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'' '''Classics''' is a Transformer toyline from the later days of [[Generation 1 (toyline)|Generation 1]].'' | '' '''Classics''' is a Transformer toyline from the later days of [[Generation 1 (toyline)|Generation 1]].'' | ||
In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in Australia and Europe saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Dutch and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). Unlike the [[Classics (2006)|US-originated Classics line of 2006-2007]], the characters' toys bore little (if, indeed, any) change from their previous releases. The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsigns]], even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. The 1991 toys featured rubsign indents but no longer sported rubsigns. | In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in Australia and Europe saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Dutch and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). Unlike the [[Classics (2006)|US-originated Classics line of 2006-2007]], the characters' toys bore little (if, indeed, any) change from their previous releases. The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsigns]], even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. The 1991 toys featured rubsign indents but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. | ||
==Releases== | ==Releases== | ||
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:[[Slingshot]] | :[[Slingshot]] | ||
'''Classic Protectobots''' | '''Classic [[Protectobots]]''' | ||
:Hot Spot | :[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] | ||
:Streetwise | :[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] | ||
:Groove | :[[Groove (G1)|Groove]] | ||
:First Aid | :[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] | ||
:Blades | :[[Blades]] | ||
'''Classic Dinobots''' | '''Classic [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]''' | ||
:Grimlock | :[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] | ||
:Sludge | :[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] | ||
:Snarl | :[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] | ||
'''Classic Triple | '''Classic [[Triple Changer]]s''' | ||
:Springer | :[[Springer]] | ||
:Sandstorm | :[[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] | ||
'''Classic [[Throttlebot|Throttlebots]]''' | '''Classic [[Throttlebot|Throttlebots]]''' | ||
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'''Classic Triple Changers''' | '''Classic Triple Changers''' | ||
:Astrotrain | :[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] | ||
:Octane | :[[Octane]] | ||
==Australian exclusives== | |||
Additionally, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. These releases included: | |||
===Autobots=== | |||
:[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] | |||
===Decepticons=== | |||
:[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] | |||
:[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] | |||
:[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] | |||
:[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave (with Buzzsaw)]] | |||
:[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
*While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues. | *While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues. | ||
==External links== | |||
*[http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm Information about Australian and European G1 releases at Cliffbee.com] | |||
[[Category: Toys]] | [[Category: Toys]] | ||
[[Category: Generation 1]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div> | [[Category: Generation 1]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div> | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 6 January 2007
Classics is a Transformer toyline from the later days of Generation 1.
In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in Australia and Europe saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Dutch and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). Unlike the US-originated Classics line of 2006-2007, the characters' toys bore little (if, indeed, any) change from their previous releases. The toys released in 1990 even still bore rubsigns, even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. The 1991 toys featured rubsign indents but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture.
Releases
Autobots
Classic Heroes
Classic Aerialbots
Classic Protectobots
Classic Dinobots
Classic Triple Changers
Classic Throttlebots
Decepticons
Classic Combaticons
Classic Stunticons
Classic Triple Changers
Australian exclusives
Additionally, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. These releases included:
Autobots
Decepticons
Fiction
- While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the Earthforce stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues.
