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Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version?
Categories: Collectables, Toy News
Posted by: Dead Metal
Credit(s): cybergundam
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Friday, October 24th, 2008 11:04AM CDT

the cybergundam blog has promo images of a new product from CM's corp's Brave Gokin Mugen Calibur figure. Many will remember that this is the original name of what we know as the G1 deluxe Autobot Roadbuster. This guy is much sought after and almost impossible to find complete so now you soon have the chance of buying a new articulated version of him and yes it's got Diecast.


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Head over to the blog to see all images and read the original thread if you can.


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Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821052)
Posted by Hard Hacker on October 24th, 2008 @ 11:06am CDT
Woah.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821053)
Posted by Sledge on October 24th, 2008 @ 11:08am CDT
That's pretty cool. Wonder how much it'll go for?
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821055)
Posted by Nekoman on October 24th, 2008 @ 11:10am CDT
Nice find! That looks really good too, if it’s not too expensive I’ll look into it when it’s released.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821079)
Posted by DMSL on October 24th, 2008 @ 11:55am CDT
I hope they also have one in G1 colours. If they do i'll definately get one.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821089)
Posted by --B-- on October 24th, 2008 @ 12:04pm CDT
F-YEAH!!!

That rocks in so many ways!!

First the Target version, then the Magnus re-paint, now this!?!

Our boy Roadbuster is finally getting the hookup!
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821095)
Posted by Fussion on October 24th, 2008 @ 12:15pm CDT
I can smell the KO's now :(
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821102)
Posted by Meister cries inside on October 24th, 2008 @ 12:25pm CDT
I really want that toy!

I wouldn't expect G1 colors, though. That would too easy.

But, as a G1 purist Roadbuster has never been on my radar. Same with Jetfire. If it wasn't an original Takara/Diaclone product and wasn't officially featured in the cartoon I don't care.

Plus, the new 1/60 version 2.0 Yamato Macross line put The old Bandai Jetfire (and all other Macross lines, including the 1/48 line) to shame.

I'd rather buy these reissues than pay even more for complete versions of the same toy with Transformer stickers.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821108)
Posted by omega666 on October 24th, 2008 @ 12:34pm CDT
Looks cool!
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821134)
Posted by Bluevolt on October 24th, 2008 @ 1:16pm CDT
Very nice. I want that more than MP Grimlock!
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821147)
Posted by Rocketeer on October 24th, 2008 @ 1:45pm CDT
Mighty impressive.
Sign me up. :mrgreen:
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821151)
Posted by Hans on October 24th, 2008 @ 1:50pm CDT
Guys, the blog says it's 23.800 Yen. When you add shipping, it's going to be about 300 US Dollars!! :lol:

You're probably better of buying the original on E-bay, or this modelkit, which also looks good:
http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS04262
Besides, you have to paint it yourself, so you can choose the correct Roadbuster colors.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821159)
Posted by primeoptimus on October 24th, 2008 @ 1:58pm CDT
crossovers master chief repaint waiting to happen...
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821167)
Posted by Talous on October 24th, 2008 @ 2:20pm CDT
Looks sweet, no way I can afford it thoough. Lets take about $250 off that price and I'll consider it.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821203)
Posted by Scaleface on October 24th, 2008 @ 3:58pm CDT
Now Hasbro needs to go license the mold for the 25th anniversary line, and sell it in the HTS in G Roadbuster colors for maybe $20 or $25.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821221)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on October 24th, 2008 @ 4:32pm CDT
CM's Corp stuff is notoriously expensive, but worth it, from all accounts I've ever heard. And, there's a reason why they're very expensive, well, several reasons. CM's Corp doesn't produce huge amounts of product and the "toys" they do produce are very high quality, and often rather delicate.

Hasbro's not going to liscence it, and there will not be a japanese produced "G1 Colours" version. It'll only come in the original Dorvack colours (as shown).

Also, knock-offs of CM's Corp product have never, to my knowledge, happened since they produce everything within Japan, to my knowledge, so no Chinese folk swiping molds etc.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821228)
Posted by Megatron_Wolf on October 24th, 2008 @ 4:38pm CDT
Dude....
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821251)
Posted by Blackstreak on October 24th, 2008 @ 4:54pm CDT
Ooh! Ahh! I like it. As one of the few who has the original 110% complete (although antennae is not in the best of shapes) getting a shiny new one w/ articulation is appealing. It'll save on the stress caused from transforming the original. The new one even has features the old one doesn't:
Outer armor- ugly, I wouldn't use it
Double barreled gun- attractive but not Roadbuster
Jetpack used as tripod cover- nice, too bad original doesn't do that
Articulation- this has to be the winning feature! I'd get this just for the articulation (and the preservation of my original).
I got a set of Reprolabel decals just waiting for application. :grin:
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821257)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on October 24th, 2008 @ 5:04pm CDT
Blackstreak wrote:Ooh! Ahh! I like it. As one of the few who has the original 110% complete (although antennae is not in the best of shapes) getting a shiny new one w/ articulation is appealing. It'll save on the stress caused from transforming the original. The new one even has features the old one doesn't:
Outer armor- ugly, I wouldn't use it
Double barreled gun- attractive but not Roadbuster
Jetpack used as tripod cover- nice, too bad original doesn't do that
Articulation- this has to be the winning feature! I'd get this just for the articulation (and the preservation of my original).
I got a set of Reprolabel decals just waiting for application. :grin:


ANd, you are aware it'll run you a good 300$ right? (23,000yen plus shipping from Japan etc.)
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821343)
Posted by metalformer on October 24th, 2008 @ 6:28pm CDT
:shock: That looks very cool! :APPLAUSE: Nice to see this guy getting some more exposure. Those designs were all really good. I wish the show become more accessible as well.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821345)
Posted by Stormrider on October 24th, 2008 @ 6:32pm CDT
Very cool. I really love my G1 Roadbuster, which I got 20 years ago. The level of detail for a figure this old is very cool.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821633)
Posted by Diem on October 25th, 2008 @ 5:28am CDT
Speaking of this, the Macross Valkyrie VF-1S original figure was recently re-released in Japan for a far more reasonable price. Admittedly the red parts are yellow and it doesn't come with the armour but that's surely still a must-buy for Jetfire fans.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821647)
Posted by Dr. Heavy B on October 25th, 2008 @ 6:20am CDT
that would look good with my classics collection
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (821692)
Posted by STngAR on October 25th, 2008 @ 9:06am CDT
Hmmmm...... looking through the blog I found what looks like a brownish/greenish version. My japanese is none so not sure but here it is : http://hk.rd.yahoo.com/blog/mod/art_tit ... ?mid=15323
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (822345)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 26th, 2008 @ 11:29am CDT
The robot is really nice. But i'm not liking the jeep mode. It's too sci-fi alien wars style. I mean, not resembling any earth jeeps. Not even military jeeps.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (822398)
Posted by primeoptimus on October 26th, 2008 @ 12:48pm CDT
Auto Bot wrote:The robot is really nice. But i'm not liking the jeep mode. It's too sci-fi alien wars style. I mean, not resembling any earth jeeps. Not even military jeeps.



even more of a reason to kitbash this into master chief.

crossovers master chief-
the chief built an armor suit for himself so that he will be more prepared for the war against the covenent.
and if things get too rough,he can convert into the speedy warthog vehicle mode and drive away to a safe location.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (830448)
Posted by grimlock prime123 on November 8th, 2008 @ 12:42am CST
hahahahahahahahahahaha i live in aus so I get it cheap cheap cheap :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: i'll repaint mine g1 and get a autobot symbol for him :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (830552)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on November 8th, 2008 @ 9:31am CST
grimlock prime123 wrote:hahahahahahahahahahaha i live in aus so I get it cheap cheap cheap :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: i'll repaint mine g1 and get a autobot symbol for him :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


23,000.00 JPY = 348.397 AUD

I wouldn't call that "Cheap", even if the shipping isn't horrible.
Re: Want G1 Roadbuster? How about a shiny new modern version? (831650)
Posted by grimlock prime123 on November 10th, 2008 @ 1:16pm CST
NuclearConvoy wrote:
grimlock prime123 wrote:hahahahahahahahahahaha i live in aus so I get it cheap cheap cheap :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: i'll repaint mine g1 and get a autobot symbol for him :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


23,000.00 JPY = 348.397 AUD

I wouldn't call that "Cheap", even if the shipping isn't horrible.

I never took in the true price....maybe ebay :-?