New Transformers Minicon Figures

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 10:43AM CDT

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A few interesting auctions have appeared on TaoBao today, namely some new, in package Minicons, based on the Cybertron Recon Team and Giant Planet Team, as well as Classics molds. We see some single carded Minicons, as well as new eight pack, similar to the shared exclusive 12-pack and 10-pack from the last two years. Interestingly, the 8-pack features multiple languages, making it likely this is European packaging. It is unknown if any of these are exclusives at this point, but as find out information, we'll keep you updated.

Check them out here:

Eight Pack, featuring Buckshot, Ironside, Barrel Roll, Iron Claw, Diveplane, Airlift, Heavy-Liftor, and Reachout

Brake-Neck

Drivetrain

Pan-Handler

Swashplate

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Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083672)
Posted by Hard Hacker on June 8th, 2010 @ 10:53am CDT

I've had a crap day. Seeing more Mini-cons has lifted my mood. I must own these. Please please please come to the UK.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083680)
Posted by Delicon on June 8th, 2010 @ 11:07am CDT

This is a travesty! I blame Counterpunch.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083685)
Posted by Counterpunch on June 8th, 2010 @ 11:19am CDT

Delicon wrote:This is a travesty! I blame Counterpunch.

If it really were my fault, the names used would be incredible...

I'd name them things like:

Doorknob
Irene
Finger
Alpert
Purple

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083686)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 8th, 2010 @ 11:19am CDT

Overcracker wrote:Pan-Handler? Swashplate? Who's coming up with these names?

At least the silliness of the names is now on par with the simplicity of Japanese Micron names.

Repaints of the Cyberrn Re-Con Minicon Team

Drivetrain: repaint of Cyb Reverb
Swashplate: repaint of Cyb Jolt
Brake-Neck: repaint of Cyb Sixspeed
Pan-Handler: repaint of Universe Demolitions Team Sledge

Let me complete the list with the boxset:

Ironside: repaint of Demolitions Team Broadside
Barrel Roll: repaint of Clear Skies Team Thunderwing
Iron Claw: repaint of Dirt Digger Team Oil Slick
Buckshot: repaint of Night Rescue Team Firebot

Airlift: repaint of Cyb. Giant Planet Team Overcast
Heavy-Liftor: repaint of Demolitions Team Wideload
Dive Plane: repaint of Cyb. Giant Planet Team Deepdive
Reachout: repaint of Cyb. Giant Planet Team Longarm

Let me check the list of how many times each mold has been used already...

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083692)
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 8th, 2010 @ 11:28am CDT

What's up with Swashplate's helicopter mode? It looks alright packaged, but the photo on the back is just absurd looking. Can his head/cockpit turn around?

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083693)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 8th, 2010 @ 11:29am CDT

Noideaforaname wrote:What's up with Swashplate's helicopter mode? It looks alright packaged, but the photo on the back is just absurd looking. Can his head/cockpit turn around?

It can. Mistransformations on packaging images is fairly common.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083695)
Posted by DCybertron on June 8th, 2010 @ 11:34am CDT

Barrel Roll?

Who's coming up with the names? They're starting to get stuff of the internet.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083707)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on June 8th, 2010 @ 12:02pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Delicon wrote:This is a travesty! I blame Counterpunch.

If it really were my fault, the names used would be incredible...

I'd name them things like:

Doorknob
Irene
Finger
Alpert
Purple

I almost spit water on my LCD.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083711)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on June 8th, 2010 @ 12:12pm CDT

The thing I don't like about the names is the redundancy:

Iron Claw
Ironside

Airlift
Heavy-liftor

That said, I love the names Barrel Roll, Diveplane, Buckshot, Ironside, Iron Claw, and Brake-Neck.

Also, Brake-Neck would make a great Shattered Glass Crasher.

Drivetrain looks very similar to Guardian Powered, and Heavy-Liftor looks relatively close to Mighty Dozer.

Also, did anyone notice the text: "Mini-con robots are living power batteries for larger robots." That's awfully cruel, isn't it?

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083715)
Posted by Counterpunch on June 8th, 2010 @ 12:25pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:The thing I don't like about the names is the redundancy:

Iron Claw
Ironside

Airlift
Heavy-liftor

That said, I love the names Barrel Roll, Diveplane, Buckshot, Ironside, Iron Claw, and Brake-Neck.

Also, Brake-Neck would make a great Shattered Glass Crasher.

Drivetrain looks very similar to Guardian Powered, and Heavy-Liftor looks relatively close to Mighty Dozer.

Also, did anyone notice the text: "Mini-con robots are living power batteries for larger robots." That's awfully cruel, isn't it?

No one would be cruel to a Mini-Con named Irene...

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083717)
Posted by Chaoslock on June 8th, 2010 @ 12:29pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:Pan-Handler

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083718)
Posted by Dead Metal on June 8th, 2010 @ 12:30pm CDT

Best god-damn names ever!
I have to get these just for the names alone.
:lol:

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083725)
Posted by dragons on June 8th, 2010 @ 12:41pm CDT

if i have left over i may pick up some of single mini cons but there no to important ot me if i miss them swashplate repaint of cybertron jolt repaint looks better

divetrain dumptruck? looks like pickup truck

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083728)
Posted by --B-- on June 8th, 2010 @ 12:46pm CDT

I would definatly like to snag that 8 pack, hopefully it will make it to the US.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083737)
Posted by Overcracker on June 8th, 2010 @ 12:56pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Pan-Handler? Swashplate? Who's coming up with these names?

At least the silliness of the names is now on par with the simplicity of Japanese Micron names.

[/quote]
Good point, they have names like Plier, Material, Bit, Factor...

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Repaints of the Cyberrn Re-Con Minicon Team

Drivetrain: repaint of Cyb Reverb
Swashplate: repaint of Cyb Jolt
Brake-Neck: repaint of Cyb Sixspeed
Pan-Handler: repaint of Universe Demolitions Team Sledge

Let me complete the list with the boxset:

Ironside: repaint of Demolitions Team Broadside
Barrel Roll: repaint of Clear Skies Team Thunderwing
Iron Claw: repaint of Dirt Digger Team Oil Slick
Buckshot: repaint of Night Rescue Team Firebot

Airlift: repaint of Cyb. Giant Planet Team Overcast
Heavy-Liftor: repaint of Demolitions Team Wideload
Dive Plane: repaint of Cyb. Giant Planet Team Deepdive
Reachout: repaint of Cyb. Giant Planet Team Longarm

Let me check the list of how many times each mold has been used already...

Thanks, I was going to name them, but got called away to do actual IT office work

, so had to submit it as it was.

Counterpunch wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:The thing I don't like about the names is the redundancy:

Iron Claw
Ironside

Airlift
Heavy-liftor

That said, I love the names Barrel Roll, Diveplane, Buckshot, Ironside, Iron Claw, and Brake-Neck.

Also, Brake-Neck would make a great Shattered Glass Crasher.

Drivetrain looks very similar to Guardian Powered, and Heavy-Liftor looks relatively close to Mighty Dozer.

Also, did anyone notice the text: "Mini-con robots are living power batteries for larger robots." That's awfully cruel, isn't it?

No one would be cruel to a Mini-Con named Irene...

That's why I call my minicons: Key, Floor, and Suzy. Suzy is very nice.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083768)
Posted by alexison on June 8th, 2010 @ 2:18pm CDT

I'll never turn down more minicons! :grin:

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083776)
Posted by Counterpunch on June 8th, 2010 @ 2:42pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:That's why I call my minicons: Key, Floor, and Suzy. Suzy is very nice.

Wonderful.

You are now a part of the tribe.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083794)
Posted by Varia31 on June 8th, 2010 @ 3:25pm CDT

Wow, they're still making Mini-Cons? Guess I haven't been paying much attention, that's neat.

Also,

Counterpunch wrote:I'd name them things like:

Doorknob
Irene
Finger
Alpert
Purple

I can NOT keep a straight face at all right now! Can't stop laughing at that!

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083818)
Posted by Blozor on June 8th, 2010 @ 4:48pm CDT

Gobots 2010.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083820)
Posted by Amelie on June 8th, 2010 @ 4:58pm CDT

Trivia time!

Did you know? A Pan Handle in the UK is also slang for a hard-on.

I wouldn't let this guy do any excavating anywhere near me!

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083844)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on June 8th, 2010 @ 6:19pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:Also, did anyone notice the text: "Mini-con robots are living power batteries for larger robots." That's awfully cruel, isn't it?

What do you mean? You think we should be nice to minicons? Ridiculous! They are meant to be used!

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083846)
Posted by Delicon on June 8th, 2010 @ 6:23pm CDT

Amelie wrote:Trivia time!

Did you know? A Pan Handle in the UK is also slang for a hard-on.

I wouldn't let this guy do any excavating anywhere near me!

I absolutely love British slang...we may have a lot of British heritage here in the US but we certainly could use some of that slang.

Counterpunch wrote:No one would be cruel to a Mini-Con named Irene...

You want to name a mini-con after my 87 year old grandmother? Is there something I should know?

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083861)
Posted by Galvatron X on June 8th, 2010 @ 7:09pm CDT

Amelie wrote:Trivia time!

Did you know? A Pan Handle in the UK is also slang for a hard-on.

I wouldn't let this guy do any excavating anywhere near me!

Ha, that's great! I'll have to quiz my British friend at work tomorrow about the meaning.

How is it that pan handle means "someone who prospects" or "a beggar" in the US, but it's a slang for an hard-on in the UK??? :lol:

How does that happen?

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083870)
Posted by Reganus on June 8th, 2010 @ 7:57pm CDT

For those who would like to know, a "swashplate" is the part that holds the main gearbox of a helicopter in place while simutaneously spinning the rotorhead. Hence the helicopter being named Swashplate.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083872)
Posted by Flashwave on June 8th, 2010 @ 7:58pm CDT

SWEET! More fodder for 1:87 scale Transformers! (Don't ask, it's a model train thing)

Pan-Handler is I'll just bet a bad attempt at refremncing the gold-miners. At least P-H is a construction vehicle.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083882)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on June 8th, 2010 @ 8:24pm CDT

Reganus wrote:For those who would like to know, a "swashplate" is the part that holds the main gearbox of a helicopter in place while simutaneously spinning the rotorhead. Hence the helicopter being named Swashplate.

Wow, awesome! Thanks for the knowledge, and welcome aboard!

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083893)
Posted by DaiShanPrime on June 8th, 2010 @ 9:21pm CDT

PLEASE tell me this is NOT another KMART exclusive. I hate Kmart and their outrageous prices for transformers. Previous two Minicon sets released by kmart.

Kmart = Evil

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083905)
Posted by T-Macksimus on June 8th, 2010 @ 10:12pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:...Pan-Handler is I'll just bet a bad attempt at refremncing the gold-miners. At least P-H is a construction vehicle.

That's a good theory. I had automatically made an assumption based off the term "Hard Pan", for hard packed dirt, but I like your idea.

Delicon wrote:
Amelie wrote:Trivia time!

Did you know? A Pan Handle in the UK is also slang for a hard-on.

I wouldn't let this guy do any excavating anywhere near me!

I absolutely love British slang...we may have a lot of British heritage here in the US but we certainly could use some of that slang.

Oh no no no no...We "Yanks" would inadvertently get ourselves in WAY too much trouble. Did you know that "spunk", as in "My, she certainly is full of spunk" totally does not mean the same thing here as it does on the other side of the pond. I had to find out the hard way. And no, I'm not going to mention what it really means but I'll be more than happy to stand back and watch the comedic results of someone asking Amelie.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1083936)
Posted by Blurrz on June 8th, 2010 @ 11:25pm CDT

Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1084133)
Posted by ArmadaPrime on June 9th, 2010 @ 10:51am CDT

@ flashjumper, is that oo or n guage??? :-?

Anyway, i am in love with all of these, but seriously, Swashplate? #-o

I know, I know, helicopter mechanics and all that :roll:

, but i could think of a waaay better name.

Anyway, back to the war. Quick, I need help! Swashbuckle, Powerlink! :lol:

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1084158)
Posted by Delicon on June 9th, 2010 @ 11:37am CDT

Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1084167)
Posted by kirbenvost on June 9th, 2010 @ 12:12pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Delicon wrote:This is a travesty! I blame Counterpunch.

If it really were my fault, the names used would be incredible...

I'd name them things like:

Doorknob
Irene
Finger
Alpert
Purple

What the hell kind of name is Alpert? :lol:

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1084320)
Posted by jjtb9 on June 9th, 2010 @ 8:19pm CDT

Those guys are just repaints of the other Mini-cons, it get soo boring.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1084322)
Posted by Blurrz on June 9th, 2010 @ 8:27pm CDT

Delicon wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

He's fine with it. He's the Mini-con Pope.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1084471)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on June 10th, 2010 @ 9:12am CDT

Blurrz wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

He's fine with it. He's the Mini-con Pope.

Dare I ask, so what am I?

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1084810)
Posted by Blurrz on June 10th, 2010 @ 10:01pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

He's fine with it. He's the Mini-con Pope.

Dare I ask, so what am I?

Wondertwin powers activate.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1085596)
Posted by Swiftpaw on June 12th, 2010 @ 8:35pm CDT

Hee hee, Pan-Handler. It makes sense... if you know what panhandler means, and I have my doubts today's kids do ;p Sigh. Don't get me started on that.

Brakeneck is no worse a pun name than Brakedown.

No idea WHAT Swashplate is suppose to mean.

Some nice repaints all the same.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1085722)
Posted by Prime Riblet on June 13th, 2010 @ 7:48am CDT

Swiftpaw wrote:Hee hee, Pan-Handler. It makes sense... if you know what panhandler means, and I have my doubts today's kids do ;p Sigh. Don't get me started on that.

Does it mean what has already been explained in this thread?

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1085724)
Posted by Dead Metal on June 13th, 2010 @ 7:53am CDT

Blurrz wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

He's fine with it. He's the Mini-con Pope.

Dare I ask, so what am I?

Wondertwin powers activate.

That means I'm the Mini-Con Satan then?

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1123076)
Posted by ArmadaPrime on September 9th, 2010 @ 2:12pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

He's fine with it. He's the Mini-con Pope.

And I am the minicon GGGGGGGGOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!!
Bwah hah ha ha ha ha haaaa.
Keh heh heh...
Damn I'm sounding lik an even more deranged seto kaiba. :BANG_HEAD:

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1123078)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 9th, 2010 @ 2:20pm CDT

ArmadaPrime wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

He's fine with it. He's the Mini-con Pope.

And I am the minicon GGGGGGGGOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!!
Bwah hah ha ha ha ha haaaa.
Keh heh heh...
Damn I'm sounding lik an even more deranged seto kaiba.

Do you have King Bolt or DoorKnob?

If not...yours is a false godhood.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1123136)
Posted by Random on September 9th, 2010 @ 5:11pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Delicon wrote:This is a travesty! I blame Counterpunch.

If it really were my fault, the names used would be incredible...

I'd name them things like:

Doorknob
Irene
Finger
Alpert
Purple

ROFLMFAO

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1123318)
Posted by ArmadaPrime on September 10th, 2010 @ 9:03am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
ArmadaPrime wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

He's fine with it. He's the Mini-con Pope.

And I am the minicon GGGGGGGGOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!!
Bwah hah ha ha ha ha haaaa.
Keh heh heh...
Damn I'm sounding lik an even more deranged seto kaiba.

Do you have King Bolt or DoorKnob?

If not...yours is a false godhood.

Silence.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1123325)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 10th, 2010 @ 9:22am CDT

ArmadaPrime wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
ArmadaPrime wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Yes, this pleases the Mini-con Prophet.

You're just asking for CP to slap you now...

He's fine with it. He's the Mini-con Pope.

And I am the minicon GGGGGGGGOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!!
Bwah hah ha ha ha ha haaaa.
Keh heh heh...
Damn I'm sounding lik an even more deranged seto kaiba.

Do you have King Bolt or DoorKnob?

If not...yours is a false godhood.

Silence.

Is that an attempt at a command? Or the expected response of someone who does not own King Bolt?

::pops collar::

My Mini-Con collection is hotter than August in Florida, hotter than Denise Richards in Wild Things, and cooler than Pam Grier in heels with a six shooter.

Play my damn theme song. I'm out.

Re: New Transformers Minicon Figures (1123330)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 10th, 2010 @ 9:45am CDT

How about a cheerleader bunnygirl instead? ;;)