Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[GoktimusPrime]

The Takara logo should be different. I think the 1986 Transformers' Takara logo is the "thin" font inside an oval (example). Otherwise it could be the "black boy" logo (example) - I have 2 1986 Takara TFs but they're at home. The reissue uses a different logo which looks like this.

The reissue also has no "clip and save" bio & tech specs on the back of the box (since they have tech specs cards inside, here's an example of a Japanese G1 box back w/ tech specs and robot points), instead there's lots of legal blurb. Reissues also have something like "年齢対象15才以上" ("For Ages 15 and Up") written on the back - even if you can't read Japanese you can still recognise the Hindu-Arabic numeral "15."

[jaydisc]

Thanks for the tips. Looking for the newer logo I've found a good example of each:

Vintage


Reissue


It looks like the reissue has some 20th anniversary badge (or 20th something?) as well.

[liegeprime]

Lighter Fluid!!!!!

(originally suggested to me by Heroic Decepticon.)

dont go near any candles though, see your TF's go fwoosh!! presto, instant plastic slag

[jaydisc]

It evaporates pretty quickly

Also, if applied correctly while removing the stickers, it leaves no residue AND you can reuse the stickers once they dry.

[GoktimusPrime]

It looks like the reissue has some 20th anniversary badge (or 20th something?) as well.

Yes, 20th anniversary as the reissue was released in 2004.

[loophole]

what are the names and what series' do the cybertron runamuck recolours come from, the ones without the stupid big gun/ bonnet thing?

[Sky Shadow]

what are the names and what series' do the cybertron runamuck recolours come from, the ones without the stupid big gun/ bonnet thing?

I'm not sure I understand the question... but Cybertron Runamuck was a retool of Armada Side Swipe in G1 Runabout's colours. Side Swipe had a Mini-Con called Nightbeat instead of a gun and no 'bonnet thing' exposed engine. The toy was also recloloured as Oil Slick and Universe Treadshot.

[loophole]

I'm not sure I understand the question... but Cybertron Runamuck was a retool of Armada Side Swipe in G1 Runabout's colours. Side Swipe had a Mini-Con called Nightbeat instead of a gun and no 'bonnet thing' exposed engine. The toy was also recloloured as Oil Slick and Universe Treadshot.

thats exactly what i wanted to know thanks

[evilman378]

I won these two transformers off ebay but I don't know who they are. I'm guessing that the blue truck is kup but I'm not sure. Can someone help me in identifying them?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=320349729922

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=320349730404

Cheers

[Gutsman Heavy]

that be Kup and Wildrider