How complete is complete?

[sgt__york]

1984 G1 - complete

 

1985 G1 - as complete as I want (no desire to get the insecticons)

 

-- I ended my G1 collection here... didn't care for the hyper colored McDonald kids meal-esque turn (even as a kid - the same time I lost interest)

 

 

Binaltech - complete (every coloration)

 

Alternators - complete (my son has them)

 

MasterPiece - was complete up to MP-08 -- decided to end collection here after tired of repaints and recycled characters. Will only get new characters here on out.

 

Movie line -

- 1st movie (in movie characters only) - complete

- 2nd movie - Prime, Megs and jetfire only

- 3rd movie - "NONE" they can't even get it right to release Prime/Megs in leader class.

[Goktimus Prime]

If anyone cares or is curious about how complete their G1 collection is, I have a list of every Hasbro-market G1 toy-character. I made it for myself to keep track of how complete my G1 collection is (that's how I know it's about 86% complete :))

 

Anyway, here's the list:

 

No. Year Name Faction

1 1984 Optimus Prime Autobot

2 1984 Bluestreak Autobot

3 1984 Jazz Autobot

4 1984 Hound Autobot

5 1984 Ironhide Autobot

6 1984 Mirage Autobot

7 1984 Prowl Autobot

8 1984 Ratchet Autobot

9 1984 Sideswipe Autobot

10 1984 Sunstreaker Autobot

11 1984 Trailbreaker Autobot

12 1984 Wheeljack Autobot

13 1984 Brawn Autobot

14 1984 Bumblebee Autobot

15 1984 Bumblejumper Autobot

16 1984 Cliffjumper Autobot

17 1984 Gears Autobot

18 1984 Huffer Autobot

19 1984 Windcharger Autobot

20 1984 Megatron Decepticon

21 1984 Soundwave Decepticon

22 1984 Buzzsaw Decepticon

23 1984 Laserbeak Decepticon

24 1984 Frenzy Decepticon

25 1984 Ravage Decepticon

26 1984 Rumble Decepticon

27 1984 Skywarp Decepticon

28 1984 Starscream Decepticon

29 1984 Thundercracker Decepticon

30 1985 Jetfire Autobot

31 1985 Omega Supreme Autobot

32 1985 Blaster Autobot

33 1985 Grapple Autobot

34 1985 Hoist Autobot

35 1985 Inferno Autobot

36 1985 Red Alert Autobot

37 1985 Skids Autobot

38 1985 Smokescreen Autobot

39 1985 Tracks Autobot

40 1985 Perceptor Autobot

41 1985 Beachcomber Autobot

42 1985 Cosmos Autobot

43 1985 Powerglide Autobot

44 1985 Seaspray Autobot

45 1985 Warpath Autobot

46 1985 Roadbuster Autobot

47 1985 Whirl Autobot

48 1985 Grimlock Autobot

49 1985 Slag Autobot

50 1985 Sludge Autobot

51 1985 Snarl Autobot

52 1985 Swoop Autobot

53 1985 Camshaft Autobot

54 1985 Downshift Autobot

55 1985 Overdrive Autobot

56 1985 Powerdasher ("Drilldasher") Autobot

57 1985 Powerdasher ("F-1 dasher") Autobot

58 1985 Powerdasher ("Skydasher") Autobot

59 1985 Shockwave Decepticon

60 1985 Dirge Decepticon

61 1985 Ramjet Decepticon

62 1985 Thrust Decepticon

63 1985 Astrotrain Decepticon

64 1985 Blitzwing Decepticon

65 1985 Bombshell Decepticon

66 1985 Kickback Decepticon

67 1985 Shrapnel Decepticon

68 1985 Barrage Decepticon

69 1985 Chop Shop Decepticon

70 1985 Ransack Decepticon

71 1985 Venom Decepticon

72 1985 Bonecrusher Decepticon

73 1985 Long Haul Decepticon

74 1985 Hook Decepticon

75 1985 Mixmaster Decepticon

76 1985 Scavenger Decepticon

77 1985 Scrapper Decepticon

78 1985 Mini Spy (Toyota) (variable)

79 1985 Mini Spy (Porsche) (variable)

80 1985 Mini Spy (Jeep) (variable)

81 1985 Mini Spy (Mazda) (variable)

82 1986 Rodimus Prime Autobot

83 1986 Ultra Magnus Autobot

84 1986 Wreck Gar Autobot

85 1986 Blurr Autobot

86 1986 Hot Rod Autobot

87 1986 Kup Autobot

88 1986 Broadside Autobot

89 1986 Sandstorm Autobot

90 1986 Springer Autobot

91 1986 Metroplex Autobot

92 1986 Sky Lynx Autobot

93 1986 Hubcap Autobot

94 1986 Outback Autobot

95 1986 Pipes Autobot

96 1986 Swerve Autobot

97 1986 Tailgate Autobot

98 1986 Wheelie Autobot

99 1986 Eject Autobot

100 1986 Ramhorn Autobot

101 1986 Rewind Autobot

102 1986 Steeljaw Autobot

103 1986 Air Raid Autobot

104 1986 Fireflight Autobot

105 1986 Silverbolt Autobot

106 1986 Skydive Autobot

107 1986 Slingshot Autobot

108 1986 Blades Autobot

109 1986 First Aid Autobot

110 1986 Groove Autobot

111 1986 Hot Spot Autobot

112 1986 Streetwise Autobot

113 1986 Galvatron Decepticon

114 1986 Cyclonus Decepticon

115 1986 Scourge Decepticon

116 1986 Octane Decepticon

117 1986 Gnaw Decepticon

118 1986 Trypticon Decepticon

119 1986 Runabout Decepticon

120 1986 Runamuck Decepticon

121 1986 Breakdown Decepticon

122 1986 Dead End Decepticon

123 1986 Drag Strip Decepticon

124 1986 Motormaster Decepticon

125 1986 Wildrider Decepticon

126 1986 Blast-Off Decepticon

127 1986 Brawl Decepticon

128 1986 Onslaught Decepticon

129 1986 Swindle Decepticon

130 1986 Vortex Decepticon

131 1986 Divebomb Decepticon

132 1986 Headstrong Decepticon

133 1986 Rampage Decepticon

134 1986 Razorclaw Decepticon

135 1986 Tantrum Decepticon

136 1986 Ratbat Decepticon

137 1986 Spectro Decepticon

138 1986 Spyglass Decepticon

139 1986 Viewfinder Decepticon

140 1987 Fortress Maximus Autobot

141 1987 Brainstorm Autobot

142 1987 Chromedome Autobot

143 1987 Hardhead Autobot

144 1987 Highbrow Autobot

145 1987 Blurr Autobot

146 1987 Hot Rod Autobot

147 1987 Kup Autobot

148 1987 Crosshairs Autobot

149 1987 Pointblank Autobot

150 1987 Sureshot Autobot

151 1987 Cloudraker Autobot

152 1987 Fastlane Autobot

153 1987 Punch/Counterpunch Autobot

154 1987 Doublecross Autobot

155 1987 Grotusque Autobot

156 1987 Repugnus Autobot

157 1987 Afterburner Autobot

158 1987 Lightspeed Autobot

159 1987 Nosecone Autobot

160 1987 Scattershot Autobot

161 1987 Strafe Autobot

162 1987 Chase Autobot

163 1987 Freeway Autobot

164 1987 Goldbug Autobot

165 1987 Rollbar Autobot

166 1987 Searchlight Autobot

167 1987 Wideload Autobot

168 1987 Scorponok Decepticon

169 1987 Apeface Decepticon

170 1987 Mindwipe Decepticon

171 1987 Skullcruncher Decepticon

172 1987 Snapdragon Decepticon

173 1987 Weirdwolf Decepticon

174 1987 Cyclonus Decepticon

175 1987 Scourge Decepticon

176 1987 Misfire Decepticon

177 1987 Slugslinger Decepticon

178 1987 Triggerhappy Decepticon

179 1987 Sixshot Decepticon

180 1987 Overkill Decepticon

181 1987 Slugfest Decepticon

182 1987 Pounce Decepticon

183 1987 Wingspan Decepticon

184 1987 Battletrap Decepticon

185 1987 Flywheels Decepticon

186 1987 Hun-Grrr Decepticon

187 1987 Blot Decepticon

188 1987 Cutthroat Decepticon

189 1987 Rippersnapper Decepticon

190 1987 Sinnertwin Decepticon

191 1988 Optimus Prime Autobot

192 1988 Getaway Autobot

193 1988 Joyride Autobot

194 1988 Slapdash Autobot

195 1988 Hosehead Autobot

196 1988 Nightbeat Autobot

197 1988 Siren Autobot

198 1988 Landfill Autobot

199 1988 Quickmix Autobot

200 1988 Scoop Autobot

201 1988 Catilla Autobot

202 1988 Chainclaw Autobot

203 1988 Cloudburst Autobot

204 1988 Groundbreaker Autobot

205 1988 Gunrunner Autobot

206 1988 Landmine Autobot

207 1988 Sky High Autobot

208 1988 Splashdown Autobot

209 1988 Waverider Autobot

210 1988 Quickswitch Autobot

211 1988 Backstreet Autobot

212 1988 Dogfight Autobot

213 1988 Override Autobot

214 1988 Fizzle Autobot

215 1988 Sizzle Autobot

216 1988 Guzzle Autobot

217 1988 Grand Slam Autobot

218 1988 Raindance Autobot

219 1988 Beastbox Decepticon

220 1988 Squawktalk Decepticon

221 1988 Darkwing Decepticon

222 1988 Dreadwind Decepticon

223 1988 Doubledealer Decepticon

224 1988 Fangry Decepticon

225 1988 Horri-Bull Decepticon

226 1988 Squeezeplay Decepticon

227 1988 Needlenose Decepticon

228 1988 Quake Decepticon

229 1988 Spinister Decepticon

230 1988 Bomb-Burst Decepticon

231 1988 Bugly Decepticon

232 1988 Carnivac Decepticon

233 1988 Finback Decepticon

234 1988 Iguanus Decepticon

235 1988 Roadgrabber Decepticon

236 1988 Skullgrin Decepticon

237 1988 Snarler Decepticon

238 1988 Submarauder Decepticon

239 1988 Crankcase Decepticon

240 1988 Ruckus Decepticon

241 1988 Windsweeper Decepticon

242 1988 Cindersaur Decepticon

243 1988 Flamefeather Decepticon

244 1988 Sparkstalker Decepticon

245 1988 Snaptrap Decepticon

246 1988 Tentakil Decepticon

247 1988 Nautilator Decepticon

248 1988 Seawing Decepticon

249 1988 Skalor Decepticon

250 1988 Overbite Decepticon

251 1989 Bumblebee Autobot

252 1989 Grimlock Autobot

253 1989 Jazz Autobot

254 1989 Doubleheader Autobot

255 1989 Longtooth Autobot

256 1989 Pincher Autobot

257 1989 Crossblades Autobot

258 1989 Vroom Autobot

259 1989 Skyhammer Autobot

260 1989 Big Shot Autobot

261 1989 Flak Autobot

262 1989 Sidetrack Autobot

263 1989 Sunrunner Autobot

264 1989 High Jump Autobot

265 1989 Mudslinger Autobot

266 1989 Powertrain Autobot

267 1989 Tote Autobot

268 1989 Freewheeler Autobot

269 1989 Roadhandler Autobot

270 1989 Swindler Autobot

271 1989 Tailspin Autobot

272 1989 Fixit Autobot

273 1989 Red Hot Autobot

274 1989 Seawatch Autobot

275 1989 Stakeout Autobot

276 1989 Erector Autobot

277 1989 Overload Autobot

278 1989 Hot House Autobot

279 1989 Ironworks Autobot

280 1989 Countdown Autobot

281 1989 Groundshaker Autobot

282 1989 Thunderwing Decepticon

283 1989 Starscream Decepticon

284 1989 Bludgeon Decepticon

285 1989 Octopunch Decepticon

286 1989 Stranglehold Decepticon

287 1989 Birdbrain Decepticon

288 1989 Bristleback Decepticon

289 1989 Icepick Decepticon

290 1989 Scowl Decepticon

291 1989 Slog Decepticon

292 1989 Wildfly Decepticon

293 1989 Roadblock Decepticon

294 1989 Nightflight Decepticon

295 1989 Storm Cloud Decepticon

296 1989 Tailwind Decepticon

297 1989 Whisper Decepticon

298 1989 Blackjack Decepticon

299 1989 Detour Decepticon

300 1989 Hyperdrive Decepticon

301 1989 Roadhugger Decepticon

302 1989 Flattop Decepticon

303 1989 Roughstuff Decepticon

304 1989 Airwave Decepticon

305 1989 Greasepit Decepticon

306 1989 Skyhopper Decepticon

307 1989 Skystalker Decepticon

308 1990 Optimus Prime Autobot

309 1990 Blaster Autobot

310 1990 Bumblebee Autobot

311 1990 Grimlock Autobot

312 1990 Inferno Autobot

313 1990 Jackpot Autobot

314 1990 Jazz Autobot

315 1990 Kick-Off Autobot

316 1990 Mainframe Autobot

317 1990 Over-Run Autobot

318 1990 Prowl Autobot

319 1990 Rad Autobot

320 1990 Rollout Autobot

321 1990 Skyfall Autobot

322 1990 Snarl Autobot

323 1990 Sprocket Autobot

324 1990 Wheeljack Autobot

325 1990 Gusher Autobot

326 1990 Pipeline Autobot

327 1990 Retro Autobot

328 1990 Surge Autobot

329 1990 Crumble Autobot

330 1990 Groundpounder Autobot

331 1990 Neutro Autobot

332 1990 Takedown Autobot

333 1990 Blaze Master Autobot

334 1990 Eagle Eye Autobot

335 1990 Sky High Autobot

336 1990 Tread Bolt Autobot

337 1990 Big Daddy Autobot

338 1990 Greaser Autobot

339 1990 Hubs Autobot

340 1990 Trip-Up Autobot

341 1990 Big Hauler Autobot

342 1990 Heavy Tread Autobot

343 1990 Hydraulic Autobot

344 1990 Slow Poke Autobot

345 1990 Oiler Autobot

346 1990 Power Run Autobot

347 1990 Roadburner Autobot

348 1990 Slide Autobot

349 1990 Strikedown Autobot

350 1990 Wheel Blaze Autobot

351 1990 Barrage Autobot

352 1990 Blastmaster Autobot

353 1990 Heave Autobot

354 1990 Missilemaster Autobot

355 1990 Moonrock Autobot

356 1990 Phaser Autobot

357 1990 Full-Barrel Autobot

358 1990 Overflow Autobot

359 1990 Axer Decepticon

360 1990 Banzai-Tron Decepticon

361 1990 Devastator Decepticon

362 1990 Gutcruncher Decepticon

363 1990 Krok Decepticon

364 1990 Megatron Decepticon

365 1990 Shockwave Decepticon

366 1990 Soundwave Decepticon

367 1990 Starscream Decepticon

368 1990 Treadshot Decepticon

369 1990 Bombshock Decepticon

370 1990 Dropshot Decepticon

371 1990 Growl Decepticon

372 1990 Tracer Decepticon

373 1990 Barricade Decepticon

374 1990 Ground Hog Decepticon

375 1990 Motorhead Decepticon

376 1990 Roller Force Decepticon

377 1990 Blackout Decepticon

378 1990 Spaceshot Decepticon

379 1990 Meltdown Decepticon

380 1990 Half-Track Decepticon

381 1990 Direct-Hit Decepticon

382 1990 Powerpunch Decepticon

383 1990 Fireshot Decepticon

384 1990 Vanquish Decepticon

385 1990 Excavator Decepticon

386 1990 Grit Decepticon

387 1990 Hammer Decepticon

388 1990 Knockout Decepticon

389 1990 Sledge Decepticon

390 1990 Stonecruncher Decepticon

391 1990 Cement-Head Decepticon

392 1990 Terror-Tread Decepticon

393 1991 Powerflash Autobot

394 1991 Sideswipe Autobot

395 1991 Tracks Autobot

396 1991 Circuit Autobot

397 1991 Rumbler Autobot

398 1991 Omega Spreem Autobot

399 1991 Windmill Autobot

400 1991 Gripper Autobot

401 1991 Flame Autobot

402 1991 Lightspeed Autobot

403 1991 Bombshell Decepticon

404 1991 Charger Decepticon

405 1991 Slicer Decepticon

406 1991 Thundercracker Decepticon

407 1991 Overlord Decepticon

408 1992 Boss Autobot

409 1992 Flash Autobot

410 1992 Hurricane Autobot

411 1992 Rotorstorm Autobot

412 1992 Scorch Autobot

413 1992 Thunderclash Autobot

414 1992 "Drillhorn" Autobot

415 1992 "Jalgar" Autobot

416 1992 "Killbison" Autobot

417 1992 "Leozack" Autobot

418 1992 Falcon Decepticon

419 1992 Skydive Decepticon

420 1992 Skyquake Decepticon

421 1992 Snare Decepticon

422 1992 Stalker Decepticon

423 1992 Talon Decepticon

424 1993 Pyro/Spark Autobot

425 1993 Deftwing Autobot

426 1993 Ironfist Autobot

427 1993 Aquafend Autobot

428 1993 Deluge Autobot

429 1993 Jetstorm Autobot

430 1993 Speedstream Autobot

431 1993 Colossus/Clench Decepticon

432 1993 Calcar Decepticon

433 1993 Hawk/Eagle Eye Decepticon

434 1993 Snipe/Afterburner Decepticon

435 1993 Terradive Decepticon

436 1993 Tornado/Windrazor Decepticon

437 1993 Aquablast Decepticon

438 1993 Drench Decepticon

439 1993 Hydradread Decepticon

440 1993 Rage Decepticon

 

So my G1 collection is 360/440 complete. But tbh there are about 20 odd figures that I don't really care if I don't ever get (e.g. Action Master Elites). As I said before, I'd be really happy if my collection were 90-95% complete. :) It'd be easier and cheaper to get a Takara Overlord than a Hasbro one! (I only know like one or two people who have Hasbro Overlord)

 

1984 G1 - complete

 

1985 G1 - as complete as I want (no desire to get the insecticons)

So you got:

 

1 1984 Optimus Prime Autobot

2 1984 Bluestreak Autobot

3 1984 Jazz Autobot

4 1984 Hound Autobot

5 1984 Ironhide Autobot

6 1984 Mirage Autobot

7 1984 Prowl Autobot

8 1984 Ratchet Autobot

9 1984 Sideswipe Autobot

10 1984 Sunstreaker Autobot

11 1984 Trailbreaker Autobot

12 1984 Wheeljack Autobot

13 1984 Brawn Autobot

14 1984 Bumblebee Autobot

15 1984 Bumblejumper Autobot

16 1984 Cliffjumper Autobot

17 1984 Gears Autobot

18 1984 Huffer Autobot

19 1984 Windcharger Autobot

20 1984 Megatron Decepticon

21 1984 Soundwave Decepticon

22 1984 Buzzsaw Decepticon

23 1984 Laserbeak Decepticon

24 1984 Frenzy Decepticon

25 1984 Ravage Decepticon

26 1984 Rumble Decepticon

27 1984 Skywarp Decepticon

28 1984 Starscream Decepticon

29 1984 Thundercracker Decepticon

30 1985 Jetfire Autobot

31 1985 Omega Supreme Autobot

32 1985 Blaster Autobot

33 1985 Grapple Autobot

34 1985 Hoist Autobot

35 1985 Inferno Autobot

36 1985 Red Alert Autobot

37 1985 Skids Autobot

38 1985 Smokescreen Autobot

39 1985 Tracks Autobot

40 1985 Perceptor Autobot

41 1985 Beachcomber Autobot

42 1985 Cosmos Autobot

43 1985 Powerglide Autobot

44 1985 Seaspray Autobot

45 1985 Warpath Autobot

46 1985 Roadbuster Autobot

47 1985 Whirl Autobot

48 1985 Grimlock Autobot

49 1985 Slag Autobot

50 1985 Sludge Autobot

51 1985 Snarl Autobot

52 1985 Swoop Autobot

53 1985 Camshaft Autobot

54 1985 Downshift Autobot

55 1985 Overdrive Autobot

56 1985 Powerdasher ("Drilldasher") Autobot

57 1985 Powerdasher ("F-1 dasher") Autobot

58 1985 Powerdasher ("Skydasher") Autobot

59 1985 Shockwave Decepticon

60 1985 Dirge Decepticon

61 1985 Ramjet Decepticon

62 1985 Thrust Decepticon

63 1985 Astrotrain Decepticon

64 1985 Blitzwing Decepticon

65 1985 Bombshell Decepticon

66 1985 Kickback Decepticon

67 1985 Shrapnel Decepticon

68 1985 Barrage Decepticon

69 1985 Chop Shop Decepticon

70 1985 Ransack Decepticon

71 1985 Venom Decepticon

72 1985 Bonecrusher Decepticon

73 1985 Long Haul Decepticon

74 1985 Hook Decepticon

75 1985 Mixmaster Decepticon

76 1985 Scavenger Decepticon

77 1985 Scrapper Decepticon

78 1985 Mini Spy (Toyota) (variable)

79 1985 Mini Spy (Porsche) (variable)

80 1985 Mini Spy (Jeep) (variable)

81 1985 Mini Spy (Mazda) (variable)

 

74/81 (1984-85), that makes your G1 Hasbro collection about 1.61% complete (if you care :P) -- or 91% complete if we only look at 1984-85 (which seems to be the two years you care about). :)

 

-- I ended my G1 collection here... didn't care for the hyper colored McDonald kids meal-esque turn (even as a kid - the same time I lost interest)

There were some pretty cool toys released in 1986 - notably Ultra Magnus who's also a carry-over from Diaclone like a lot of the 1984-85 toys. The gestalts were pretty cool I thought - with the whole interchangeable limb gimmick (although some of the limbformers suffer from being "blockheaded" and the Aerialbots suffer from being too similar to each other). The Battlechargers were just rubbish... Metroplex and Trypticon were okay (although disappointing, even at the time). Except for Wheelie (who's an AWFUL toy), the Mini-bots were actually pretty neat too. They were very extensive retools of 1984-85 Minibots (e.g. Tailgate from Windcharger, Outback from Brawn, Swerve from Gears, Hubcap from Cliffjumper, Pipes from Huffer -- Pipes was also cleverly redesigned in a way that his transformation (and thus robot mode) distinctly differed even further too). I think the cityformers and gestalts were based on abandoned concepts for Diaclone.

 

But I think the biggest "let-downs" (for lack of a better word) in that year, aside from the Battlechargers, were with a lot of the movie-formers, e.g. Rodimus Prime, Wreck Gar, Blurr, Kup etc. -- although except for Rodimus Prime I don't think any of these are particularly bad toys... but certainly not on par with the engineering we had in 1984-85. Hot Rod was pretty good I thought... and Galvatron's also pretty nifty (he's just as good a toy as Shockwave; arguably better because his robot mode's not as "flimsy"). But this is the problem you get when you design Transformers as characters first then toys second. I've _never_ been a huge fan of this concept... I much prefer the way it's normally done -- Transformers made as toys first, then characers second. That way toy designers don't have to worry about interpreting some comic or cartoon design as a toy. Just make the damn toy - make it awesome - then let some artist or animator worry about "translating" it into a comic book or cartoon. But then you know what happens? Fans whinge about a lack of so-called "show accuracy"! Look at poor G1 Ironhide... there are some people who actually complain about the toy, especially the head, for not being "show accurate." WHAT?!? But the toy came first! Whaddaya mean it's not show accurate? Bollocks! The show is not toy-accurate!! That's why I try to avoid even using the term "show accurate" (if I really need to, I'll say "show likeness"). I'll sometimes use the term "show accurate" but only if it's applicable (i.e. where the character did come before the toy)... but for most Transformers, the toys came first.

 

The 1986 Triple Changers were okay, but not nearly as nice as Astrotrain and Blitzwing (especially the Autobot Triple Changers who were kinda disappointing). It's a bit of a shame that the Helicopter/jet Triple Changer was never released in Transformers. :/

 

1987 onwards went back to designing the Transformers as toys first, but then they decided to continue with the theme of making the Transformers fantasy-based futuristic/Cybertronian vehicles; and from a science fiction POV, I think it's actually pretty cool! But at the same time, they did lose part of their charm as "robots in disguise" since they weren't transforming into recognisable Earth vehicles and devices; and the fact that the US G1 cartoon got cancelled after this may be indicative of the decline in interest in Transformers after the big shift to scifi fantasy alt modes. <shrug>

[jeffafa]

Thanks for that list Goki - the one I am using doesnt even have the powerdashers on it. I will need to compare the two.

 

I dont plan on getting any of the deluxe insecticons. Other than Thrust/Ramjet (come on Takara, Encore these two already) and the Dinobots (see previous note) that will do it for 85 for me.

 

86 has some real winners. The combiners, Magnus, Galvatron. There was a lot to like.

 

"didn't care for the hyper colored McDonald kids meal-esque turn (even as a kid - the same time I lost interest" This happened to me around 87. There are a couple of memorable toys I had after 86 that I want to replace, but that is it. When I hit the lotto I will begin tracking down Fort Max.

[Lord_Onslaught]

Thanks for that list Goki - the one I am using doesnt even have the powerdashers on it. I will need to compare the two.

 

I dont plan on getting any of the deluxe insecticons. Other than Thrust/Ramjet (come on Takara, Encore these two already) and the Dinobots (see previous note) that will do it for 85 for me.

 

86 has some real winners. The combiners, Magnus, Galvatron. There was a lot to like.

 

"didn't care for the hyper colored McDonald kids meal-esque turn (even as a kid - the same time I lost interest" This happened to me around 87. There are a couple of memorable toys I had after 86 that I want to replace, but that is it. When I hit the lotto I will begin tracking down Fort Max.

 

TFWIKI would have given everything even the Coc Crisp Jazz, 86 had some good ones and a few still outshine the new crap of today. Fortress Maximus is one of the few to outlast what is even current. He usually goes for about $850 at on eBay so have fun saving up

[Tripredacus]

If anyone cares or is curious about how complete their G1 collection is, I have a list of every Hasbro-market G1 toy-character. I made it for myself to keep track of how complete my G1 collection is (that's how I know it's about 86% complete :))

 

I have a list too, but yours is not complete as to my standards. Even my own list is not as complete as what is on Shmax, but that's only because I've been lazy lately with updating it. I don't even use the "binder" anymore.

[Lord_Onslaught]

There really is no complete list out there, except from Takara and Hasbro themselves and with how Takara keeps doing reissues and repaints of G1 figures. The list will never be complete. So its up to the individual to decide what is complete to them.

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Well, I tend to go for "show character completion" for the shows I like. I haven't reached it for any show but I'm getting there with Cybertron (which was great both in terms of show and toys). G1-wise I'm trying to get everyone from the cartoon, with my focus mainly having been on first-season and movie characters. I'm also for the most part going for the original G1 figures. I've got Optimus (articubashed), Mirage (articubashed), Hound (needs weapons), Jazz, Wheeljack, Bluestreak (needs a left arm and a roof), all five Dinobots who are mostly complete save for Slag's sword and launcher and a 2nd missile for Swoop (Also, Grimlock is articubashed), Megatron (sans stock and silencer, has a to-scale cannon), Shrapnel, Bombshell, Mixmaster, Long Haul, Thundercracker (represented by a repainted Acid Storm which I will replace with the Generations toy when I get my hands on it), Dirge (represented by his Generations toy), Soundwave, cartoon-colours Rumble, a two-legged Ravage, Buzzsaw, a headless Laserbeak, Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod (articubashed, Kup, Blurr, Springer (with custom sword), Cyclonus (represented by repainted Universe figure), Scourge (G1 with modded wings), Galvatron (repainted G1), and Unicron (Armada figure but since it's Unicron it counts).

[Breaker]

Did anyone else just zone out?

 

Anyways, for lack of reading what anyone else has said, I agree with Tripredacus and KFGatri.

 

Can you imagine someone trying to complete McFarlane's Spawn collection? Not while The Heap exists. Theres are 282,031,250 variants of that toy.

 

-removed comment- BlitzWing

 

I agree with Trip and KFGatri also, Buy the figures you want and when you have them, then you collection is complete. Don't bother with the figures that aren't worth Scrap. So you don't waste money

 

As strange as it sounds I do not have to imagine someone trying to complete McFarlane's Spawn Collection. I actually have a friend back in Chicago who has every single Spawn figure that was released and some of the prototypes also.

 

Thats cool and all but I was just saying that some Completionists consider variants as a part of a collection. The Heap has a ton of spots where factory workers could put any number colored/shaped "shards of glass" or "garbage" not including different arrangements of said garbage for the mouth to spit up. It essentially leaves a staggering number of possibilities that in order (by that definition of completist) to complete the collection would mean they needed to own them all.

 

Aside from that I cant imagine it being to difficult to complete a Spawn collection given the amount of time between releases and small quantity of figures per line.

[Goktimus Prime]

I have a list too, but yours is not complete as to my standards. Even my own list is not as complete as what is on Shmax, but that's only because I've been lazy lately with updating it. I don't even use the "binder" anymore.

My list is based off TFU.info -- so I'm not counting variants separately. And admittedly I've excluded stuff that was not sold in Anglophone markets (e.g. Takara TFs, South American TFs etc.) as well as toys that I don't consider proper TF action figures (e.g. Decoys) or toys that don't feel like part of the "proper" Transformers toyline to me (e.g. My First Transformers) etc. -- I admit it's subjective, but so is everyone else's :)

 

So that in effect makes it difficult to really judge how complete "complete" is because we all have different definitions of what should or shouldn't count as a Transformer -- unless you intend to purchase EVERY piece of product that's ever graced the Transformers franchise (toys, pillow cases, bedsheets, books, comics, VHS, LD, DVD, Blu Ray, cups etc etc.) -- and there are some people who do that -- and those are the people who are the real and true completists. Not me though... never claimed to be a completist, never will. :)

 

I have certain parts of my collection which are complete according to my standards of completion - but I'm sure would fail other people's definitions of completion. For example only have the video pack versions of Airazor and Claw Jaw as the originals were never released here (and the video versions were). As far as I'm concerned, I have the original Airazor and Claw Jaw (though I'll admit they are variants and not the original versions)

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Did anyone else just zone out?

 

Anyways, for lack of reading what anyone else has said, I agree with Tripredacus and KFGatri.

 

Can you imagine someone trying to complete McFarlane's Spawn collection? Not while The Heap exists. Theres are 282,031,250 variants of that toy.

 

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I agree with Trip and KFGatri also, Buy the figures you want and when you have them, then you collection is complete. Don't bother with the figures that aren't worth Scrap. So you don't waste money

 

As strange as it sounds I do not have to imagine someone trying to complete McFarlane's Spawn Collection. I actually have a friend back in Chicago who has every single Spawn figure that was released and some of the prototypes also.

 

Thats cool and all but I was just saying that some Completionists consider variants as a part of a collection. The Heap has a ton of spots where factory workers could put any number colored/shaped "shards of glass" or "garbage" not including different arrangements of said garbage for the mouth to spit up. It essentially leaves a staggering number of possibilities that in order (by that definition of completist) to complete the collection would mean they needed to own them all.

 

Aside from that I cant imagine it being to difficult to complete a Spawn collection given the amount of time between releases and small quantity of figures per line.

 

It's one reason why this discussion is irrelevant, Simply because everyone has a different idea as to what Complete actually is. I count Varients, I count figures that I like, I count certain Knock Off's and 3rd Party products. I also count European and South American Yet I don't count figures that I think are trash and not worth my money. IE Minicons I don't count them at all and they all sit in a garbage can. hot crap shot I don't count as I refuse to own any of him unless I'm going to the range to shoot my M4 or M9 . Animated and Prime bulkheads are in the same boat. They are good for Target practice and nothing more. So really it is up to the individual in deciding what is complete to them

 

Speaking of Bulkhead, I convinced EOD to put an Animated one next to one of their controlled detonations. That was awesome :drool