Month: December 2013

Gato’s Gelgoog – Gundam ZZ

 

Gato's Gelgoog MS-14A MSIA 2000 - Gundam ZZ (ゲルググ,Gerugugu) 2001 Summer Limited Version from anime Kidou Senshi Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム) Also known as Mobile Suit Gundam, First Gundam, Gundam 0079

Gato’s Gelgoog MS-14A MSIA 2000 – Gundam ZZ

Here’s a blue Gelgoog from a piece I just got on Ebay.  This one is Gato’s from Gundam ZZ. I’m not too fond of this mecha but I do like the color scheme.  I bought him to complement the red Char’s Gelgoog that I have.

 

Blue Gato's Gelgoog Gundam ZZ still

Gato’s Gelgoog MS-14 Gundam ZZ still


Sideswipe – Autobot 1993 Transformers Generation 2

 

I didn’t collect many Transformers after G1 save for two Alternators and this Sideswipe G2 that I happen to spot loose in a collectibles store.  I bought him as I have the other two Lamborghini G1’s (see 2nd image – Sideswipe – Red and Red Alert – Fire chief) and I thought it would be cool to have the set. My cousin gave me the yellow Sunstreaker for Christmas and I now have all 4 Lamborghinis.

Sideswipe Autobot G2 1993 Transformers Generation 2. Known in other coutries as Japan- Lambor (ランボル Ranboru), Cantonese- Swipe (斯韋伯 Si Wai Baak), France- Frérot (Canada, "Bro"), Italy- Freccia ("Arrow"), Mandarin- Tsè Sǎu (Taiwan, 側掃, "Side Swipe"), Heng Pao (China, 横炮), Portugal- Esgalhador or Surrupio

Sideswipe – Autobot 1993 Transformers Generation 2

Here are Sideswipe G2, Red Alert G1, Sideswipe G1, and Sunstreaker G1 the Hasbro Lamborginis

Here are Sideswipe G2, Red Alert G1, Sideswipe G1, and Sunstreaker G1 the Hasbro Lamborginis

 


Sideswipe Autobot G2 1993 Transformers Generation 2. Known in other coutries as Japan- Lambor (ランボル Ranboru), Cantonese- Swipe (斯韋伯 Si Wai Baak), France- Frérot (Canada, "Bro"), Italy- Freccia ("Arrow"), Mandarin- Tsè Sǎu (Taiwan, 側掃, "Side Swipe"), Heng Pao (China, 横炮), Portugal- Esgalhador or Surrupio

Sideswipe – Autobot 1993 Transformers Generation 2

Thrust, Ramjet and Dirge “Coneheads” – Transformers G1

Here’s the 2nd set of planes issued for the Transformers G1 – Thrust, Ramjet, and Dirge. I didn’t realize they call these the “Coneheads” because their heads are like cones (although I’ve kept their nose cones down as I like them better that way).

Anyway, I just picked these up today.  I wasn’t originally a fan of these in the beginning as I liked the Autobot cars more but I had the original three planes from season 1 (see 3rd image – Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker) so I decided to get the next three (season 2) to complete the set.   These were not re-issued as part of the reissue series in the early 2000’s.

Evidently, there is another plane from season 1 called Sunstreaker that I have seen online but I don’t recall him as a kid.  I just found the sticker sheets for these planes for cheap and I’m hoping to get them soon as there are no stickers for the eyes, feet and wings so they look kind of barren at the moment.  The person I bought them from didn’t put the stickers because he said that over time, the stickers would come off anyway.

Thrust, Ramjet, and Dirge are Generation 1 Seekers(Decepticon jet fighter robots) also known as Coneheads 1985 Transformers G1 Foreign names - Dirge(ダージ Dāji), Funébro, Sparviero, Funebre, Dirgo, Funeral - Ramjet(ラムジェット Ramujetto), Statoréacto, Nibbio, Motor, Rajada - Thrust(スラスト Surasuto), Fatalo, Rapax, Mandarin- Chongfeng(冲锋, Charger), Tuijin Qi (推进器, Thruster), Impulso(Impulse), Empuxo

Thrust, Ramjet, and Dirge are Decepticon Generation 1 Seekers but these 3 are also known as Coneheads 1985 Transformers

Dirge and Ramjet Transformers cartoon still Conehead Seekers from Generation 1 G1

Tranformers Generation 1 Thundercracker Starscream Skywarp Decepticon Seekers G1 Foreign names Thundercracker(サンダークラッカー Sandākurakkā), Coup de Tonnerre, Vampiro, Lìeh Léi(裂雷), Léi-gōng(雷公), Jing Tian Léi(驚天雷), Grande Trovão, Arrasador, Jīngtīanléi (惊天雷) - Starscream(スタースクリーム Sutāsukrīmu), Seng Seng Giu(星星叫), Égo, Astrum, Tornado,Scintillor, Hǒu Hsīng(吼星), Hóng Zhīzhū(紅蜘蛛), Estrela-Estridente, Cometa, Grito de Estrella, Destello -Skywarp(スカイワープ Sukaiwāpu), Fraudeur, Corvo, Espião Celeste, Viajante, Tīen Wān(天彎), Nao Fan Tian(鬧翻天)

Thundercracker, Starscream, and Skywarp – Decepticon Seekers Generation 1 Transformers


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

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

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


 
 

Blaster – Transformers Generation 1 1985

Here’s a loose Blaster that I don’t recall how I got but it’s cool because I now have the Decepticon’s Soundwave (both tape player mechas).  I understand that the complete set of this toy also has the Autobot cassettes Eject and Ramhorn.  The other two Autobot cassettes (not included) were Rewind and Steeljaw.

Blaster - Transformers Generation 1 1985 G1 Autobot Japanese ID Number 38 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast (ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto),  English- Billy, Blaster, Twincast, French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital, Portuguese- Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, Platon

Blaster Transformers Generation 1 1985 Autobot


Blaster cartoon still from Transformers Generation 1

 

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Blaster - Transformers Generation 1 1985

Blaster – G1 1985

Shockwave Transformers Generation 1

Shockwave bootleg 1985 - Transformers Decepticon Generation 1 Astro Magnum Shackwave Galactic Man Toyco,Laserwave (レーザーウェーブ Rēzāwēbu) Brutal, 震波,Onde de Choc, Onda-Choque

Shockwave 1985 – Transformers Decepticon Generation 1

This one’s another clone that I bought at a fair. Not sure if this is the Shackwave, Galactic Man or Astro Magnum.  I can’t remember though… I originally bought this before he was featured in Transformers but lucked out when they introduced him as Shockwave.  I had some extra Decepticon stickers and slapped them .  I think the original version is more purple while mine is just olive green.

Shockwave G1 Transformers Decepticon from the Generation 1 cartoon. You may know Shockwave in other countries as Japanese - Laserwave (レーザーウェーブ Rēzāwēbu),French - Onde de Choc, Italian - Brutal, Mandarin - Jèn-pō (Taiwan, 震波, "Shock Wave"),Portuguese - Onda-Choque or Onda de Choque

Shock wave – Transformers Decepticon from the Generation 1 cartoon – Thank you Transformers Wikia!

 

 

Shockwave bootleg 1985 - Transformers Decepticon Generation 1 Astro Magnum Shackwave Galactic Man Toyco, Laserwave (レーザーウェーブ Rēzāwēbu), Onde de Choc, Brutal, Jèn-pō , 震波, "Shock Wave", Onda-Choque or Onda de Choque

Shockwave bootleg 1985 – Transformers Decepticon Generation 1



Shockwave 1985 - Transformers Decepticon Generation 1 Astro Magnum Shackwave Galactic Man Toyco. You may know Shockwave in other countries as Japanese - Laserwave (レーザーウェーブ Rēzāwēbu),French - Onde de Choc, Italian - Brutal, Mandarin - Jèn-pō (Taiwan, 震波, "Shock Wave"),Portuguese - Onda-Choque or Onda de Choque

Shockwave 1985 – Transformers Decepticon Generation 1 Astro Magnum

Red Alert and Sideswipe – Transformers Generation 1

These are original from the 80’s.  I got Red Alert in Japan along with Inferno.  I thought they made a good set since they were both firefighters.  I also have a G2 Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.  I now have all 4 Lamborghinis.

Red Alert and Sideswipe - Transformers Generation 1 Japanese ID number 04 05 Alert(アラート Arāto)  and  Lambor(ランボル Ranboru)

Red Alert 1985 & Sideswipe 1984 Generation 1 Hasbro G1

 

sideswipe and red alert still

Here are Sideswipe G2, Red Alert G1, Sideswipe G1, and Sunstreaker G1(サンストリーカー Sansutorīkā)  the Hasbro Lamborghini Countach molds. All of these came from the Diaclone line

Here are Sideswipe G2, Red Alert G1, Sideswipe G1, and Sunstreaker G1 the Hasbro Lamborghini Countach molds


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.


 

Tracks – Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series V 2003

Tracks G1- Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series V 2003 Autobot Foreign names Japanese- Tracks (トラックス Torakkusu), Mandarin- Lún tāi (轮胎, Tires), French- Le Sillage (The Trail), Italian- Puma, Portuguese- Rasto (Track), Trilho

Tracks Generation 1 Autobot Commemorative Series V 2003

 

Here is Tracks. I never had the original one. This is another re-issue purchased in the 2003 from the Commemorative Series.

Tracks G1- Transformers Generation 1 Autobot Foreign names Japanese- Tracks (トラックス Torakkusu), Mandarin- Lún tāi (轮胎, Tires), French- Le Sillage (The Trail), Italian- Puma, Portuguese- Rasto (Track), Trilho

Tracks Autobot from the Transformers Generation 1 cartoon

Here is Tracks from the Transformers Generation 1 cartoon courtesy of the Transformers Wikia.


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

Wheeljack – 1984 Transformers Generation 1

I believe this is one of the original Hasbro Wheeljack purchased either at Service Merchandise or The Treasury in 1984. I have had this one a long time.

 

Wheeljack G1 1984 Transformers Generation 1 Hasbro 03 Diaclone Autobot Foreign names Japanese- Wheeljack(ホイルジャック Hoirujakku), French- Invento, Cric(Jack), Italian- Saetta (Bolt), Portuguese- Auto-Roda(Auto-Motor), Motriz(Wheel)

Wheeljack 1984 Transformers Generation 1 Hasbro Autobot

Wheeljack still - Foreign names Japanese- Wheeljack(ホイルジャック Hoirujakku), French- Invento, Cric(Jack), Italian- Saetta (Bolt), Portuguese- Auto-Roda(Auto-Motor), Motriz(Wheel)

Wheeljack from the Generation 1 courtesy of theTransformers Wikia