Monday 30 November 2015

My 30 years of Transformers - Display Case 2

Today it's Display Case 2 (of 37), containing 1987 to 1989 Pretenders.



Top of case - Original Series Duplicate Combiners and 1987 Autobots = 17

Predaking - Divebomb, Headstrong, Rampage, Razorclaw, Tantrum (2010 JP reissue)
Abominus - Hun-Grrr, Sinnertwin, Blot, Rippersnapper, Cutthroat. (Gen1 original)
Piranacon - Snaptrap, Tentakil, Seawing, Scalor, Nautilator, Overbite (US Reissue)
Headmaster Autobot - Fortress Maximus (with Cog (Gasket + Grommet), Cerebros and Spike).

Shelf 1 - Original Series - year four (1987) Autobots = 27

Headmasters - Brainstorm (with Arcana), Chromedome (with Stylor), Hardhead (with Duros), Highbrow (with Gort),
Technobots/Computron - Scattershot, Afterburner, Lightspeed, Nosecone, Strafe,
Monsterbots - Doublecross, Grotusque, Repugnus,
Targetmasters - Blurr (with Haywire), Crosshairs (with Pinpointer), Hot Rod (with Firebolt - reissue), Kup (with Recoil - reissue), Pointblank (with Peacemaker), Sureshot (with Spoilsport),
Doublespy - Punch/Counterpunch,
Clones - Cloudraker, Fastlane,
Throttlebots - Chase, Freeway, Goldbug, Rollbar, Searchlight, Wideload. (some are gold-box reissues)

Shelf 2 - Original Series - year four (1987) Decepticons = 23

Headmasters - Scorponok (with Zarak and Fasttrack), Apeface (with Spasma), Snapdragon (with Krunk), Mindwipe (with Vorath), Skullcruncher (with Grax), Weirdwolf (with Monzo),
Six-changer - Sixshot,
Terrorcons/Abominus - Hun-Gurrr, Blot, Cutthroat, Rippersnapper, Sinnertwin,
Targetmasters - Cyclonus (with Nightstick), Misfire (with Aimless), Scourge (with Fracas), Slugslinger (with Caliburst), Triggerhappy (with Blowpipe),
Clones - Pounce, Wingspan,
Duocons - Battletrap, Flywheels,
Cassettes - Overkill (reissue), Slugfest (reissue).

Shelf 3 - Original Series - year five (1988) Autobots = 28

Autobots -
Powermasters - Optimus Prime (with Hi-Q), Getaway (with Rev), Joyride (with Hotwire), Slapdash (with Lube),
Sixchanger - Quickswitch,
Pretenders - Cloudburst, Groundbreaker, Landmine, Sky High, Splashdown, Waverider, Catilla, Chainclaw, Gunrunner,
Headmasters - Hosehead (with Lug), Nightbeat (with Muzzle), Siren (with Quig),
Targetmasters - Landfill (with Silencer and Flintlock), Quickmix (with Ricochet and Boomer), Scoop (with Tracer and Holepunch),
Sparkabots - Fizzle, Guzzle, Sizzle,
Triggerbots - Backstreet, Dogfight, Override,
Cassettes - Grandslam, Raindance. (= Slamdance)

Shelf 4 - Original Series - year five (1988) Decepticons = 32

Decepticons -
Doublespy - Doubledealer,
Powermasters - Darkwing (with Throttle), Dreadwind (with Hi-Test),
Pretenders - Bomb-Burst, Bugly, Finback, Iguanus, Skullgrin, Submarauder, Carnivac, Snarler, Roadgrabber,
Seacons/Piranacon - Snaptrap, Nautilator, Overbite, Seawing, Skalor, Tentakil,
Headmasters - Fangry (with Brisko), Horri-Bull (with Kreb), Squeezeplay (with Lokos),
Targetmasters - Needlenose (with Zigzag and Sunbeam), Quake (with Heater and Tiptop), Spinister (with Hairsplitter and Singe),
Firecons - Cindersaur, Flamefeather, Sparkstalker,
Triggercons - Crankcase, Ruckus, Windsweeper,
Cassettes - Beastbox, Squawktalk. (= Squawkbox)

Shelf 5 - Original Series - year six (1989) Pretender Autobots and Decepticons = 21

Autobots -
Ultra Pretender - Skyhammer,
Mega Pretenders - Crossblades, Vroom,
Pretenders - Doubleheader, Longtooth, Pincher,
Classic Pretenders - Bumblebee, Grimlock, Jazz,
Decepticons -
Ultra Pretender - Roadblock,
Mega Pretender - Thunderwing,
Pretenders - Bludgeon, Octopunch, Stranglehold,
Classic Pretender - Starscream,
Monster Pretenders/Monstructor - Birdbrain, Bristleback, Icepick, Scowl, Slog, Wildfly.

TOTAL FOR DISPLAY CASE = 148  

Sunday 29 November 2015

My 30 years of Transformers - Display Case 1

Now for the individual Display Cases and shelves of toys.

Today it's Display Case 1 (of 37), containing the first three years of the Hasbro Transformers toyline - 1984-1986.



Top of case - Original Series Duplicate Combiners (still collecting) = 16

Devastator - Bonecrusher, Hook, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Scavenger, Scrapper. (JP 2013 reissue with cartoon head)
Superion - Silverbolt, Air Raid, Skydive, Slingshot, Fireflight. (Gen1 original)
Defensor - Hotspot, First Aid, Blades, Groove, Streetwise. (Gen1 original)
(aiming to collect duplicates of Menasor, Bruticus, Computron as well)

Shelf 1 - Original Series - year one (1984) Decepticons and Autobots = 34

Decepticons -
Megatron (JP reissue), Soundwave (gold-box reissue),
Jets - Skywarp, Starscream, Thundercracker,
Cassettes - Frenzy, Laserbeak, Ravage, Rumble, Buzzsaw.
Duplicates - Jaguar (TCS 18 with Fort Max sticker), Buzzsaw (TCS 18 with Fort Max sticker), Soundwave (TCS 10 with Soundblaster door-hinge).
Autobots -
Optimus Prime (reissue),
Cars - Bluestreak (reissue), Hound (reissue), Ironhide (reissue), Jazz (reissue), Mirage, Prowl (reissue), Ratchet (reissue), Sideswipe (reissue), Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, Wheeljack,
Minibotos - Brawn, Bumblebee (yellow), Bumblebee (red), Bumblejumper/Bumper, Cliffjumper (red), Cliffjumper (yellow), Gears (reissue), Huffer (reissue), Windcharger.

Shelf 2 - Original Series - year two (1985) Decepticons, mail-order figures, Mini-spy bonus figures, My First Transformers = 43

Decepticons -
Shockwave,
Jets - Dirge, Ramjet, Thrust,
Triplechangers - Astrotrain (reissue), Blitzwing (reissue),
Insecticons - Barrage, Chop Shop, Ransack, Venom, Bombshell (reissue), Kickback (reissue), Shrapnel (reissue),
Constructicons/Devastator - Bonecrusher, Hook, Mixmaster, Long Haul, Scavenger, Scrapper.
Mail Order Autobots - Sky Dasher, F-1 Dasher, Drill Dasher, Camshaft, Downshift, Overdrive, Timewarrior (watch).
Mail Order Decepticons (1986) - Spectro, Spyglass, Viewfinder (= Reflector).
Mini-Spies -
4WD/Jeep - white, yellow, blue
Buggy - white, yellow, blue
Sedan/Toyota FX-1 - white, yellow, blue
Sportscar/Porsche - white, yellow, blue
My First Transformers (1986) - Car-Bot, Jet-Bot, Truck-Bot. (maybe 1996 reissues)

Shelf 3 - Original Series - year two (1985) Autobots = 25

Autobots -
Omega Supreme (JP reissue), Jetfire, Blaster (reissue), Roadbuster, Whirl, Perceptor (reissue),
Dinobots - Slag, Sludge, Snarl, Swoop, Grimlock,
Cars - Grapple, Hoist, Inferno (reissue), Red Alert (reissue), Skids (reissue), Smokescreen (reissue), Tracks (reissue),
Jumpstarters - Topspin, Twin Twist,
Minibots - Beachcomber, Cosmos (reissue), Powerglide (reissue), Seaspray Warpath (reissue).

Shelf 4 - Original Series - year three (1986) Triplechanger, Combiner, Minibot Autobots and Combiner Decepticons, decoy figurines = 37

Autobots -
Triplechangers - Broadside, Sandstorm, Springer,
Cars - Kup, Hot Rod, Blurr,
Protectobots/Defensor - Hotspot, Blades, First Aid, Groove, Streetwise,
Aerialbots/Superion - Silverbolt, Air Raid, Firefight, Skydive, Slingshot,
Minibots - Outback, Tailgate, Hubcap, Swerve, Pipes, Wheelie (reissue).
Decepticons -
Stunticons/Menasor - Motormaster, Breakdown, Dead End, Drag Strip, Wildrider,
Combaticons/Bruticus - Onslaught, Blast Off, Brawl, Swindle, Vortex,
Predacons/Predaking - Divebomb, Headstrong, Rampage, Tantrum, Razorclaw. (reissues)
Autobot Decoys -
Grimlock, Snarl, Swoop, Sludge, Slag, Ratchet, Ironhide, Smokescreen, Grapple, Trailbreaker, Sunstreaker, Skids, Jazz, Inferno, Tracks, Red Alert, Hound, Sideswipe, Prowl, Mirage, Hoist, Wheeljack, Bluestreak, Brawn, Windcharger, Bumblebee, Huffer, Cliffjumper, Blaster, Perceptor, Optimus Prime.
Decepticon Decoys -
Megatron, Skywarp, Thundercracker, Starscream, Soundwave, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Kickback, Shrapnel, Bombshell, Hook, Scavenger, Bonecrusher, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Scrapper, Devastator, Ravage, Frenzy, Shockwave, Reflector, Laserbeak.

Shelf 5 - Original Series - year three (1986) Autobots and Decepticons = 18

Autobots -
Metroplex (with Scamper, Slammer and Six-gun - reissue), Sky Lynx (reissue), Ultra Magnus (reissue), Rodimus Prime (reissue), Wreck-Gar,
Cassettes - Eject, Ramhorn, Rewind, Steeljaw (reissue)
Decepticons -
Trypticon (with Brunt and Fulltilt), Galvatron (reissue), Gnaw,
Jets - Cyclonus, Scourge,
Triplechanger - Octane,
Battlechargers - Runabout, Runamuck,
Cassette - Ratbat (reissue).
TOTAL FOR PAGE - 179 (plus 53 figurines)  

My 30 years of Transformers - intro and quick video

Before I get onto the individual display cases, which I will try to do every day or two, here are some photos of the collection rooms (with 37 display cases at this time).

And a quick video of the collection at 5,000 toys earlier this year.




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My 30 years of Transformers

Yesterday (November 28th) was the 30th birthday of my Transformers collection, with Beachcomber being my very first toy back in 1985, resulting in a collection of over 6,000 Transformers toys and figurines today.

To commemorate that milestone, I want to go through the entire collection with photos and video clips (or as much as I can), posted here at Ozformers, on facebook, at TFW2005, and on twitter.

It's #my30yearsofTransformers and it will take a few weeks to go through, so I hope people find it interesting.