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SoundBlaster – Transformers G1 – Takara Re-issue

Sound-blaster/Soundwave with Buzzsaw and Ravage G1 Decepticons Takara 2003 The Transformers Collection Soundblaster (サウンドブラスター Saundoburasutā) Foreign names Japanese- (サウンドウェーブ Saundowēbu), Cantonese- Jam Bo (音波, "Voice Wave"), French- Radar or Sonore(Canada), Italian- Memor, Vizar (Soundblaster), Mandarin- Shēng-bō (Taiwan, 聲波, "Sound Wave"), Shēng Bàu (Taiwan Soundblaster, 聲爆, "Sound Blast"), Portuguese- Onda-Sonora Portugal, Microonda Brazil, Spanish- Sam

Soundblaster with Buzzsaw and Ravage Generation 1 Takara 2003 The Transformers Collection

Here’s Soundwave, one of the G1 Transformers I never had as a kid.  I had a loose one at some point but traded it.  This re-issue comes with two of the Decepticon tapes – “Laserbeak” and “Ravage.”  This is the Soundblaster version. Soundwave is upgraded to Soundblaster in later iterations of the cartoon.

I bought this in Japan at Mandarake, Akihabara branch for 52 dollars. If I were to buy him here, he’d be double the price, maybe more since I never saw him at Toys R Us when these were re-issued in the early 2000’s. I haven’t put any of the stickers because I’m afraid they will come off over time.

Soundblaster/Soundwave with Buzzsaw and Ravage G1 Decepticons Takara 2003 The Transformers Collection

Soundblaster with Buzzsaw and Ravage Generation 1 Decepticons Takara 2003 The Transformers Collection

Sound-blaster/Soundwave with Buzzsaw and Ravage G1 Decepticons Takara 2003 The Transformers Collection Soundblaster (サウンドブラスター Saundoburasutā) Foreign names Japanese- (サウンドウェーブ Saundowēbu), Cantonese- Jam Bo (音波, "Voice Wave"), French- Radar or Sonore(Canada), Italian- Memor, Vizar (Soundblaster), Mandarin- Shēng-bō (Taiwan, 聲波, "Sound Wave"), Shēng Bàu (Taiwan Soundblaster, 聲爆, "Sound Blast"), Portuguese- Onda-Sonora Portugal, Microonda Brazil, Spanish- Sam

Soundblaster with Buzzsaw and Ravage Generation 1 Decepticons Takara 2003 The Transformers Collection

Twincast – Transformers G1 Takara 2012

Twincast with Nightstalker and Stripes G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, Platon

Twincast G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 with Nightstalker and Stripes

Here’s a Japan-only issue of Blaster redone in blue and yellow -named as “Twincast.”  I bought this because I didn’t have any of the Autobot tapes.  I thought he was worth it for 80 dollars since he came with two of the Autobot tapes. I’ve also included a picture of Blaster for comparison.

I have finally taken him out of the box, along with the two tapes that came with him (“Nightstalker” and “Stripes.”)  I never had any of the tapes as a kid and I’ve casually looked for them online but they are so expensive for what they are – I usually see them for about 30 dollars each!  So, I decided to buy this encore, Japan-only re-issue to get Twincast and two tapes.  I believe there are 10 Decepticon and Autobot tapes. Twincast G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, PlatonTwincast G1 with Nightstalker and Stripes Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, PlatonTwincast G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, Platon Twin-cast  with Blaster G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, Platon Twincast G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, Platon

 

Twin-cast G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, Platon Twin-cast G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, Platon Twin-cast G1 Encore 22 Takara Tomy 2012 Transformers Autobot Generation 1 Japanese ID number: C-116 1987 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast(ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto), English- Billy, Blaster (Omni Productions dub Twincast), French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital (Twincast), Portuguese Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, PlatonTwincast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Blaster - Transformers Generation 1 1985 G1 Autobot Japanese ID Number 38

Blaster – G1 1985

VF-1J “Miria” – Macross

Variable Fighter VF-1J Valkyrie Miria Jenius 1-55 scale 2002 Bandai from anime Super Dimension Fortress Macross(超時空要塞マクロス, Chōjikū Yōsai Makurosu) 1983-1984

Variable Fighter VF-1J Valkyrie Miria Jenius 1-55 scale 2002 Bandai from anime Super Dimension Fortress Macross 1983-1984

Here’s another Bandai re-issue that I couldn’t get as a kid – this time the red “Miria” model VF-1J.  Basically, the background story behind her was that she was originally sent by the Zentradi’s to kill Maximillian Sterling – the ace pilot of the Earth Forces.  She grew to fall in love with him and they eventually got married, had a child and she ended up fighting along side the Earth forces against her motherland – the Zentradi Empire.  This red VF-1J depicts her plane.

What’s fascinating about this (especially in the context of a cartoon) was the very adult idea that love could conquer all.  You never saw such depth and meaning in U.S. cartoons and that’s why I grew to love Japanese anime – they were so much more sophisticated in story and plot line and overall, animation quality.

 


Variable Fighter VF-1J Valkyrie Miria Jenius from anime Super Dimension Fortress Macross(超時空要塞マクロス, Chōjikū Yōsai Makurosu) 1983-1984

VF-1J Valkyrie Miria Jenius from Super Dimension Fortress Macross


VF-1J “Max” – Macross

Variable Fighter VF-1J Valkyrie Max Jenius Sterling - 1/55 scale 2002 Bandai from Super Dimension Fortress Macross( 超時空要塞マクロス or Chōjikū Yōsai Makurosu)

Variable Fighter VF-1J Valkyrie Max Jenius Sterling – 1/55 scale 2002 Bandai from Super Dimension Fortress Macross

This one’s a Bandai re-issue of the blue VF-1J “Max” model from the Macross series.  I never could find the Takatoku versions as a child but I was able to find the Bandai re-issues from the early 2000’s. Bandai and Yamato has since made tons of re-issues.

 


Variable Fighter VF-1J Valkyrie Max Jenius Sterling from from Super Dimension Fortress Macross( 超時空要塞マクロス or Chōjikū Yōsai Makurosu) animated still

Max’s VF-1J Valkyrie from Super Dimension Fortress Macross in action



VF-1J Max and Meria – Macross

Below are the “Max” and “Meria” VF-1J’s from the Macross series.  I vividly remember wanting to have these as a kid to complete the collection but I didn’t see them on my various trips to Japan.  I didn’t realize until later that the original maker (Takatoku) went out of business in the early 80’s and the molds were purchased by Bandai.  I’m going to guess that Bandai hadn’t yet gotten around to re-doing these two until later.  Anyway, these are Bandai re-issues that I purchased in the early 2000’s.  I’m glad I have them as I now have a complete Macross collection.




Variable Fighter VF-1J Valkyries Max Jenius Sterling and Milia Jenius - 1/55 scale 2002 Bandai from Super Dimension Fortress Macross( 超時空要塞マクロス or Chōjikū Yōsai Makurosu)

Variable Fighter VF-1J Valkyries Max & Miria Jenius – 1/55 scale 2002 Bandai from Super Dimension Fortress Macross



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

 

Smokescreen Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VI 2003

 

Smokescreen Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VI 2003 loose Japanese ID number: 45 Foreign names French- Écran de Fumée (Canada), Italian- Leo, Portuguese: Cortina de Fumo (Portugal comic), Cortina (Brazil comic)

Transformers Generation 1 Smokescreen Commemorative Series VI 2003

Here’s a brand new in box, Toys R Us reissue Smokescreen from the early 2000’s.  I just picked him up on Ebay for a pretty good price – I think it was about 35.

I don’t recall ever having this one as a kid. I now have all the Datsun 280 ZX molds.  The other two are Silverstreak and Prowl as pictured below.

Smokescreen Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VI 2003 side boxTransformers Generation 1 Smokescreen Commemorative Series VI 2003 inside the box

Smokescreen Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VI 2003 loose Japanese ID number: 45 Foreign names French- Écran de Fumée (Canada), Italian- Leo, Portuguese: Cortina de Fumo (Portugal comic), Cortina (Brazil comic)

Generation 1 Smokescreen Transformers Commemorative Series VI 2003

Smokescreenstill


Bluestreak, Smokescreen and Prowl Transformers G1 Autobots

Bluestreak, Smokescreen and Prowl Transformers G1 Autobots

Hoist – Transformers G1 Commemorative Series V 2003

Hoist - Transformers G1 Commemorative Series V 2003 Japanese ID number 46 The Generation 1 figure came out originally in 1985 Foreign names Japanese- Hoist (ホイスト Hoisuto), French- Treuil ("Winch"), Italian- Bufalo ("Buffalo"), Portuguese- Roldana or Guindaste

Hoist – Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series V Hasbro 2003

Here is another Toys R’ Us re-issue from the early 2000’s I added to my collection. I never had the original version. These were a great alternative from the Japanese The Transformers Collection from Takara which were $60-$80 at the time.

Hoist animated still from the Transformers Generation 1 or G1 cartoon


Trailbreaker 1984 - Transformers Autobot Generation 1 G1 robot

Trailbreaker Generation 1 Transformers 1984


I also have the Trailbreaker, which was the original mold for Hoist.


 

Grapple – Transformers G1 Commemorative Series VI 2004

Grapple Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series VI 2004 Foreign names Japanese- Grapple (グラップル Gurappuru), French- Grappin (Canada), Italian: Gancio, Portuguese- Lutador or Chave

Grapple Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series VI 2004

 

Here’s a re-issue that I bought in the early 2000’s from Toys R Us.  I never had this one as a kid.  I finally opened him up and took him out so that I could take a picture of him and display him next to his brother, Inferno.

Inferno and Grapple 1984 1985 Transformers Generation 1 Japanese ID number 10 47 G1

Inferno & Grapple came out in 1984 &1985 as part of Generation 1 Transformers

Autobot Grapple Transformers Commemorative Series VI 2004 G1 front of box Mitsubishi Fuso mold

Autobot Grapple Transformers Commemorative Series VI 2004 G1 side of box Foreign names Japanese- Grapple (グラップル Gurappuru), French- Grappin (Canada), Italian: Gancio, Portuguese- Lutador or ChaveGrapple Transformers Autobot Commemorative Series VI 2004 G1 open box Mitsubishi Fuso moldAutobot Grapple Transformers Commemorative Series VI 2004 G1 side 2 of box Foreign names Japanese- Grapple (グラップル Gurappuru), French- Grappin (Canada), Italian: Gancio, Portuguese- Lutador or Chave


Grapple from Transformers cartoon still from 1985 - image from transformers.wikia.com

Grapple from Transformers cartoon still from 1985 – image from transformers.wikia.com

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