Ok, have been monitoring this thread but not had time to post, so this is what I've figured so far...
I'll edit THIS post with any info we do or don't find. I found contact info for the confectionary company concerned and have emailed them, but have yet to recieve a response.
The teams are as follows;
Safeguard TeamFlatfoot @TFU - No known variant at time of writing (Sample found).
Heavytread @TFU - No known variant at time of writing (Sample found).
Makeshift @TFU - No known variant at time of writing (Sample found).
Overcast TeamBoltflash @TFU - No known variant at time of writing (Sample found).
Cloudraker @TFU - "Remoulded Rotor/Vibrant Green" Variant found 12thDec2010 .
Skyhammer @TFU- No known variant found at time of writing, but all samples misassembled (Sample found).
Landslide TeamBackstop @TFU - No known variant at time of writing (Sample found).
Bodyblock @TFU - "Orange Suspension" Variant found 12thDec2010.
Knockdown @TFU - No known variant at time of writing (Sample found).
Ransack TeamBlight @TFU - No known variant at time of writing (Sample found).
Brimstone @TFU - "Green Dragon" Variant found 07thDec2010.
Supressor @TFU - No known variant at time of writing (Sample Found).
EDIT: List now complete as of 13thDec2010, with all 12 Mini-Cons found and the variants documented. Thanks go to Wasp-shot 23 for starting the whole hunt off, JGR for his awesome knowledge and keen eye, Mr.O and Phill_D for providing comaparisons and second opinions as needed
Please post here or PM me with your findings, hopfully before long we will have a complete and accurate list. I have included links to TFwiki and TFU, one uses stock photography, the other doesn't. Check your figures agaisnt both and the 12 pack if you have it for a comprehensive comparison.
One thing, were all 12 of these released as single cards? If so is there any chance that the variants have already been released but were dismissed as being simple re-packages and due to low distribution, subsequently flew under the radar of most collectors?
I have been unable to find any decent pictures of the carded versions, maybe a US fan could help us out with that one?Clarified by JelZe GoldRabbit three posts down, thanks buddy!.