Who's Got the Biggest?

[GoktimusPrime]

The thing that I still really love about Binaltechs is that it is still - IMHO - the best TF line when it comes to being robots in disguise. I love Masterpieces too, but for entirely different reasons. I love MPs because they're fantastic interpretations of the G1 cartoon robots with licensed 80s vehicle modes; but I love Binaltech because they're more recent model cars with an incredible about of detail in their vehicle modes! Detailed interiors (steering wheel, air con vents, glove box, airbag panels, gear stick, speedo/odometers, parking brake handle, indicator/wiper stalks, bonnets that open to reveal engines, boots that can open, working rack and pinion steering et al.); and they transform into fully articulated robots with self-contained weapons/accessories to boot! This isn't a criticism against MPs as 'translating' those reality-defying G1 cartoon models into actual toys is no easy feat, and each MP continues to impress me. But I really love how I can look at my Binaltechs and suspend disbelief that they're transforming robot action figures and allow myself to regard them as model cars.


^Real life vehicle (top left) & BT Smokescreen


^Binaltech and Masterpiece; both great lines in their own right

also I think that BT is better than Alt's but some may argue otherwise (I don't play with mine so paint chips are no problem)

I've only ever experienced chipping w/ BT Smokescreen and a little bit of chipping on BT Tracks (specifically the bonnet tabs which connect with each other (thus rubbing directly against each other)). The paint quality from BT2 onwards has actually been really good.

[Jetfire in the sky]

The thing that I still really love about Binaltechs is that it is still - IMHO - the best TF line when it comes to being robots in disguise. I love Masterpieces too, but for entirely different reasons. I love MPs because they're fantastic interpretations of the G1 cartoon robots with licensed 80s vehicle modes; but I love Binaltech because they're more recent model cars with an incredible about of detail in their vehicle modes! Detailed interiors (steering wheel, air con vents, glove box, airbag panels, gear stick, speedo/odometers, parking brake handle, indicator/wiper stalks, bonnets that open to reveal engines, boots that can open, working rack and pinion steering et al.); and they transform into fully articulated robots with self-contained weapons/accessories to boot! This isn't a criticism against MPs as 'translating' those reality-defying G1 cartoon models into actual toys is no easy feat, and each MP continues to impress me. But I really love how I can look at my Binaltechs and suspend disbelief that they're transforming robot action figures and allow myself to regard them as model cars. :

I couldn't have put it better myself and as much as I love the MP line, initially with the re-scale at MP-10 (or 9 depending on your POV) I was so disappointed, but I now happily accept and understand it. Rubber tyres would be nice though

[liegeprime]

From 13 in 2008 , It's now 23 figures - 21 are Alts and 1 BT. Does Alternity count here as well? Coz if it does I've got only 2. I always thought Alternity was what the BT storyline evolved into...

All loose

BT Acree

Alt Wheeljack
Alt Prowl
Alt Grimlock
Alt Blue Tracks
Alt SKids
Alt Hound
Alt Sideswipe
Alt Sunstreaker
Alt Smokescreen (8)
Alt SilverStreak
Alt Ricochet
Alt (or is it BT) Mirage
Alt Rodimus
Alt Windcharger (or Overdrive)
Alt Jazz
Alt Nemesis Prime
Alt Ravage - Jaguar type
Alt Rumble
Alt Swindle
Alt Dead End
Alt Decepticharge
Alt Shockblast

Alternity Bumblebee
Alternity Cliffjumper


well that's it.

[drifand]

This was my biggest disappointment in mp line, is now where near this style and quality. This was what brought me back into Transformers, and sadly mp line is starting to fade out for me.

Smokescreen paint apps are just so way out of the chart. Sadly no diecast versions of the Ford GT. Was surprised they didn't do a Frenzy version as Rumble was there. I like this line so much that I be keeping it as a main display.

[UltraMarginal]

I have a second Jazz somewhere in storage still MISB,



I found Deadend since taking these photos in another storage container.



Only Skids and Arcee are MISB all the others are just stored in their boxes for safe keeping.


This is THE line that got me back into collecting after many years hiatus after G1/G2. If they decided to pick this line back up any time soon I'd be pretty happy.
While they are often on the fiddley side this line is the closest thing to representing what a true robot in disguise might look like in todays world in both modes.