Animated - what's left?

[kurdt_the_goat]

if it is unreleased stuff then you've missed:

Toxic Oil Slick
Fugitive Waspinator
Goldfire Grimlock
Thundercracker
Mudbuster Bulkhead

There's also a Mercenary Swindle.

Isn't TakaraTOMY releasing an Activators Soundblaster later this year?

If by later this year you mean a week or so ago, then yes He came out on the 19th June.

[tinyJazz]

Are you chasing up Japan only figures as well? All these are on my list to get :/ I have a spreadsheet.

EZ collection:
Clear Starscream (Light Purple, Blue or Yellow) chase figures?
Gold version Optimus
Elite Guard Optimus
Elite Guard Bumblebee
Elite Guard Prowl

NEW Mini EZ? scans on tfw
Bumblebee
Optimus
Starscream
Megatron

Other Japanese exclusives:

Deluxe Elite Guard Prowl (tokyo toy show 2010/eHobby) otca and here
Deluxe Gold Optimus Prime (Paramount Japan DVD campaign, 1/8/10 -30/9/10, 1000 pieces, lucky draw?) seibertron.com news post

Retailer incentive Legends:
Clear Red Optimus Prime (TRU Japan)
Clear Yellow Bumblebee (Itoyokado Store)
Clear Purple Starscream (Jusco)
Clear Grey Prowl (Apita Store)

RE: TFA sons of cybertron - Believe it!

Please tell me that's it! I can't find anyone selling Jusco Purple Starscream or Apita Grey Prowl.

Some Non transforming for anyone who's interested:
TFA Keychain Plushies?
Mini Figurines and Collectable Cards

[liegeprime]

hmm so they are making a Fugitive wasp ei? or plan to... wish they'll make an activator version as well. That Deluxe bee mold just doesnt fit in sizewise (what am I talking about, in the whole history of TFs sizing has ALWAYS been a problem/major frustration!!) with the rest of the figs.

[Deceptic_Optic]

not sure but somewhere here said that Jetpack Bumblebee will be in scale with rest of the deluxe or maybe i red it somewhere?

[autobreadticon]

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...e-toys-169598/

i like to think they are Animated Robot Heroes

[Toastfarmer]

Sorry to revive an old topic, but better than starting a new one on the same subject. I kind of went into hiatus on trying to track down what was left in the Animated series but I've come back around to it. I've now picked up the final American releases such as Arcee, Rodimus and Cybertron Ironhide/Ratchet, and I know I need to get JP releases like Blackout, Wingblade Optimus, Jetpack Bumblebee and Soundblaster (Activator). I also managed to pick up the JP Skywarp and Ramjet Activators.

But I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by the amount of stuff still out there - Black Rodimus, Black Optimus Prime, Elite Guard Prowl, the Sons Of Cybertron set. Then on top of that there's all the neat Botcon stuff like Cheetor, the Stunticons set (which I absolutely love), the Autotroopers, Fisitron, Toxitron and Sideswipe.

My question is really where the line should be drawn on what is a 'complete' collection. I know that's entirely up to me in this context but I'm interested to hear the opinions of others.

[Doubledealer]

My idea of a complete TFA collection is every characters Hasbro release (full scale for each toy bar BB where my preference goes to the activator) and the following:

-Custom Wasp made from an Activator Bumblebee (my favourite TFA character, I couldn't imagine my collection without the little fella)
-All Botcon 2011 toys (as average as I find her bot mode, I really hope Minerva gets a commercial release...It's a horrible feeling knowing how unattainable this characters toy is )
-TFCC Cheetor
-Takara Blackout
-Takara Soundblaster (deluxe)
-Takara Activator Ramjet (nice going finding one, this is still on my to buy list)
-Takara Jetpack Optimus & Bumblebee

As for toys like Elite Guard BB, Prowl & Prime, Black Takara Rodimus, the clear toys etc. I think they're ugly and pointless

[kaiden]

you need a deluxe springer and minerva too.

but seriously the botcon stuff is really pricey so i wouldn't care about them too much.

[Doubledealer]

you need a deluxe springer and minerva too.

but seriously the botcon stuff is really pricey so i wouldn't care about them too much.

Wasn't Springer a fan-made custom? The Botcon toys are expensive but if you love TFA and can afford them, they're totally worth it. If you can't afford all of the toys, my advice is to go for just the box set. The Motormaster & Breakdown are ridiculously cool and the best uses of each respective mould in my humble opinion.

The way I see it, buying the Botcon toys is a win-win situation. If you ever regret buying them, chuck them back on ebay and you'll get as much, if not more than you paid for them in the first place. You won't want to sell them though!

[jaydisc]

My idea of a complete TFA collection is every characters Hasbro release (full scale for each toy bar BB where my preference goes to the activator) and the following:

-Custom Wasp made from an Activator Bumblebee (my favourite TFA character, I couldn't imagine my collection without the little fella)
-All Botcon 2011 toys (as average as I find her bot mode, I really hope Minerva gets a commercial release...It's a horrible feeling knowing how unattainable this characters toy is )
-TFCC Cheetor
-Takara Blackout
-Takara Soundblaster (deluxe)
-Takara Activator Ramjet (nice going finding one, this is still on my to buy list)
-Takara Jetpack Optimus & Bumblebee

As for toys like Elite Guard BB, Prowl & Prime, Black Takara Rodimus, the clear toys etc. I think they're ugly and pointless

I think this is a good list and I agree with everything on it. The Soundblaster difference is subtle, so I think the Hasbro one is fine there (although I do have a Takara ACTIVATOR Soundblaster).

Fortunately for me, Fisatron, G2 Sideswipe and Toxitron from Botcon 2011 did not make my list. They're characters from different eras, were never feature din the fiction, and are utterly hideous.