Top 10 Transformers Gimmicks

[MayzaPrime]

I'm surprised Mini-cons didn't get a start

That top 10 is pretty cool

[Gofigure]

Dug that

Thx for posting. When you think about it there was a number of gimmicks introduced beyond just transformation.

Id rate Gestalt and rub signs just below transformation

[ILikeSoundwave]

Never knew about the duo-combiner thing before, Thanks!, I learnt something new!

[Autocon]

A C joint?

Great read

[GoktimusPrime]

Thanks for the feedback, fellas.

I'm surprised Mini-cons didn't get a start

While Mini-Cons themselves are pretty cool toys, the main reason why they're not on the list is because the gimmicks that they activate are often quite intrusive. The design of a lot of Armada toys felt like a step backwards because they were essentially engineered around the Mini-Con activated gimmick. Scavenger is by far the worst, but even some of the better figures still suffered and became the butt of jokes, the most infamous of them being...

A C joint?

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/C_joint

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Nice work and a good reminisce. I do disagree on number one though, I don't think the 5mm post is a top reason. I also think that Transformation should be higher up, possibly number one as without, we wouldn't have Transformers.

Still a good read and be nice to see others' ideas.

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm sure each person would place these in a different order according to their own personal preference. I'm curious to know what other gimmicks others might put in their own Top 10 list that isn't on mine, maybe something that they think is more 'deserving' to be on the list - such as Mayzaprime's suggestion about Mini-Cons. I personally wouldn't rate Mini-Cons to be good enough to put on a Top 10 list, but I do think that it's a pretty cool concept (although not greatly executed, but I do like the idea of smaller Transformers being able to attach to larger ones and powering them up ).

Others are certainly more than welcome to post their own Top 10 lists if they wish.