Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues
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The Transformers G1 Minibots are being reissued and while they have been available online, they have also been found in stores at Canadian Walmarts.
There are a few easter eggs (or interesting tidbits if you preffer) found behind the cards. Firstly, we see the Volkswagen logo behind Bumblebee's card, making it an officially licensed Volkswagen product. This is the first time we have ever seen this for the G1 Bumblebee toy and it is most probably due to Volkswagen's partnership this year with Paramount and Hasbro for all things Bumblebee.
Also, behind Outback's card, the instructions have Brawn instead of Outback, which we can tell from the robot face. This was also the case in the G1 instructions and it is funny that Hasbro chose to stay oldschool and include these erronious instructions rather than fix them. It adds to the nostalgia which is the whole point of these releases.
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Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974527)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 27th, 2018 @ 10:20am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 27th, 2018 @ 10:20am CDT
Did that G1 Bee reissue need the VW logo considering it's a cutesy rendition of a VW rather than accurate proportions? Is it just added there because Hasbro do have the rights to it now?
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974530)
Posted by william-james88 on July 27th, 2018 @ 10:21am CDT
I guess its the same as all TLK BB and Optimus toys being officially licensed Western Star and Camaro products.
Posted by william-james88 on July 27th, 2018 @ 10:21am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Did that G1 Bee reissue need the VW logo considering it's a cutesy rendition of a VW rather than accurate proportions? Is it just added there because Hasbro do have the rights to it now?
I guess its the same as all TLK BB and Optimus toys being officially licensed Western Star and Camaro products.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974534)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 27th, 2018 @ 10:23am CDT
Yeah i mean could hasbro have reissued this toy whether they had the VW rights or not, and just added it there out of courtesy because of the masterpiece and movie VW toys?
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 27th, 2018 @ 10:23am CDT
william-james88 wrote:I guess its the same as all TLK BB and Optimus toys being officially licensed Western Star and Camaro products.
Yeah i mean could hasbro have reissued this toy whether they had the VW rights or not, and just added it there out of courtesy because of the masterpiece and movie VW toys?
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974537)
Posted by william-james88 on July 27th, 2018 @ 10:25am CDT
As I wrote in the news, its to celebrate the partnership between them and the company now that they are fully attached to all things BB this year.
Posted by william-james88 on July 27th, 2018 @ 10:25am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:william-james88 wrote:I guess its the same as all TLK BB and Optimus toys being officially licensed Western Star and Camaro products.
Yeah i mean could hasbro have reissued this toy whether they had the VW rights or not, and just added it there out of courtesy because of the masterpiece and movie VW toys?
As I wrote in the news, its to celebrate the partnership between them and the company now that they are fully attached to all things BB this year.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974600)
Posted by Giant Purple Griffin on July 27th, 2018 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by Giant Purple Griffin on July 27th, 2018 @ 1:56pm CDT
G1 Outback's instructions always had the Brawn face.
http://www.unicron.com/tfitem/itemimage ... ageID=1777
http://www.unicron.com/tfitem/itemimage ... ageID=1777
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974606)
Posted by Va'al on July 27th, 2018 @ 2:14pm CDT
Additional point: this year is the year we're getting all the G1 (1980s) reissues because... that's when the Bumblebee movie is set. So everything can tie in to Total Brand Awareness.
(Ryan made this point on the podcast too, I believe, but I first heard him say it as it hit his mind at the convention.)
Posted by Va'al on July 27th, 2018 @ 2:14pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:william-james88 wrote:I guess its the same as all TLK BB and Optimus toys being officially licensed Western Star and Camaro products.
Yeah i mean could hasbro have reissued this toy whether they had the VW rights or not, and just added it there out of courtesy because of the masterpiece and movie VW toys?
As I wrote in the news, its to celebrate the partnership between them and the company now that they are fully attached to all things BB this year.
Additional point: this year is the year we're getting all the G1 (1980s) reissues because... that's when the Bumblebee movie is set. So everything can tie in to Total Brand Awareness.
(Ryan made this point on the podcast too, I believe, but I first heard him say it as it hit his mind at the convention.)
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974662)
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2018 @ 8:17pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2018 @ 8:17pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:william-james88 wrote:I guess its the same as all TLK BB and Optimus toys being officially licensed Western Star and Camaro products.
Yeah i mean could hasbro have reissued this toy whether they had the VW rights or not, and just added it there out of courtesy because of the masterpiece and movie VW toys?
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974693)
Posted by nycPrime on July 27th, 2018 @ 11:06pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on July 27th, 2018 @ 11:06pm CDT
Submitted this as news, but I noticed TFW all over this already and it might be gone by the time it gets posted. Hot Rod is available for PO:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... ected=true?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
All I need is Bee and Devy and I'm set... please go back in stock!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... ected=true?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
All I need is Bee and Devy and I'm set... please go back in stock!
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974695)
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2018 @ 11:17pm CDT
The trick is to use a pair of pointed/angular tweezers and to work around the nose first, pressing the sticker up against the upper nose and then working your way out to the sides of the eyes. Works like a charm every time!
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2018 @ 11:17pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Mindmaster wrote:The new ones look tampo’d on. Which is fine by me, always thought the eye stickers looked weird.
Plus those blasted things are just IMPOSSIBLE to apply. I tried on my Encore starscream and my Platinum coneheads trio. Failed each times and it's the only sticker that never want to stick on.
The trick is to use a pair of pointed/angular tweezers and to work around the nose first, pressing the sticker up against the upper nose and then working your way out to the sides of the eyes. Works like a charm every time!
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974710)
Posted by Qwan on July 28th, 2018 @ 1:54am CDT
Posted by Qwan on July 28th, 2018 @ 1:54am CDT
A week after they all sold out the first time around, at least one of the Walmart-exclusive G1 reissue figures is back up for order on their website!
Hot Rod is available on the Walmart online store for pre-order (again) at $29.84 US. He's eligible for free shipping if the listing is to be believed, and is expected to ship out in late August, around the 20th-to-21st mark.
Let us know if you plan on picking this toy up, by posting about it in the Energon Pub Forums! Don't forget to let your fellow Seibertronians know if you notice any of the other reissue figures coming into stock during your browsing, too. And as always, stay tuned to Seibertron.com for always more Transformers news!
Hot Rod is available on the Walmart online store for pre-order (again) at $29.84 US. He's eligible for free shipping if the listing is to be believed, and is expected to ship out in late August, around the 20th-to-21st mark.
Let us know if you plan on picking this toy up, by posting about it in the Energon Pub Forums! Don't forget to let your fellow Seibertronians know if you notice any of the other reissue figures coming into stock during your browsing, too. And as always, stay tuned to Seibertron.com for always more Transformers news!
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974716)
Posted by steve2275 on July 28th, 2018 @ 2:27am CDT
Posted by steve2275 on July 28th, 2018 @ 2:27am CDT
hot rod is a hot buy
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974754)
Posted by Tommy T. on July 28th, 2018 @ 9:20am CDT
Posted by Tommy T. on July 28th, 2018 @ 9:20am CDT
I would like to see the rainmakers done myself
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974770)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on July 28th, 2018 @ 10:20am CDT
Posted by Alpha Dominus on July 28th, 2018 @ 10:20am CDT
Yeah signed up TWICE for notifications and nada. Aaaaaaaaand sold out-again. Ha Haaaa!!! 
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974774)
Posted by nycPrime on July 28th, 2018 @ 10:33am CDT
Their notifications are crap. I use nowinstock and that's how I found out.
Posted by nycPrime on July 28th, 2018 @ 10:33am CDT
Alpha Dominus wrote:Yeah signed up TWICE for notifications and nada. Aaaaaaaaand sold out-again. Ha Haaaa!!!
Their notifications are crap. I use nowinstock and that's how I found out.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974777)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on July 28th, 2018 @ 10:40am CDT
On it. Thanks for the heads up!
Posted by Alpha Dominus on July 28th, 2018 @ 10:40am CDT
nycPrime wrote:Alpha Dominus wrote:Yeah signed up TWICE for notifications and nada. Aaaaaaaaand sold out-again. Ha Haaaa!!!
Their notifications are crap. I use nowinstock and that's how I found out.
On it. Thanks for the heads up!
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974779)
Posted by shajaki on July 28th, 2018 @ 10:48am CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 28th, 2018 @ 10:48am CDT
Starscream found on Canadian store shelves. The Shelbyville to my Springfield, Calgary:
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1974787)
Posted by william-james88 on July 28th, 2018 @ 11:11am CDT
Is this your sightings?
What store?
Posted by william-james88 on July 28th, 2018 @ 11:11am CDT
shajaki wrote:Starscream found on Canadian store shelves. The Shelbyville to my Springfield, Calgary:
Is this your sightings?
What store?
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1975197)
Posted by nycPrime on July 29th, 2018 @ 8:24pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on July 29th, 2018 @ 8:24pm CDT
This isn't too helpful, but I randomly checked the Walmart app while I was out earlier. I was hoping Devy was in stock, but no luck. I did notice Swerve was in stock and grabbed the last one. The online inventory for these figures is confusing as heck.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1975205)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 29th, 2018 @ 8:35pm CDT
On the previous releases maybe but the Platinum Seeker set's label sheet's adhesion were next to useless.
Posted by fenrir72 on July 29th, 2018 @ 8:35pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Mindmaster wrote:The new ones look tampo’d on. Which is fine by me, always thought the eye stickers looked weird.
Plus those blasted things are just IMPOSSIBLE to apply. I tried on my Encore starscream and my Platinum coneheads trio. Failed each times and it's the only sticker that never want to stick on.
The trick is to use a pair of pointed/angular tweezers and to work around the nose first, pressing the sticker up against the upper nose and then working your way out to the sides of the eyes. Works like a charm every time!
On the previous releases maybe but the Platinum Seeker set's label sheet's adhesion were next to useless.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1975222)
Posted by shajaki on July 29th, 2018 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 29th, 2018 @ 10:04pm CDT
Sorry Will, not my sighting. This however is: Emerald Hills Wal-Mart in Sherwood Park.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976294)
Posted by william-james88 on August 3rd, 2018 @ 2:02pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 3rd, 2018 @ 2:02pm CDT
The Transformers G1 reissues in 2018 are quite popular with them all selling out at Walmart.com. Many have yet to find any of these at brick and mortar retail anywhere in the world. While these have yet to be found on actual shelves in the US, Devastator has finally been found in Canada in South Surrey Wal-Mart, British Columbia. The price was very high and at $100 CAD, it is even higher than the conversion of the $75 USD MSRP.
Here is hoping you find one for yourself if you feel the price is right! The toy was found by VE Telus, from the Cybertron.ca boards.
Here is hoping you find one for yourself if you feel the price is right! The toy was found by VE Telus, from the Cybertron.ca boards.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976296)
Posted by shajaki on August 3rd, 2018 @ 2:11pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on August 3rd, 2018 @ 2:11pm CDT
I want this. As a kid I only had a couple G2 yellow fellas. And only bought the 20A Encore. So I'm down for an OG set. I'm ok with the price too.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976307)
Posted by shajaki on August 3rd, 2018 @ 2:52pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on August 3rd, 2018 @ 2:52pm CDT
Makes you wonder when Hotrod is going to pop up. He's all that's left right?
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976310)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 3rd, 2018 @ 2:58pm CDT
Which is funny, as he was the first reissue announced wasn't he?
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 3rd, 2018 @ 2:58pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Makes you wonder when Hotrod is going to pop up. He's all that's left right?
Which is funny, as he was the first reissue announced wasn't he?
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976318)
Posted by nycPrime on August 3rd, 2018 @ 3:17pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on August 3rd, 2018 @ 3:17pm CDT
Ugh meanwhile I'm refreshing the walmart website every hour as well as hoping for an in-stock notification.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976326)
Posted by firefox91 on August 3rd, 2018 @ 4:00pm CDT
Posted by firefox91 on August 3rd, 2018 @ 4:00pm CDT
Oh man, I can't wait to get this. I remember getting this for Christmas of 1985. As an adult collector I only ever got the G1 version in KO form which wasn't very good. More than anything I want to get this to display in the box just like it looked on that Christmas morning.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976330)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 3rd, 2018 @ 4:08pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 3rd, 2018 @ 4:08pm CDT
What an absolute rip off. The individual constructicons are barely worth even five bucks each for their size and simplicity and general brickiness. I liked G1 toys when they came out back in the 80s when they seemed more 'state of the art' but i really cannot see the point in a lot of them now other than curiosity or some remaining nostlagia and certainly wouldn't pay the prices Hasbro are asking for them.
Oh well I still prefer the 80's logo to the super generic unified one they use on boxes in the past couple years. 80's logo design in general was just more imaginative and memorable than logo design of modern day toys, video games, movies and such.
Oh well I still prefer the 80's logo to the super generic unified one they use on boxes in the past couple years. 80's logo design in general was just more imaginative and memorable than logo design of modern day toys, video games, movies and such.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976372)
Posted by Samsonator on August 3rd, 2018 @ 8:17pm CDT
Posted by Samsonator on August 3rd, 2018 @ 8:17pm CDT
That's my Walmart. There better be one left when I get there in about twenty minutes
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976378)
Posted by Samsonator on August 3rd, 2018 @ 8:47pm CDT
Update: All gone, I missed 'em.
Posted by Samsonator on August 3rd, 2018 @ 8:47pm CDT
Samsonator wrote:That's my Walmart. There better be one left when I get there in about twenty minutes
Update: All gone, I missed 'em.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976380)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on August 3rd, 2018 @ 9:17pm CDT
They aren't 100 bucks for engineering, they're 100 bucks because Hasbro has to use the older type of material and the parts have to be thicker than newer stuff. There is also the die-cast content jacking the price. It also probably doesn't help that they likely had to repair the molds considering how many times the Constructicons have be released. That's not to mention that a complete G1 Devastator set will cost you well upwards of 100 bucks.
I think these reissues are generally geared to those who either want to display a set in box, those who want to get a set without worrying about them having accumulated 30+ years of ware without paying a fortune, and for those like me who weren't alive in the 80's to get a set if they want one.
As for packaging, I agree with you.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on August 3rd, 2018 @ 9:17pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:What an absolute rip off. The individual constructicons are barely worth even five bucks each for their size and simplicity and general brickiness. I liked G1 toys when they came out back in the 80s when they seemed more 'state of the art' but i really cannot see the point in a lot of them now other than curiosity or some remaining nostlagia and certainly wouldn't pay the prices Hasbro are asking for them.
Oh well I still prefer the 80's logo to the super generic unified one they use on boxes in the past couple years. 80's logo design in general was just more imaginative and memorable than logo design of modern day toys, video games, movies and such.
They aren't 100 bucks for engineering, they're 100 bucks because Hasbro has to use the older type of material and the parts have to be thicker than newer stuff. There is also the die-cast content jacking the price. It also probably doesn't help that they likely had to repair the molds considering how many times the Constructicons have be released. That's not to mention that a complete G1 Devastator set will cost you well upwards of 100 bucks.
I think these reissues are generally geared to those who either want to display a set in box, those who want to get a set without worrying about them having accumulated 30+ years of ware without paying a fortune, and for those like me who weren't alive in the 80's to get a set if they want one.
As for packaging, I agree with you.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976390)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 3rd, 2018 @ 9:59pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 3rd, 2018 @ 9:59pm CDT
Every TF logo is better than the current one, even.Carnivius_Prime wrote:Oh well I still prefer the 80's logo to the super generic unified one they use on boxes in the past couple years. 80's logo design in general was just more imaginative and memorable than logo design of modern day toys, video games, movies and such.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976433)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 4th, 2018 @ 1:18am CDT
Yeah maybe but they're still way overpriced for what they are and can do. I'm no fan of G1 Devs and the modern update of the team is also expensive but you just get a lot more for your buck with that one, with bonus of being more too-accurate (if that's your thing) and articulated so muchly posable. Maybe I'm just looking at them without the nostalgia despite having grown up with 80's TF toys (but even then being frustrated with aspects of particular TF figures). The original seeker mold is one of my least fave TF toys (I had Thundercracker and thought it was a nice plane and a crappy robot, especially when i got Jetfire a short while later who blows it away and still holds up well even today as a quality product) so I can't see any worth in the G1 Starscream reissue seems worthless to me when there are far better toys of the character to choose from and often for much less cash. Oh well, enjoy. I'm done.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 4th, 2018 @ 1:18am CDT
Wireless_Phantom wrote:I think these reissues are generally geared to those who either want to display a set in box, those who want to get a set without worrying about them having accumulated 30+ years of ware without paying a fortune, and for those like me who weren't alive in the 80's to get a set if they want one.
Yeah maybe but they're still way overpriced for what they are and can do. I'm no fan of G1 Devs and the modern update of the team is also expensive but you just get a lot more for your buck with that one, with bonus of being more too-accurate (if that's your thing) and articulated so muchly posable. Maybe I'm just looking at them without the nostalgia despite having grown up with 80's TF toys (but even then being frustrated with aspects of particular TF figures). The original seeker mold is one of my least fave TF toys (I had Thundercracker and thought it was a nice plane and a crappy robot, especially when i got Jetfire a short while later who blows it away and still holds up well even today as a quality product) so I can't see any worth in the G1 Starscream reissue seems worthless to me when there are far better toys of the character to choose from and often for much less cash. Oh well, enjoy. I'm done.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976442)
Posted by Regimus Prime on August 4th, 2018 @ 2:33am CDT
Posted by Regimus Prime on August 4th, 2018 @ 2:33am CDT
Even though I own the G1 Devastator gift set MIB, I still will not hesitate to pick this set up (or any of these Wal-Mart reissues for that matter) on sight. Nothing like the feeling of nostalgia you get seeing the box art alone. I know for me as a child, I couldn’t just walk into Sears or Toys R Us and pick up any of these figures, even though back then there were plenty on shelves. We didn’t have the money for it, so let’s just say I spent plenty of time just hanging out in the Transformers toy aisle day dreaming and reading the bios on the back of the packaging. The fact that due to almost exclusively adult collector demand and a significantly higher price point, these will be in far limited supply, compared to the 80’s, both on shelves and online (as we all have recently witnessed). Even more reason to pick them up if the opportunity presents itself. The covet meter for me, is through the roof. Even the early 2000’s TRU exclusive reissues only had similar to G1 packaging. Sure it paid nice homage to the 1980’s packaging, but was not exactly the same as these new reissues. I’m all in and can’t wait. 
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976452)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 4th, 2018 @ 6:34am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 4th, 2018 @ 6:34am CDT
Will anyone bite the bullet and buy that reissue Devy? Because the Encore was a cheap-ass unstable mess. So I do wonder how the quality of this release hold up.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976459)
Posted by Amelie on August 4th, 2018 @ 7:21am CDT
Slightly off topic, but my Encore 20A was so tight I didn't even transform Hook or Longhaul. The combined mode is rock solid on mine as well.
Posted by Amelie on August 4th, 2018 @ 7:21am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote: Because the Encore was a cheap-ass unstable mess.
Slightly off topic, but my Encore 20A was so tight I didn't even transform Hook or Longhaul. The combined mode is rock solid on mine as well.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976460)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:04am CDT
On the one I used to have, the crotch plate was iffy at best and Devy was stable like a house of cards.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:04am CDT
Amelie wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote: Because the Encore was a cheap-ass unstable mess.
Slightly off topic, but my Encore 20A was so tight I didn't even transform Hook or Longhaul. The combined mode is rock solid on mine as well.
On the one I used to have, the crotch plate was iffy at best and Devy was stable like a house of cards.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976461)
Posted by shajaki on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:06am CDT
Posted by shajaki on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:06am CDT
I'll be opening mine!-Kanrabat- wrote:Will anyone bite the bullet and buy that reissue Devy? Because the Encore was a cheap-ass unstable mess. So I do wonder how the quality of this release hold up.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976463)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:08am CDT
Of course you will. And please give us a full review.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:08am CDT
shajaki wrote:I'll be opening mine!-Kanrabat- wrote:Will anyone bite the bullet and buy that reissue Devy? Because the Encore was a cheap-ass unstable mess. So I do wonder how the quality of this release hold up.
Of course you will. And please give us a full review.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976468)
Posted by shajaki on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:34am CDT
I've experienced it all already. The TRU Commemorative huge missiles and the TFC Megatron gun. So hell, I don't even have a reason to own this new one period
Posted by shajaki on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:34am CDT
You know it. I want to open up Starscream, just to test the QC. But I have really no reason to other than that, cause...-Kanrabat- wrote:Of course you will. And please give us a full review.shajaki wrote:I'll be opening mine!-Kanrabat- wrote:Will anyone bite the bullet and buy that reissue Devy? Because the Encore was a cheap-ass unstable mess. So I do wonder how the quality of this release hold up.
I've experienced it all already. The TRU Commemorative huge missiles and the TFC Megatron gun. So hell, I don't even have a reason to own this new one period
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976469)
Posted by Amelie on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:37am CDT
Posted by Amelie on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:37am CDT
Because I'm a poop - you're missing ehobby Ghost Starscream and IGA Starscream..
I want the reissue screamer badly, but my pockets are empty until September..
I want the reissue screamer badly, but my pockets are empty until September..
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976471)
Posted by Cobotron on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:42am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:42am CDT
Shajaki and I were just talking about this last night in the Shak, but I'm riding the fence on this Devistator for the very reason being discussed. I'm not sure I'm willing to shell out the cash without confirmation that he's not a fragile mess. I mean even the originals were notorious for breaking easily. And, leaving him in the box is NOT an option in my world.
I've always been content with my (also slightly broken in places) G2 Devy, but that darn green and purple is just so hypnotizing
and mesmerizing! 
I've always been content with my (also slightly broken in places) G2 Devy, but that darn green and purple is just so hypnotizing
and mesmerizing!
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976473)
Posted by shajaki on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:49am CDT
Trust me, Ghostscream is quite high on my list.
*looks up IGA Starscream*
Silver Mexican? That right? I'm assuming it's crazy rare, so probably never
Posted by shajaki on August 4th, 2018 @ 8:49am CDT
S'ok, everybody poopsAmelie wrote:Because I'm a poop - you're missing ehobby Ghost Starscream and IGA Starscream..
I want the reissue screamer badly, but my pockets are empty until September..
Trust me, Ghostscream is quite high on my list.
*looks up IGA Starscream*
Silver Mexican? That right? I'm assuming it's crazy rare, so probably never
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976510)
Posted by boyatlarge on August 4th, 2018 @ 3:15pm CDT
Posted by boyatlarge on August 4th, 2018 @ 3:15pm CDT
Hot Rod is now in-stock online:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /465091453?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Just placed my order to be delivered by Aug 13.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /465091453?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Just placed my order to be delivered by Aug 13.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976566)
Posted by triKlops on August 4th, 2018 @ 9:38pm CDT
Thanks for the heads up!
Got some toothpaste for free shipping and i should have it by the 11th.
Posted by triKlops on August 4th, 2018 @ 9:38pm CDT
boyatlarge wrote:Hot Rod is now in-stock online:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /465091453?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Just placed my order to be delivered by Aug 13.
Thanks for the heads up!
Got some toothpaste for free shipping and i should have it by the 11th.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976680)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 5th, 2018 @ 3:53pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 5th, 2018 @ 3:53pm CDT
I still want to find Devastator. If I see him in stores, he's mine. I won't bother online.
Besides, I now have a G1 combiner, and Abominus is a killer!
Besides, I now have a G1 combiner, and Abominus is a killer!
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976744)
Posted by shajaki on August 5th, 2018 @ 9:42pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on August 5th, 2018 @ 9:42pm CDT
I got the Walmart G1 reissue Devastator, ripped him open, and have thoroughly done all my "tests". The last time he was released (Encore #20 and #20A) the QC was pretty poor, so I'm sure a lot of people are wondering how this one will measure up. Also due to his steep price tag (100 CAD/75 USD) buying one of these might be considered quite a leap of faith.
For once folks, our faith has been rewarded.
He. Feels. GREAT. And I seriously hope it's not just my copy.
Each individual figure looks and feels fantastic. The plastic is top notch, and everything is tight and solid. The only thing so far that's worried me was Longhauls right arm was hard to pull out the first time, but since then its felt fine. Everybody transforms nicely and everything works (which is nice because one of the heads on my 20A broke and got lost inside his body).
Put'em all together, and you also get a pretty solid Devastator. I mean, he's not that solid to begin with but I doubt he could be any better than this one. All this kinda makes me sad that the beautifully painted 20A was such a dud.
But is he worth the steep cost of admission? I really think he is. The only negative I can come up with it the two shades of green plastic he seems to have, but I personally have no idea how Encore #20 (proper) or the original was. For a crisp quality G1 Devs, you can't do better than this unless you're dead set on proper vintage. I highly recommend him
*Don't mind my dusty 20A*
For once folks, our faith has been rewarded.
He. Feels. GREAT. And I seriously hope it's not just my copy.
Each individual figure looks and feels fantastic. The plastic is top notch, and everything is tight and solid. The only thing so far that's worried me was Longhauls right arm was hard to pull out the first time, but since then its felt fine. Everybody transforms nicely and everything works (which is nice because one of the heads on my 20A broke and got lost inside his body).
Put'em all together, and you also get a pretty solid Devastator. I mean, he's not that solid to begin with but I doubt he could be any better than this one. All this kinda makes me sad that the beautifully painted 20A was such a dud.
But is he worth the steep cost of admission? I really think he is. The only negative I can come up with it the two shades of green plastic he seems to have, but I personally have no idea how Encore #20 (proper) or the original was. For a crisp quality G1 Devs, you can't do better than this unless you're dead set on proper vintage. I highly recommend him
*Don't mind my dusty 20A*
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976811)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 6th, 2018 @ 10:03am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 6th, 2018 @ 10:03am CDT
Nice review shaj! Though I still can't bring myself to pay that much for a toy like devy, still I'm glad he's there for those that do want him
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976915)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2018 @ 8:01pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2018 @ 8:01pm CDT
It's the 20A I had before. And it was garbage all over. But this one look solid. Still, my 100$+ will go elsewhere.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976929)
Posted by Quantum Surge on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:03pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:03pm CDT
I'm actually interested in getting the G1 reissues (mainly to go with CHUG versions of characters I own that have an affordable G1 counterpart, and right now I have Optimus and Motormaster), but I want to wait for these to go on clearance. I don't think that they'll sell as well in my specific Walmarts, but we'll see.
Re: Volkswagen Logo and G1 Brawn Appearance Behind the Transformers G1 Minibot Reissues (1976930)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:07pm CDT
Don't get your hopes too high. The SCALPERS will snatch all these sets up before any sale ever happen. My only hope is that there's a silly over production of those reissues, just to shaft the scalpers good.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2018 @ 9:07pm CDT
Quantum Surge wrote:I'm actually interested in getting the G1 reissues (mainly to go with CHUG versions of characters I own that have an affordable G1 counterpart, and right now I have Optimus and Motormaster), but I want to wait for these to go on clearance. I don't think that they'll sell as well in my specific Walmarts, but we'll see.
Don't get your hopes too high. The SCALPERS will snatch all these sets up before any sale ever happen. My only hope is that there's a silly over production of those reissues, just to shaft the scalpers good.
