>
shop.seibertron.com amazon.seibertron.com Facebook Twitter X YouTube Pinterest Instagram Myspace LinkedIn Patreon Podcast RSS
Buy on eBay Contact Us Sign in Join Convert
This page runs on affiliate links — your clicks may earn us a few Shanix. Want the full transmission? Roll out to our Affiliate Disclosure.

The Energon Pub

SEIBERTRON - Your Planet For Everything Transformers

Skip to content

Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Feel free to discuss anything about any of the thousands of Transformer toys here. Anything from Generation 1 all the way to the soon to be released, the never to be released or the hope to be released is fair game! Want to show off your stuff? Please post your's and see others in the Transformers Collections Forum.
Post a reply

Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Postby timb » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:16 am

Hey all,
I need your expert advice. I have a G1 Twincast, but I am unable to discern as to whether or not he is vintage or a reissue. His face is gray, not gold (as I believe the most recent reissue has). But wondering if there are any other ways to distinguish?

Thanks for your help!
timb
Mini-Con
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:43 pm
Buy from timb on eBay
Top

Re: Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Postby Jelze Bunnycat » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:22 am

Motto: "The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance."
The latest Encore reissue was the one with all the changes including:

- Gold face instead of silver
- The techno detailing in the cassette door was smoothed over
- Tampographs instead of stickers

The first reissue was an e-Hobby release and identical to the original.
The resident Rewind... well, half of one :lol:

- Jelze Bunnycat =:3

Looking for:
- TR Furos (Hardhead's head) and Crashbash (lost him :()
- 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
- Legacy Core Slug, Sludge & Snarl
User avatar
Jelze Bunnycat
God Of Transformers
Posts: 19417
News Credits: 241
Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:45 am
Location: McKinney, Texas, USA; Delft, the Netherlands
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 8
Endurance: 7
Rank: 1
Courage: 8
Skill: 5
Top

Re: Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Postby timb » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:24 am

So no way to distinguish between the EHobby and the original then?
timb
Mini-Con
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:43 pm
Buy from timb on eBay
Top

Re: Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Postby Jelze Bunnycat » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:35 am

Motto: "The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance."
timb wrote:So no way to distinguish between the EHobby and the original then?


There is one notable difference: on the e-Hobby reissue, the left upper arm lacks the Autobot symbol.
The resident Rewind... well, half of one :lol:

- Jelze Bunnycat =:3

Looking for:
- TR Furos (Hardhead's head) and Crashbash (lost him :()
- 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
- Legacy Core Slug, Sludge & Snarl
User avatar
Jelze Bunnycat
God Of Transformers
Posts: 19417
News Credits: 241
Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:45 am
Location: McKinney, Texas, USA; Delft, the Netherlands
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 8
Endurance: 7
Rank: 1
Courage: 8
Skill: 5
Top

Re: Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Postby timb » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:52 am

Thanks so much!
timb
Mini-Con
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:43 pm
Buy from timb on eBay
Top

Re: Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Postby triKlops » Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:52 am

Motto: "New England TransFormers Collectors Group member"
Just to fill any gaps in what JelZe said, here's the Wiki link.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Blaster_(G1)#Toys
Image

Looking for:
- Fans Toys Scoria FT-04X silver upgrade feet for
MP-08X Grimlock
-TFCon 2011 Headrobots Toxin

Please DM if willing to sell for reasonable price.
User avatar
triKlops
Gestalt
Posts: 2014
News Credits: 9
Joined: Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:35 am
Location: Rhode Island
Top

Re: Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Postby timb » Mon Aug 11, 2014 3:22 pm

Is the symbol that is supposed to be there a sticker/decal?
Not seeing any difference in the photos I am seeing online.
Thanks!
timb
Mini-Con
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:43 pm
Buy from timb on eBay
Top

Re: Help! Vintage vs REissue Twincast

Postby fenrir72 » Tue Aug 12, 2014 12:07 am

Motto: "Power to the strong and the right!"
Weapon: Plasma Cannon
It's a silver backed not mirrored sticker.
User avatar
fenrir72
God Of Transformers
Posts: 10540
News Credits: 60
Joined: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:37 am
Location: SEA
Buy from fenrir72 on eBay
Alt Mode: Mobile Ground Fortress
Strength: 9
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 6
Endurance: 10+
Rank: 9
Courage: 10
Firepower: 8
Skill: 9
Top
Post a reply

Return to Transformers Toys Discussion

Who is online

Registered users: -Kanrabat-, 1984forever, Bing [Bot], FireRoad, Glyph, Google [Bot], Google Adsense [Bot], Google Feedfetcher, MSN [Bot], Yahoo [Bot], Zordon

Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group

[ Incoming message. Source unknown. ] No Signal - Please Stand By [ Click to attempt signal recovery... ]

Patreon Become a Member

Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Visit our store on eBay
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #21 Cvr F Energon Universe Image Comics 2025 0425IM424 21F Howard"
TRANSFORMERS #21 C ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "RED ALERT Transformers Cybertron Legends of Cybertron complete 2005 240906A"
RED ALERT Transfor ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "MX-00 UNICRON + DEAD END Transformers Micron Legends Armada Takara 2003 New"
MX-00 UNICRON + DE ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #21 Cvr G Energon Universe Image Comics 2025 0425IM425 21G Howard"
TRANSFORMERS #21 C ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "REPUGNUS Transformers Cybertron Scout complete + s48r key Hasbro 2006 250427"
REPUGNUS Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "THUNDERCRACKER Transformers Cybertron Legends of Cybertron complete 2006 230719A"
THUNDERCRACKER Tra ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "ARMADA WHEELJACK Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Class Hasbro 2025 New"
ARMADA WHEELJACK T ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SIDE BURN Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Class RID Hasbro 2024 New"
SIDE BURN Transfor ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SIDEWAYS Transformers Cybertron deluxe complete + dj51 key Hasbro 2005 250415"
SIDEWAYS Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "ENERGON GALVATRON Transformers Legacy United Core Class Hasbro 2024 New"
ENERGON GALVATRON ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TIDAL WAVE + Mini-Con RAMJET Transformers Armada Giga-Con complete 2003 250416"
TIDAL WAVE + Mini- ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "ARMADA GALVATRON Transformers Legacy United Leader Class Hasbro 2024 New"
ARMADA GALVATRON T ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GAME OLDER Transformers BotBots Series 4 Retro Replays 2020 game cartridge"
GAME OLDER Transfo ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Transformers Legacy Evolution STRONGARM Deluxe Class RID Universe Hasbro 2023 Ne"
Transformers Legac ...
These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission.
Details subject to change. See listing for latest price and availability.

Featured Products on Amazon.com

Buy "Transformers: Bumblebee -- Energon Igniters Nitro Series Barricade" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Attacker 15 Kramer Action Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Titans Return Grotusque and Scorponok Deluxe Action Figure Exclusive Set" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Leader Evolution Rodimus Prime" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Deluxe Twin Twist and Flameout" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Legends Class Autobot Outback" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of the Primes Titan Class Predaking" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Studio Series 08 Leader Class Movie 1 Decepticon Blackout" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Leader Class Jetfire Figure(Discontinued by manufacturer)" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Diac" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Six Shot and Decepticon Revolver" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Decepticon Krok and Gatorface" on AMAZON
These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission.
Details subject to change. See listing for latest price and availability.
Optimus Prime on his deathbed
The Ultimate Caption Contest
Latest: Optimus Prime on his deathbed

© 2025 Seibertron LLC. All Rights Reserved. Established June 2000. SEIBERTRON™ is a trademark of Seibertron LLC. Trademark application pending. SEIBERTRON™ — the brand behind Seibertron.com — was founded by Ryan Yzquierdo and is powered by an elite squad of Wreckers on a mission to share and preserve Cybertronian history.

This site runs on affiliate Energon — some links may generate a small commission when you click or purchase. It costs you nothing, but helps us keep the Kremzeeks out of the server room. For all the disclosure details, roll out to our Affiliate Disclosure.

SEIBERTRON™ is your unofficial headquarters for everything Transformers — forged from fan-fueled Energon, not corporate assembly lines. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy. Transformers® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. Want the official word from Cybertron High Command? Visit Hasbro’s Transformers HQ or Takara Tomy’s base of operations.

Got intel, sightings, or feedback from the field? Contact us.

Over 16,640 pages retrieved from Vector Sigma’s databanks by 7,718 unique Seibertronians. This page was recently scanned 1 times. Transmission logged by Earth Defense Command – July 28th 2025 4:41am CDT.

You are viewing SEIBERTRON™ v13.297 | Database Extension: MYSQL | Silver Age: 0