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==Gacha and Gashapon==
==Gacha and Gashapon==
===What is gashapon?===
===What is gashapon?===
Gashapon is a type of machine that functions like a gumball machine. After depositing a coin in the machine, the crank is turned and the capsule is dispensed. Much like [[Blindpacking|blindpacking]], the toy you receive is completely random. However, since the machine provides the randomization, gashapon capsules can (and often do) have transparent shells. Unlike the cheaper gimmicky capsule toys in America and other Western countries (such as sticky hands and fake teeth), gashapon toys are usually small figures (often based on Japanese anime, manga or video games) with high quality plastic and paint jobs. For these reasons, they're often sought by collectors both in Japan and abroad. Sometimes, there may be [[Chase figure|chase figures]] to give collectors even more incentive to use the machines.
Gashapon is a type of machine that functions like a gumball machine. After depositing a coin in the machine, the crank is turned and the capsule is dispensed. Much like [[blindpacking]], the toy you receive is completely random. However, since the machine provides the randomization, gashapon capsules can (and often do) have transparent shells. Unlike the cheaper gimmicky capsule toys in America and other Western countries (such as sticky hands and fake teeth), gashapon toys are usually small figures (often based on Japanese anime, manga or video games... but not always, there is a ''llllllllot'' of variety of gashapon stuff!) with high quality plastic and paint jobs. For these reasons, they're often sought by collectors both in Japan and abroad. Sometimes, there may be [[chase figure]]s to give collectors even more incentive to use the machines.


In regards to Transformers, however, the first (and only, so far) gashapon figures are the [[Arms Micron|Arms Microns]] line.
==List of Gacha figures==
 
===Gacha Arms Microns===
===List of Gacha figures===
[[File:Prime-toy Gob.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]
;Series 1
{{collist|2|
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
* [[Bumblebee Sword]]
* [[Bumblebee Sword]]
* [[Zad (Prime)|Zad]]
* [[Zado]]
* [[Gob (Prime)|Gob]]
* [[Gobu]]}}
;Series 2
{{collist|2|
* [[Arcee Blade]]
* [[Arcee Blade]]
* [[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
* [[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
* [[Megatron Cannon]]
* [[Megatron Cannon]]
* [[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
* [[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]}}
;Series 3
{{collist|2|
* [[Ratchet Spanner]]
* [[Ratchet Spanner]]
* [[Wheeljack Kunai]]
* [[Wheeljack Kunai]]
* [[Starscream Boomerang]]
* [[Starscream Boomerang]]
* [[Dobo]]
* [[Dobo]]}}
;Series 4
This series is done entirely in clear-plastics: the Autobots in "Matrix" clear-blue, the Decepticons in "Terrorcon" clear-purple. And yes, they all came out in one go.
[[File:Prime-toy WheeljackKunai.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]
{{collist|4|
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster]] MX
* [[Bumblebee Sword]] MX
* [[Arcee Blade]] MX
* [[Bulkhead Knuckle]] MX
* [[Ratchet Spanner]] MX
* [[Wheeljack Kunai]] MX
* [[Megatron Cannon]] TC
* [[Starscream Boomerang]] TC
* [[Zado]] TC
* [[Gobu]] TC
* [[Dado (Prime)|Dado]] TC
* [[Dobo]] TC}}
 
 
{{-}}
===Transformers Kreon===
*Convoy (Optimus Prime)
*Bumble (Bumblebee)
*Meister (Jazz)
*Ratchet
*Alert (Red Alert)
*Ligier (Mirage)
*Megatron
*Starscream
*Shockwave
*Skywarp
*Thundercracker
*Soundweave
 
===TF Kreon Microchangers===
*Skyfire
*Trailbreaker
*Sunstreaker
*Seaspray
*Highbrow
*Gears
*Wheelie
*Wingspan
*Skalor
*Mindwipe
*Misfire
*Trypticon
 
===Transformers Figure Collection===
A Gacha line similar to the Decoy figures.
*Convoy (Optimus Prime)
*Bumble (Bumblebee)
*Meister (Jazz)
*Wheeljack
*Ironhide
*Lambor
*Perceptor
*Ligier (Mirage)


In addition, there were special clear variants of these molds. The Autobot toys were dubbed "MX" and the Decepticon toys "TC".
{{-}}


==External links==
==External links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gashapon Gashapon] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia]
{{w|Gashapon}} at Wikipedia
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Latest revision as of 00:07, 4 June 2025

Let's see what you can see...

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Specifics: images of machines and capsules

Gacha is the trademarked name TakaraTomy uses for their gashapon products, largely because their arch-competitor Bandai owns the "Gashapon" trademark in the United States.

Gacha and Gashapon

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What is gashapon?

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Gashapon is a type of machine that functions like a gumball machine. After depositing a coin in the machine, the crank is turned and the capsule is dispensed. Much like blindpacking, the toy you receive is completely random. However, since the machine provides the randomization, gashapon capsules can (and often do) have transparent shells. Unlike the cheaper gimmicky capsule toys in America and other Western countries (such as sticky hands and fake teeth), gashapon toys are usually small figures (often based on Japanese anime, manga or video games... but not always, there is a llllllllot of variety of gashapon stuff!) with high quality plastic and paint jobs. For these reasons, they're often sought by collectors both in Japan and abroad. Sometimes, there may be chase figures to give collectors even more incentive to use the machines.

List of Gacha figures

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Gacha Arms Microns

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Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
Series 4

This series is done entirely in clear-plastics: the Autobots in "Matrix" clear-blue, the Decepticons in "Terrorcon" clear-purple. And yes, they all came out in one go.



Transformers Kreon

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  • Convoy (Optimus Prime)
  • Bumble (Bumblebee)
  • Meister (Jazz)
  • Ratchet
  • Alert (Red Alert)
  • Ligier (Mirage)
  • Megatron
  • Starscream
  • Shockwave
  • Skywarp
  • Thundercracker
  • Soundweave

TF Kreon Microchangers

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  • Skyfire
  • Trailbreaker
  • Sunstreaker
  • Seaspray
  • Highbrow
  • Gears
  • Wheelie
  • Wingspan
  • Skalor
  • Mindwipe
  • Misfire
  • Trypticon

Transformers Figure Collection

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A Gacha line similar to the Decoy figures.

  • Convoy (Optimus Prime)
  • Bumble (Bumblebee)
  • Meister (Jazz)
  • Wheeljack
  • Ironhide
  • Lambor
  • Perceptor
  • Ligier (Mirage)


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Gashapon at Wikipedia

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