Tag Archives: Shockwave

Binaltech BT-13 to BT-16

Finish with a flourish


When Transformers collectors speak about Generation 1, the rose-tinted glasses come out and nostalgia colours perceptions. The technology employed at the time of manufacture is now appreciated for what it was in the grand scheme of things, and the figures that made up the line are enjoyed as venerable icons. When collectors now speak of Binaltech, they’re sometimes described as “ahead of …

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Is It Conceivable? – Part 1

Mission impossible?


To collect is to complete, or at least it is for some. Certain corners of the Transformers toy-buying community are happy to pick up whatever figure takes their fancy from time to time, others choose to focus their collecting and aspire to complete either a particular run of figures, sub-line or category. A small minority challenge themselves even further with simpler and …

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Collector Interview 08 – Jon Krause

Headshot


We don’t mind a bit of controversy in the opinions of our Collector’s Corner Source Interviewees, so the decision to showcase the collection and thoughts of well-known mint sealed G1 Action Figure Authority graded Transformers collector Jon Krause was an easy one. Jon’s professional artwork and illustrations have graced some of the world’s finest, most read and most prestigious publications, so his controversial pro-AFA …

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Canadian G1 Transformers

We need more Slags in this fandom


Canadian G1 Transformers should be known for more than just the ‘Red Slag’. OK, we all love a colour variation of obtainable rarity and significance, and as far as representatives go, it’s a good one but there is much more there to intrigue us about Canadian G1 Transformers. This week we’ll take a look at some amusing errors, fascinating …

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Europe’s Strangest Attractions

Nope, it's not a board game...


What kind of Transformers collector are you? What does “rare” mean to you? Just how obscure and unusual do you want your toys? It’s all very well lusting after super-hyped Japanese items, sealed AFA museum pieces from North America or the odd bizarre minibot, but mainland Europe had its fair share of G1 treasures as well that are widely unheard …

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