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The Chicken or the GiG? – Part 2

The Chicken or the GiG? – Part 2

Diaclone | by Maz
Transformers and TraSformers whats the difference and which came first? Last week we started looking at the origin of the Italian Takara Diaclone an
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The Chicken or the GiG? – Part 1

The Chicken or the GiG? – Part 1

Diaclone | by Maz
Which came first? The chicken or the egg? The Transformer or the TraSformer? This is absolutely straightforward Hasbro released their global phenomen
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Intermission ~ 12 Months Back – Part 1

Intermission ~ 12 Months Back – Part 1

Diaclone | by Maz
Does a collector ever lose their touch? By taking a 4 year break I would be walking back into a very different collecting landscape full of new high-
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In Their Own Words – Part 4

In Their Own Words – Part 4

Diaclone | by Maz
In true Douglas Adams style welcome to the 4th part of the In Their Own Words trilogy! And just like Douglas Adams influenced a generation of scien
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In Their Own Words – Part 2

In Their Own Words – Part 2

European Transformers | by Maz
Theres a reason why Transformers collectors gaze upon complete collections or runs of particular sub-categories with such awe and respect because ev
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In Their Own Words – Part 1

In Their Own Words – Part 1

Diaclone | by Maz
Transformers collectors love rarities and rarity plus hype can make legends of particular toys. But what about those very rare and obscure Transforme
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French Connection

French Connection

Diaclone | by Maz
Hasbro and Takara two names of toy manufacturers that are synonymous with the global success and lasting phenomenon that is The Transformers. Takara
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Why I Won’t Sell My Binaltech

Why I Won’t Sell My Binaltech

Binaltech Alternators | by Maz
Everything costs more now. Diaclone Japanese Transformers Mexican variants South American minibots prototypes Reissues even unused stickersheets
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1000 Euro Rally – Diaclone Finland

1000 Euro Rally – Diaclone Finland

Diaclone | by Maz
Finland famous for arctic weather Lapland death metal heavy drinking Formula 1 World Champions and some of the greatest rally drivers the world h
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Intermission ~ 4 years away

Intermission ~ 4 years away

Diaclone | by Maz
In 2007 I left the Transformers and pre-Transformers collecting game and community again for the second or third time (I lose count). This almost alwa
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