Pictorial Review - Hasbro Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Insecticons
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Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 3, 2015
Already got the 2009 reissue set, and the Generations Legends toys are the same size and more fun, so I don't need this set.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Feb 3, 2015
If I can find a good price, will pick it up. The artwork is breathtaking... and I can't argue with troop building the insecticons.
That said, I think the price I've heard listed would have to come down. Ouch.
That said, I think the price I've heard listed would have to come down. Ouch.
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Comment by jamiko
Feb 3, 2015
Sooooo, they want us to pay how much more for some energon cubes?
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Comment by Goldbug2
Feb 3, 2015
The insecticons are my favorite so far from the list. And the Trypticon and Grimlock is a nice touch.
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Which Grimlock?
Comment by william-james88
Feb 3, 2015
Goldbug2 wrote:The insecticons are my favorite so far from the list. And the Trypticon and Grimlock is a nice touch.
Which Grimlock?
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Comment by Bounti76
Feb 3, 2015
Instead of re-releasing figures that have already SEEN a re-release, how about doing figures that haven't been issued since their original release? I don't think any of the minibots have seen release in the US since the mid 80s, right? The Technobots? Targetmasters? There's a treasure trove of others waiting for a re-release.
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The dream is to get all those figures that were never released in northamerica like Overlord, Thunderclash and Liokaiser. It would be like when japan finally got Skylynx for the first time through the encore. Those G1 molds are probably gone though.
Comment by william-james88
Feb 3, 2015
Bounti76 wrote:Instead of re-releasing figures that have already SEEN a re-release, how about doing figures that haven't been issued since their original release? I don't think any of the minibots have seen release in the US since the mid 80s, right? The Technobots? Targetmasters? There's a treasure trove of others waiting for a re-release.
The dream is to get all those figures that were never released in northamerica like Overlord, Thunderclash and Liokaiser. It would be like when japan finally got Skylynx for the first time through the encore. Those G1 molds are probably gone though.
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4 of the Mini-Bots (Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Windcharger and Brawn) have been released as keychains back in 2000.
Also, which molds get reissued depends on popularity and availability. We'd die for a Sunstreaker, Mirage and Wheeljack reissue for instance, but those along with a couple others either are lost or have deteriorated to the point they can't be used.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Feb 3, 2015
Bounti76 wrote:Instead of re-releasing figures that have already SEEN a re-release, how about doing figures that haven't been issued since their original release? I don't think any of the minibots have seen release in the US since the mid 80s, right? The Technobots? Targetmasters? There's a treasure trove of others waiting for a re-release.
4 of the Mini-Bots (Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Windcharger and Brawn) have been released as keychains back in 2000.
Also, which molds get reissued depends on popularity and availability. We'd die for a Sunstreaker, Mirage and Wheeljack reissue for instance, but those along with a couple others either are lost or have deteriorated to the point they can't be used.
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Comment by Diem
Feb 3, 2015
I wonder if the stickers are still crappy. The ones I got (the Bookbox set) had stickers that were a complete joke in terms of adhesiveness and I understand that the TRU release was just as bad.
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Also, that explains why wheeljack is more expensive than other g1 toys (of comparable condition) on e-bay.
Comment by william-james88
Feb 3, 2015
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Instead of re-releasing figures that have already SEEN a re-release, how about doing figures that haven't been issued since their original release? I don't think any of the minibots have seen release in the US since the mid 80s, right? The Technobots? Targetmasters? There's a treasure trove of others waiting for a re-release.
4 of the Mini-Bots (Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Windcharger and Brawn) have been released as keychains back in 2000.
Also, which molds get reissued depends on popularity and availability. We'd die for a Sunstreaker, Mirage and Wheeljack reissue for instance, but those along with a couple others either are lost or have deteriorated to the point they can't be used.
Also, that explains why wheeljack is more expensive than other g1 toys (of comparable condition) on e-bay.
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Comment by Samsonator
Feb 3, 2015
These photos right here are the clearest indication of just how badly we need a Legends class Kickback to go with the other two, but into the matter at hand:
I never got the G1 Inspections during any of their previous releases, I think it'll be nice to pick them up this time around.
I never got the G1 Inspections during any of their previous releases, I think it'll be nice to pick them up this time around.
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Wait for a price drop though, because at that price (between 60-75$), you can get the vintage ones. Anything below 50$ is fine though, althought he original rerelease was only 35$.
Comment by william-james88
Feb 3, 2015
Samsonator wrote:These photos right here are the clearest indication of just how badly we need a Legends class Kickback to go with the other two, but into the matter at hand:
I never got the G1 Inspections during any of their previous releases, I think it'll be nice to pick them up this time around.
Wait for a price drop though, because at that price (between 60-75$), you can get the vintage ones. Anything below 50$ is fine though, althought he original rerelease was only 35$.
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Feb 3, 2015
TRILINGUAL PACKAGING! 
Now, TrU have no excuses anymore.
Now, TrU have no excuses anymore.
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Comment by jgilkinson
Feb 3, 2015
I took advantage of the TRU release so I will pass... but I am really interested in the reissue of the coneheads. This is my chance to get a full set of G1 seekers finally
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Comment by MGrotusque
Feb 3, 2015
I wonder if this gigantic rip-off of a release even has any die cast in the figures. This "Platinum" release for that price should have come with the G1 AND the new Legends releases. Or even included the Deluxe Insecticons as well. 9 figures in that box (lord knows it's big enough) would have justified the price.
As it stands your getting hustled if you buy this release as it is.
As it stands your getting hustled if you buy this release as it is.
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Am I missing something here? I hadn't seen any news of a platinum insecticon release before now and certainly haven't heard of a platinum trypticon release?! I've never owned trypticon so would love a platinum release!
Comment by Sclifford5
Feb 4, 2015
Goldbug2 wrote:The insecticons are my favorite so far from the list. And the Trypticon and Grimlock is a nice touch.
Am I missing something here? I hadn't seen any news of a platinum insecticon release before now and certainly haven't heard of a platinum trypticon release?! I've never owned trypticon so would love a platinum release!
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You willnever ever get a rerelease of the deluxe insecticons since like G1 Jetfire, Bandai owns all the rights to those toys.
Comment by william-james88
Feb 4, 2015
MGrotusque wrote:I wonder if this gigantic rip-off of a release even has any die cast in the figures. This "Platinum" release for that price should have come with the G1 AND the new Legends releases. Or even included the Deluxe Insecticons as well. 9 figures in that box (lord knows it's big enough) would have justified the price.
As it stands your getting hustled if you buy this release as it is.
You willnever ever get a rerelease of the deluxe insecticons since like G1 Jetfire, Bandai owns all the rights to those toys.
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I'd link you to the post with the original announcement, but you're already there. Just go to the start of this thread.
Comment by GuyIncognito
Feb 4, 2015
Sclifford5 wrote:Goldbug2 wrote:The insecticons are my favorite so far from the list. And the Trypticon and Grimlock is a nice touch.
Am I missing something here? I hadn't seen any news of a platinum insecticon release before now and certainly haven't heard of a platinum trypticon release?! I've never owned trypticon so would love a platinum release!
I'd link you to the post with the original announcement, but you're already there. Just go to the start of this thread.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Feb 4, 2015
Yeah, Trypticon was the surprise reissue for me. I'm definitely getting one of those. Sheesh. His little radars are expensive to try to replace. Ha ha.
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Trypticon is the only rumour that has yet to be confirmed. His huge size and the initial unlikelihood of his reissue tells me that it is very possible he will just remain a rumour, especially since all the others have since been confirmed and were all present at the same Nuremberg toy show.
Comment by william-james88
Feb 4, 2015
gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, Trypticon was the surprise reissue for me. I'm definitely getting one of those. Sheesh. His little radars are expensive to try to replace. Ha ha.
Trypticon is the only rumour that has yet to be confirmed. His huge size and the initial unlikelihood of his reissue tells me that it is very possible he will just remain a rumour, especially since all the others have since been confirmed and were all present at the same Nuremberg toy show.
