Things you never realised about Transformers (toys etc)

[Paulbot]

There is an actual Lookout Mountain in the USA, and according to DVD special features (so grain of salt) Autobot City: Earth is located near this real mountain.

Looking at photos, I guess it could be.

[DELTAprime]

I just realised that since the introduction of the Titan Class, every main-line Generations series has had one Titan Class figure, except Titans Return. That line got both Fort Max and Trypticon, I never realised that both Fort Max and Tryps were in a single line.

[Thurmus]

I saw that the other day and was surprised. I didn't remember two in the one series but I waited and got both on clearance so that would have thrown out the timeline for me.

[Jaxius._]

Titans Return was also extended by 6 months due to the success of the line from memory

[Paulbot]

I forgot that Trypticon was a fan-vote.

When you think about it, it makes sense for the toyline called Titans Return to have more than one Titan.

[GoktimusPrime]

I only recently learnt about why Transformers Zone has only ever been released as a dodgy fan-subbed video on DVD instead of a proper high quality master with non burnt-in subtitles, as is standard. And also why Zone is a Special Feature, not a main feature on the last DVD of Victory.

It's because Toei refuses to license OVAs outside of Japan, and including Zone as a low-quality fan sub as a Special Feature is a legal workaround. Apparently this is also why Scramble City has never been released on DVD outside of Japan.

[DELTAprime]

I haven't been paying attention to Transformers pricing outside of Australia. So seeing the price tag on Silverbolt on the shelves at an American Target was a bit of a shock. In my mind they have always been the $20-$23 USD price point of the Mega/Voyager class when I started collection. Also, I sound like an old man right now.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/31/...-retail-507909

[DELTAprime]

I only realised when I opened my SS86 Blaster last week that Kingdom Blaster's chest window is moulded in the same transparent blue that Eject is moulded in. Seeing the bright solid blue of SS86 Eject's plastic inside Blaster's chest cavity gave it away.