Everything Transformers that isn't G1 sucks

[karamazov80]

Skiman, your best bets would be to join one of the TF forums and to search through the sales threads, or eBay. The value on these has, in general, stayed pretty low, but I think they are essentially the closest we'll get to Masterpiece Autobots for many of those characters.

Though not pictured, one of my favorite Alternators is Swindle.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/binaltech/swindle/612/

The "Binaltech" line was Takara's version of those figures. Released in Asia, they are metal and so they are a higher quality/a bit heavier than their Alternators counterparts. They also have slightly different paint schemes in some instances, and some figures (like Red Alert) were not available in the Alternators line, I don't believe.

If you are interested in making some of those more original cartoon-or toy-accurate, check out reprolabels.com.

My Prowl figure is a bash of both Binaltech Red Alert and Alternators Prowl, with Reprolabels stickers. He was pricey to put together, but was worth it, and using Prowl's body/Red Alert's head and some more Reprolabel stickers, I made a G1-accurate Red Alert.

 

[Skiman]

Skiman, your best bets would be to join one of the TF forums and to search through the sales threads, or eBay. The value on these has, in general, stayed pretty low, but I think they are essentially the closest we'll get to Masterpiece Autobots for many of those characters.

Though not pictured, one of my favorite Alternators is Swindle.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/binaltech/swindle/612/

The "Binaltech" line was Takara's version of those figures. Released in Asia, they are metal and so they are a higher quality/a bit heavier than their Alternators counterparts. They also have slightly different paint schemes in some instances, and some figures (like Red Alert) were not available in the Alternators line, I don't believe.

If you are interested in making some of those more original cartoon-or toy-accurate, check out reprolabels.com.

My Prowl figure is a bash of both Binaltech Red Alert and Alternators Prowl, with Reprolabels stickers. He was pricey to put together, but was worth it, and using Prowl's body/Red Alert's head and some more Reprolabel stickers, I made a G1-accurate Red Alert.

Awesome info Kara, yeah I actually have an account there at Sibertron but I didn't dig into the community as much as I have here because it's a lil overwhelming with all the TF's stuff that wasn't G1.

So whenever I search on eBay for the heavier metal versions of these guys what key words should I use.

I'd like to build a collection of exactly what you stated to match the Masterpiece pieces that I have right now with my Megs, Prime and Starscream.

 

[FLOSI]

You gents see this thing yet?

My brother was showing this custom to me last night. I've been trying to get him to join the forum... He's a TF nutter! Not only that but his spelling is super crappy to the point where it's entertaining.

 

[karamazov80]

So whenever I search on eBay for the heavier metal versions of these guys what key words should I use.

I would just go with "Binaltech"

To Flosi, I noticed an awesome custom by that guy in the other TF thread. Amazingly talented. I would pay vast sums of money for figures that nice.

 

[Skiman]

You gents see this thing yet?

My brother was showing this custom to me last night. I've been trying to get him to join the forum... He's a TF nutter! Not only that but his spelling is super crappy to the point where it's entertaining.

SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would love stuff like this, exactly what I'm looking for to start up a nice G1 collection.

 

[FLOSI]

SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would love stuff like this, exactly what I'm looking for to start up a nice G1 collection.

Well, I think it's a $800.00 custom. It is really nice though. My brother was saying that there's some kind of plans that the maker posted on how to put one together.... Might be fun to do?

 

[bagelsncheesey]

ski, buy alternator ricochet and you'll find that you don't need binaltech pricing...

 

[Skiman]

Well, I think it's a $800.00 custom. It is really nice though. My brother was saying that there's some kind of plans that the maker posted on how to put one together.... Might be fun to do?

Where's his paypal addy, PAYMENT SENT SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Skiman]

ski, buy alternator ricochet and you'll find that you don't need binaltech pricing...

Word. I have to research these now...

 

[Silent Bob]

Thanks. The Skids figures went on sale on Hasbrotoyshop a few years ago, and I picked a few up to customize. I think they both turned out pretty well, though I never installed the emergency lights so that Ratchet would look right when transformed. I'm far from a serious customizer, but I was happy with the results. I think the Skids figure works best to reflect the body-type of those characters, even though they are a tad smallish.

That is such a cool custom man !! The headsculpt is sick !!!
I am just hoping that perhaps this guy and Ironhide will get the masterpiece treatment.

Gotta say I like both the Binaltechs and Alts equally. The diecast gives the binaltechs some heft, but there is the risk of paint chipping. I only got Binaltech Sidey, Sunny, Deadend and Tracks (as he came with the cool flame sticker for the hood !!!

Pretty sure most of you guys have seen this but it makes me every time!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdZ-yjxHLI


Bob

 

[FLOSI]

Hey guys, does anyone know of any kind of deals that could be had for a MP Thundercracker?

 

[karamazov80]

I think a one of a kind, amazing-looking custom like that Devastator is more worth $800 than a Hulk PF. . .

 

[Rock83]

For those that hate the Bayformers,are you still getting the Sideshow Optimus Prime Maquette?I know i will if it turns out the way i hope...

 

[karamazov80]

I am not. . .

 

[FLOSI]

I think a one of a kind, amazing-looking custom like that Devastator is more worth $800 than a Hulk PF. . .

I'm pretty sure there's some vids on youtube of this thing too. The mid-section looks like Unicron and it actually transforms.

 

[devastator's balls]

You gents see this thing yet?

My brother was showing this custom to me last night. I've been trying to get him to join the forum... He's a TF nutter! Not only that but his spelling is super crappy to the point where it's entertaining.

Ive been wanting something like that for a long time, a long time.

 

[FLOSI]

Ive been wanting something like that for a long time, a long time.

It's pretty much gorgeous....

 

[devastator's balls]

It's pretty much gorgeous....

Totally man... Unless Takara makes a masterpeice version or something, that'll be the only way I could get this. I wont be able to make something like that.

 

[Boba Ben]

That Devastator is amazing.

 

[Skiman]

Well, I think it's a $800.00 custom. It is really nice though. My brother was saying that there's some kind of plans that the maker posted on how to put one together.... Might be fun to do?

Innnnnnst eresting...............