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AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

2025-05-23T19:04:30Z

Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Dai Atlas]] with Mega Zarak left arm}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Dai Atlas]] with Mega Zarak left arm}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SCFStarConvoy\|Star Convoy]] with Mega Zarak right arm}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SCFStarConvoy\|Star Convoy]] with Mega Zarak right arm}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Alpha Trion ~~(G1)~~#Super Collection Figure\|Alpha Trin]] with Mega Zarak left leg}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Alpha Trin]] with Mega Zarak left leg}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Cyclonus]] with Mega Zarak right leg}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Cyclonus]] with Mega Zarak right leg}}
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Cyberlink420: /* EarthSpark */

2025-04-27T23:25:14Z

EarthSpark

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Saix: clean up, replaced: → (5)

2024-03-02T01:28:27Z

clean up, replaced: → (5)

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	"'''Build a Figure'''" (or "BAF" for short) is a [[To sell toys\|marketing method]] for [[Toy\|action figures]], in which the components of one figure (which cannot be purchased by itself) are packaged along with "standard" individually-sold figures in the same line. The BAF is thus only available for customers who [[completist\|buy all the figures]] in a [[wave]] or consecutive waves. Since the BAF tends to be highly desirable to collectors, the practice can encourage them to buy even the less desirable "normal" figures in an assortment. As a rule, the individually-sold figures will be associated with one consistent BAF part (i.e. figure A always includes the head, figure B the torso, etc.).		"'''Build a Figure'''" (or "BAF" for short) is a [[To sell toys\|marketing method]] for [[Toy\|action figures]], in which the components of one figure (which cannot be purchased by itself) are packaged along with "standard" individually-sold figures in the same line. The BAF is thus only available for customers who [[completist\|buy all the figures]] in a [[wave]] or consecutive waves. Since the BAF tends to be highly desirable to collectors, the practice can encourage them to buy even the less desirable "normal" figures in an assortment. As a rule, the individually-sold figures will be associated with one consistent BAF part (i.e. figure A always includes the head, figure B the torso, etc.).

	While very common in toylines such as [[Marvel Comics\|Marvel Legends]], this practice is comparably less common in ''Transformers'' toylines due to the requirement for regular ''Transformers'' figures to, well, ''[[transformation\|transform]]''. Thus, it is either limited to toylines that feature non-transforming figures, or the characters chosen for BAFs are those that do not have an [[alternate mode]].		While very common in toylines such as [[Marvel Comics\|Marvel Legends]], this practice is comparably less common in ''Transformers'' toylines due to the requirement for regular ''Transformers'' figures to, well, ''[[transformation\|transform]]''. Thus, it is either limited to toylines that feature non-transforming figures, or the characters chosen for BAFs are those that do not have an [[alternate mode]].
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	{{Bp-p1\|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary\|Waspinator]] with Trans-Mutate head}}		{{Bp-p1\|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary\|Waspinator]] with Trans-Mutate head}}
	{{Bp-m1\|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary\|Cheetor]] with Trans-Mutate upper torso}}		{{Bp-m1\|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary\|Cheetor]] with Trans-Mutate upper torso}}
	{{Bp-m1\|[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary\|Rhinox]] with Trans-Mutate waist and right leg}}		{{Bp-m1\|[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary\|Rhinox]] with Trans-Mutate waist and right leg}}
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	===''EarthSpark''===		===''EarthSpark''===
	Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)\|EarthSpark ]]'' line featured [[Mandroid]] as the BAF for its Deluxe Class figures.		Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)\|EarthSpark]]'' line featured [[Mandroid]] as the BAF for its Deluxe Class figures.
	{\| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"		{\| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
	\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>		\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*A common misconception is that "Build a Figure" means getting a "free" additional figure when buying all the toys that include the body parts. In reality, the extra parts are factored into the budget for the individual toys, so it's not like the manufacturer is just handing out figures for free as a reward for loyal customers.		*A common misconception is that "Build a Figure" means getting a "free" additional figure when buying all the toys that include the body parts. In reality, the extra parts are factored into the budget for the individual toys, so it's not like the manufacturer is just handing out figures for free as a reward for loyal customers.
	*[[~~Spike_Witwicky_~~(G1)#~~War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy~~\|Neo Autobot X]] is similar to a "Build a Figure", as you do need to purchase multiple different figures to assemble him. However the fact he was created in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic]] after all the figures were released means he doesn't quite fit the typical definition of a "Build a Figure".		*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy\|Neo Autobot X]] is similar to a "Build a Figure", as you do need to purchase multiple different figures to assemble him. However the fact he was created in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic]] after all the figures were released means he doesn't quite fit the typical definition of a "Build a Figure".

	==See also==		==See also==

M Sipher at 04:41, 30 October 2023

2023-10-30T04:41:47Z

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	* '''Act 5: [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Black Zarak]]''', w/ smoky translucent variant. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in 8 out of every 10 cases in equal ratio: 4 cases with color parts, 4 with clear parts.		* '''Act 5: [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Black Zarak]]''', w/ smoky translucent variant. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in 8 out of every 10 cases in equal ratio: 4 cases with color parts, 4 with clear parts.
	* '''Act 6: [[Grand Maximus#Super Collection Figure\|Grand Maximus]]''', w/ pewter-colored variant. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in 8 out of every 10 cases: 6 cases with color parts, 2 with pewter parts.		* '''Act 6: [[Grand Maximus#Super Collection Figure\|Grand Maximus]]''', w/ pewter-colored variant. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in 8 out of every 10 cases: 6 cases with color parts, 2 with pewter parts.
	* '''Act 7: [[Star Saber (G1)~~/toys~~#Super Collection Figure\|Victory Saber]] upgrade parts''' for the Star Saber figurines also sold in this act, w/ pewter-colored variants. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in all cases: 8 cases with color parts, 2 with pewter parts. (How this relates to which cases had chase figures is unknown.)		* '''Act 7: [[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Victory Saber]] upgrade parts''' for the Star Saber figurines also sold in this act, w/ pewter-colored variants. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in all cases: 8 cases with color parts, 2 with pewter parts. (How this relates to which cases had chase figures is unknown.)
	* '''Act 8: [[Scorponok (G1)#SCFMega\|Mega Zarak]]''', w/ pewter-colored variant. The parts came with the color versions of Cyclonus, Dai Atlas, Meister and Star Convoy, and the pewter versions of Alpha Trin and Fortress; color parts in 6 out of 10 cases, pewter in 4 out of 10 (again, chase figure distribution is unknown).		* '''Act 8: [[Scorponok (G1)#SCFMega\|Mega Zarak]]''', w/ pewter-colored variant. The parts came with the color versions of Cyclonus, Dai Atlas, Meister and Star Convoy, and the pewter versions of Alpha Trin and Fortress; color parts in 6 out of 10 cases, pewter in 4 out of 10 (again, chase figure distribution is unknown).

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Road Caesar#Super Collection Figure\|Road Ceasar]] with Victory Saber backpack}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Road Caesar#Super Collection Figure\|Road Ceasar]] with Victory Saber backpack}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Deathsaurus (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Deathsaurus]] with Victory Saber wings}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Deathsaurus (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Deathsaurus]] with Victory Saber wings}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Star Saber (G1)~~/toys~~#Super Collection Figure\|Star Saber]] with Victory Saber V-Lock Rifles}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Star Saber]] with Victory Saber V-Lock Rifles}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Perceptor]] with Victory Saber rifle}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Perceptor]] with Victory Saber rifle}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Liokaiser#Super Collection Figure\|Liokaiser]] with Victory Saber left boot}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Liokaiser#Super Collection Figure\|Liokaiser]] with Victory Saber left boot}}

Ethernet: /* EarthSpark */

2023-08-04T03:11:08Z

EarthSpark

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimlock (ES)\|Grimlock]] with Mandroid right leg}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimlock (ES)\|Grimlock]] with Mandroid right leg}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Nightshade (ES)\|Nightshade]] with Mandroid torso}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Nightshade (ES)\|Terran Nightshade]] with Mandroid torso}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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Cradok: We have images of the toy and the arm, it's Nova Storm.

2023-03-21T14:52:17Z

We have images of the toy and the arm, it's Nova Storm.

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (ES)\|Optimus Prime]] with Mandroid left leg}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (ES)\|Optimus Prime]] with Mandroid left leg}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Shockwave (ES)\|Shockwave]] with [[~~Brawl~~ (ES)\|~~Brawl~~]] left arm}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Shockwave (ES)\|Shockwave]] with [[Nova Storm (ES)\|Nova Storm]] left arm}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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Cyberlink420: /* EarthSpark */

2023-03-03T17:58:42Z

EarthSpark

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (ES)\|Optimus Prime]] with Mandroid left leg}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (ES)\|Optimus Prime]] with Mandroid left leg}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Shockwave (ES)\|Shockwave]] with ~~???~~ left arm}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Shockwave (ES)\|Shockwave]] with [[Brawl (ES)\|Brawl]] left arm}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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Nevermore: /* EarthSpark */

2023-03-02T12:47:16Z

EarthSpark

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Bumblebee (ES)\|Bumblebee]] with [[Hardtop (ES)\|Hardtop]]/Mandroid right arm}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Bumblebee (ES)\|Bumblebee]] with [[Hardtop (ES)\|Hardtop]]/Mandroid right arm}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Megatron (ES)\|Megatron]] with Mandroid left arm}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Megatron (ES)\|Megatron]] with Mandroid left arm}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Twitch\|Terran Twitch]] with Mandroid ~~upper~~ torso and head}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Twitch\|Terran Twitch]] with Mandroid backpack/torso armor and head}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimlock (ES)\|Grimlock]] with Mandroid right leg}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimlock (ES)\|Grimlock]] with Mandroid right leg}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Nightshade (ES)\|Nightshade]] with Mandroid ~~lower~~ torso}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Nightshade (ES)\|Nightshade]] with Mandroid torso}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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Nevermore: /* EarthSpark */

2023-02-28T12:25:15Z

EarthSpark

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	\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>		\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (ES)\|Optimus Prime]] with Mandroid ~~lower torso~~}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (ES)\|Optimus Prime]] with Mandroid left leg}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Shockwave (ES)\|Shockwave]] with ??? left arm}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Shockwave (ES)\|Shockwave]] with ??? left arm}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimlock (ES)\|Grimlock]] with Mandroid right leg}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimlock (ES)\|Grimlock]] with Mandroid right leg}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Nightshade (ES)\|Nightshade]] with Mandroid ~~left leg~~}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Nightshade (ES)\|Nightshade]] with Mandroid lower torso}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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ParadoxFactor: /* Notes */

2023-01-10T05:25:38Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*A common misconception is that "Build a Figure" means getting a "free" additional figure when buying all the toys that include the body parts. In reality, the extra parts are factored into the budget for the individual toys, so it's not like the manufacturer is just handing out figures for free as a reward for loyal customers.		*A common misconception is that "Build a Figure" means getting a "free" additional figure when buying all the toys that include the body parts. In reality, the extra parts are factored into the budget for the individual toys, so it's not like the manufacturer is just handing out figures for free as a reward for loyal customers.
			*[[Spike_Witwicky_(G1)#War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy\|Neo Autobot X]] is similar to a "Build a Figure", as you do need to purchase multiple different figures to assemble him. However the fact he was created in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic]] after all the figures were released means he doesn't quite fit the typical definition of a "Build a Figure".

	==See also==		==See also==

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Dai Atlas]] with Mega Zarak left arm}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Dai Atlas]] with Mega Zarak left arm}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SCFStarConvoy\|Star Convoy]] with Mega Zarak right arm}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SCFStarConvoy\|Star Convoy]] with Mega Zarak right arm}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Alpha Trion ~~(G1)~~#Super Collection Figure\|Alpha Trin]] with Mega Zarak left leg}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Alpha Trin]] with Mega Zarak left leg}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Cyclonus]] with Mega Zarak right leg}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Cyclonus]] with Mega Zarak right leg}}
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	* '''Act 5: [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Black Zarak]]''', w/ smoky translucent variant. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in 8 out of every 10 cases in equal ratio: 4 cases with color parts, 4 with clear parts.		* '''Act 5: [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Black Zarak]]''', w/ smoky translucent variant. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in 8 out of every 10 cases in equal ratio: 4 cases with color parts, 4 with clear parts.
	* '''Act 6: [[Grand Maximus#Super Collection Figure\|Grand Maximus]]''', w/ pewter-colored variant. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in 8 out of every 10 cases: 6 cases with color parts, 2 with pewter parts.		* '''Act 6: [[Grand Maximus#Super Collection Figure\|Grand Maximus]]''', w/ pewter-colored variant. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in 8 out of every 10 cases: 6 cases with color parts, 2 with pewter parts.
	* '''Act 7: [[Star Saber (G1)~~/toys~~#Super Collection Figure\|Victory Saber]] upgrade parts''' for the Star Saber figurines also sold in this act, w/ pewter-colored variants. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in all cases: 8 cases with color parts, 2 with pewter parts. (How this relates to which cases had chase figures is unknown.)		* '''Act 7: [[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Victory Saber]] upgrade parts''' for the Star Saber figurines also sold in this act, w/ pewter-colored variants. Packed with pewter-colored versions of the figurines in all cases: 8 cases with color parts, 2 with pewter parts. (How this relates to which cases had chase figures is unknown.)
	* '''Act 8: [[Scorponok (G1)#SCFMega\|Mega Zarak]]''', w/ pewter-colored variant. The parts came with the color versions of Cyclonus, Dai Atlas, Meister and Star Convoy, and the pewter versions of Alpha Trin and Fortress; color parts in 6 out of 10 cases, pewter in 4 out of 10 (again, chase figure distribution is unknown).		* '''Act 8: [[Scorponok (G1)#SCFMega\|Mega Zarak]]''', w/ pewter-colored variant. The parts came with the color versions of Cyclonus, Dai Atlas, Meister and Star Convoy, and the pewter versions of Alpha Trin and Fortress; color parts in 6 out of 10 cases, pewter in 4 out of 10 (again, chase figure distribution is unknown).

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Road Caesar#Super Collection Figure\|Road Ceasar]] with Victory Saber backpack}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Road Caesar#Super Collection Figure\|Road Ceasar]] with Victory Saber backpack}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Deathsaurus (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Deathsaurus]] with Victory Saber wings}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Deathsaurus (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Deathsaurus]] with Victory Saber wings}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Star Saber (G1)~~/toys~~#Super Collection Figure\|Star Saber]] with Victory Saber V-Lock Rifles}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure\|Star Saber]] with Victory Saber V-Lock Rifles}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Perceptor]] with Victory Saber rifle}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure\|Perceptor]] with Victory Saber rifle}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Liokaiser#Super Collection Figure\|Liokaiser]] with Victory Saber left boot}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Liokaiser#Super Collection Figure\|Liokaiser]] with Victory Saber left boot}}