Post by grahamthomson on May 12, 2009 10:56:14 GMT
Seaspray (1985)
The Transformers
Seaspray is the first nautical Transformer, converting as he does from robot to impossibly out-of-scale hovercraft. The actual make/model of the hovercraft is difficult to determine (a cursory flick through the world wide web came up with nothing), but the obvious features like the skirt, propellers and bridge are there.
In hovercraft mode, Seaspray is cast in blue, white and yellow plastic with freely rotating black propellers. Of course the skirt does not inflate, but it looks the part. A set of wheels on the underside are also included. In a world of Autobot cars, some allowances need to be made for the odd bot out. Seaspray does not float, in case you're wondering.
Seaspray has a very similar transformation sequence to that of Bumblebee. In robot mode, Seaspray, although clumsy looking, does exude a certain charm. The wheels are more useful in this mode, as if the robot is more suited to rolling than walking.
The arms are made from the rear portion of the "inflatable" skirt, meaning that Seaspray is pre-equipped with his own water wings, ready for his first swimming lesson. Again, though, Seaspray does not float.
While not featuring any accessories, Seaspray does feature a pair of working propellors (aerodynamic enough to spin when blown) making it the only Mini-Autobot with an action feature. And as tentative as that sounds, Seaspray also features two moulded "surface-to-air" lasers.
Seaspray may not be obviously glamorous like his more sporty Autobot friends, but nevertheless it's a fun little Transformer and a personal favourite of the early Autobots.
Verdict: four stars out of five.
Seaspray (1993)
Transformers: Generation 2
Seaspray's mould was re-released in 1993 as part of Hasbro's "Transformers: Generation 2" range. Here in the UK, it was available exclusively at Woolworth's.
Chrome blue plastic replaces the blue plastic of the original Seaspray.
The Generation 2 version of Seaspray also has the word "Autobot" and the new-look allegiance badge reversed-out screen printed on the side of the right leg.
See Seaspray's review for more details.
Verdict: four stars out of five.
Flickr Gallery: www.flickr.com/photos/the-hub/sets/72157617594619189/
Hublog: www.hublog.co.uk/files/seaspray.html
The Transformers
Seaspray is the first nautical Transformer, converting as he does from robot to impossibly out-of-scale hovercraft. The actual make/model of the hovercraft is difficult to determine (a cursory flick through the world wide web came up with nothing), but the obvious features like the skirt, propellers and bridge are there.
In hovercraft mode, Seaspray is cast in blue, white and yellow plastic with freely rotating black propellers. Of course the skirt does not inflate, but it looks the part. A set of wheels on the underside are also included. In a world of Autobot cars, some allowances need to be made for the odd bot out. Seaspray does not float, in case you're wondering.
Seaspray has a very similar transformation sequence to that of Bumblebee. In robot mode, Seaspray, although clumsy looking, does exude a certain charm. The wheels are more useful in this mode, as if the robot is more suited to rolling than walking.
The arms are made from the rear portion of the "inflatable" skirt, meaning that Seaspray is pre-equipped with his own water wings, ready for his first swimming lesson. Again, though, Seaspray does not float.
While not featuring any accessories, Seaspray does feature a pair of working propellors (aerodynamic enough to spin when blown) making it the only Mini-Autobot with an action feature. And as tentative as that sounds, Seaspray also features two moulded "surface-to-air" lasers.
Seaspray may not be obviously glamorous like his more sporty Autobot friends, but nevertheless it's a fun little Transformer and a personal favourite of the early Autobots.
Verdict: four stars out of five.
Seaspray (1993)
Transformers: Generation 2
Seaspray's mould was re-released in 1993 as part of Hasbro's "Transformers: Generation 2" range. Here in the UK, it was available exclusively at Woolworth's.
Chrome blue plastic replaces the blue plastic of the original Seaspray.
The Generation 2 version of Seaspray also has the word "Autobot" and the new-look allegiance badge reversed-out screen printed on the side of the right leg.
See Seaspray's review for more details.
Verdict: four stars out of five.
Flickr Gallery: www.flickr.com/photos/the-hub/sets/72157617594619189/
Hublog: www.hublog.co.uk/files/seaspray.html
