Things you never realised about Transformers (toys etc)

[griffin]

This is actually something I've known for a while now, but wanted to share... and this looks to be the most applicable topic.

The most recent Kreo Build set (Autobot Command Base) was shown at the US & AUS Toyfairs last year, but it ended up being completely different to the version that ended up being released. (with some different Kreons too)
So today I found a site that actually has the prototype shown WITH the released version. (the prototype is the top image)

I wonder why the set was so significantly changed, in such a short period of time (to have a fully built example as the official product image just a few months before its release).

[UltraMarginal]

This is actually something I've known for a while now, but wanted to share... and this looks to be the most applicable topic.

The most recent Kreo Build set (Autobot Command Base) was shown at the US & AUS Toyfairs last year, but it ended up being completely different to the version that ended up being released. (with some different Kreons too)
So today I found a site that actually has the prototype shown WITH the released version. (the prototype is the top image)

I wonder why the set was so significantly changed, in such a short period of time (to have a fully built example as the official product image just a few months before its release).

it does look like the orighinal design is bigger with a higher parts count. Also the newer one has equipment racks along the line of the customisable kreons, so they may have decided to tie them into the design.

[iamirondude]

found out yesterday that the black tower things on my FOC metroplex shoulders actually pull out. they make those towers look a lot better.

[DELTAprime]

Just listening to interviews on Season 1 Disk 3 of the Remastered G1 DVDs. I didn't realise that they changed the age range of the show. It's obvious now that I know that fact. I've been grimacing over some of the obviously kid focused stuff I've noticed rewatching Season 1 for the first time in about 5 years. But I've always liked Season 3 more than the others and now I know why, it was aimed at a higher age range. I always liked shows aimed at an older audience when I was a kid.

[SMHFConvoy]

Just found out that Armada Unicron's box is the perfect size to pack DVDs into.

[Autocon]

I just realised powerpinch is green when held up to the light Always thought it was a last minute change from green to black but didn't change the packaging pics

[griffin]

I'm not sure if I realised this before, or just remembered it while building the latest Kabaya Models, but the JP Laster (from Liokaiser) and UK Flame (the yellow one) are Lamborghinis like Sideswipe... but the hood transformation is wrong for it to be used for the Masterpiece Sideswipe mould. (you know, to milk this great mould with a different character)