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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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Tagged Alternators, Binaltech, BT-13, BT-14, BT-15, BT-16, Ford Mustang GT, Hasbro, Honda Integra, Laserwave, Mazdaspeed RX-8, Prowl, Scion, Shockwave, Skids, Takara, Toyota Bb, Transformers, Type-R, Wheeljack
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Alternators Artwork Gallery – Part 1
Alternators Mirage production box art
What makes us buy a Transformer? Maybe it’s the developed character from a comic, cartoon, movie or game. Maybe it’s the design of the toy itself or the vehicle/item it is based upon. Maybe it’s the character, a fan favourite or talismanic member of a faction. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the beautiful box art that can ultimately sell a Transformer …
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Tagged Alternators, Binaltech, Guido Guidi, Hasbro, Marcelo Matere, Mirage, Skids, Swerve, Takara, Tracks, Wheeljack
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Mail-away G1 Transformers – Part 1
US G1 mailaway tech specs
“I never had that one as a kid!” Many collectors will tell you that their first foray into adult toy buying was fuelled by a potent mixture of nostalgia and freshly discovered freedom or disposable income. Whatever came next can be blamed on obsessive behaviour and all manner of other excuses! It’s one thing to buy all the toys our parents denied us …
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Tagged Camshaft, Canada, Cliffjumper, Cookie Crisp, Cosmos, Downshift, Hasbro, Jazz, Mailaway, Minibots, Omnibots, Overdrive, Reflector, Sunstreaker, Thundercracker, Time Warrior, Transformers, Warpath, Wheeljack
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The Racing Cars of Diaclone and Early G1
Nimble as an elf too
The month of May plays host to two of the world’s biggest and most historic motor racing events, the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. Just a few weeks later we have the immense Le Mans 24 hour race in June, so what a perfect opportunity this is to pay tribute to the magnificent racing cars used by …
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Tagged Autobot, Binaltech, Datsun, Diaclone, Fairlady, GiG, Jazz, Joustra, Lancia Stratos, Ligier, Mirage, Porsche, racing, Smokescreen, Transformers, Wheeljack
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Intermission ~ 12 Months Back – Part 2
This week's toy finds needed a damn good Estratega
How long does it take an experienced collector to get back into the groove and re-establish all their old contacts and techniques for finding rare Transformers? Can you take 4 years off and still come back as strong as before, striking gold at great prices ahead of a new batch of high-rolling collectors? That was what I …
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Tagged Brawn, Ceji, Corvette, Diaclone, Honda City Turbo, Iga, Joustra, Lancia Stratos, Lynsa, Mexican Transformers, Minibots, Peruvian Minibots, Prowl, Red Tracks, Skids, Tailgate, Wheeljack, Windcharger
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Oldies but Goldies: Classic Transformers
The original reissues
Generation 1 Transformers are widely collected, revered and affectionately remembered by enthusiasts. Finding and owning original boxed or even sealed G1 Transformers is quite a privelege and an experience. More recent Takara and Hasbro Reissue Transformers have proven to be hugely popular and are into their second decade of release. So why is it that so many Transformers collectors shun and turn their noses up at the …
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Tagged Aerialbots, Astrotrain, Bruticus, Classic, COmbaticons, Defensor, Diaclone, Dinobots, Europe, Grimlock, Hasbro, Menasor, Optimus Prime, Protectobots, Prowl, Reissue, Sludge, Snarl, Stunticons, Sunstreaker, Superion, Throttlebots, Transformers, Wheeljack
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