Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys

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Jizai toys has uploaded the images of the brand new Nano Scale Transformers - G1 Wheelie. Also features is the G1 Autobot triple changer - Springer. This range of products are made by Tomy Takara and the 2 figures are exclusively for the upcoming Wonder Festival. The size of the toys is approximately same as the (World's) Smallest Transformers. Wheelie transforms into futuristic car and Springer is a triple changer.

Nano Scale Wheelie & Springer Toys

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This article was last modified on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 9:27am CDT

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Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993366)
Posted by Primacron's Little Helper on September 10th, 2009 @ 3:55am CDT

That Springer looks awesome! Is it the same size/design/figure as the WST one we saw a year or so back?

Anyone know how to get one!?

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993368)
Posted by astig on September 10th, 2009 @ 3:59am CDT

springer looks great and a triple changer for such a tiny figure! bravo! wheelie not so much.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993398)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 10th, 2009 @ 6:18am CDT

I have the other WST Springer Exclusive and IT IS AWESOME! I want this want to keep in the package...it actually has package art! Wheelie seems a bit too large. In fact, he does not seem shrunk much at all!

Basically, I lucked into on eBay.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993439)
Posted by GuyIncognito on September 10th, 2009 @ 8:40am CDT

I want mini-Springer!

But I don't see the point in the Wheelie. If it's really "about Legend size" then it's basically a crappier version of G1 Wheelie.

And what's that OP in the pic? Is that WST OP?

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993455)
Posted by Jenus on September 10th, 2009 @ 9:21am CDT

I think I remember seeing this as a Wonderfest exclusive for 2008 with Gold Bug, is that right?

Also, does anyone know if TFSource would carry something like this or would that be bigbadtoystore?

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993457)
Posted by Seibertron on September 10th, 2009 @ 9:27am CDT

I updated the news story to state that these are about the same size as (World's) Smallest Transformers, not Legends class which are significantly larger. The Optimus Prime in the first photo is the Smallest Transformers version.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993511)
Posted by shonenfan4 on September 10th, 2009 @ 11:24am CDT

Man, I want these, where are these sold at?

I think this Wheelie is better than the actual G1 Wheelie.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993569)
Posted by kirbenvost on September 10th, 2009 @ 12:26pm CDT

I hate Wonderfest exclusives. They're usually awesome and always quite unattainable for the average collector.

I totally want both of these...

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993578)
Posted by RiddlerJ on September 10th, 2009 @ 12:36pm CDT

The WST mold actually improves Wheelie by fixing his head.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993579)
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 10th, 2009 @ 12:39pm CDT

Pretty cool, but the paint apps, especially on Wheelie, are a little rough. Despite that, mini-Springer would be a nice figure to have.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993612)
Posted by TFGnome on September 10th, 2009 @ 1:13pm CDT

after WST do we really need Nano scale?
and how much smaller are they?
i would like to see a comparison between WST Prime and Nano Prime

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993651)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 10th, 2009 @ 1:58pm CDT

TFGnome wrote:after WST do we really need Nano scale?
and how much smaller are they?
i would like to see a comparison between WST Prime and Nano Prime

They are the same thing as far as I know.

The Prime is just there for comparison. The Wheelie and Springer are new, perhaps called NANO because they are not SMALLEST toys, but a new extension.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993767)
Posted by metaphorge on September 10th, 2009 @ 5:18pm CDT

You should change the "made by Takara/Tomy" to "licensed by Takara/Tomy", as my understanding is Jizai self-produces (just like many other KOs) and Takara grants them the one-day license that is customary for Wonderfest.

Saying these are manufactured by Takara gives an unreasonable expectation of quality, especially considering how expensive these are likely to be.

That aside, these look awesome. I wish Takara would pick up the ball they dropped on WST.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993828)
Posted by Convotron on September 10th, 2009 @ 6:51pm CDT

Wow, Wheelie's head sculpt is pretty good for the small scale.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (993841)
Posted by shonenfan4 on September 10th, 2009 @ 7:06pm CDT

Convotron wrote:Wow, Wheelie's head sculpt is pretty good for the small scale.

It is isn't it?

Sure looks a lot better than the regular size toy version of him. However, I agree the white paint applicant could've been better.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (994021)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on September 11th, 2009 @ 12:46am CDT

i'm not a hardcore springer fan but JESAS!

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (994144)
Posted by SwiftE on September 11th, 2009 @ 9:26am CDT

Just a note that these were actually made by a very talented customizer called Gung's Borchitect that gets a 1-day license from TakaraTomy to sell their Nano TFs at Wonder Fest. The Springer is really something, and even took home a prize at this year's Botcon art and customs contest.

Re: Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys (994230)
Posted by shonenfan4 on September 11th, 2009 @ 11:20am CDT

SwiftE wrote:Just a note that these were actually made by a very talented customizer called Gung's Borchitect that gets a 1-day license from TakaraTomy to sell their Nano TFs at Wonder Fest. The Springer is really something, and even took home a prize at this year's Botcon art and customs contest.

That's pretty sweet, I didn't even know that they can issue a 1day license.