Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Seeker Squadron: Video Review
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Comment by Shockwave7
May 30, 2015
Serves to remind me of just how much toy tech has advanced since the 80s. The classics/generations seeker mold totally blows the G1s out of the water....
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Comment by RiddlerJ
May 30, 2015
It would've been nice if they included extra seeker style guns for Dirge and Ramjet in addition to the bombs they were stuck with in robot mode.
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Comment by MaverickPrime
May 30, 2015
They come with DIE-CAST?!?
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Obviously, like every G1 re-issues ever. If there were diecast originally, the diecast will remain. Only changes are the leight of smokestacks and missilles, plus the removing/weakening of firing mechanisms for new standards in security.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
May 30, 2015
MaverickPrime wrote:They come with DIE-CAST?!?
Obviously, like every G1 re-issues ever. If there were diecast originally, the diecast will remain. Only changes are the leight of smokestacks and missilles, plus the removing/weakening of firing mechanisms for new standards in security.
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You willing to pay for the extra cost? And the default, machine guns/missiles launchers have been neutered.
Comment by fenrir72
May 30, 2015
RiddlerJ wrote:It would've been nice if they included extra seeker style guns for Dirge and Ramjet in addition to the bombs they were stuck with in robot mode.
You willing to pay for the extra cost? And the default, machine guns/missiles launchers have been neutered.
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A lost art these days.
Comment by fenrir72
May 30, 2015
MaverickPrime wrote:They come with DIE-CAST?!?
A lost art these days.
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In the points of articulation an improvement but as "K" previously mentioned, the original Diaclones who would eventually become Transformers, the robots were built around the vehicles in mind. Unlike today hence when you compare the Seeker sizes in robot modes, they stand just about the same but in vehicle mode, the size difference really shows.
Personally, I like the jet mode of the G1 Seekers best over the modern henkei molds.
Comment by fenrir72
May 30, 2015
Shockwave7 wrote:Serves to remind me of just how much toy tech has advanced since the 80s. The classics/generations seeker mold totally blows the G1s out of the water....
In the points of articulation an improvement but as "K" previously mentioned, the original Diaclones who would eventually become Transformers, the robots were built around the vehicles in mind. Unlike today hence when you compare the Seeker sizes in robot modes, they stand just about the same but in vehicle mode, the size difference really shows.
Personally, I like the jet mode of the G1 Seekers best over the modern henkei molds.
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Not necessarily. There is a version of Predaking that comes without Diecast but the recent rereleases kept the die cast instead.
The original G1 predaking in Japan was all plastic, but their reissue had die cast.
Comment by william-james88
May 30, 2015
-Kanrabat- wrote:MaverickPrime wrote:They come with DIE-CAST?!?
Obviously, like every G1 re-issues ever. If there were diecast originally, the diecast will remain. Only changes are the leight of smokestacks and missilles, plus the removing/weakening of firing mechanisms for new standards in security.
Not necessarily. There is a version of Predaking that comes without Diecast but the recent rereleases kept the die cast instead.
The original G1 predaking in Japan was all plastic, but their reissue had die cast.
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Comment by Regimus Prime
May 31, 2015
I am already the proud owner of the G1 original release of a Trypticon with working electronics and all his accessories. As much as I want this one because of the gorgeous box art, sadly I'll have to pass. Even the storage is getting full and the wife is beginning to lose her patience. But a Generations Titan Class Trypty to go along with the Titan Class Metroplex would be worth the argument and subsequent week long silent treatment. IJS 
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On the flipside, Encore Bruticus is all plastic, while the originals had variations with die cast.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
May 31, 2015
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:MaverickPrime wrote:They come with DIE-CAST?!?
Obviously, like every G1 re-issues ever. If there were diecast originally, the diecast will remain. Only changes are the leight of smokestacks and missilles, plus the removing/weakening of firing mechanisms for new standards in security.
Not necessarily. There is a version of Predaking that comes without Diecast but the recent rereleases kept the die cast instead.
The original G1 predaking in Japan was all plastic, but their reissue had die cast.
On the flipside, Encore Bruticus is all plastic, while the originals had variations with die cast.
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In Onslaught's case, was the entire silver chest die-cast? Painted or molded silver? 'cause I've seen some Japan vintage boxes of him but already plastic. Those must have sold out in a flash back then.
Comment by fenrir72
May 31, 2015
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:MaverickPrime wrote:They come with DIE-CAST?!?
Obviously, like every G1 re-issues ever. If there were diecast originally, the diecast will remain. Only changes are the leight of smokestacks and missilles, plus the removing/weakening of firing mechanisms for new standards in security.
Not necessarily. There is a version of Predaking that comes without Diecast but the recent rereleases kept the die cast instead.
The original G1 predaking in Japan was all plastic, but their reissue had die cast.
On the flipside, Encore Bruticus is all plastic, while the originals had variations with die cast.
In Onslaught's case, was the entire silver chest die-cast? Painted or molded silver? 'cause I've seen some Japan vintage boxes of him but already plastic. Those must have sold out in a flash back then.
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Yeah, I had most of Bruticus as a kid, and I don't remember any die cast on any of the limbs. (I didn't have Onslaught.
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Comment by Agamemnon
May 31, 2015
fenrir72 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:MaverickPrime wrote:They come with DIE-CAST?!?
Obviously, like every G1 re-issues ever. If there were diecast originally, the diecast will remain. Only changes are the leight of smokestacks and missilles, plus the removing/weakening of firing mechanisms for new standards in security.
Not necessarily. There is a version of Predaking that comes without Diecast but the recent rereleases kept the die cast instead.
The original G1 predaking in Japan was all plastic, but their reissue had die cast.
On the flipside, Encore Bruticus is all plastic, while the originals had variations with die cast.
In Onslaught's case, was the entire silver chest die-cast? Painted or molded silver? 'cause I've seen some Japan vintage boxes of him but already plastic. Those must have sold out in a flash back then.
Yeah, I had most of Bruticus as a kid, and I don't remember any die cast on any of the limbs. (I didn't have Onslaught.
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Comment by superchook6909
Jun 1, 2015
What's funny is, my World's Smallest Transformer Thrust has landing gears that are attached and able to rotate out of the way for transformation. No need to detach it and store in the cockpit. yet the Transformation and attaching of the hands (which sadly I lost) is much like the G1 Larger counterparts.
Please release the other three seekers as well.
And please release Sixshot as well.
Please release the other three seekers as well.
And please release Sixshot as well.
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Sixshot have already beed re-issued. With chrome overkill!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Transformers-G1-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 2c8a03152a
Still, why bother buying that pricey reissue when the vintage original is way cheaper?
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 1, 2015
superchook6909 wrote:What's funny is, my World's Smallest Transformer Thrust has landing gears that are attached and able to rotate out of the way for transformation. No need to detach it and store in the cockpit. yet the Transformation and attaching of the hands (which sadly I lost) is much like the G1 Larger counterparts.
Please release the other three seekers as well.
And please release Sixshot as well.
Sixshot have already beed re-issued. With chrome overkill!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Transformers-G1-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 2c8a03152a
Still, why bother buying that pricey reissue when the vintage original is way cheaper?
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I think people prefer re-issues simply due to the fact that it's a good way to get a mint condition figure. Some people probably also don't want to deal with used figures that have been handled by little kids and are missing stickers or whatnot.
Comment by Moosey
Jun 1, 2015
-Kanrabat- wrote:superchook6909 wrote:What's funny is, my World's Smallest Transformer Thrust has landing gears that are attached and able to rotate out of the way for transformation. No need to detach it and store in the cockpit. yet the Transformation and attaching of the hands (which sadly I lost) is much like the G1 Larger counterparts.
Please release the other three seekers as well.
And please release Sixshot as well.
Sixshot have already beed re-issued. With chrome overkill!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Transformers-G1-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 2c8a03152a
Still, why bother buying that pricey reissue when the vintage original is way cheaper?
I think people prefer re-issues simply due to the fact that it's a good way to get a mint condition figure. Some people probably also don't want to deal with used figures that have been handled by little kids and are missing stickers or whatnot.
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Maybe. But when the reissue is nearly 200$ When you can get a PERFECT condition and COMPLETE vintage for less than 100$, the question still stand.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 1, 2015
Moosey wrote:I think people prefer re-issues simply due to the fact that it's a good way to get a mint condition figure. Some people probably also don't want to deal with used figures that have been handled by little kids and are missing stickers or whatnot.
Maybe. But when the reissue is nearly 200$ When you can get a PERFECT condition and COMPLETE vintage for less than 100$, the question still stand.
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JMO
Comment by shajaki
Jun 1, 2015
-Kanrabat- wrote:With chrome overkill!
Ehhhhhhh.... you and I may have different definitions of "perfect". To me, there's NO way to recapture the feeling of opening your own brand new TF. Which is why I'm only going to buy vintage G1's when I absolutely have to. Cause even though I bought it, its not mine y'know?-Kanrabat- wrote:But when the reissue is nearly 200$ When you can get a PERFECT condition and COMPLETE vintage for less than 100$, the question still stand.
JMO
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So... You'll only buy an original vintage G1 Transformer only if it's SEALED IN PACKAGE so you can have the pleasure to OPEN it?
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 1, 2015
shajaki wrote:Ehhhhhhh.... you and I may have different definitions of "perfect". To me, there's NO way to recapture the feeling of opening your own brand new TF. Which is why I'm only going to buy vintage G1's when I absolutely have to. Cause even though I bought it, its not mine y'know?-Kanrabat- wrote:But when the reissue is nearly 200$ When you can get a PERFECT condition and COMPLETE vintage for less than 100$, the question still stand.
JMO
So... You'll only buy an original vintage G1 Transformer only if it's SEALED IN PACKAGE so you can have the pleasure to OPEN it?
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*Searches for g1 Sixshot on google* OOOHHHHH I gotcha, sorry about that. Didn't realize Sixshot came so cheap.
Comment by Moosey
Jun 1, 2015
-Kanrabat- wrote:Moosey wrote:I think people prefer re-issues simply due to the fact that it's a good way to get a mint condition figure. Some people probably also don't want to deal with used figures that have been handled by little kids and are missing stickers or whatnot.
Maybe. But when the reissue is nearly 200$ When you can get a PERFECT condition and COMPLETE vintage for less than 100$, the question still stand.
*Searches for g1 Sixshot on google* OOOHHHHH I gotcha, sorry about that. Didn't realize Sixshot came so cheap.
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Comment by shajaki
Jun 1, 2015
Yes actually. Possible not sealed boxes, but y'know how some G1's were sealed on a bubble inside the box? At least that. Expensive and crazy, I'm fully aware.-Kanrabat- wrote:So... You'll only buy an original vintage G1 Transformer only if it's SEALED IN PACKAGE so you can have the pleasure to OPEN it?shajaki wrote:Ehhhhhhh.... you and I may have different definitions of "perfect". To me, there's NO way to recapture the feeling of opening your own brand new TF. Which is why I'm only going to buy vintage G1's when I absolutely have to. Cause even though I bought it, its not mine y'know?-Kanrabat- wrote:But when the reissue is nearly 200$ When you can get a PERFECT condition and COMPLETE vintage for less than 100$, the question still stand.
JMO
