Retro G1 Reissues - 1986 Movie anime editions

[Cat]

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You legend! Thank you!

[Paulbot]

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Thanks, that convinced me to make the purchase too

[valkyrie_76]

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Glad Im not the only sucker using this today.

[KELPIE]

I had two Starscreams delivered together. both squashed, however in alternating fashion. So on had its flap ben forward, the other had its flap bent backward. Wasn't happy about the situation. Going to be a bit of a risk with two TC's and two Hounds... and depending on when I order, two Hot Rods...

As for the seekers, both Starscream and Thundercracker have the legs angled a bit towards the feet, which is not present on my original TC.

I think there was a discussion earlier on of the other forums, that this is bending due to the way they are packed.

[Cat]

Mine arrived today, boxes in perfect nick, no bending on Thundercracker's legs either, so I got really lucky. It's amazing what a difference it makes having a Hound that can actually have its head pop all the way up. Now I want to buy a true vintage specimen just for that, as it feels like a completely different toy. Amazing.

Very happy with both of them, I can't stop smiling.

[GoktimusPrime]

It's amazing what a difference it makes having a Hound that can actually have its head pop all the way up. Now I want to buy a true vintage specimen just for that, as it feels like a completely different toy. Amazing.

G1 Hound's head pops up just as much as this Retro reissue. The only significant physical change they made is in the disabled missile launcher, otherwise this reissue is pretty much physically identical to the G1 toy.

Refer to comparison photos on the Retro Hound toy review thread.

[Cat]

G1 Hound's head pops up just as much as this Retro reissue. The only significant physical change they made is in the disabled missile launcher, otherwise this reissue is pretty much physically identical to the G1 toy.

Refer to comparison photos on the Retro Hound toy review thread.

My reissue's head doesn't come up all the way, unfortunately, and I recall that was a VERY common complaint with that reissue. I hadn't realised any got out that worked, I assumed all were like that. I remember it very clearly, as I was extremely disappointed at the time, as it was my first experience with the G1 Hound mold, and it was such a let-down to have that happen, and then to find out it wasn't just me, but what seemed to be the majority of the run. Very disappointing, and it really damaged my view of Takara as a maker of fine wares. I'll be the first to admit I have a bad memory in general, but my memories on this are crystal clear.

[Skyfire]

Big W has G1 retro TFTM Hot Rod online now, $69 plus shipping.

[KELPIE]

Excellent - Time to put my BigW order in.

TC, Hound and HotRod here I come

[Trent]

Got my Hot Rod delivered on Friday. It’s glorious.