Tag: Autobot

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 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

Ultra Magnus Transformers Hasbro Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Optimus Prime/Convoy Ultra Magnus

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

UltraMagnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

Ultra Magnus Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 1986

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

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.

Generation 1 Smokescreen Transformers Commemorative Series VI 2003

Bluestreak, Smokescreen and Prowl Transformers G1 Autobots

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 1993 Transformers Generation 2

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

Sideswipe – Autobot 1993 Transformers Generation 2

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 Autobot

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Blaster – G1 1985

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.

Trailbreaker Generation 1 Transformers 1984