Roll out some more Classics!
Oh so fickle, the toy collector can be….
Hey gang! I gotta say, I’ve been a Transformer fan ever sine they came to the ol USA….sheesh, back in ‘84! So, bear with me because I’ll probably gravitate towards Transformers news once in a while. Anyway, Hasbro updated their site with this link the other day. Sweet, sweet, classic goodness!
Check out the Sneak Peak: Transformers Universe Classic Deluxe and Ultra Wave 1 here.
This is the second series of their “Classic” figures. Basically taking the old characters and updating them for today. The thing I find interesting is the reaction of so many fans out there. At first, they’re thrilled to be getting old characters made - just for THEM! Then, they see the figures and complain about this or that and how Hasbro must hate them all. These toys look like they’re for kids, they don’t care about their fans. Well, they ARE still toys, they gotta be for the kids first. The fact that Hasbro makes ANY nod to the fandom is amazingly cool. I applaud their efforts, although I am looking forward to an Ultra Magnus figure that isn’t just a white Optimus Prime! Ha!
Now, in defense of any of the people out there complaining, apparently they had seen some “different” photos of these figures. Apparently, the figures were somewhat mis-transformed, or early paint jobs on them? I would have to agree that might make them look bad. But, I’ve seen photos of Transformers for years at conventions or press releases that were not Transformed right at all. I usually try to look past that and see how they’re “supposed” to look. Hmmmm, you know, if Hasbro ever needed someone to do photos of their figs for them - I’d be happy to take the job! I’d make sure they were standing correctly/ dramatically with some good lighting! 
Anyway, that’s my two cents for today - keep thegreat toys coming and for cryin out loud, take them out of the package!!
-Matt
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On February 1st, 2008 at 12:00 am
I’m a big fan of the Alternators. Based on real cars. I usually grab the metal Takara versions from ebay.
On February 3rd, 2008 at 12:00 am
Yes, I loved the Alternators line - I missed out on the last two Rumble, and Ravage. I have a couple of the Takara die-cast versions and have always had trouble with them standing/ staying together, and not scratching their paint off when transforming. But it was pretty cool to see die-cast Transformers again!
On February 3rd, 2008 at 12:00 am
Yes, I loved the Alternators line - I missed out on the last two Rumble, and Ravage. I have a couple of the Takara die-cast versions and have always had trouble with them standing/ staying together, and not scratching their paint off when transforming. But it was pretty cool to see die-cast Transformers again!
On February 5th, 2008 at 12:00 am
I remember when I was growing up…and i waned transformers…and m Uncle kept buying Barbie Dolls!….and no matter how much I tortured them, disfigured them and burnt them…he’d never get a clue and buy me a transformer..Now…I’m 26 and retaliating! I’ve only gotten three so far…Living in the Caribbean doesn’t help. I should start a petition, Transformers for corretta…help a Jamaican girl get back a part of her childhood. (grinning with big puppy eyes)
On February 7th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Aw, man, that’s not right! EVERYONE should have some Transformers!
Try snagging some of the Classics figures - they’re the original characters with much bettr articualtion than the originals. Hmm, they’re probably cheaper than trying to buy the originals too!