Early G1 (Golden Age): 1984-85
Early G1: 1984-87
Early and Middle G1: 1984-1990
All of G1: 1984-93
Other (please specify)
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You're missing quite a few Convention/Subscription toys (including Action Master Thundercracker!) and some of the Titan/Prime masters
This list is useful though for a counter arguement I want to make so hopefully others can help advise and make this complete
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Nobody? Ok well
Add to the CHUG list
Hubcap (leaked)
Scorponok (coming soon)
Needlenose (Subscription service)
Ruckus (Subscription service)
Windsweeper (Subscription service)
Octopunch (Primemaster)
Banzai-Tron (BotCon)
Thundercracker Action Master (BotCon)
Scorch (Botcon)
Double Punch (Botcon)
Rapido (Botcon)
Skyquake (BotCon)
You could possibily add these but some might think the are not "CHUG enough", others would be using these toys in their collection
Steeljaw (War for Cybertron)
Hosehead (Cab, headonly, Titanmaster)
Dogfight (Adventure exclusive)
Crankcase (Movie Cybertron toy redo)
Octopunch (BotCon SG)
Banzai-Tron (2010 Movie/Generations line)
Ironfist (Subscription service "Fisitron")
Circuit (Subscription service)
Last edited by Paulbot; 23rd June 2020 at 10:15 PM. Reason: Added Skyquake
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Someone, please quote this so Gok can see it.
As long as we are compiling a list here are the JP G1 characters that I have on my list that are unique moulds or repaints not available in the US and EU lines.
-JP Headmasters 1987-
-Cybertron Master Warriors-
Kirk
Lione
Loafer
Rodney
Shuffler
Toraizer
-Trainbots-
Getsuei
Kaen
Seizan
Shouki
Suiken
Yukikaze
-W Cassettebots-
Dile
Graphy
Noise
Saur
-Targetmasters-
Artfire (w/ Nightstick)
Stepper (w/ Nebulon)
-Communications Officers-
Soundblaster (w/ Buzzsaw)
Twincast (w/ Steeljaw)
-JP Masterforce 1988-
-Masterforce Warriors-
Aquastar
Bullet
Zetca
-Sparkdash-
Guzzle
Hardspark
Hotspark
Javil
Wildspark
-Destrons-
Browning
-Pretenders-
Metalhawk
-Six Changer-
Sixknight
-Godmasters-
Buster
Doubleclouder
Hydra
Ranger
Road King
-Armored Warrior-
Godbomber
-Godmaster Leaders-
Overlord (w/ Mega & Giga)
Super Ginrai
-Headmaster Juniors-
Goshooter
Minerva
-Headmasters-
Grand Maximus
BlackZarak
BlackRoritchi
-JP Victory 1989-
-Dinoforce-
Doryu
Gairyu
Goryu
Kakuryu
Rairyu
Yokuryu
-Multiforce-
Dashtacker
Machtackle
Wingwaver
-Breastforce-
Drillhorn (w/ Hornbreast)
Guyhawk (w/ Hawkbreast)
Hellbat (w/ K?moribreast)
Jallguar (w/ Jaguarbreast)
Killbison (w/ Bisonbreast)
Leozack (w/ Lionbreast)
-Brainmasters-
Blacker
Braver
Laster
-Armored Warrior-
Victory Leo
-Six Changer-
Greatshot
-Interstellar Transport-
Galaxy Shuttle
-Leaders-
Deszaras
Star Saber
-Crossformers-
Black Shadow
Blue Bacchus
-JP Zone 1990-
-Zone OVA pack-in-
Rabbicrater
-Metrosquad Leader-
Metrotitan (w/ Metrobomb,
Metrodash, Metroshot, Metrotank)
-Micro Transformers-
Battle Patrol Team
(Gunlift, Powerbomb)
(Sunrunner, Sidetrack
Super Car Patrol Team
(Black Heat, Ginham, Deadhour, Road Hugger)
-Bases (Micro Transformers)-
Gunrunner
Deadwheeler
-Micro Transformers Powered Masters-
Sonic Bomber
(w/ Sonic)
Dai Atlas
(w/ Speeder)
Roadfire
(w/ Drillbuster)
-Stations (Micro Transformers)-
Glasspit
Overair
Deluxe (Micro Transformers)
Missile Bull
Skywave
-JP Return of Convoy 1991-
-Cybertrons-
Grandus (w/ Spinner)
Sky Garry (w/ Shotbomber & Micro Trailer #0)
Star Convoy
(w/ Hot Rodimus & Micro Trailer)
-Micro Transformer 6 Team-
Sixliner
(Alan, D-Go, Joe, Leaf, Night, Spark)
-JP Operation Combination 1992-
-5-Robot Gestalts-
Battle Gaia
(Great Cannon, Leyland, Sandstorm, Shuttle Gunner, Target Hawk)
Guard City
(Fire Chief, Fly-Up, Safety, Sparkride, Streetstar)
-Micro Transformer 6-Robot Gestalts-
Sixbuilder
(Crush-Bull, Digger, Gran Arm, Iron Lift, Mixing, Treader)
Sixtrain
(Atlan, Converter, Desire, Raise, San D-Go, Windy)
Sixturbo
Road Police
(Circuit, Discharge, Glide, Neo-Wheel, Sireen)
Sixwing
(Chain Gun, Falcon, Flanker, Missile Run, Raker, Supersonic)
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And from that list, many have CHUG toys including:
Shuffler
Shouki
Artfire (w/ Nightstick)
Stepper (w/ Nebulon)
Soundblaster (w/ Buzzsaw)
Metalhawk (primemaster)
Godbomber
Overlord (w/ Mega & Giga)
Super Ginrai
Minerva (titanmaster)
Grand Maximus
Kakuryu (United EX)
Drillhorn
Guyhawk
Hellbat
Jallguar
Killbison
Leozack
Deszaras
Black Shadow
Star Convoy
Road Police
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I definitely understand the desire to see "proper" CHUG toys done of previous toys that were repaints of moulds that just didn't work (e.g. Earthrise Cliffjumper etc.) - and there are still a number of toys that have technically been CHUGgified but could really do with better representations (i.e. not ill-fitting reuses of previous moulds) - e.g. Huffer & Pipes.Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
I don't object to Hasbro revisiting already CHUGgified toys - I did recently buy ER Sky Lynx and sold off my CW Sky Lynx; but on the other hand I held onto my Henkei Ironhide and Lambor and skipped their CW & Siege counterparts. <shrugs> I also skipped ER Wheeljack as I'm perfectly content with my United Wheeljack, even if he is a shared mould with Tracks (and I'm not saying that this always has to be a thing).
I guess I would prefer if HasTak prioritised characters who've yet to be CHUGgified first and then come back and revisit the already CHUGgified characters at a later point. Yeah, I really do want a better CHUG Huffer and Pipes, but I'd like to see a CHUG Hubcap, Sureshot, Pointblank etc. done first. Having said that, I wouldn't say no to a better CHUG Huffer or Pipes if they released them sooner either. For me, if they release a new CHUG toy of a character that's already CHUGged then it's a "maybe" for me, but if it's a new incarnation of a character that's never been CHUGged before, then it's a definite purchase. With rare exceptions like Grand Maximus because I just don't have the damn space for that thing!
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If I had a dollar for every time I read this.It's not just you Gok, I've seen a few people repeat this sentiment.
The thing is, we will eventually get all those obscure characters I'm sure, but Hasbro also need to keep doing the ones that will be guaranteed to sell (your Primes, your Megatrons, your Starscreams, etc). We've been very fortunate to get things like CHUG combiners, clones, Allicons, Impactor, Powerdashers, Etc.
You yourself aren't a fan of the previous CHUG Cliffjumper as it's just a red Bumblebee, but technically it's a CHUG Cliffjumper, right? Likewise, I'm not all too impressed with some earlier CHUG figures such as Sunstreaker (either version of him) and am much looking forward to Earthrise. The other thing to keep in mind is people are coming and going from the fandom every year and may not have gotten previous versions of these characters. So there are many good reasons to keep giving us options of the more popular characters while also giving us more obscure characters.
Looking to buy lucky draw Armada Prime and Diaclone Marlboor Wheeljack.
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Good point. There are 13 year old Transformers fans today buying Earthrise Cliffjumper and Astrotrain who were not born when the first CHUG versions of those characters were on the shelf.
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Actually, upon closer analysis they are doing a near half half split nowadays between "old" and "new" CHUG characters. Although there is a 'size bias' with the smaller/cheaper end having many more "new" CHUG characters vs toys on the dearer/bigger end of the scale. We have lots of CHUG Micromasters now but seeing whole new big boxed toys come out in CHUG is not so common. And yes, I will grant that some of these boxed CHUGs are updates of previous CHUGs that bring something completely new to the table (e.g. ER Sky Lynx vs CW Sky Lynx).
Earthrise Wheeljack and Grapple don't interest me, because cosmetic differences aside, they don't bring anything substantially new to make me want to buy them when I already own the previous CHUG toys. I guess if they're going to redo a CHUG character then that toy is going to have to work harder to persuade me to purchase it over the existing toy. Sure, Earthrise Wheeljack and Grapple both do the same basic thing as my United Wheeljack and Grapple; they transform from robots that are immediately recognisable as these characters into vehicle modes which are also immediately identifiable as these characters. Sure, the ER toys have more G1-looking designs, but I don't need my CHUGs to be slavishly G1 accurate in looks (I find that kind of dull); if I want a more G1 accurate Wheeljack and Grapple then I have my G1 Wheeljack and Grapple to scratch that itch!And if I wanted to play with a more cartoon-like Wheeljack and Grapple toy, then I have my Masterpiece to scratch that itch. Basically the toy needs to offer me something that neither the previous CHUG or MP versions offer.
Case in point: Siege Ultra Magnus
This was my third CHUG Ultra Magnus, on top of owning MP Ultra Magnus, but I still bought him anyway. Why? Because that toy does something that no other Ultra Magnus toy anywhere offers. It has a fully articulated autonomous cab robot that can combine with its trailer to become an articulated armoured super robot. G1, Classics, CW, MP... no other UM does this. Just Siege.
So I guess it's all about new CHUG toys scratching a new itch. But if that character already has an existing toy (CHUG and/or MP), then there's a greater chance that this itch has been scratched.Whereas a wholly new CHUG character toy is a no-brainer - just take my money! But yeah, it is true that Hasbro are releasing more new characters in CHUG than before.
I'd just like Hasbro to release more "new" characters for CHUG on the larger and more expensive end of---
...shut. Up. And. Take. My money!
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I was happy when we got Chromedome in Titans Return. Also bought Maketoys Cupola.
Would love to see an updated G1 Slapdash
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