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05-01-2023, 03:10 PM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
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Originally Posted by MapleMegatron
Here's the sears US catalogue if you want some more fun
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I can't quite make out Omega Supreme's price. Does it say $39.99?
I've enjoyed the movie-inspired G1 reissues so far. It's very cool to see G1 Hound at retail again after 39 years (maybe a bit less since he was probably available in 1985 as well).
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05-02-2023, 02:23 PM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
I'll be the only negative nelly.
To me these look like the dollar store ko seekers from 7 or 8 years ago. I get they are trying to mimic cartoon colors, but I just can't get excited.
I did like the 2018 reissues a lot
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05-02-2023, 02:50 PM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
Here is my Canadian Motormaster box from Canadian Tire just to add to the price conversation - $15.99 regular, $12.99 sale. Parents would have bought me this in 1985.
Does $15.99 translate to $48 today. I dunno. Online inflation calcultor says $39 something.
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Originally Posted by Skorpulator
For the fun of it, looking on Ebay for vintage boxes with price tags:
G1 Wreck-Gar: 13.97 USD
G1 Grapple: 15.17 USD
G1 Hot Rod: 9.97 USD
G1 Hot Spot: 10.98 USD
G1 Bombshell: 8.99 CND
G1 Mirage: 8.95 USD (on sale at 6.97 USD)
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Last edited by Robimus; 05-02-2023 at 02:52 PM.
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05-02-2023, 03:40 PM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
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Originally Posted by Robimus
Here is my Canadian Motormaster box from Canadian Tire just to add to the price conversation - $15.99 regular, $12.99 sale. Parents would have bought me this in 1985.
Does $15.99 translate to $48 today. I dunno. Online inflation calcultor says $39 something.
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15.99 translates to around $40 today
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05-02-2023, 09:53 PM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
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Originally Posted by Robimus
Here is my Canadian Motormaster box from Canadian Tire just to add to the price conversation - $15.99 regular, $12.99 sale. Parents would have bought me this in 1985.
Does $15.99 translate to $48 today. I dunno. Online inflation calcultor says $39 something.
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That's in great shape for so many decades!
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05-02-2023, 10:14 PM
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Location: Strathroy, Ontario
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
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Originally Posted by Skorpulator
Got them all but Thundercracker so far. They're nice, but Hound seems to have a molding problem with one of his legs, as it's not straight in robot mode.
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Hmm, might be a one off, as mine does not have any issues.
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05-03-2023, 10:45 AM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
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Hmm, might be a one off, as mine does not have any issues.
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They're all like that, you probably just didn't notice. I went through 3 different ones, all the same, and video reviews show the same issue without necessarily talking about it. It's not really noticeable if you place the robot on a flat surface and adjust the feet so they're perfectly parallel, but lift it in front of you and you'll see. Feet shouldn't be touching each other.
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05-10-2023, 01:57 PM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
I'm a big fan of G1, so usually jump at reissues when they do show up. The prices suck, but have managed to pick up Starscream & thundercracker, because I find they look like the best colorings we will ever get of these characters. Managed to get Hound online for $36. Have passed on Hot Rod for now, as instore he is still $47, but online he is at the cheaper price, but just sold out.
Precenptor and Shrapnel are next. More than likely pass on those ones, as I think the "commerative book ones" are better versions.
Reissues need windows in the packaging.
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05-19-2023, 07:10 AM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
I've picked up Hot Rod, Starscream and Hound so far, I really dig the packaging on these. I agree the packaging is super flimsy and really hard to find mint ones, but so far I've managed.
I havnt found Thundercracker yet.
I hope they do more.
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05-19-2023, 09:53 PM
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Re: Thoughts on new Retro G1 releases?
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Originally Posted by Robimus
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My gosh, that G1 boxart is timeless; his stubby feet are adorbs.
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