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==Examples of slug figures== | ==Examples of slug figures== | ||
Not all "mini figures" are slug figures! Following the strict definition of a slug being an unarticulated, immovable plastic construction, some slugs in ''Transformers'' include... | |||
===Generation 1 Figure-Collection=== | |||
[[File:Bottlecap megatron.jpg|thumb|width=1.66|We promise these aren't the same photo but one's in colour.]] | |||
The '''[[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]''' was a series of [[candy toy]]s released by [[Kabaya]] in 2003. The line consisted of fourteen [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures, known colloquially as "bottlecap" figures. The figures themselves, standing at about only one inch in height, were all rendered in a monochromatic black-and-white color scheme (save for two full-color [[chase figure]]s). | |||
===''Transformers'' (2007)=== | |||
Screen Battles Sam / Mikaela / Frenzy | |||
Screen Battles Epps / Jorge / Patrick Donnelly | |||
Screen Battles Simmons / Sector Seven | |||
===''Masterpiece''=== | |||
Doctor Arkeville | |||
===''Transformers: Prime''=== | |||
Entertainment Pack Jack, Mike, and Raf | |||
NYCC Jack and Raf | |||
Entertainment Pack Silas and MECH soldier | |||
===''Generations''=== | |||
The six little guys that keep coming with Metroplex | |||
===''Studio Series''=== | |||
15 Charlie Watson | |||
15BB Charlie Watson | |||
56 Brains and Wheelie, NEST paratrooper | |||
68 Steeljaw | |||
74 Sam Witwicky | |||
77 Sam Witwicky | |||
74BB Sam Witwicky | |||
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''=== | |||
Kranix | |||
Kingdom Ark | |||
Centurion Optimus Prime | |||
Unicron Rodimus/Galvatron | |||
Behold Galvatron with all his little guys | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 3 September 2022
| The name or term "Slug" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Slug (disambiguation). |
"Slug figure" –or, commonly, just "slug"– is the term used by toy collectors and industry professionals to refer to a small figurine. Slugs take their name from the ammunition term in reference to their small size. Slug figures are characterised by their lack of articulation, and are made from or are presented as one piece of material, usually plastic.
The term "slug figure" began cropping up in Hasbro Pulse livestreams and Transformers product descriptions[1] in the 2020s, though internal product listings have been shown to mention slugs long before then.[2] The practice of including slugs with Transformers toys, usually to demonstrate scale, is nothing new – though slugs are typically renamed things like "mini figures" in customer-facing product copy.[3]
Examples of slug figures
Not all "mini figures" are slug figures! Following the strict definition of a slug being an unarticulated, immovable plastic construction, some slugs in Transformers include...
Generation 1 Figure-Collection
The Generation 1 Figure-Collection was a series of candy toys released by Kabaya in 2003. The line consisted of fourteen blindpacked figures, known colloquially as "bottlecap" figures. The figures themselves, standing at about only one inch in height, were all rendered in a monochromatic black-and-white color scheme (save for two full-color chase figures).
Transformers (2007)
Screen Battles Sam / Mikaela / Frenzy Screen Battles Epps / Jorge / Patrick Donnelly Screen Battles Simmons / Sector Seven
Masterpiece
Doctor Arkeville
Transformers: Prime
Entertainment Pack Jack, Mike, and Raf NYCC Jack and Raf Entertainment Pack Silas and MECH soldier
Generations
The six little guys that keep coming with Metroplex
Studio Series
15 Charlie Watson 15BB Charlie Watson 56 Brains and Wheelie, NEST paratrooper 68 Steeljaw 74 Sam Witwicky 77 Sam Witwicky 74BB Sam Witwicky
War for Cybertron Trilogy
Kranix Kingdom Ark Centurion Optimus Prime Unicron Rodimus/Galvatron Behold Galvatron with all his little guys
References
- ↑ Hasbro Pulse War for Cybertron Trilogy Unicron listing: "The included Galvatron and newly added Hot Rod slug figures make the perfect snacks!"
- ↑ Monzo’s Mega Hasbro Customer Service Transformers Listing Breakdown Pt1: Non-TF4:
"TRA BUMBLEBEE DLX W MMO CARD AND SLUG 38328
TRA FRENZY DLX W MMO CARD AND SLUG 38331
TRA IRONHIDE DLX W MMOG CARD AND SLUG 38330
TRA STARSCREAM DLX W MMOG AND SLUG 38289" - ↑ Hasbro Pulse War for Cybertron Trilogy Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack listing: "Includes 14 mini figures and 3 mini ships to display with War for Cybertron Unicron"
