Dinobot Slag and I’m trying to see if I can complete the set and get Swoop, but he seems to be the hardest to get and the most expensive because you rarely find him in good condition.  I’ve noticed he usually has a broken beak or wings.  When I do find him in good condition, he’s at least $70-80 loose and 100+ in box.

Slag in Generation 1 Transformers cartoon Foreign names Japanese- Slag (スラッグ Suraggu), French- Scories, Italian- Tricex, Portuguese- Chapado

Slag in Generation 1 Transformers cartoon


 
 

Dinobots Hasbro Generation 1 G1 Slag Sludge Grimlock Snarl 1984 front of robots

Generation 1 Dinobots by Hasbro Slag, Sludge, Grimlock, Snarl from 1984 Autobot G1

Generation 1 Dinobots by Hasbro Slag, Sludge, Grimlock, Snarl from 1984 Autobot G1 back of robots

Generation 1 Dinobots by Hasbro Slag, Sludge, Grimlock, Snarl from 1984 Autobot G1

Perceptor – Transformers G1

Here’s another new one I just got and another one I never had as a kid – Perceptor – the Autobot scientist. I picked him up for 30 dollars and I’m quite happy with him as he’s mostly complete and he has very little wear. I would have picked him up as a kid but they just kept pumping out Transformers and I couldn’t keep up!

 

Perceptor(パーセプター Pāseputā) - 1985 Transformers Generation 1 Autobot G1 Japanese ID number 39 Percepto

Perceptor Transformers 1985 – Hasbro Generation 1 Autobot G1

Perceptor from the Transformers Generation 1 G1 cartoon

Perceptor from the Transformers Generation 1 cartoon


Whirl Transformers 1985 Generation 1

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 aka Ovelon/Oberon Gazette from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack(特装機兵ドルバック) 1983-1984 G1 Foreign names Japanese- Whirl(ホワール Howāru), French- Tourbillon(Whirlwind), Mandarin- Xuán Rèn(旋刃, Turning Blades)

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

Whirl Transformers Autobot Generation 1 aka Ovelon/Oberon Gazette from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 G1 Foreign names Japanese- Whirl(ホワール Howāru), French- Tourbillon(Whirlwind), Mandarin- Xuán Rèn(旋刃, Turning Blades)

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


Insecticons Transformers G1

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

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

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

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

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

Ultra Magnus Transformers G1

Here’s a loose Ultra Magnus that I picked up on Ebay.  I just got a more complete one with the belt, bigger head, chest piece, missile launchers and fists.  He looks much, much better complete.  He’s the same body as Optimus Prime but just in white. Ultra Magnus Transformers

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986 G1 Foreign names Japanese- (ウルトラマグナス Urutora Magunasu), French- Ultramag, Italian- Convoy, Mandarin- Tong Tian Xiao (China, 通天晓, "The One Who Knows Everything"), Mags Taiwan, 馬格斯 Mǎ Gè Sz and Magnum, 麥農 Mài Núng), Portuguese- Ultra Magnum

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986 G1 Foreign names Japanese- (ウルトラマグナス Urutora Magunasu), French- Ultramag, Italian- Convoy, Mandarin- Tong Tian Xiao (China, 通天晓, "The One Who Knows Everything"), Mags Taiwan, 馬格斯 Mǎ Gè Sz and Magnum, 麥農 Mài Núng), Portuguese- Ultra Magnum

Ultra Magnus Transformers Hasbro Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986 G1 Foreign names Japanese- (ウルトラマグナス Urutora Magunasu), French- Ultramag, Italian- Convoy, Mandarin- Tong Tian Xiao (China, 通天晓, "The One Who Knows Everything"), Mags Taiwan, 馬格斯 Mǎ Gè Sz and Magnum, 麥農 Mài Núng), Portuguese- Ultra Magnum

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

 

Convoy 15th Anniversary Edition Takara - Optimus Prime 2000 & Ultra Magnus

Optimus Prime/Convoy Ultra Magnus

 

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986 G1 Foreign names Japanese- (ウルトラマグナス Urutora Magunasu), French- Ultramag, Italian- Convoy, Mandarin- Tong Tian Xiao (China, 通天晓, "The One Who Knows Everything"), Mags Taiwan, 馬格斯 Mǎ Gè Sz and Magnum, 麥農 Mài Núng), Portuguese- Ultra Magnum

UltraMagnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986 G1 Foreign names Japanese- (ウルトラマグナス Urutora Magunasu), French- Ultramag, Italian- Convoy, Mandarin- Tong Tian Xiao (China, 通天晓, "The One Who Knows Everything"), Mags Taiwan, 馬格斯 Mǎ Gè Sz and Magnum, 麥農 Mài Núng), Portuguese- Ultra Magnum

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986 G1 Foreign names Japanese- (ウルトラマグナス Urutora Magunasu), French- Ultramag, Italian- Convoy, Mandarin- Tong Tian Xiao (China, 通天晓, "The One Who Knows Everything"), Mags Taiwan, 馬格斯 Mǎ Gè Sz and Magnum, 麥農 Mài Núng), Portuguese- Ultra Magnum

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Ricochet – Transformers G1 Commemorative Series IX 2003

Ricochet - Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro Commemorative Series IX 2003 Japanese ID number: C-109 Stepper (ステッパー Suteppā) Targetmaster 1987

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 box

Ricochet Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro Commemorative Series IX 2003

Ricochet - Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro Commemorative Series IX 2003 box cover

Ricochet – Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro Commemorative Series IX 2003

Jazz & Ricochet - Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro Commemorative Series IX 2003 Japanese ID number: C-109 Stepper (ステッパー Suteppā) Targetmaster 1987

Ricochet and Jazz Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series IX 2003

Ricochet & Jazz – Transformers Generation 1 G1 Hasbro

Skids Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004

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 Reissue - Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004 Toys R Us exclusive

Skids – Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004

Skids Reissue - Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004 Toys R Us exclusive

Skids Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004

Skids Reissue - Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004 Toys R Us exclusive

Skids Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004

Skids Reissue - Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VIII 2004 Toys R Us exclusive

Skids Transformers Generation One Commemorative Series VIII 2004

 

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