Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[TheDirtyDigger]

It's actually an error. It should be C-00 (and should be slotted in with the 'C' section of the list), as it was the JP release of the Cybertron Primus toy. But since it was released in Gen1 packaging/biocard, and after the Galaxy Force toyline ended, it is technically considered a Gen1 Universe toy, like all the Ehobby figures in the 50+ number range.
Even though it was the second official Primus toy in Japan, it was the only Primus toy given an actual TakaraTomy TFs ID number.

Ah very cool! I never knew it was released in G1 packaging and officially a G1 toy.

[griffin]

Does the ramp for G1 silverbolt actually do anything other than act as the shield in superion mode?

I didn't think the ramps for Silverbolt and Onslaught could be used outside of their third mode, as a launching ramp for the smaller team vehicles.
THey were a feature in the JP toys, with a spring-loaded feature in the toy to launch the toys down the ramp (that attached to the toy), but the Hasbro versions removed the spring feature and yet still included the ramp with the toy for no real reason or featured gimmick.

[griffin]

Ah very cool! I never knew it was released in G1 packaging and officially a G1 toy.

I think there would be some conjecture as to which toy universe it belongs to, according to fans, but if you go by packaging/biocard universe over toy-design universe, I guess it could count as a Gen1 toy. I personally wouldn't, as it would just stand out way too much visually (its design) from the rest of the Gen1 toys.

Just correcting my earlier posting - seeing the packaging picture, there is no 'C' next to the '00', so the wiki listing is correct, but their linked page is incorrect by labelling it as 'C-00'. Unless of course the biocard has it, and they are both correct...
Hmm, gotta keep reminding myself that wikia should only be used as a guide, not an accurate source...

[Sky Shadow]

I didn't think the ramps for Silverbolt and Onslaught could be used outside of their third mode, as a launching ramp for the smaller team vehicles.
THey were a feature in the JP toys, with a spring-loaded feature in the toy to launch the toys down the ramp (that attached to the toy), but the Hasbro versions removed the spring feature and yet still included the ramp with the toy for no real reason or featured gimmick.

Hmm... now I think about it, it would be nice if the Encore Combaticons have the launching feature restored. And metal chests.

[n2o]

how many figures if any were released of Wheeljack ?

any rereleases coming up that include wheeljack ?

[Paulbot]

how many figures if any were released of Wheeljack ?

any rereleases coming up that include wheeljack ?

The site http://www.tfu.info/ is a good source of information like this.

For the original character there was:
Wheeljack
Wheeljack (decoy)
Wheeljack (Classic reissue - early 90s)
Action Master Wheeljack
Alternators Wheeljack
Spychanger Wheeljack

There's also Armada Wheeljack (an Autobot turned Decepticon, different character), Energon Downshift (who looks like Wheeljack), Cybertron Downshift (a new body for the Energon version, still has a Wheeljack-like head).

I believe Wheeljack is one of the original toys that Hasbro/Takara says they've lost the mould for and can't reissue.

[Lordy]

Does anyone know if the Australian Toys R US stores will be getting the Preceptor and Insecticons like the US TRU stores?

[enforcer888]

Couple of possibly annoying questions if no one minds.

What do you prefer? Masterpiece/20th Anniversary OP or Armada Unicron?

Anyone got a pic of the two figures side by side by any chance?

What do you guys think of the Alternity figures now they've been out a bit? (I'll do a search in the meantime)

[Sky Shadow]

What do you prefer? Masterpiece/20th Anniversary OP or Armada Unicron?

Armada Unicron. I waited seventeen years for that toy and it was worth it.

I wouldn't wait five minutes for an Optimus Prime.

[Wheel-J]

Does anyone know if the Australian Toys R US stores will be getting the Preceptor and Insecticons like the US TRU stores?

For now, we all just can hope through the distributor.

What do you prefer? Masterpiece/20th Anniversary OP or Armada Unicron?

Anyone got a pic of the two figures side by side by any chance?

by any chance, get both!