Gimmicks That You Would Like To See Return.

With toys like Universe/Henkai Cyclonus and 'Headmaster' Bulkhead around, I was browsing G1 Transformers on the internet this morning and began to think that there were a lot of G1 gimmicks that could be done even better with today's Transforming technology.

The main one I think I'd like to see is 21st century Transformers Clones. I really do like the G1 ones, but it was never much of a challenge to go - oh... that one has wheels in robot mode and that one has extra legs and those two have wings. Today they really could produce two robots that do appear identical but - after a complex Classics-style unfolding transformation - change into completely different vehicles or beasts.

Are there any 'gimmicks' you'd like to see make a comeback?

Headmasters, where the head does transform. I'd love to see modern pretenders as well, i've always loved them.

They could actually do human-TFs - human alt modes reveal robots, like shellformers. Might not be very popular though. :p

I think they should revisit the double-agent gimmick; like a Classics Punch-Counterpunch and Doubledealer. It's a bit dodgy how with current toy engineering tech our more recent double-agents only feature the ability to change logos. (-_-)

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

I think they should revisit the double-agent gimmick; like a Classics Punch-Counterpunch and Doubledealer. It's a bit dodgy how with current toy engineering tech our more recent double-agents only feature the ability to change logos. (-_-)

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Isn't Animated Shockwave like that?

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Originally Posted by evilman378

Isn't Animated Shockwave like that?

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Yes, he is, only he's an even better double-agent toy, since he has two distinct vehicle modes, unlike Counter/Punch and Doubledealer.

Pretenders! The Mega & Ultra ones, like Thunderwing where the shell transforms as well ( hopefully more articulated this time) and combines with an articulte innerbot. I dont mind if the innerbot is legends size as well. I was just playing with the Legends G2 megatron (from 25th series) and thought, how a little bit more articulation (an elbow) and an articulated outer shell of a skeletal samurai would make this a perfect Bludgeon. The decepticons have the more interesting Pretender shells as well.

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Originally Posted by Sky Shadow

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Isn't Animated Shockwave like that?

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Yes, he is, only he's an even better double-agent toy, since he has two distinct vehicle modes, unlike Counter/Punch and Doubledealer.

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Damnit, I want this toy!! I only just saw Animated Swindle last week... that's how slow distribution is in my neck of the woods. :( And it was at a stupid inflated price too. :( :(

Hopefully I can find Shockwave before the RotF toys come out. (-_-)

Base transformers, combiners with real hands/feet (officially), walking motors.
Parts-formers.
Throttle-bots, basically deluxe/scout car transformers with pullback motors in them.
Guns, not missle launchers, but guns.

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Originally Posted by MV75

Throttle-bots, basically deluxe/scout car transformers with pullback motors in them.

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And with better engineering than Cyber Slammers and Bumper Battlers. (-_-)

I'd like to see the Headmasters come back. Since Nightstick is poseble, it'd be possible to make Headmaster robot modes with articulation, as opposed to being bricks.

Also, water-squirting guns, and guns in general. While I appreciate the use of alternative weaponry, some characters just need guns since they're a signature weapon for them. *coughCheetorcough*