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[[Image:TFU03-toy_ShadowStriker.jpg|thumb|right|250px|...to a completely different character!]] | [[Image:TFU03-toy_ShadowStriker.jpg|thumb|right|250px|...to a completely different character!]] | ||
The term '''repaint''' is often used as a synonym for a [[redeco]] by fans, but that usage is technically incorrect. A repaint is a [[toy]] where ''only'' the [[paint operation|paint applications]] have been changed while still using the same base plastic colors from a previous incarnation of the | The term '''repaint''' is often used as a synonym for a [[redeco]] by fans, but that usage is technically incorrect. A repaint is a [[toy]] where ''only'' the [[paint operation|paint applications]] have been changed while still using the same base plastic colors from a previous incarnation of the sculpt. | ||
Repaints are in fact a rarity among ''Transformers'' toys since almost all instances of extensive color changes involve a change in the base plastic colors, but they do actually exist. Interestingly enough, the most noteworthy examples of repaints in the Transformers toy line are all store or event [[exclusive]]s. | Repaints are in fact a rarity among ''Transformers'' toys since almost all instances of extensive color changes involve a change in the base plastic colors, but they do actually exist. Interestingly enough, the most noteworthy examples of repaints in the Transformers toy line are all store or event [[exclusive]]s. The [[live-action film series]] increased the number of genuine repaints considerably, because Hasbro wanted to keep redecos as the same [[character]]s, and keep deco changes to a minimum to keep the characters easily recognizable for kids. | ||
*[[Nightracer]] the [[BotCon 1995]] exclusive [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]. | *[[Nightracer]], the [[BotCon 1995]] exclusive [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]], was a repaint of ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Go-Bot [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]. | ||
*[[Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] from the [[OTFCC 2003]] set. | *[[Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] from the [[OTFCC 2003]] set were repaints of ''each other''. | ||
*The [[Walmart]]-exclusive ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' versions of [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]]. | *The [[Walmart]]-exclusive ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' versions of [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] were repaints of the original ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disaguise]]'' releases. | ||
* The original [[Movie (toyline)|''Movie'' toyline]] had [[Target]] exclusive ''[[AllSpark Power]]''-themed versions of Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]], [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] which simply add extra "AllSpark Power" paint operations to the existing decos (although the [[Frenzy (Movie)|Decepticon Frenzy]] figure included with Barricade was a redeco with different plastic colors). | |||
* [[Legends Class]] Battle Jazz and Bumblebee from the "AllSpark Battles" two-packs with [[Megatron (Movie)|Ice Megatron]] and [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] were essentially repaints of the Jazz figure from the AllSpark Battles two-pack with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] and the original single packed release of Bumblebee, respectively. The Jazz figure from the two-pack with Scorponok sported a considerably different shade of gray plastic in addition to the deco changes, thus arguably making him an outright redeco (although still a minor one). | |||
* ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends Class Bumblebee saw several redecos that were limited to minor changes to his deco, while keepiong the basic plastic colors the same, namely Recon Bumblebee, the version available as part of the Target exclusive two-pack with [[Shadow Striker (ROTF)|Shadow Striker]]'' and [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] Cyberfire Bumblebee. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 6 October 2010
The term repaint is often used as a synonym for a redeco by fans, but that usage is technically incorrect. A repaint is a toy where only the paint applications have been changed while still using the same base plastic colors from a previous incarnation of the sculpt.
Repaints are in fact a rarity among Transformers toys since almost all instances of extensive color changes involve a change in the base plastic colors, but they do actually exist. Interestingly enough, the most noteworthy examples of repaints in the Transformers toy line are all store or event exclusives. The live-action film series increased the number of genuine repaints considerably, because Hasbro wanted to keep redecos as the same characters, and keep deco changes to a minimum to keep the characters easily recognizable for kids.
- Nightracer, the BotCon 1995 exclusive Go-Bot, was a repaint of Generation 2 Go-Bot Bumblebee.
- Roulette and Shadow Striker from the OTFCC 2003 set were repaints of each other.
- The Walmart-exclusive Universe versions of Side Burn and Prowl were repaints of the original Robots in Disaguise releases.
- The original Movie toyline had Target exclusive AllSpark Power-themed versions of Deluxe Class Bumblebee, Autobot Jazz, Decepticon Brawl and Barricade which simply add extra "AllSpark Power" paint operations to the existing decos (although the Decepticon Frenzy figure included with Barricade was a redeco with different plastic colors).
- Legends Class Battle Jazz and Bumblebee from the "AllSpark Battles" two-packs with Ice Megatron and Scorponok were essentially repaints of the Jazz figure from the AllSpark Battles two-pack with Bonecrusher and the original single packed release of Bumblebee, respectively. The Jazz figure from the two-pack with Scorponok sported a considerably different shade of gray plastic in addition to the deco changes, thus arguably making him an outright redeco (although still a minor one).
- Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Bumblebee saw several redecos that were limited to minor changes to his deco, while keepiong the basic plastic colors the same, namely Recon Bumblebee, the version available as part of the Target exclusive two-pack with Shadow Striker and 2010 Transformers Cyberfire Bumblebee.
