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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 30, 2011 16:26:43 GMT
Which Transformers toys do you own that belonged either to the Marvel Wreckers or the IDW Wreckers?
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 30, 2011 17:11:48 GMT
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Jan 30, 2011 17:34:22 GMT
Does Inferno count as a Wrecker? As far as I could tell, he just hooked up with Sandstorm and Broadside for one reconnaissance job and got sucked into the Time Wars melee. And his function ('Search & rescue') isn't very Wrecker-ish.
Judging by 'Decepticon Dambusters' and 'Missing in Action' he was on Earth in the early years, probably a late revived Ark crew member.
So I've either got one Wrecker or no Wreckers in my collection.
Martin
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Post by Kingoji on Jan 30, 2011 17:36:25 GMT
Lessee... I have Kup, Twin Twist, Rotorstorm and Ironfist. My brother has Topspin, Springer and Sandstorm, as far as I'm aware.
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 30, 2011 18:09:34 GMT
I think Inferno counts! And he survived the Time Wars massacre.
Of the original Wreckers I have: Inferno (if he counts), Sandstorm, and Broadside. Actually, it's more like I have their advance reconnaissance team.
Of the "new" Wreckers I have: Kup and Perceptor.
Ooohh... and Ed has Twin Twist, and Ben has Topspin? Spooky! Do you also have vicarious perception?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2011 18:20:02 GMT
Inferno (if he counts from Marvel)
Top Spin
Twin Twist
Rotorstorm
Springer
Scoop (if he counts from IDW)
I can't think of any others I have
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Post by legios on Jan 30, 2011 18:23:14 GMT
Of the original Wreckers I have Whirl and Roadbuster (or Roadbuster and two Whirls if you also counted the smaller scale Gazette toy that Nick obtained for me at BotCon one year).
Of the IDW wreckers I currently have...... an alternate continuity verion of Pyro (BotCon version) so technically none.
Karl
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Post by Kingoji on Jan 30, 2011 18:23:15 GMT
I think Inferno counts! And he survived the Time Wars massacre. Of the original Wreckers I have: Inferno (if he counts), Sandstorm, and Broadside. Actually, it's more like I have their advance reconnaissance team. Of the "new" Wreckers I have: Kup and Perceptor. Ooohh... and Ed has Twin Twist, and Ben has Topspin? Spooky! Do you also have vicarious perception? Believe me, when I'm in pain I make sure he knows about it! And we both also have Perceptor... totally forgot him for some reason. |
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 30, 2011 18:34:09 GMT
Of the original Wreckers I have Whirl and Roadbuster (or Roadbuster and two Whirls if you also counted the smaller scale Gazette toy that Nick obtained for me at BotCon one year). Karl One day I would like to own both Roadbuster and Whirl. Maybe they'll get reissued. I can but hope. |
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 30, 2011 18:36:19 GMT
Believe me, when I'm in pain I make sure he knows about it!  Still, if just one of you were drinking, it would be a cheaper way for t'other to feel drunk! |
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Post by legios on Jan 30, 2011 19:10:58 GMT
One day I would like to own both Roadbuster and Whirl. Maybe they'll get reissued. I can but hope. I doubt it, the rights to those toys were only obtained on a limit basis - the same sort of limited license that was agreed with Matsushiro for the mold that became Jetfire - and have since reverted to the Dorvack license holders. There was actually an updated and reengineered version of the Caliber (the toy that became Roadbuster) last year or the year before, which had an expanded array of optional weapons. It was a bit pricey though and it doesn't appear to did well enough for them to consider developing a new version of the Gazette (that became Whirl). I'm afraid the chances of the original toys being reissued under the Transformers banner are about the same as that of a reissue of the original Jetfire toy (slim or none). Karl |
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 30, 2011 19:17:32 GMT
Karl, do you have a link to [pictures of] that re-done Caliber?
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Post by Jaymz on Jan 30, 2011 19:24:29 GMT
Here it is on HLJ Graham. I grabbed one when it was something like 70% off and it's lovely. I would prefer it in Roadbuster colours though.
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 30, 2011 19:26:50 GMT
Here it is on HLJ Graham. I grabbed one when it was something like 70% off and it's lovely. I would prefer it in Roadbuster colours though. Ah, thanks! Looks very nice, but £135 is a bit on the pricey side. |
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Post by Hero on Jan 30, 2011 19:32:48 GMT
I thought Inferno was one of the The Survivors like a post Time Wars spin-off group with Carnivac etc. In any case I have Inferno.
I have Springer, Twin Twist, Topspin, and Ultra Magnus
Used to have Ironfist and regret passing him on.
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Post by legios on Jan 30, 2011 19:33:05 GMT
Got a link to its HLJ product page:- www.hlj.com/product/CMS65256Looks like it is a slightly smaller scale toy than the original (which topped out at about 20cm tall) and is in alternate colours rather than the revamped scheme that Roadbuster got or the original show colours. For completeness sake the Combat Caliber that they mention there is this version:- www.hlj.com/product/CMS65248with the optional heavy combat armour and very large Calibre gun and as far as I can recall that is the original show colour scheme on Mugen's Caliber (the interchangeable cannon fodder units had a simpler scheme than the hero's as is traditional). Not sure if any of that helps. EDIT - Jaymz beat me to the draw. Well done that man. Karl |
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Post by Jaymz on Jan 30, 2011 19:33:22 GMT
Yeah, keep an eye on it though, like I said it was 70% off at one point and if they still have a large amount of stock they'll likely reduce it again in the future.
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 30, 2011 21:11:51 GMT
I will keep an eye on it... you never know!
Thanks for the other links as well, Karl! Appreciated.
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 30, 2011 22:35:04 GMT
I have Springer, Broadside, Sandstorm, Roadbuster, Whirl, Topspin and Twin Twist. Full House, cool!
of IDW
Springer, Kup, Broadside, Guzzle, Hyperdrive (I now choose to believe my Hyperdrive custom is Hyperion), Impactor (work in process custom), Ironfist, Perceptor, Pyro, Roadbuster, Sandstorm, Scoop, Topspin, Twin Twist and Whirl.
I really need to make Rack n Ruin. And verity I suppose.
And since I just saw it on the wiki page it turns out I have some of the Universe/Botcon Wreckers too.
Arcee
Dillo I think
Fractyl
Mol
Packrat
Primal Prime
ramulas if it the satandard BW version
Sonar
Spittor
Tap Out
Andy
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Post by Benn on Jan 30, 2011 22:47:54 GMT
To my list I'll add Inferno (He'll always be a Wrecker to me) and I think Ed's got him too. Rotorstorm... um...
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 30, 2011 22:58:10 GMT
How did I miss Rotorstorm, got him too.
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Post by Hero on Jan 31, 2011 9:53:39 GMT
As far as the Botcon Wreckers go, I have:
Rav, Mol, Dillo, Primal Prime, Tap Out, Spittor and Sonar.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 12, 2011 18:49:48 GMT
Karl, do you have a link to [pictures of] that re-done Caliber? It's on sale again: www.hlj.com/product/CMS65256I doubt it will ever be cheaper. -Ralph |
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 12, 2011 19:53:29 GMT
In G1 I only have Topspin, Twintwist and Inferno, all in very used condition. Modern figs I have Warbot Defender Springer, who is excellent, Classics Inferno and, oh, that appears to be it! Not good!
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 12, 2011 22:43:07 GMT
Karl, do you have a link to [pictures of] that re-done Caliber? It's on sale again: www.hlj.com/product/CMS65256I doubt it will ever be cheaper. -Ralph Ordered! Thanks very much for the heads up, Ralph! You are a wonderful human being. |
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 23, 2011 11:54:17 GMT
^^ is on its way from HLJ!
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 23, 2011 12:06:05 GMT
I see the price has shot up again!
-Ralph
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 23, 2011 12:10:45 GMT
Really? Looks like I was lucky this time!
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 24, 2011 10:09:53 GMT
According to Parcelforce, this should be arriving today!
Spookily: my first and only transforming robot toy that isn't a Transformer!
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 24, 2011 23:14:08 GMT
Blasted balding bollocks!! £$%@! Bastard buggery ball bags!! £@%&!!!
So this arrived today. And I thought "I know, I'll PRETEND it's the real Roadbuster!" I looked on the Internet for Roadbuster's instructions and laid this thing out with all the pieces.
The TF instructions say that the infra-red rangefinder slots into the side of the rifle. So I thought it was the same with this. Not so.
And now I've bastard well broken it. Honestly, I just want to chop off all my clumsy twatting sausage fingers.
GGGRRRRRRAAAAARGLEFRGLEgrrrrrrrr....
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