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Going the Chinese KO route would look like a good way to wet one's feet in a sense (without breaking the bank), however they are inferior in quality to the originals or even reissues. Just a small warning.
Megatron I would REALLY be careful with considering he's a firearm in his original appearance, as some countries have very strict laws concerning firearms and replicas that G1 Megatron and similar toys fall under. That's also the main reason why he's a tank most of the time nowadays. In fact I'd hold off on anything guns, especially considering a recent incident involving a toddler playing with a gun in the hallway of an apartment building.
For small and simple, have you checked out the Core Class of Generations Legacy and Studio Series (86)? True, smaller than the G1 toys, but they have the same overall simplicity. Other than that... the Legacy Deluxes like Skids seem to adhere really close to the original transformation schemes and cartoon designs, with some concessions, but they're more for the older kids.
The resident Rewind... well, half of one
- Jelze Bunnycat =:3
Looking for:
- TR Furos (Hardhead's head) and Crashbash (lost him
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- PotP Punch head
- TR Galvatron right arm (the gun one)
- CW Brake-Neck/UW Wildrider, CW Offroad
- TR Twinferno & Grotusque
- Greenlight, Lancer and PotP Elita-1 (plus repro Victorion hands and feet?)