My 20+ Year Collection - 1984 to Present

This list is organized by the date each line was released, so the newest lines are at the top. To make life easier, you can use the links below to jump to a specific section of this page.

All of G1, Beast Wars, Beast Machines, the 1986 movie and 2007 movie on DVD. There's also the 1986 movie soundtrack on audio cassette.

These are official Re-issues. Really! Honest! Why doesn't anybody believe me?

Knockoff Optimal Optimus and knockoff TM2 Megatron are virtually the same size as the real toys. The cards for those two are HUGE (bigger than Unicron's Box)!!! Yes, that knockoff Rattrap is gigantic, too!

More lovely knockoffs. Devastator is brittle as hell (broke Bonecrusher's legs taking him out of the package). For Superion, Silverbolt has a WORKING LAUNCHER (removed from the real US versions)!!

Comics comics everywhere, but not a Marvel to be found. Pictured here are essentially all the Dreamwave TF comics.
(Row 1:) DW Transformers Armada #1 through Energon #30
(Row 2:) The DW preview, DW G1 Vol 1 Trade, DW G1 Vol 2 #s 1-6, DW G1 Vol 3 #s 0-10, DW Summer Special
(Row 3:) DW G1 The War Within #s 1-6, DW G1 The War Within-The Dark Ages #s 1-6, DW G1 The War Within-The Age of Wrath #s 1-3, DW G1 Micromasters #s 1-4
(Row 4:) DW Transformers/GI*Joe Vol 1 #s 1-6, DW Transformers/GI*Joe Vol 2 #1, Image GI*Joe vs. Transformers Vol 1 #s 1-6, Image GI*Joe vs. Transformers Vol 2 #s 1-4

Hasbro G1 Commerative Series re-issues. The five at the bottom (Silverstreak, Red Alert, Stepper...eh...er...I mean Ricochet and the two Bumblebee Keychains) are MIB/MOC w/ stickers applied to the boxed pieces. The open Silverstreak was airbrushed to match Anime Streak IDENTICALLY. Ultra Magnus, PM Prime and Starscream are MIB, the rest are MISB/MOSC.

Takara G1 Collection re-issue figures. All are MIB.

Takara-Tomy re-issues. I'm still in shock that Omega Supreme was re-issued! All are MIB.

Standard Takara re-issues. Can you believe Predaking was re-issued?! All these cost...way too much $$. But, all are MIB and 100% complete with unapplied stickers. Predaking is even METAL BODIED! Gotta love G1!!!

Pepsi Prime has returned to quench the thirst of all sentie...uhm....yeah. You get the idea. Pepsi Convoy is MIB, Pepsi Optimus Prime is MISB.

Most of these Beast Wars toys were re-issued for their 10th anniversary. In addition to getting more show accurate paint apps, Series 1 gave us Transmutate and a character-specific DVD as bonuses. Series 2 introduced new molds for Primal and Megs, while borrowing the Cyber-key gimmick from the Cybertron line. Series 1 are all MIB; Series 2 are MISB.

These are the Japanese remolds of Beast Wars Primal and Megs, re-issued exclusively by TRU for the BW 10th anniversary. Like the Deluxes, these feature show accurate paint apps, too.

The TFs I've been waiting over 20 years for. Need...more...prettysss. Preciousss! My Preciousssssssssss!!

Included are the incredibly rare Swerve and the frustratingly difficult to get Nemesis Prime and Rodimus.

So, why do I have multiples of some Alternators? There are some duplicates because the packaging changed and/or I'm planning to do a repaint or parts swap. Although the "fishbowl" packaging allows more of the car to be seen, it can't be resealed after opening (like the older blue and red boxes) and is highly "disliked" by collectors (like myself).

The MISB Alternator Silverstreak is right-hand drive (like real Japanese cars and Binaltech Streak); the other (MIB) is left-hand drive (like real U.S. cars and Alternator Smokescreen). The RHD version toy is considered (by some) to be rare.

This pic isn't great (photographing through multiple layers of plastic ain't easy) but it should make the difference pretty obvious.

In addition to showing both packaging variants of Alternators Tracks, you can also see the relatively rare "Commemorative Edition" variant here.

Too bad the "C.E." of Tracks is a fake. Yep, 100% fraud, hoax, sham, swindle, deceit, etc. It started as a simple idea; use the "C.E." 1:25th scale model kit decals, Testors gloss-cote and some model-making skill to improve Alt Tracks. But, as April 1, 2006 rolled around, the temptation to cause some mischief was all too great. So, at ~1:00am EST, I claimed that I found "C.E." Tracks at the local Wal-Mart and let chaos follow. (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=95011). Little did I know, a Dutch message board stumbled on the above picture on 3/30/2006, adding unexpected credibility to my hastily executed hoax. (http://www.btfa.info/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=2910&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0). I finally revealed everything on April 2nd (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=97157). Read the threads to see the hoax.

Takara Binaltech and Alternity. All are MIB.

Some of the World's Smallest Transformers. All are MIB.

Here are Hasbro's versions of Takara's Masterpiece toys. The DVD edition of Optimus is missing the questionable battle damage of 20th Prime, but features "less sophisticated" colors and a talking base that features movie lines by, for some reason, a voice other than Peter Cullen.

These are the Japanese Masterpiece toys. All are MIB.

Both are MISP.

All are MISP.

All are MOSC.

All are MOSC/MISB.

All are MISB.

Roll Out Prime is MISB.

All are MOSC.

All are MISB.

All are MOSC.

The second Sideways is the dark variant, second Breakaway is the dark variant and second Skids is the painted teeth variant. All are MOSC.

MIB/MISB.

All are MISB.

MISB.

ROTF Prime is better than anyone imagined was possible!!! All are MISB.

All are MOSC.

Even Radio Shack got in on the 2007 Movie Bandwagon. Here are the I/R Micro (which were sold MIP, but they DO transform!) and Zip Zaps Micro RC lines (which are MISP).

MIB...because these were not sold sealed.

All are MOSC/MISB.

All are MISB.

Both Cyber-Stompin' Optimus Prime and Helmet variants are here. All are MISB.

All are MOSC.

All are MISB.

All are MOSC.

All are MISB.

For some reason, Ratchet was distributed in two colors. All are MOSC/MISB.

All are MOSC.

All are MISB.

Both are MISB.

All are MIB/MISB.

All are MISB. For some reason, Sam's Club seems to love VASTLY oversized packaging.

All are MISB.

Bumblebee is MIB.

All are MISB.

This line comprises the merger of the Classics and Universe Lines. All are MOSC.

All are MISB.

All are MOSC.

All are MISB.

Both are MISB.

All are MISB. NEMESIS PRIME WAS MY 1000TH PACKAGE!!!

All are MISB.

This is MISB. Not lovin' the light red and blue or the continued use of short-stacks. Otherwise, this is a pretty cool re-issue.

They're cute, they're soft and, yes, they DO transform.

The Classics line is Hasbro's attempt at recreating G1 in a version the average 5-year-old would love. So, the line begins with...repaints?! All are MOSC.

Too bad these minicons barely reference G1. Hrmmm...what's going on here? All are MOSC.

Ah...much better. Now I see the G1 homages. This line ranks 2 steps below G1 in my favorites list (with Alternators/Binaltech being just above it). All are MOSC.

Finally, Megatron is a gun again. It's a pity he looks like a NERF gun, but it's a step in the right direction! Jetfire looks much more like G1's Skyfire than the amazing G1 toy it honors. All are MISB.

Small carded Universe Exclusives and Tiny Tins. All are MOSC.

Packaging style 1 Universe deluxes and larger carded Universe exclusives. Skywarp, Dinobot Triceradon, Sunstorm, Air Raid & Wind Sheer, Swerve, Sideburn and Prowl are MOSC.The rest are MOC

Packaging styles 2 and 3 Universe deluxes. All are MOSC.

Ramjet, Autobot Whirl, Soundwave & Space Case, Ultra Magnus vs. Treadshot, Smokescreen vs. Ransack, Crystal Widow vs. Oil Slick, Ruination and Nemesis Prime are MISB. The rest are MIB.

Packaging style 2 Universe ultras. All are MISB.

Speaking of Universe, what happens when universes collide? Besides confusing fans of both Star Wars and Transformers, we got these toys. All are MOSC.

All are MOSC.

They even made a "vehicle gestalt" out of Han & Chewy (MISB). The toys actually have sound clips taken from the original Star Wars trilogy!

Vader just keeps multiplying. He can even become the Death Star if he wants! This MISB toy has sound clips, but by a James Earl Jones impersonator (which seems odd since the Han and Chewy used real clips).

The Crossovers continue with these Marvel Deluxes. All are MOSC.

While I'm showing toys that tenuously can be considered Transformers, I'll share these Titanium Series die-cast pieces. The line includes Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica and TF-inspired statues, making being a completist that much more difficult.

Speaking of difficult, lining up that last pic was murder. So, I'll start a second pic with these ROTF pieces, all MISB.

At least the Titanium line paid homage to it's connection to the Transformers with these 6-inch figures...that actually Transform. Wow...what a concept. ;)

All are MISB/MOSC.

All are MOSC.

Hot Shot, Red Alert and Override are MOC. The rest are MOSC. Both variants of Armada Prime (plain and planet symbol) are present.

Nemesis Breaker is MIB. The rest are MISB.

Jetfire is MIB. The rest are MISB.

Galvatron, Metroplex and Galaxy Force Optimus Prime (with bonus Breakdown) are MISB. The rest are MIB.

Thank goodness Hasbro/Takara would never release $50.00 toys. Oh...wait......
Supreme Class Starscream is MISB. Primus is the "Unicron Head" variant and is MISB.

Command Ravage, Cruellock, Doom-Lock, Offshoot and Energon Strongarm are MOSC, the rest are MOC.

Scrambled City...take 2. All are MOC.

Energon Starscream, Roadblock, "Armada" Demolisher, "Armada" Cyclonus, Rapid Run, Energon Hotshot and Energon Kicker w/ Highwire are MOSC, the rest are MOC.

Role play weapons? Why on earth would I drop good money on THESE?! At a quarter their original price on clearance, I guess I just caved.

Mirage, Shockblast, Ironhide, Jetfire and Grimlock & Swoop are MIB, the rest are MISB.

Landquake, Quickstrike, Tidal Wave and Bulkhead are MISB, the other two are MIB. Energon Ultra Magnus never showed up in my area.

Optimus Prime, Megatron and Galvatron are MIB; the exclusives (PL Prime & Megs - TRU, Prowl & Starscream - Sam's Club, Overload & Prime - Costco) are MISB.

Thank goodness Hasbro/Takara would NEVER repaint a $50.00 toy. Oh...wait......
Energon Unicron and Omega Sentinel are MISB. Omega Supreme is MIB.

Optimus Prime flashlight, PL Sea, PL Emergency, Road Wrecker, Air Defense, Land Military and Road Assault Mini-Con teams are MOSC, the rest are MOC.

PL Thrust, PL Cyclonus, PL Demolisher and Nemesis Prime are MOSC, the rest are MOC.

More role play weapons?! The swords were $3.50 each on clearance. All are MOSC/MISB.

Starscream, Red Alert and Skywarp are MISB, the rest are MIB. Red Alert was $13, PL Red Alert was $11 on clearance.

PL Jetfire were $13 on clearance. Megs was $20. Those two are MISB, the rest are MIB.

Optimus Prime is MIB. Powerlinx Optimus Prime was $13 on clearance and is MISB.

Thank goodness Hasbro/Takara would NEVER...oh, never mind.
This Armada Unicron is the no-tab variant, kept MIB.

All MOC. I only saw the Dinos once and grabbed 'em.

All MOSC.

I picked these up to put two on E-Bay. At a current E-bay price of ~$8, I think I'll hang on to 'em a while. One is MIB, the other two are MISB.

All are MOC.

Blue Sideburn is MOC, the rest are MOSC.

Both are MIB.

All are MOSC.

Thrust was a gift. Canadian tri-logo Triceradon is MOC, the rest are MOSC.

Rattrap is MIB.

Both are MISB, although their boxes are a bit beat up.

Cheetor is MISB with a beat-up box, too.

Scarem and Sonar are on Canadian tri-lingual cards. Scarem is MOSC. Sonar is MOC.

Iguanus and Poison Bite were gifts. FKTM Waspinator appears to be in the Standard TM Waspinator package and is MOC. The rest are MOSC.

Cybershark is MIB.

I found Prime for $14.99 years ago at a Kaybee...one of my best finds ever.

Nothing from this point on can be considered mint. Stickers have been applied, some played with ALOT. Don't get me wrong, these pieces are all very nice (and some pieces are DAMN CLOSE to mint), but they can't be considered MISB, MOSC, MIB or MOC. Unless otherwise noted, ALL the accessories are present (even some of the parts trees, inserts, catalogs, instructions and plastic baggies).

My entire loose collection. Well, sorta. Keep looking and you'll see what I mean.

The end of the line for G1. It gets better from this point on.

OK, maybe not TOTALLY better. Throttlebots are almost as reviled as Actionmasters. The cassettes finally have a (Takara Re-issue) Blaster to love 'em.

Holy grail, anyone? TM Scourge is RARE (and in need of minor paint repair). Cyclonus has seen better days, as he was modified to hold Nightstick. The cassettes are high-quality Takara knock-offs.

Cardboard is beat up. Inserts and toys are complete and in C-9 condition

I refer to this pic as my Scrambled City collection (which isn't totally accurate). Bruticus needs better cards (still, a great E-bay find). I had to sell my Defensor gift set years ago to pay taxes (damn IRS). I got these VERY NICE Protectobots on E-bay; the metal-chest Hot spot almost makes up for the loss of that giftset.

The rest of Scrambled City. Commander Modesty needed his switch cleaned so he could walk again. Boxes are a bit beat up, but toys are at least C-8.

Leaders and Wreckers and New guys, Oh MY! G1 Prime has had most of his chrome rubbed off over the years. PM Prime, while being nearly mint, pales in comparison to the PM Prime re-issue.

It's worth noting that Ultra Magnus has a VERY RARE head variation...there are no circles on his brow! Pic is from the "Ultra Magnus Head Types" section of Fred's American Variants Page. You can see more pics of Ultra Magnus here.

This is what I meant before about "loose" toys. The Constructicons have their instructions, tech specs and robot points, so I guess their packages could be considered C-1. I'll make up any excuse just so I don't have loose toys. ;)
Galvy still works and even has the styrofoam and cardboard package inserts.

The same excuse I used for the Constructicons holds for the Minibots. The keychains here are opened (the keychains in the G1 re-issues pic are MOSC).

Were you wondering why I had the extra re-issues of Smokescreen, Red Alert, Silverstreak and Ricochet? Now you know. Is your head spinning yet?
These guys sport scrapes, scratches and cracked plastic here and there. They're complete, just bruised. I got all these (except Tracks) as a kid. Tracks was purchased off of E-bay.

The bulk of the Decepticon army. Skywarp was completed via several E-Bay auctions, Dirge and Thrust were E-bay purchases too. As you can imagine, these guys have tons of battle scars (just like the Autobot cars), but are still complete and in working order.

This final pic is considered by some to be the ultimate "Holy Grail" pic. Poor Grimlock's box was damaged when I purchased him back in '85. Jetfire was my first TF ever.

That's it. In summary, Hasbro has way too much of my $$.