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Just picked up a new turret for G1 Blitzwing, as I lost it some 20 years ago. Since then he hasnt been in tank mode. I cant remember/confirm which end is the front. I've seen it done both ways in many photos, and it looks like in the package the tank front/turret points in the same direction as the nosecone, but that doesnt necessarily mean it's correct.

I even tried figuring it out by checking photos of the actual type 74 tank but no luck. Anyone know definitively?
Thanks.

In the animated series and Dreamwave comics at least, the barrel always pointed in the direction of the jet mode's nosecone. However, the toy instructions do the exact opposite.

he's an ambi-turner.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In the animated series and Dreamwave comics at least, the barrel always pointed in the direction of the jet mode's nosecone. However, the toy instructions do the exact opposite.

Ah, I forgot about the instructions. Hmmm, guess there is no right way.?

Thanks for the info.

craggy wrote:he's an ambi-turner.

Ha, I guess he is.

If you have the nosecone at the front the turret would be set slightly further back, wouldn't it? Isn't that how they're supposed to be?

I've taken a closer look at the tank itself and the original toy, and have come to the conclusion the realistic orientation is with the cockpit in the back.
The end opposite of the cockpit is sloped, a detail shared with the actual vehicle, plus there seem to be headlights sculpted onto it. The back is completely straight on the actual vehicle, and while the toy lacks a proper back end it's not hard to imagine it being straight as well.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I've taken a closer look at the tank itself and the original toy, and have come to the conclusion the realistic orientation is with the cockpit in the back.
The end opposite of the cockpit is sloped, a detail shared with the actual vehicle, plus there seem to be headlights sculpted onto it. The back is completely straight on the actual vehicle, and while the toy lacks a proper back end it's not hard to imagine it being straight as well.

Awesome! I see what you mean. Thanks a lot!

So, that means that the instructions were correct, but the cartoon and in box orientation of the figure are incorrect? Crazy. It's interesting to see all of the variations of transformations/orientations of transformers from one official piece of media to another (boxed figure, instructions, picture on the back of the box, pictures in the catalogs included with the figures, officially licensed books like "Transformers Vault"). I've also noticed this is common with G1 sticker placement. I know it doesnt matter but I'm a little OCD with the g1 figures, I want everything to be complete and as intended.

Another one that has been driving me crazy is the placement of those red stickers on G1 Soundwave. I believe they are supposed to go on the cannons, but I see them on the front of the legs when in alt mode all the time. It really looks correct that way too!

You mean the trapezoid-shaped ones? They go on the batteries.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:You mean the trapezoid-shaped ones? They go on the batteries.

Yes, exactly, and I agree, however, I've seen them so often placed like in the picture below that when I look at mine in alt mode it looks like they are missing.